2-Star Hotels in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

A stay at The Kelvin Hotel places you in the heart of Oban, steps from Oban Ferry Terminal and 3 minutes by foot from RSPB Visitor Centre. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from St. John's Cathedral and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Oban Distillery. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Loch Awe Luxury Eco Cabins in Dalmally, you'll be a short 4-minute walk from Loch Awe and within 2 minutes by car from St Conan's Kirk. This cabin is 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 28.1 mi (45.2 km) from Loch Lomond. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 2 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment.

Discover a unique and hassle-free stay at our cosy unmanned mobile check-in hotel, strategically located right on the pier in beautiful Oban. Our establishment is designed for short stays, offering a seamless and efficient experience, perfect for modern travellers on the go.

With a stay at Corran House Guest House & Hostel in Oban, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St. John's Cathedral and Oban War and Peace Museum. This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Oban Distillery and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Atlantis Leisure. Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a terrace. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 10:00 AM to noon for a fee. Children aged 10 and younger eat free breakfast. Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage. Stay in one of 32 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

With a stay at The County Hotel in Helensburgh, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Lomond. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Helensburgh Leisure Centre and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from John Muir Way - West. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary breakfast is included. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms.

Located in Inveraray, Killean Farmhouse is a 3-minute drive from Auchindrain Highland Farm Township and 6 minutes from Inveraray Jail. This bed & breakfast is 26.2 mi (42.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Argyll Adventure. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The Old Post Office Blairmore.Many guests believe the location & facilities are ideal, as borne out by dozens of 5* reviews on Trip Advisor. The lovely wee Scottish village of Blairmore is on the shore of Loch Long, with a Victorian pier which is free to access.Conveniently situated at the heart of the village, with views from the large front window to Loch Long and the Clyde Estuary. The loch & River which are often busy with maritime traffic including submarines, merchant ships and cruise liners.The village Post Office for almost 100 years, this ground floor property was tastefully re-modelled as a studio apartment for couples or single travellers. It has been a popular & well reviewed let for over 10 years.With the space designed to provide comfortable accommodation for a relaxing holiday, to the front of the property is the bright and airy living / sleeping area.Furnished with 2 reclining swivel easy chairs, a wooden dining table & chairs, a wardrobe, a double bed with comfortable Silent Night mattress and quality Sanderson bedding.Additionally there is a wall mounted Dimplex Optiflame fire, wall mounted 32" flat screen Smart TV, free Netflix, free unlimited WIFI, free scenic views!To the rear of the property is the kitchen & shower room.The kitchen has a sink, worktop space and ample cupboards. Electrical goods include ceramic hob with extractor fan,  fan oven with grill, toaster, kettle, microwave oven, and dishwasher. The fridge / freezer is under the counter, with a  smaller fridge section to give more freezer space than the usual small 'Icebox'.The shower room has a double walk- in shower cubicle with sliding door, toilet, basin, heated towel rail and recess for storage. Heating is via electric panel heaters, a heated towel rail, and the Optiflame fire. A pedestal fan is available if required.Entry is via the front, with storm porch for storage of coats and footwear. The door from the kitchen opens into the internal passageway, suitable for safe storage of bikes or fishing rods for example. A door to the back yard gives access to the outbuildings which house the washing machine, tumble drier, airer, iron & ironing board. A washing line is available in the back yard.A little more on Blairmore.Blairmore is one of four ‘shore villages’ which hug The Holy Loch & Loch Long. The pier is free to use, and is great for fishing or taking a stroll to view the ‘Arrochar Alps’, whilst looking out for porpoises & seals. In the summer the world’s last sea going paddle steamer the ‘Waverley’ calls to pick up passengers for a sail down the Loch.On the edge of the village a local farm provides activities such as quad biking and archery. Also in the heart of the village, the family run ‘The Blairmore’ eatery serves hearty Scottish Breakfasts, quality meals with locally sourced produce as well as delicious coffee & homemade cakes. They also have a wee shop with quality gifts & some ‘deli’ gifts for foodies.Lots of adventures into the hills,  or level walks along the shore start right outside the front door. Within walking distance in the neighbouring village of Strone is a great pub, golf course & tea shop.The village has an hourly bus service to the seaside town Dunoon, on the way passing local attractions such as Kilmun Arboretum, Kilmun Mausoleum, and Benmore Botanical Gardens. Dunoon is just a few miles away and has a swimming pool, fitness centre, museum, traditional High Street, & supermarkets.Alongside the great views & services on hand, being located in Blairmore within Scotland first National Park means there is beauty, nature & wildlife in adundance as you explore the area.About pets:No pets allowed.About children:Adults only.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

Located in Arrochar, this cottage is a 2-minute drive from Loch Long and 7 minutes from Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - East. This cottage is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Loch Lomond and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself comfortable in your cottage.

