Tralee Bay Fish & Chips
This award winning chippie is right on the doorstep of Poppy’s Place and is open Wednesday to Saturday 4.30pm until 8.30pm. All food is freshly cooked to order and can be pre-ordered by phone or walk up and wait for your order.
The World Famous Pink Shop
For your grocery needs you will find the Pink Shop at the heart of the village. Open 7.30am to 10pm daily.
Sutherland’s Grove
Located in the neighbouring village to the north, Barcaldne, this forest is named after Sir John Donald Sutherland, Assistant Commissioner for Scotland 1919-34 and Commissioner 1934-42. Some of the Douglas firs reach 50m in height, the oldest of which was planted in 1870. There are trails to suit all fitness levels.
Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Island
The 5Star Luxury Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Island is a few minute’s drive from Poppy’s Place and has a fine dining restaurant, indoor pool and luxury self catering lodges. www.Eriska-Hotel.co.uk
Tralee Beach
5 minute’s walk from Poppy’s Place and you will find yourself on Tralee Beach. Head over in the wee sma’ hours and you may be treated to our resident otters munching breakfast on the rocks!
Hawthorn Restaurant
This family run restaurant is just a 10 minute walk from Poppy’s Place and provides fresh traditional, locally sourced food. https://www.facebook.com/HawthornRestaurant
Beinn Lora
Starting off beside Le3wis’s Garage in the heart of the village, a walk up Beinn Lora on a clear day will give you panoramic views over the coast and islands, and back down Loch Etive to the Ben Cruachan range, These trails are also very popular with local hill runners looking for a strenuous workout.
Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop
Ben Lora Cafe and Bookshop sits in the heart of the village. From April to October it is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm and serves a breakfast and lunch menu.
Lady Margaret’s Tower
Lady Margaret's Tower on Lochnell Estate can be reached via a good wee trek past the walled garden at Lochnell Castle. ,The views on both sides of the peninsula are fabulous. The building which was erected in 1754, likely as a way to give work to local men who found life hard after the 1745 Jacobite rising and subsequent Culloden battle.