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Beautiful Bluebells
We’ve had Snowdrops in winter and Daffodils in spring, but now it’s time for the bluebells to shine followed shortly by the Rhododendrons. This year the whole of Argyll appears to be covered in the little violet flowers much more prominently than previous year and they are a joy to behold whilst walking through woodland ...
Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor
We have once again been awarded an Excellence Award from Tripadvisor. If you have enjoyed your stay with, we love receiving reviews on Tripadvisor. Thank you to those of you who already have left reviews and therefore helped achieve this accolade.
Photography Workshops
We will soon be offering Photography workshop packages run by friend of Loch Melfort Bill Baillie. Not only is he a regular here, capturing many a bride and grooms happy day, he is also well known for his natural shots of Argyll’s glorious landscape. More details to follow
Double Win at Scottish Hotel Awards 2013!
The 2013 Scottish Hotel Awards were held at the Crown Plaza in Glasgow on Sunday 28th April and Loch Melfort Hotel won the coveted Highland Regional award for Romantic Hotel of the Year 2013. Even more exciting, proprietors Calum and Rachel Ross were presented with ‘Scottish Hoteliers of the Year 2013’ an amazing award and ...
Homemade Produce
Not only does our food ethos include buying local produce, almost everything is homemade at Loch Melfort Hotel, from bread, to marmalade, ice-cream and even our very own Scottish tablet, the exquisite local confectionery delight! Our guests look forward to the start of their meal when their bread plate comes out as much as any ...
Loch Melfort’s Going Global
We were recently approached by a former guest, Mr Denholm, to ask us if we knew the meaning behind the name Loch Melfort. He asked as his family own Denholm Shipping and have recently named their latest ship ‘Loch Melfort’ after spending many happy summers in the area. After further investigation, it turns out that ...
Chartroom II Bistro Reopening Summer 2013
Chartroom II Bistro is now open for summer as of Friday 22nd March; With teas, coffees, home baking and drinks available from 11am until late. Lunch is served 12pm – 2:30pm and Dinner 6pm – 9pm. Booking preferred. Bistro Lunch Menu 2013 Bistro Dinner Menu 2013 The Chartroom will however be closed in the evenings on ...
Easter Treat
This Easter holidays, 25th March - 7th April, we are offering 2 nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast for £105 per person per night with the third night £35 per person B&B plus complimentary Easter eggs in your room. If you wish to stay just Easter Sunday and Monday, then one night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at £105 ...
Beaver’s About
We took part in a beaver site visit and talk for local tourism providers, run by Scottish Beaver Trial and Heart of Argyll on Thursday 28th February to learn more about the 12 beavers; 4 families across four sites, who live in the Knapdale are of Argyll, 16miles south of loch Melfort, since being re-introduced ...
New Addition to our Animal Family
After the untimely death of our flock of hens, we have just introduced 20 new Black Rock hens into our animal family to enhance your walk on the way to the NTS Arduaine Garden or down to the beach. The hen’s eggs are also for sale at Reception and prove very popular with guests, not ...