Located in Oban, Arbour Guest House is a 4-minute walk from St. John's Cathedral and 5 minutes by foot from Oban Distillery. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from McCaig's Tower and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Atlantis Leisure. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Cabin 16 ‘Duart’ is a cosy cabin situated in 1/4 acre of grassland very close to the loch side with a stunning view over Loch Awe. _______________________________The accommodation consists of: Open plan lounge / dining / kitchen area, Bunk room with three bunks,Double bedroom with 1 double bed,Shower room / toilet. The lounge area has: freeview television (5 channels), cottage suite, and dining table. The kitchen is equipped with a four ring electric cooker and oven, fridge with icebox compartment, microwave, toaster and kettle. A full range of cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery is provided. There is access to the decking from the lounge area, where you can enjoy an "al fresco" meal, or simply contemplate the view over a glass of wine or a "wee dram". The shower room has an electric shower, wash hand basin and toilet.Bedroom #1. Double bed, built in, clothes hanging space and 3 drawer bedside cabinet. Bedroom#2. Three bunk beds, one on top of the other, suitable for adults or children, and built in clothes hanging space._________________________________________The cabin is double glazed and electrically heated and is perfectly suitable for autumn and winter breaks. It is only around 30 yards from the loch side. Parking space for two or three cars is to the rear of the cabin. This is a non smoking cabin._______________________________________The cabin is approximately five minutes walk from the village of Dalavich which has a shop, cafe and post office where you can enjoy a morning coffee, light lunch and stock up with groceries. It also has a range of gifts, outdoor accessories and fishing equipment. Take-away meals are also available from the cafe and it is fully licensed. A social club with a bar and restaurant, which is owned and run by the community is situated at the entrance of the cabin site. Guests from the cabins are warmly welcomed. The bar is open 7 nights a week (April to October) and 4 nights a week (November to March). The restaurant, ‘The Lochview Grill’ is open for evening meals Thursday to Sunday. A coin-operated laundrette is also available on site in the Club building and Wifi is available in the Social Club._________________________________________There are many beautiful forest walks in the area, including: The Oakwood Trail, The Avich Falls Trail and Duncan's Walk, all of which meander through ancient oak and pine forests. Pine marten, fox, wild cats, red deer, roe deer, otter and red squirrels can often be seen in the area. There are also regular sightings of eagles and ospreys. Apart from the signed trails, there is up to 100 miles of forest tracks and roads in the area, suitable for the serious walker or mountain biker.Loch Awe itself is beautiful, far away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. It has islands worth visiting, including Innis Chonnel Castle, the first stronghold of the Campbells. The remains of Crannogs; pre historic island hut settlements, can still be seen when the loch is low, at different points along the lochside. The fishing is legendary with monster trout up to 30lb (~14Kg), salmon, sea trout, pike, perch, char etc, depending on the season.There are good pub and hotel restuarants in the area, including The Kilchrenan Inn, (7½miles) The Taycreggan Hotel (7½miles) and the Taynuilt Hotel (15 miles). In Oban itself (50 minute drive) there are many hotels, restaurants and cafes to suit every taste and pocket.___________________________________________ObanAbout 50 minutes drive from Dalavich, a seaside town and fishing port, from where ferries run to the islands of Mull, Iona, Colonsay, Staffa and Tiree.Oban DistilleryTake a guided tour around this old distillery and sample its wares! Open to the public from Easter to October.Cruachan Power StationTake a tour of this modern hydro electric power station at the northern end of Loch Awe, set deep inside the mountain. Inverary CastleOpen to the public from Easter to November.The ancestral home of The Duke & Duchess of Argyll. Open to the public from April to October.Loch Fyne WhiskiesPossibly one of the best "whiskey shops" in Scotland. Situated in the centre of Inverary and open all year. Phone: +44 (0)1499 302219Inverary GaolA 19th century gaol and court room manned by guides in period costume. Listen to the trial in the court room and hear the sentence of transportation to the New World. Well worth a visit.Auchindrain VillageSituated approximately six miles south of Inverary on the A83. An original and old highland village that has been preserved, restored and furnished, depicting life as it really was in The Highlands over past centuries.Kilmartin Glen & MuseumPicturesque village with a museum that is well worth a visit. The immediate area contains a wealth of natural, historical and archaelogical features unsurpassed anywhere in Britain.Oban Rare Breeds Farm ParkSituated near Glencruittan, Oban; a 35 acre site dedicated to conserve rare breed farm animals. Open daily from March to 3rd November. Weekends only from November to December. Tearoom onsite.Little Bay Luxury Boat CharterSituated at Lagnakeil, Lerags Glen, Oban; Cruise the Argyll coast and visit the islands of Colonsay and Iona. See dolphins and other wildlife in luxury. Drinks and snacks provided. Phone: +44 (0)1631 565740Carnasserie CastleOff the A816, nine miles north of Lochgilphead. Originally the home of John Carswell, 1st Bishop of the Isles. Captured and partially blown-up during Argyll's Rebellion of 1685Kilchurn CastleAt the north eastern corner of Loch Awe lies Kilchurn Castle, built in the 15th century by Sir Colin Campbell and is probably the most photographed castle in Scotland. The castle is open from April through to September each year and is well worth a visit. Access is via a short boat trip from the pier in Loch Awe village or by foot from the side of the A85 near the railway viaduct.GlencoeVisit this spectacular glen just east of Ballachulish on the A82. Scene of the infamous massacre of the MacDonalds in 1692 by elements of Argyle's Regiment under the command of Capt. Campbell of Glenlyon.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 4.