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Arduaine Cottages: The Location
The hamlet of Arduaine is situated midway between Lochgilphead and Oban on the A816, five miles south of the village of Kilmelford. A map of the area can be viewed on our Contact Us page. There are excellent marina facilities at nearby Kilmelford, Craobh Haven and Ardfern - all within 5-10 minutes drive, plus swimming pools and golf courses at both Lochgilphead and Oban. The famous links course at Machrihanish is a must for keen golfers, albeit somewhat further afield.
There are excellent hotels and restaurants in the area, and only five minutes walk away is the AA 3 star Loch Melfort Hotel, with its established reputation for excellent food in its restaurant (bar meals also served in The Skerry bar). Adjacent to the hotel is the National Trust for Scotland's Arduaine Gardens, world famous for its collection of rhododendrons and azaleas.
Also available locally are wildlife cruises with the chance to explore uninhabited islands and observe some of the spectacular whirlpools caused by the geology of the local seabed.
Kilmelford and Ardfern villages both have a general store and post office, providing locally farmed and fished, fresh and cured produce. Both are worth a visit for those breakfast staples, but also for a few of the extra luxuries and nibbles that come with being on holiday!
For a Multimap link click here or for a Google Maps link click here.
For a Google Earth KMZ file (which opens in the Google Earth software application) click here.
Latitude: 56°14'10.39"N Longitude: 5°33'7.76"W
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Local Activities, Attractions & Services
Relax here and do nothing, or visit some of the 150 prehistoric sites that lie within six miles of the award winning museum of ancient culture at the nearby village of Kilmartin, take the ferry from Oban to Mull, Iona and Staffa, or ski at Glencoe and Aonach Mor. Take advantage of the sea and loch fishing, horse riding and hill walking - all to be found locally in abundance. Sailing, canoeing and windsurfing are possible off the shore below the cottages.
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Local Information: Key Distances
OBAN - 20 miles
Known as the "Gateway to the Isles", Oban offers panoramic views of the mountains, lochs and islands, and has become Scotland's most popular west-coast holiday town. Facilities include:
• Leisure Centre, including swimming pool, climbing wall, etc
 • Tesco Superstore + various other supermarkets & high street stores
• Banks & cash machines
LOCHGILPHEAD - 19 miles
Lochgilphead stands at the head of Loch Gilp which leads north west from Loch Fyne, one of the most beautiful lochs on the West Coast of Scotland. Facilities include:
• Co-op supermarket
• Banks & cash machines
• Coaches to Glasgow
Bus Stop - 2 miles (bus drivers will pick-up & drop off at Arduaine on request)
Village Store & Post Office (Ardfern) - 6 miles
Newsagent (Craobh Haven) - 2 miles
Cashback - Facilities available at most local hostelries and grocery stores
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Travel Information: Getting To The Area
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BOAT TRIPS
A 2-carriage service runs 2/3 times a day from the centre of Glasgow and takes approximately 3 hours on an amazingly scenic route to Oban. Reservations are recommended in order to reserve seats, particularly during summer months.