Name: Loch Melfort Hotel
Address: Arduaine, Ardfern, PA34 4XG, United Kingdom, Arduaine, Argyll and Bute, PA34 4XG, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £65 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Loch Melfort Hotel

Arduaine, Ardfern, PA34 4XG, United Kingdom –

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We loved the style of this hotel. It put you in no doubt you were in the highlands of Scotland. Margaret in reception was particularly friendly and professional, as was Hermione in the bistro. Having the choice of eating your evening meal in the dining room, bistro or outside is a big plus. It's best to book your preference early though, to avoid disappointment. The views from the hotel are stunning and on a clear day you can see islands as far away as Islay The food and staff in the bistro deserve a special mention. They made our stay an absolute delight.

Wilma, United Kingdom

The view of the Loch was magnificent. The evening meal was good although desert was way over priced, see below.

Mike, United Kingdom

AMAZING LOCATION. Simply stunning. Hotel is lovely - old school charm and comfortable seats, great friendly staff, superb views from the restaurant. Room was lovely - clean and comfortable, couldn't fault it...

Duncan, United Kingdom

View from the room was fantastic. Margaret at reception was brilliant. a real asset to the hotel.

Ian, United Kingdom

Superb dinner in the dining room and the views from there out to the Inner Hebrides were terrific. The same views were also available in the lounges and bistro. Arduaine garden was just outside and they are superb (they're a National Trust for Scotland property),

Euan, United Kingdom

Loved the west wing sea view, with the balcony - absolutely perfect. Loved the national parks garden next door which is one of the best I've ever been it - be sure not to miss this as it's incredibly beautiful. The grounds in front of the property are really great.

Annabelle, United Kingdom

The location is fabulous, unfortunately they cancelled one of my nights because they had overbooked and I had to find another place to stay. The bar during the evening was pleasant but the staff were a little sparce.

Keith, United Kingdom

The king-sized bed really was! A comfortable 2 meters wide! Loved the bay window with comfy chairs and rugs when I felt cool.

Deborah, Germany

Loved the view from the balcony, the quality of the food and the very friendly service.

Felicity, United Kingdom

The scenery and views from the hotel. Good very nice and local ingredients used.

Jennie, United Kingdom

This romantic 3-star country house hotel has wonderful views from each bedroom. It offers fine Scottish dining and local seafood in its 2 AA Rosette restaurant and the Chartroom bistro is also available for casual dining.

The peaceful Loch Melfort Hotel is next door to the famous Arduaine Gardens, and not far south of Oban.

The hotel is perfect for a relaxing, escape, where you will be received with a warm cheerful welcome. The stylish, bright and comfortable rooms have lovely views, and some have patio doors and a terrace.

There is a cosy cocktail lounge at the Melfort, with a charming fireplace.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Ardfern! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Free private parking available on-site

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	Premium Double or Twin Room 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 161 ft² Located within the main hotel, this twin/double room features a bathrobe, bottled water, a seating area, and an ironing board. Dogs are not permitted in this room. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 161 ft² Located within the main hotel, this double room has a seating area, bathrobes, bottled water, and a DVD player. Dogs are not permitted in this room. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Radio, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, DVD Player, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Dressing Room, Bath or Shower, Flat-screen TV, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet, Sea view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 161 ft² Please inform the hotel of your double or twin preference by using the comments field when booking. Dogs can be accommodated in this room type, subject to availability and by prior arrangement direct with the hotel. Room facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Bath, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Balcony, Radio, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Patio, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Sea view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Double Room 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 161 ft² Recently refurbished, this room includes bathrobes, bottled water, ironing facilities, and reclining patio furniture. Dogs are not permitted in this room. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Balcony, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Patio, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Wardrobe/Closet, Sea view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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We warmly welcome all our guests to our friendly family run hotel. Enjoy our spectacular views and amazing local Scottish produce when you dine in one of our two restaurants. A stunning sea-view from every bedroom guaranteed! Please note if you wish to bring your dog, please contact the hotel to arrange as only 6 rooms are pet friendly.

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Closest landmarks

Kilmartin House Museum 7.2 miles

Closest airports

Islay Airport 46.8 miles
Glasgow Airport 50.1 miles
Campbeltown Airport 55.4 miles

What travellers love about this location

“The location is fabulous, unfortunately they cancelled one of my nights because they had overbooked and I had to find another place to stay. The bar during the evening was pleasant but the staff were a little sparce.”

Keith

United Kingdom

“The location of this property is fantastic”

Ewen_McLean

United Kingdom

“Beautiful location on the Loch. Comfortable beds. Good restaurant and delicious breakfast”

Noy

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1 restaurant on site

Asknish Bay Restaurant

Menu: À la carte

Cuisine: British

Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

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15:00 - 23:00

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08:00 - 11:00

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Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

All children under 12 years are charged GBP 30 per person per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 2.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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Pets are allowed on request, at an extra cost of GBP 9 per pet per night.

Pets are only allowed in a limited number of classic ground-floor rooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement direct with the hotel. Pets are not allowed in the public rooms of the hotel.

