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Luxury Breaks in Argyll & Bute, Short & Weekend Breaks in Argyll & Bute


Planning a Luxury Weekend Break in Argyll & Bute? Listed below are Britain's Finest places to stay, visit and eat in to help you plan your Argyll & Bute luxury weekend break.

Achamore Gardens (Garden)  

Isle of Gigha, Argyll & Bute

The present compartment woodland layout was created by Col Horlick and his assistant Kitty Lloyd Jones. These woodland compartments give a backdrop to allow the vast... more

Achnacloich (Garden)  

Connel, Oban, Argyll & Bute

Serious planting began in 1952, with rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, a growing eucryphia collection and varieties of trees and shrubs - many from the Southern hemisphere. Best... more

The Airds Hotel & Restaurant (Luxury Hotel)  

Port Appin, Appin, Argyll & Bute

The eleven bedrooms are individually decorated with designer fabrics and wallpapers from such labels as Jane Churchill, Zoffany and Colefax and Fowler. The Airds is truly... more

Airds Hotel (Restaurant)  

Port Appin, Oban, Argyll & Bute

Burns, awarded Scottish National Hotel Chef of the Year 2007, marries breast of squab pigeon with foie gras while roasted turbot is given a sesame crust... more

An Cala (Garden)  

Isle of Seil, Argyll & Bute

There is colourful planting throughout - Poulsen roses, Japanese cherry trees, Ghent azaleas and escallonia hedges are just some of the original plants that have survived... more

An Lochan (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Tighnabruaich, Argyll & Bute

Relax in front of open fires sampling one of 60 malt whiskies. An Lochan has a comfortable lounge area with open fires where guests can play... more

An-Struan (Luxury Bed & Breakfast)  

Ceum-Dhun-Righ, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll & Bute

An extensive menu for breakfast, fresh fruit salad, porridge, cereals or fresh grapefruit, then for the main breakfast you can choose from traditional Scottish breakfast, Loch... more

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden (Garden)  

Cairndow, Argyll & Bute

There is a Woodland Lochan and gazebo with a unique `Scriptorium´, somewhere to sit and enjoy the view whilst contemplating the quotes. The garden is of... more

Arduaine Garden (Garden)  

Arduaine, Oban, Argyll & Bute

The rhododendrons bring enthusiasts from far and wide, and azaleas, magnolias and many other shrubs fill the garden with scent and colour. Blue Tibetan poppies, giant... more

Argyll hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Isle of Iona, Argyll & Bute

The sixteen bedrooms, bar one small double, are en-suite with plenty of piping hot water to hand, soaps, shampoos and bath-oils from the island of Coll.... more

Auchindrain Highland Farm Township (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Furnace, Inveraray, Argyll & Bute

When Queen Victoria visited Auchindrain in 1875, it was to be shown 'how the Highlanders used to live'. By the time the last tenant retired in... more

Auchrannie Country House Hotel & Spa Resort (Spa)  

Auchrannie Road, Brodick, Argyll & Bute

Take a break from your normal hectic schedule and enjoy an indulgent beauty therapy, or one of the wide range of massages. Treatments feature E'Spa products,... more

Barcaldine House (Restaurant)  

Barcaldine, Oban, Argyll & Bute

There's assured modern takes on French classics such as rabbit and foie gras terrine with Sauterne jelly and you can't visit Scotland without trying the beef,... more

Barcaldine House Hotel (Luxury Hotel)  

Barcaldine, Oban, Argyll & Bute

Experience an outstanding restaurant boasting the very best in local Scottish cuisine, using local produce where possible. Barcaldine House makes an exceptionally romantic wedding venue with... more

Benmore Botanic Garden (Garden)  

Dunoon, Argyll & Bute

Home to over 400 species, it cultivates some of the finest Himalayan rhododendrons from the familiar to the rare. Providing a showcase for some of the... more

Bridge of Orchy Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Bridge of Orchy, Argyll & Bute

The ten ensuite rooms are individually furnished with many modern conveniences. The annex also has a bunkhouse containing fifty two beds suitable for hill walkers etc... more

Cairnbaan Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Cairnbaan, Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute

The twelve luxurious and traditional rooms are all individually designed and decorated, pretty and refined. A good restaurant specialises in the use of the finest local... more

The Cameron Grill at Cameron House (Restaurant)  

Loch Lomond, Argyll & Bute

The restaurant now boasts an ecologically friendly open kitchen and glass fronted butchery room so you can see exactly where your 28 day dry aged Buccleuch... more

Clan Donald Skye - Attraction (Attraction)  

Clan Donald Skye, Armadale, Sleat, Argyll & Bute

The restaurant now boasts an ecologically friendly open kitchen and glass fronted butchery room so you can see exactly where your 28 day dry aged Buccleuch... more

Clan Donald Skye - Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)  

Armadale, Sleat, Argyll & Bute

A seventh gallery hosts changing exhibitions... more


The Colonsay (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Scalasaig, Isle of Colonsay, Argyll & Bute

