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Ideal for groups of friends or multigenerational families alike.
Short breaks available Accommodation
Old Dairy Cottage
Ken and Diane Scaife
Fearnach House
Kilmelford
Oban
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200208
e: kscaife@btinternet.com
Website: www.loch-melfort.co.uk
Self catering cottage, sleeps 2.
Dogs welcome.
£250.00 - £350.00 per week,
also short breaks.
Fearnach Bay House
Fearnach Bay House
Melfort
Kilmelford
Oban
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200263
e: holiday@argyllholidaycottage.co.uk
Website: www.argyllholidaycottage.co.uk
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.
Arduaine Cottages
Arduaine Cottages
Arduaine
Argyll
PA34 4XQ
Tel: 01852 200216 / 07767 695088
e: info@arduainecottages.com
Website: www.arduainecottages.com
Bragleenbeg
Louisa Llewellyn
The Tower @ Bragleenbeg House
Scammadale Glen
Kilninver
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4UU
Tel: 01852 316283
e: BragleenbegHouse@gmail.com
Undergoing refurbishment - on completion will be a 4 bed self-catering apartment.
Grannda Mhor
Arduaine
Oban
PA34 4XQ
Tel: 01631 564 526
e: info@west-coast-cottages.co.uk
Website: www.west-coast-cottages.co.uk
Luxury, modern house of exceptional standard, incredible panoramic views from its hillside position overlooking the bay towards Jura.
Seileachan
Philip & Ellen Coyle
c/o Willow Cottage
Arduaine
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XQ
Tel: 01852 200202
Website: www.cottages.com/cottages/seileachan-19172
Melfort Pier and Harbour
Kilmelford
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200333
e: info@mellowmelfort.com
Website: www.mellowmelfort.com
Celebrate your birthday or anniversary
in one of our 5* Luxury Lochside houses,
each with sauna, spa-bath, Sat.T.V., some
with sunbeds. Call us for special offers.
Ardenstur Self Catering Cottages
Ardenstur Cottages
Ardenstur
Kilmelford
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01429 267266
e: woodside56@hotmail.com
Website: scottish-lochside-cottages.com
We offer self catering cottages for groups of 2 to 10
around Loch Melfort in a beautiful natural setting.
The estate covers 150 acres of headland including
hill walks, forest landscapes and stunning views
across the loch.
East Kames
East Kames
Kilmelford
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XA
Tel: +44 (0)1943 601729
e: Catherine.Hibbert@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: www.holidaycottage.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/eastkames/main.htm
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.
Melfort Club
Melfort Village
Kilmelford
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200257
e: admin@melfortvillage.co.uk
Website: www.melfortvillage.co.uk
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.
Hotels
Loch Melfort Hotel
Arduaine
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XG
Tel: 01852 200233
e: reception@lochmelfort.co.uk
Website: www.lochmelfort.co.uk
4 star Hotel situated next to Arduaine Garden. 30 ensuite bedrooms, the
majority with sea views. Award winning fine dining Restaurant and casual
Bistro.
Cuilfail Hotel
Kilmelford
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XA
Tel: 01852 200274
e: mail@cuilfail.co.uk
Website: www.cuilfail.co.uk
Knipoch Hotel
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4QT
Tel: 01852 316251
e: reception@knipochhotel.co.uk
Website: www.knipochhotel.co.uk
Bed & Breakfasts
Willow Cottage
Phillip & Ellen Coyle
Willow Cottage
Arduaine
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XQ
Tel: 01852 200202
Melfort House
Matthew Anderson
Melfort House
Loch Melfort by Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200326
e: relax@melforthouse.co.uk
Website: www.melforthouse.co.uk
Three outstanding Double rooms in an elegant Country House over looking Loch Melfort.
The Old Cottage
Darren Thomas and Karen Reader
Old Cottage
Arduaine
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XQ
Tel: 01852 200746
e: theoldcottagebab@btinternet.com
Website: www.theoldcottageoban.com
Situated close to NTS Arduaine Garden with spectacular views out to the Sound of Jura. We offer three en-suite double rooms, a large guest lounge and a sunny patio garden.
Places to eat
Cuilfail Hotel
Kilmelford
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XA
Tel: 01852 200274
e: mail@cuilfail.co.uk
Website: www.cuilfail.co.uk
Lord of the Isles
Craobh Haven Marina
Argyll
PA31 8UA
Tel: 01852 500658
e: lotinews@aol.com
Website: lordoftheisles.co.uk
A friendly pub in a beautiful marina setting.
A la carte and bar menus available
- seafood a speciality.
Knipoch Hotel
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4QT
Tel: 01852 316251
e: reception@knipochhotel.co.uk
Website: www.knipochhotel.co.uk
Room At The Top Restaurant
Melfort Village
Kilmelford
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200345
We offer locally sourced food, ales and great wines. Chef Michael Hinds has a big variety of dishes on the menu along with a children’s menu and weekly specials. Take-away of the full menu is also available.
The Restaurant & The Bistro at Loch Melfort Hotel
Arduaine
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XG
Tel: 01852 200233
e: reception@lochmelfort.co.uk
Website: www.lochmelfort.co.uk
Award winning fine dining at The Restaurant at Loch Melfort Hotel or
casual dining, teas, coffees and homebanking at The Bistro at Loch
Melfort.
