Visitor Info
This page includes information for visitors, such as accommodation, places to eat or drink, activities, places of interest, etc. in or near to Arduaine, Kilmelford and Kilninver. If you run a business or activity of interest to visitors to the area, or can provide helpful info about activities or local places of interest, please use our Contact Info
There are subsidiary pages for the photo gallery and walking suggestions; more of these specific activity pages will be added in time. The activity pages are a recent addition and there is still lots of work to do on them. If you have a favourite walk, cycle route, etc. that isn't mentioned, please write it up and send it to us. If you would like to comment on, or add to, any of the existing descriptions, we're be happy to hear from you.
Activity Pages
- Photo Gallery Collections of photos by local photographers.
- Walking Suggested walks
Accommodation
Hotels
LOCH MELFORT HOTEL
Arduaine
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XG
Tel: 01852 200233
Fax: 01852 200214
email: reception@lochmelfort.co.uk
www.lochmelfort.co.uk
Location: 179600,710400
CUILFAIL HOTEL
Kilmelford
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XA
Tel: 01852 200274
Fax: 01852 200264
email: info@cuilfail.co.uk
www.cuilfail.co.uk
Location: 184900,713100
KNIPOCH HOTEL
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4QT
Tel: 01852 316251
Fax: 01852 316249
email: reception@knipochhotel.co.uk
www.knipochhotel.co.uk
Location: 185200,723100
B & B
Willow Cottage
Phillip & Ellen Coyle
Willow Cottage
Arduaine
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XQ
Tel: 01852 200202
Location: 180200,710000
Glenmore
Melissa Oatts
Glenmore
Kilmelford
Oban
PA34 4XA
Tel: 01852 200314
email: oatts@glenmore22.fsnet.co.uk
www.glenmorecountryhouse.co.uk/
Location: 184800,712300
Fearnach House
Ken and Diane Scaife
Fearnach House
Kilmelford
Oban
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200208
email: kscaife@btinternet.com
www.loch-melfort.co.uk
Location: 183800,714000
Ensuite double room with views over Loch Melfort and twin room with private bathroom. Dogs welcome. £28.00- £30.00 per person per night.
Self-Catering Accommodation
ARDUAINE COTTAGES
Arduaine Cottages
Arduaine
Argyll
PA34 4XQ
Tel: 01852 200216 / 07767 695088
email: info@arduainecottages.com
www.arduainecottages.com
Location: 180200,710000
SEILEACHAN
Philip & Ellen Coyle
c/o Willow Cottage
Arduaine
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XQ
Tel: 01852 200202
www.country-holidays.co.uk
Location: 180200,710000
East Kames
East Kames
Kilmelford
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XA
Tel: +44 (0)1943 601729
email: Catherine.Hibbert@blueyonder.co.uk
www.holidaycottage.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/eastkames/main.htm
Location: 181800,711500
Modern house in magnificent position overlooking Kames Bay on Loch Melfort. 5 bedrooms (3 en-suite), the layout makes it ideal for extended or two family groups.
GARDEN COTTAGE
Maolachy
Lochavich
By Taynuilt
Argyll
PA35 1HJ
Tel: 01866 844 212
Fax: 01866 844 295
email: maolachy@firenet.uk.net
www.assc.co.uk/maolachy
Location: 189400,712600
Stone courtyard cottage in peaceful Lochavich, four miles inland from Kilmelford. Stunning scenery and an ideal base for exploring Argyll. Sleeps 2 + cot. STB 3 star. Prices fully inclusive.
Ceo Na Mara Cottage
Ceo Na Mara The Glebe Kilmelford PA34 4XF
Tel: 07789 150826
Fax: 01942 716774
email: valriyann@tiscali.co.uk
Location: 184900,713000
Fearnach House
Ken and Diane Scaife
Fearnach House
Kilmelford
Oban
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200208
email: kscaife@btinternet.com
www.loch-melfort.co.uk
Location: 183800,714000
Self catering cottage, sleeps 2. Dogs welcome. £220.00 - £360.00 per week, also short breaks.
MELFORT PIER AND HARBOUR
Kilmelford
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200333
Fax: 01852 200329
email: melharbour@aol.com
www.mellowmelfort.com
Location: 183200,714100
Celebrate your birthday or anniversary in one of our 5* Luxury Lochside houses, each with sauna, spabath, Sat.T.V., some with sunbeds. Call us for special offers.
Fearnach Bay House
Fearnach Bay House
Melfort
Kilmelford
Oban
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200263
email: holiday@argyllholidaycottage.co.uk
www.argyllholidaycottage.co.uk
Location: 183900,714200
A luxurious holiday home in an exceptional loch side position in Melfort, Argyll.
Spectacular views, private fishing, wonderful walking, stunning scenery, own boat and deep sea mooring.