The nine bedrooms are all well appointed with two exceptional rooms, Ardskenish and Balnahard, which have great beds, fine Egyptian linen and contemporary styling. Both have... more

Crarae Gardens (Garden)  

Crarae, Inveraray, Argyll & Bute

The garden was created in 1912 and includes a National Collection of Nothofagus, or southern beech, as well as superb examples of acer, sorbus, eucryphia and... more

The Galley of Lorne Inn (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Ardfern, Oban, Argyll & Bute

After a full days adventure, relax by the roaring log fire perhaps with a fine wine, whisky or real ale whilst contemplating whether to have the... more

Highland Cottage (Luxury Hotel)  

Breadalbane Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute

Wake up in an environment, which does not scream ´Hotel´ at you. Fine dining with imaginatively served and presented cuisine, in a unstuffy atmosphere which allows... more

The Hill House (Historic House)  

Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute

Most of the furniture and all the interior fittings and decorative schemes are also by Mackintosh. Displays include work of new designers, demonstration of the effects... more

Inveraray Castle (Historic House)  

Argyll Estates Office, Cherry Park, Inveraray, Argyll & Bute

On display are the famous Armoury Collection, French Tapestries that were made especially for the castle and fine examples of Scottish, English and European furniture. It... more

Isle of Eriska (Restaurant)  

BenderlochEriska, Oban, Argyll & Bute

Lauded chef Robert MacPherson has been cooking at the hotel for a decade and creates imaginative dishes using local produce (some from his kitchen garden) with... more

Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Island (Luxury Hotel)  

Benderloch, Oban, Argyll & Bute

Enjoy spectacular views and delicious cuisine in the Conservatory Restaurant, take a pre or post drink in the luxurious drawing room. Work out, chill out, grab... more

Killoran House (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Dervaig, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute

All six bedrooms are en suite and provide an extremely comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. There is a real passion for food at Killoran House, wherever and... more

Knipoch House Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Oban, Argyll & Bute

All twenty two bedrooms are ensuite and are furnished and decorated in keeping with the age of the building. The Dining Room serves an array of... more

Loch Lomond Golf Club (Golf Course)  

Rossdhu HouseLuss, Alexandria, Argyll & Bute

Only seen by the public when the Scottish Open is on television. Each hole is varied and immensely challenging, the loch and the towering Ben Lomond... more

Loch Melfort Hotel & Restaurant (Luxury Hotel)  

Arduaine, Oban, Argyll & Bute

All bedrooms are well furnished in the main house and the Cedar Wing with the majority commanding magnificent views of the sea and islands. Those in... more

Machrie Golf Links (Golf Course)  

Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute

The lack of bunkers is explained by the positioning of the greens, some are raised, some are in hollows. The weather can make Machrie totally unplayable,... more

Machrihanish Golf Club (Golf Course)  

Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute

The course is 6,225 yards in total and features eight par fours and just one par three on the inward nine with two par fives just... more

Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond (Restaurant)  

Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond, Argyll & Bute

The extensive wine list means you can do the complex food justice by ordering a bottle of 1995 Corton Charlemagne or go for a more pocket... more

Mount Stuart (Historic House)  

Isle of Bute, Argyll & Bute

The extensive wine list means you can do the complex food justice by ordering a bottle of 1995 Corton Charlemagne or go for a more pocket... more

Mount Stuart Gardens (Garden)  

Isle of Bute, Argyll & Bute

He also designed the exquisite Rock Garden to the front of the house. The 20th century witnessed further developments, including the replanting of the Rock Garden... more

Roineabhal (Luxury Bed & Breakfast)  

Kilchrenan, Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute

Ideal for walking and fishing. Wonderful views of Ben Cruachan (our local Munro)... more


Rowan House (Luxury Bed & Breakfast)  

Carrick Castle, Loch Goil, Lochgoilhead, Argyll & Bute

Enjoy a hearty full Scottish breakfast or continental. Evening meals are available on request... more


Taychreggan Hotel (Luxury Hotel)  

Argyll, Loch Awe, Kilchrenan, Argyll & Bute

Log fires, deep cosy sofas, comfortable rooms at prices to suit your budget and an award-winning AA 2 Rosette restaurant means that your stay at Taychreggan... more

Tiroran House (Luxury Hotel)  

Tiroran, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute

It is a green, tranquil and leafy place, in contrast to the island's rugged grandeur and wild landscape. Most of the beautiful bedrooms command stunning views... more

Torosay Castle (Historic House)  

Craignure, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute

Set in 12 acres of grounds that are a mix of formal gardens and informal woodland and include a set of 19 Italian statues by Antonnio... more

Torosay Castle & Gardens (Garden)  

Craignure, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute

To the west of the garden you will find the woodland garden with pool, surrounded with candelabra primulas, the alpine garden, rhododendron collection with Himalayan blue... more

Willowburn Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)  

Seil Island, Oban, Argyll & Bute

All the bedrooms except for one look down the garden and over the Clachan Sound. Looking east, you can waken to the sunrise and birdsong... more