Activities
Craignish Cruises
Ardfern
By Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8QN
Tel: 07747 023038
e: lindsay@craignishcruises.co.uk
Website: www.craignishcruises.co.uk
Sea cruises from Ardfern.
Lunga Riding Stables
Lunga Estate,
Craobh Haven,
Lochgilphead,
Argyll PA31 8UU
Tel: 01852 500632
e: info@lungaridingstables.co.uk
Website: lungaridingstables.co.uk
Kilmelford Coastal Rowing
Kilmelford Yacht Haven
e: honeytummy@hotmail.co.uk
No need be a member to be able to enjoy a row.
No rowing experience necessary,
life jackets and rowing gloves supplied.
Anybody interested in a row or becoming a member, please contact;
Sarah Edwards on 01852 200271
Sue Johnson on 01852 200364
Oban Phoenix Cinema
140 George St
Oban
Argyll
PA34 5NX
Tel: 01631 562905
Website: www.obanphoenix.com
Open all year (except 24, 25 December and 1,2 January),
10am-5.30pm Places of interest
Arduaine Garden
Arduaine Garden
Arduaine
Argyll
PA34 4XQ
Tel: 01852 200366
Website: www.arduainegarden.org
The Slate Islands Heritage Trust Museum
13A Ellenabeich,
Isle of Seil,
Argyll,
PA34 4RQ
e: briggywatson@lineone.net
The Museum has many exhibits depicting the slate quarrying industry and social life in the slate islands of Argyll from the 18-20th century. Slates quarried here were once shipped all over the world.
See Models made in 1998 by Jean Baker Adams MBE, Slate Quarrying and Geology, Shipping and Farming displays. Military details of the 1st Argyll and Bute Artillery Volunteers formed in 1861. WW1 display of local men who fought and where they lost their lives. Medical display of 19th century medical instruments. A Local Archives Collection holds genealogical records available for research.
Plus many other exhibits.
Open all year 10:30 to 4:30 admission free
Kilmartin House Museum
Kilmartin House Museum,
Kilmartin,
Argyll,
Scotland,
PA31 8RQ
Tel: 01546 510278
e: museum@kilmartin.org
Website: 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 cafe.
Prompt, friendly serviceBusinesses
Ardfern Yacht Centre
Ardfern Yacht Centre
Ardfern
by Lochgilphead
PA31 8QN
Tel: 01852 500247
e: office@ardfernyacht.co.uk
Website: www.ardfernyacht.co.uk
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.
Findlay's Firewood.
Glenmore Lodge
Kilmelford
By Oban
PA34 4XA
Tel: 01852 200268
or leave messgae on 07788595320
Delivered to your door, from a little to a lot.
Holiday lets, hotels or residential.
Kilmelford Yacht Haven
Kilmelford
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200248
e: info@kilmelfordyachthaven.co.uk
Website: www.kilmelfordyachthaven.co.uk
At head of Loch Melfort, sheltered
swinging moorings for your yacht,
short or long stay, safe Winter storage
ashore and all marine facilities available.
Kames Fish Farming ltd
Kilmelford
By Oban
PA34 4XA
Tel: 01852 200286
e: fish@kames.co.uk
Website: www.kames.co.uk
Government
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
Tel: 01546 602127
Website: www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
General enquiries for A&B Council.
Useful links:
Argyll & Bute Council
Municipal Building
Oban Customer Service Point
Albany Street
Oban
PA34 4AW
Tel: 01546 605522
Website: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/servicepoint/oban-customer-service-point
Monday to Friday: 9am to 12.30pm,
and 1.30pm to 4pm
Health and Medical
Hospital - Oban
Lorn & Islands District General Hospital
Glengallan Rd
Oban
Tel: 01631 567500
Website: www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/Services/Pages/LornIslandsDistrictGeneralHospital.aspx
Doctor - Easdale Medical Practice
Dr Barkham
Easdale Medical Practice
Clachan Seil
Balvicar
PA34 4TL
Tel: 01852 300223
Website: www.easdalemedicalpractice.scot.nhs.uk/index.aspx
Vet - Oban
Oban Veterinary Surgeons
13 Tweeddale St
Oban
Tel: 01631 562876
e: contact@obanvets.co.uk
Website: obanvets.co.uk
Doctor - Oban
Lorn Medical Centre
Soroba Road
Oban
PA34 4HE
Tel: 01631 563175
Website: www.lornmedicalcentre.co.uk
Vet - Lochgilphead
Dalriada Vet Centre
Manse Brae
Lochgilphead
Tel: 01546 602240
e: dalriadavets@btconnect.com
Website: www.dalriadavets.com
Doctor - Lochgilphead
The Surgery
Lochgilphead
Tel: 01546 602921
Hospital - Lochgilphead
Mid-Argyll Hospital
Blarbuie Rd
Lochgilphead
Tel: 01546 602449
Dentist - Oban
Oban Dental Clinic
Oban Dental Access Centre
Lorn and Islands Hospital
Glengallan Road
Oban
PA34 4HH
Tel: 01631 563006
e: oban@sdcgroup.co.uk
Website: sdcgroup.co.uk