Loch Melfort Hotel

Sheltered by woodland on Asknish Bay, this country hotel is run by hands-on owners Calum and Rachel Ross. 'The position is superb; with a wonderful view of the loch, it is absolutely quiet,' says a visitor this year. 'A lovely hotel; the young and professional staff made us very welcome,' says another guest. There are two 'comfortable' lounges; 'a very pleasant barman'. Five bedrooms are in the main house; twenty, in a wood-framed extension, each have a private terrace or balcony. All rooms have the view. 'My attractive bedroom was well furnished; sheets and blankets were provided as I had requested; a good bathroom.' David Bell joined as chef in 2011. He serves modern Scottish dishes on a four-course menu. 'The food was very good: a fun amuse bouche; delicious soups; excellent fish; dainty puddings,' Informal meals are available in the Chartroom bistro next to gardens owned by the National Trust for Scotland. The 'excellent' breakfast has 'whole kippers, smoked haddock with a free-range egg'. There are moorings for yachts (showers available in the bistro). 'A relaxing break; good value.' (Moira Jarrett, Andrew Johnston)

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Spring Break Special Offer

Stay for two nights this spring with one night dinner, bed and breakfast in our fine dining restaurant for £98 per person and one night bed and breakfast for only £30 per person. The Arduaine gardens next door are at their best in the spring time with the rhododendrons in bloom. Availability: March and April (excluding April 6th- April 9th).

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  • A lovely hotel in beautiful surroundings. The staff are friendly and efficient, and the food is excellent in both the dining room and bistro. The peace and quiet in this lovely location is the perfect chill out. They have Highland cattle, ducks and hens to keep little ones interested, and nice walks in the grounds.

    Andrea McLellan, 01/08/2011

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Spring Break Special Offer

Stay for two nights this spring with one night dinner, bed and breakfast in our fine dining restaurant for £98 per person and one night bed and breakfast for only £30 per person. The Arduaine gardens next door are at their best in the spring time with the rhododendrons in bloom. Availability: March and April (excluding April 6th- April 9th).

To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide.

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Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts the following discount vouchers:

  • Online vouchers

    These entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

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Spring Break Special Offer

Stay for two nights this spring with one night dinner, bed and breakfast in our fine dining restaurant for £98 per person and one night bed and breakfast for only £30 per person. The Arduaine gardens next door are at their best in the spring time with the rhododendrons in bloom. Availability: March and April (excluding April 6th- April 9th).

To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide.

Contact Details

Loch Melfort Hotel

by Oban, ARDUAINE Argyll and Bute Scotland PA34 4XG

Telephone

01582 200233

Website

www.lochmelfort.co.uk

Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

Further Information

Bedrooms

25, 20 in Cedar Wing annexe, 10 on ground floor.

Open

all year except 2 weeks mid-Jan.

Facilities

sitting room, library, bar, restaurant, 17-acre grounds (including National Trust of Scotland's Arduaine Gardens).

Background music

modern Scottish in public areas.

Children

all ages welcomed.

Dogs

allowed in 6 bedrooms, not in public rooms.

Credit cards

MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

[2011] B&B £72-£102 per person, D,B&B £98-£128, set meals £41, special breaks, Christmas/New Year packages.