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19 August 2017

Anonymous
Australia
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing to mention.
눇Location
13 August 2017

Wilma
United Kingdom
6.7

“Lovely location but overpriced as food was average.”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Food
눇Bed really comfy
7 August 2017

Molly
United Kingdom
6.7

“enjoyed the tranquility and the views.”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉room was very tired. toilet smelled of urine. Light bulb out on bedside lamp. Disappointed we were unable to dine in the restaurant on the Saturday night as it was fully booked.
눇the beautiful view and good access for dog.
7 August 2017

Wilma
United Kingdom
9.6

“This really is a Scottish Hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉A couple of downsides unfortunately. The room we were given was rather small. We had no drawers to allow us to empty our luggage and only a single wardrobe between the 2 of us. Service at breakfast time in the main dining room was a bit of a lottery. If you are in a group or you order a cooked breakfast there's a good chance you will be served first. Our last breakfast at the hotel was not a good one. We sat and watched people who arrived after us being served cooked food while we hadn't even been offered tea or coffee. In the end I had to ask for tea and coffee. As for our toast, well, we are still waiting on it. All that said, we have no hesitation in recommending this hotel and we will definitely go back to visit them again sometime soon.
눇We loved the style of this hotel. It put you in no doubt you were in the highlands of Scotland. Margaret in reception was particularly friendly and professional, as was Hermione in the bistro. Having the choice of eating your evening meal in the dining room, bistro or outside is a big plus. It's best to book your preference early though, to avoid disappointment. The views from the hotel are stunning and on a clear day you can see islands as far away as Islay The food and staff in the bistro deserve a special mention. They made our stay an absolute delight.
7 August 2017

Mike
United Kingdom
5.4

“Poor Value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉TV only had 5 channels, freesat channels did not work. Wifi almost non existent, less than 1Mb/s Very expensive for what you got. Had to pay extra for a cooked breakfast. Cheese platter for desert was £11.45 for 3 tiny pieces of cheese, and I mean tiny. Chutney and crackers missing, no idea why I just didn't send it back, I should have done.
눇The view of the Loch was magnificent. The evening meal was good although desert was way over priced, see below.
7 August 2017

Mary
United Kingdom
9.6

“Food and service exellant”
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Shower not working no hot water
4 August 2017

Duncan
United Kingdom
9.6

“Fantastic Location, great staff, will be sure to recommend to others.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Some background music in the restaurant would be good - else it can seem a little stuffy - I don't like to eat in silence - I like to have a conversation, but not when I can hear everything that is being said on the other side of the room! Some minor building work going on outside but this didn't affect our experience at all.
눇AMAZING LOCATION. Simply stunning. Hotel is lovely - old school charm and comfortable seats, great friendly staff, superb views from the restaurant. Room was lovely - clean and comfortable, couldn't fault it...
4 August 2017

Ian
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Breakfast was poor, croissants were soggy!
눇View from the room was fantastic. Margaret at reception was brilliant. a real asset to the hotel.
2 August 2017

Euan
United Kingdom
10

“Very comfortable, family owned hotel with superb situation giving views to the Inner Hebrides.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Omelettes at breakfast were okay but that was all.
눇Superb dinner in the dining room and the views from there out to the Inner Hebrides were terrific. The same views were also available in the lounges and bistro. Arduaine garden was just outside and they are superb (they're a National Trust for Scotland property),
2 August 2017

Annabelle
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
7.9

“Nice hotel with the perfect views but poor running of the restaurant.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉I was disappointed with the restaurant after having read great things about it. Was told they've got a new head chef so we had a limited set menu whereas normally they have al a carte. The meal was extremely over priced for other fantastic restaurants we ate in on the west coast, and the food was not outstanding. (Veloute is supposed to be a light silky sauce, rather than something to drown the salmon fillet in...). The staff in the dining room were really lovely and great. However, insisting that guests arrive 30 minutes before your booked slot at the restaurant, to sit in the lounge and order drinks, and order first is not good service - especially if guests have booked the earliest slot available for dinner, have to arrive 30 minutes early, and don't actually get seated in the restaurant until 30 minutes after the booked time... And the dining room is so beautiful you should really just let guests sit there and wait, like a normal restaurant experience. This experience was truly disappointing and I'd wished we'd just eaten in your bistro, simple and quick, to be able to enjoy the grounds rather than stuck in your lounge for an hour and then having a slow meal service. I'm sad to write this as I really did enjoy my stay and definitely would recommend the hotel, but just not the restaurant (which was initially 50% of the reason for booking). But thank you and I hope that the feedback is useful.
눇Loved the west wing sea view, with the balcony - absolutely perfect. Loved the national parks garden next door which is one of the best I've ever been it - be sure not to miss this as it's incredibly beautiful. The grounds in front of the property are really great.
2 August 2017

Alastair
United Kingdom
7.9

“The views from the hotel are spectacular”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Didn't like having to leave the hotel to go outside to get to our bedroom
30 July 2017

Keith
United Kingdom
8.8

“Chilling in Argyll”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Very little to dislike about the place, the water is a little coloured but is perfectly alright to shower and drink so don't let that put you off.
눇The location is fabulous, unfortunately they cancelled one of my nights because they had overbooked and I had to find another place to stay. The bar during the evening was pleasant but the staff were a little sparce.
27 July 2017

Deborah
Germany
8.3

“Our luxury stay on Loch Melfort”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The shower is part of the bathtub and thus very high to climb into.
눇The king-sized bed really was! A comfortable 2 meters wide! Loved the bay window with comfy chairs and rugs when I felt cool.
26 July 2017

Felicity
United Kingdom
10

“Really enjoyed the beauty of the hotels locatiob”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Sad that the delicious marmalade ran out at breakfast.
눇Loved the view from the balcony, the quality of the food and the very friendly service.
20 July 2017

Jennie
United Kingdom
6.7

“Stunning setting”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Staff were friendly enough but could be a bit more attentive in bistro and breakfast. Found it difficult to catch staff to ask question or to be offered anything else. In bistro waited quite a while for food. Booked a table for bistro before arriving but did not have my booking. Beautiful, rural but hotel seemed to shut down around 9:30 and not a lot going on in lounge area so a good place if you want peace and quiet.
눇The scenery and views from the hotel. Good very nice and local ingredients used.

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