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We have grouped up lots of local information along with our personal views and guest feedback which we hope you will find useful when planning your stay.
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Local Information -
Shops
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Co-Op Oban Road, Lochgilphead, PA31 8NG 01546 602060. A good sized store with enough to stock up for a short break.
Tesco Express Paterson Street, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8JP. A small shop alongside the petrol station for your basic needs.
Tesco Lochside, Oban, PA34 4HP. Large store with everything you could possibly need.
Lidl Lochavullin Drive, Oban, PA34 4PL
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Last Updated on Sunday, 20 July 2014 21:08 |
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Restaurants
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Lord of the Isles Craobh Haven, PA31 8UA 01852 500658
This is a pub which serves food and in the summer it is worth booking a table as it can get busy when Craobh harbour is full. During winter they open evening only Mon-Fri from 5:30, weekends are 11am Sat, 12:30 Sun all day although it is worth a call to check during winter.
Loch Melfort Hotel Arduaine, PA34 4XG 01852 500648
This local hotel which is a short walk from the cottage offers casual dining in their Bistro and fine dining in their Restaurant. Both are of a good standard and it is advisable to book in the summer months. Also situated next to the hotel is Arduaine Gardens which is part of the National Trust and offers spectacular views. The hotel is shut for a period in early January each year.
Kilmartin Hotel Kilmartin, PA31 8RQ 01546 510250
Kilmartin Museum / Restaurant Kilmartin, PA31 8RQ 01546 510278
The museum is well worth a visit and the attached restaurant is good for a light bite. It is open 11:00-16:00 Nov & Dec then 10:00-17:00 Mar-Oct.
Shower of Herring Restaurant Kilmelford, PA34 4XD 01852 200345
This is a pleasant restaurant serving lights lunches and hearty dinners. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 April 2017 22:54 |
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General Local Information
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The Mid Argyll Show is held on the second Saturday in August each year near Lochgilphead and if it coincides with your visit is a great attraction.
Island of Seil - a very picturesque day out.
Mull of Kintyre - Ferry terminals for Islay, Jura, Arran and Gigha from West Loch Tarbert - all possible destinations for a day out. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 April 2017 22:56 |
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Boat Trips & Fishing
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Corryvreckan whirlpool
Boat trips to visit this can be taken from Craobh Haven or using the boat trips mentioned here. A DVD is in the cottage that can explain more about this if you aren't able to make a trip.
Whale and Dolphin Watching Trips
Based in Tobermory, on Mull, enjoy a trip in the local waters looking for whales, dolphins and porpoises 01688 400223 |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 20 July 2014 21:20 |
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Local Information -
Places of Interest
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Oban Distillery
Town Centre, Oban 01631 564262
Oban Chocolate Company
Town Centre, Oban 01631 566099
Sea Life Centre
Marine life displays (check for seal feeding times) Outdoor adventure playground, picnic area and restaurant. A good family day out 01631 720386
Cruachan Power Station
A fascinating journey into a hollow mountain. Restaurant and visitor centre 01866 822618
Kanpdale Forest
A visit to a Beaver colony where you can walk, cycle or have a picnic. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 20 July 2014 21:19 |
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Other Activities
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Atlantis Leisure Oban 01631 566800
This is a good sized pool with a smaller kids pool and a slide, they also have a cafe and soft play area.
Lochgilphead pool 01546 606676
A 20m basic pool without frills. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 20 July 2014 21:06 |
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General Local Information
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The nearby village of Kilmelford at the head of Loch Melfort is the centre of a thriving community and your first stop for local amenities. The post office and general store provide essentials, or drop into the Quaich Café for some home baking or snacks for a picnic. Also be sure to visit local artists and craftsmen at Namaste Silverwork, Sue Walford's watercolour painting, and KTB fleece designs. For the latest village news visit the Kilmelford community website. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 20 July 2014 21:10 |
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Local Information -
Shops
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These are all small village shops for you to get your newspapers and a few supplies. We would recommend Ardfern Village shop as we feel it has the best selection.
Ardfern Village Shop Ardfern, PA31 8QN. 01852 500298
Kilmelford Village Store Kilmelford, PA34 4XA. 01852 200271
D Kelly 12 Kilmartin, PA31 8RN. 01546 510222
Tayvallich Shop Tayvallich, PA31 8PJ. 01546 870281
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 April 2017 22:55 |
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Further afield Restaurants |
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Restaurants
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Crinan hotel Crinan, PA31 8SR 01546 830261
The seafood selection here is great although it is slightly more expensive than others in the area. You can see boats leaving the Crinan canal beside the hotel.
Cairnbaan hotel CairnBaan, PA31 8SJ 01546 603668
A well situated hotel for a meal before or after a walk along the canal, lunch and dinner are served in either the bistro or restaurant. This is situated very close to the road from the cottage towards Lochgilphead.
Kilberry Inn Kilberry, PA29 6YD 01880 770223
Excellent locally sourced food served for lunch and dinner - the menu is short and changes almost daily to reflect the seasons. This restaurant was voted Scottish Restaurant of the Year in 2009, it is south of Lochgilphead and worth a visit.
Tayvallich Inn Tayvallich, PA31 8PN 01546 870282
Quality local food with a great seafood selection. Great views in a quiet village.
Skipness Seafood Cabin by Tarbet, PA29 6XU 01880 760207
Quality local food with a great seafood selection. Great views in a quiet village.
Oban has many good restaurants to offer especially around the harbour area. A couple of recommendations are:
The Barn Bar Lerags Glen near Oban PA34 4SE
Award winning food and drink. Sunday music sessions recommended also..check site for details |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 April 2017 22:54 |
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Local Information -
Boat Trips & Fishing
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Fyne Tackle 2 Colchester Square, Lochgilphead, PA31 8HL 01546 606878
We have not personally done any fishing locally but have had guests to stay whose entire week was spent fishing! This local shop will give advice, local information and provide frozen and live bait in store.
Also willing to give out local advice are the Oban and Lorn Angling Club on 01631 710649 with a lot of local information on their website.
Local area fishing:
Loch Awe: Rainbow trout ~ Specimen Pike ~ Perch ~ Wild Brown Trout ~ Ferox Trout (British record 32 pound) All legal bait
Loch Ederine: Coarse fishing for specimen Pike and Perch
St. Mary's Loch: Rainbow trout ~ fly only
Ederline Hill Lochs: Wild Brown Trout on 12 hill lochs ~ fly only
Knapdale Hill Lochs: Wild Brown Trout on 10 hill lochs ~ fly only
Kilmelford Hill Lochs: Wild Brown Trout on 20 hill lochs ~ fly only
River Add: Salmon and Sea trout ~ fly only
Seafishing: daytrips from Oban ~ inclusive: boat, experienced skipper and Tackle |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 20 July 2014 21:20 |
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