About the Area
Restaurants within 5 miles:
- Isle of Eriska Hotel
- The Hawthorn
- Tralee Bay Fish and Chip Take Away
- The Creagan Inn
Connel
- Falls of Lora Hotel
- The Oyster Inn
- Lochnell Arms Hotel
Appin
- Airds Hotel
- The Pierhouse
- The Old Inn
Tea Rooms and Light Lunches
- Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop, Benderloch
- Racer Cafe, Barcaldine
- Castle Stalker View Cafe & Gift Shop, Appin
- Poppies Garden Centre, Dunbeg
Shops within 1.5 miles:
- The Pink Shop, Benderloch
Well stocked with everyday groceries and provisions. - Ledaig Leisure, Benderloch
Well equipped for camping, fishing and walking.
Oban - 8.5 miles:
- "Gateway to the Islands" with regular ferry services by CalMac Ferries. Booking is strongly advised especially during the summer season - Ferries to Scotland & Scottish Isles | Caledonian MacBrayne | CalMac Ferries
- Local boat trips around Oban and the surrounding isles. Boat trips in Oban | Seafood Capital of Scotland - Etive Boat Trips - Wildlife and Scenic Boat Trips near Oban
- Plenty of shops and restaurants. Oban has been named the "Seafood Capital of Scotland" with fresh seafood shacks located on the pier.
- Oban Distillery - Visit OBAN Distillery in Scotland | How Scotch Whisky is Made | OBAN Whisky
- Find out "What's On" in Oban during your stay with details of events and activities in the area- What's on in Oban | Events & festivals in Oban
Adventure activities:
- There are several adventure activites within Oban such as rock climbing, gorge walking, snorkelling and white water rafting. On the water | Things to see & do in Oban | Seafood Capital of Scotland
- Fort William is considered the "Outdoor Capital of the UK" and only a 45 minute drive from the Cottage. From walking Ben Nevis - Ben Nevis Routes - Ben Nevis to taking a trip on the Jacobite Steam Train, there is plenty to do The Jacobite Steam Train | West Coast Railways including mountain biking and snowsports Unmissable Things to Do in Fort William | VisitScotland
- Scenic flights from Oban Airport - Scenic Tours - Oban & The Isles Airports
- Things to see & do in Oban - Things to See & Do in Oban | Seafood Capital of Scotland
- Things to see and do in Fort William - Unmissable Things to Do in Fort William | VisitScotland
Other things to do:
- "The Caledonia Way" Sustrans Cycle Route passes the road end of the cottage - SUSTRANS MAP OF CYCLE ROUTES IN SCOTLAND - Sustrans
- Walks galore - Scotland enjoys Right to Roam Walking in Oban | Seafood Capital of Scotland
- Argyll Pottery, Barcaldine
- McCaig’s Tower is a prominent landmark in Oban with view across Oban Bay to the Atlantic Islands. McCaig's Tower, Oban - Oban
- Dunollie Castle - History| MacDougall | Things to do in Oban | Dunollie Museum, Castle & Ground
- Glencruitten Golf Club, home to PGA Tour and Ryder Cup winner Robert MacIntyre - Home - Glencruitten Golf Club
- Take a drive through and explore the spectacular mountain glens of Glencoe The glen | National Trust for Scotland
- Explore the island of Lismore Explore the Isle of Lismore - Hebridean Land Rover Tours
Please do contact Amanda our Property Manager before your arrival or during your visit to suggest suitable and interesting activities or drives.