MELFORT CLUB
Melfort Village
Kilmelford
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200257
Fax: 01852 200321
email: admin@melfortvillage.co.uk
www.melfortvillage.co.uk
Location: 183900,714300
Comfortable, traditional cottages in peaceful village setting. Time-share and self-catering rentals. Swimming Pool; Sauna; Gym; Games Rooms; Playground; Tennis; Fishing. Make use of facilities all year round with local membership.
Eleraig Highland Lodges
Robin and Anne Grey
Eleraig Highland Lodges
Kilninver
By Oban
PA34 4UX
Tel: 01852 200225
Fax: 01852 200225
email: robingrey@eleraig.co.uk
www.scotland2000.com/eleraig
Location: 187000,716900
Seven secluded Norwegian built Chalets, with own trout fishing and boats on our Loch Tralaig, huge walking area and your dogs are very welcome - free!
BRAGLEENBEG
Jackie Handley
Bragleenbeg
Kilninver
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4UU
Tel: 01852 316283
email: jackie.handley@lineone.net
www.bragleenbeg.co.uk
Location: 191000,720400
Two large self-contained apartments in hunting lodge at head of Loch Scammadale. Free fishing for trout and salmon plus use of boat on loch. Great for families large and small.
DUACHY FARM
Gill Cadzow
Duachy Farm
Kilninver
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4QU
Tel: 01852 316244
Fax: 01852 316244
email: gillian.cadzow@tesco.net
Location: 180500,720700
Eat and Drink
Lord of the Isles
Craobh Haven Marina
Argyll
PA31 8UA
Tel: 01852 500658
Location: 179500,708000
A friendly pub in a beautiful marina setting. A la carte and bar menus available -seafood a speciality.
LOCH MELFORT HOTEL AND SKERRY BISTRO BAR
Arduaine
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XG
Tel: 01852 200233
Fax: 01852 200214
email: reception@lochmelfort.co.uk
www.lochmelfort.co.uk
Location: 179600,710400
Restaurant serving Table d’Hôte dinners.
Skerry Bistro Bar serving à la Carte lunches and dinners
THE QUAICH / INTERNET CAFÉ
Kilmelford
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XA
Tel: 01852 200271
Fax: 01852 200271
email: earth@thequaich.net
www.thequaich.net
Location: 184900,713100
Cuilfail Hotel
Kilmelford
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XA
Tel: 01852 200274
email: info@cuilfail.co.uk
www.cuilfail.co.uk
Location: 184900,713100
SHOWER OF HERRING
Melfort Village
Kilmelford
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200345
email: jb@showerofherring.co.uk
www.showerofherring.co.uk
Location: 183900,714300
KNIPOCH HOTEL
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4QT
Tel: 01852 316251
Fax: 01852 316249
email: reception@knipochhotel.co.uk
www.knipochhotel.co.uk
Location: 185200,723100
Activities
Cinema schedule is shown in the Calendar page.
Highland Theatre (Cinema), Oban
George St
Oban
Argyll
Tel: 01631 562444
Ardfern Yacht Centre
Ardfern Yacht Centre
Ardfern
by Lochgilphead
PA31 8QN
Tel: 01852 500247
Fax: 01852 500624
email: office@ardfernyacht.co.uk
www.ardfernyacht.co.uk
Location: 181000,704700
Marina and boatyard set in sheltered natural harbour in Loch Craignish. Highly regarded full repair and maintenance facilities, extensive chandlery stock, outboard motors, rigs and dinghies.
Farsain Cruises
Watersports Centre,
Craobh Haven,
Argyll
PA31 8AU
Tel: 01852 500664
Appaloosa Holidays
Ardfern Riding Centre,
Craobh Haven
Tel: 01852 500632
email: appaloosaholidays@talk21.com
Craignish Cruises
Ardfern
By Lochgilphead
Argyll,
PA31 8UA
Tel: 0845 397 9824 (mob. 0 77 47 02 30 38)
email: lindsay@sealeopard.org
www.craignishcruises.co.uk
Sea cruises from Ardfern.
Elemental Arts
www.elementalarts.org.uk
Elemental Arts is a collection of local artists, businesses and inspirers who work together to support and publicise our art and the local area.
Each year the organize the Elemental Arts Festival - see their website for details.
Places of Interest
Kilmartin House Museum
Kilmartin House Museum,
Kilmartin,
Argyll,
Scotland,
PA31 8RQ
Tel: 01546 510278
Fax: 01546 510330
email: museum@kilmartin.org
www.kilmartin.org
Kilmartin House museum is a centre for archaeology and landscape interpretation with an award winning exhibition gallery, library and collection of prehistoric artefacts/replicas. It has a specialist bookshop and a superb ‘wildfood’café.
Open all year (except 24,25 December and 1,2 January), 10am-5.30pm
Arduaine Garden
Arduaine Garden
Arduaine
Argyll
PA34 4XQ
Tel: 01852 200366
Fax: 01852 200366
email: mwilkins@nts.org.uk
www.nts.org.uk/web/site/home/visit/places/Property.asp?PropID=10053&NavPage=10053&NavId=5110
Location: 179500,710500