Achnamara

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Jetty on loch Sween
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Jetty on loch Sween
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Inlet to Loch Craiglin Loch Craiglin is a tidal spur of Loch Sween which dries out at low tide.
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Eilean Mhartan on Loch Sween, Mid Argyll. The distant mountains are the Paps of Jura
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Sheep grazing A small field formed within Knapdale Forest behind Achnamara.
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Stonefield Castle Hotel

Stonefield Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Stonefield Tarbert Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Tarbert. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (850 reviews)
staff friendly and helpful.Food good

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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Portavadie

Portavadie

4 out of 5
Portavadie Tighnabruaich Scotland
The price is CA $254 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
CA $254
CA $305 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Tighnabruaich. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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Loch Melfort Hotel

Loch Melfort Hotel

4 out of 5
Arduaine Oban Scotland
The price is CA $103 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
CA $103
CA $124 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (397 reviews)
Nice room with a good sea view and a comfortable bed. good choice for breakfast and some great choices for dinner in the evening Staff friendly and informative

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Loch Melfort Hotel
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Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10

Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10

Lochgilphead Argyll
Stay at this villa in Lochgilphead. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Dunadd and Studio Barn Argyll are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Lovely but needs TLC
We were disappointed that there was no welcome pack, not even a teabag. The location is wonderful, but for the money paid, cleanliness wasn’t great. The dishwasher hadn’t been completely emptied, cobwebs visible, sofa corners - not pleasant & log basket wasn’t full for our first cold night indoors. ...

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10
Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom

Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom

Craobh Haven, By Oban Scotland
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lochgilphead. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition ...
Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom
Tayvallich a secret corner of Argyll, beautifully located Chalet. .

Tayvallich a secret corner of Argyll, beautifully located Chalet. .

Tayvallich Scotland
Stay at this chalet in Lochgilphead. Enjoy free WiFi and a garden. Popular attractions Arichonan Clearance Village and Loch Sween are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
The communication from Chris the host was excellent, she was extremely helpful and gave us plenty of extra information about the area. The chalet was clean, comfortable and well appointed, its location was amazing with such beautiful loch walks fantastic for our dog. The local cafe, Inn and locals ...

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Tayvallich a secret corner of Argyll, beautifully located Chalet. .
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Popular places to visit

Ancient hillfort. Capital of the ancient Kingdom of the Scots, Dalriada.

Dunadd

You can learn about the history of Lochgilphead with a trip to Dunadd. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Dunadd

Kilmartin Glen

5/5(4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Lochgilphead when you stop by Kilmartin Glen. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Kilmartin Glen

Loch Sween

Explore the great outdoors at Loch Sween, a lovely green space in Lochgilphead. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Loch Sween

Carnasserie Castle

Find out about the history of Lochgilphead with a stop at Carnasserie Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Carnasserie Castle

Kilmartin House Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kilmartin House Museum during your trip to Kilmartin. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Kilmartin House Museum

Arichonan Clearance Village

Learn about the local history of Lochgilphead when you take a trip to Arichonan Clearance Village. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Arichonan Clearance Village

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