Achnamara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Jetty on loch Sween
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Inlet to Loch Craiglin Loch Craiglin is a tidal spur of Loch Sween which dries out at low tide.
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Eilean Mhartan on Loch Sween, Mid Argyll. The distant mountains are the Paps of Jura
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Sheep grazing A small field formed within Knapdale Forest behind Achnamara.
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Loch Sween and Achnamara
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Stonefield Castle Hotel

Stonefield Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Stonefield Tarbert Scotland
The price is £107 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
£107
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tarbert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (851 reviews)
staff friendly and helpful.Food good

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Stonefield Castle Hotel
Loch Melfort Hotel

Loch Melfort Hotel

4 out of 5
Arduaine Oban Scotland
The price is £63 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£63
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (400 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Loch Melfort Hotel
Portavadie

Portavadie

4 out of 5
Portavadie Tighnabruaich Scotland
The price is £139 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£139
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Tighnabruaich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West and Kilbride ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
Cottages are lovely,restaraunt was very nice,we had breakfast and that was very good(although i never got my egg!). Not too sure about the swimming pool area,mrs thought it wasnt clean,the water very cold. We went off peak,so wasnt too busy,weather terrible as well(not the hotels fault for that). ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Portavadie
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Tayvallich a secret corner of Argyll, beautifully located Chalet. .

Tayvallich a secret corner of Argyll, beautifully located Chalet. .

Tayvallich Scotland
Stay at this chalet in Lochgilphead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Arichonan Clearance Village and Loch Sween are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
The communication from Chris the host was excellent, she was extremely helpful and gave us plenty of extra information about the area. The chalet was clean, comfortable and well appointed, its location was amazing with such beautiful loch walks fantastic for our dog. The local cafe, Inn and locals ...

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Tayvallich a secret corner of Argyll, beautifully located Chalet. .
Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10

Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10

Lochgilphead Argyll
Stay at this villa in Lochgilphead. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Dunadd and Studio Barn Argyll are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Lovely but needs TLC
We were disappointed that there was no welcome pack, not even a teabag. The location is wonderful, but for the money paid, cleanliness wasn’t great. The dishwasher hadn’t been completely emptied, cobwebs visible, sofa corners - not pleasant & log basket wasn’t full for our first cold night indoors. ...

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10
Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom

Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom

Craobh Haven, By Oban Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Lochgilphead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom
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Popular places to visit

Ancient hillfort. Capital of the ancient Kingdom of the Scots, Dalriada.

Dunadd

You can learn about the history of Lochgilphead with a trip to Dunadd. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dunadd

Kilmartin Glen

4.5/5(25 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Lochgilphead when you stop by Kilmartin Glen. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kilmartin Glen

Kilmartin House Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kilmartin House Museum during your trip to Kilmartin. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kilmartin House Museum

Loch Sween

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Loch Sween, a lovely green space in Lochgilphead. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Loch Sween

The Cobbler

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at The Cobbler during your travels in Ardrishaig. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Cobbler

Carnasserie Castle

Find out about the history of Lochgilphead when you spend time at Carnasserie Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Carnasserie Castle

Cities near Achnamara

Lochgilphead

Lochgilphead

Track up past Bacoch's Seat Views over to Tayvallich
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Kilmichael of Inverlussa

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