Lochgoilhead

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Tel code: 01546 | code search
Postcode: PA24 | code search
Population: 350
Council: Argyll and Bute
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Lochgoilhead Hotel
"Good Points: Room very clean and fresh, Not tired or run down in any way. Wonderful Loch views, worth a night stop over just for the location. General review: Very ..." More

Drimsynie House Hotel
"Good Points: Lovely homely room, more than adequate for our stay, linen and towels all spotless Bad Points: The room next door had their tv on quite loud, perhaps a polite ..." More

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Lochgoilhead is a small village at the northern end of Loch Goil opposite Inveraray in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, located approximately a two hours drive north of Glasgow. The first settlement to the area dates from c1200 when the historic Carrick Castle was built; it was once the hunting lodge of James IV, the ruins are five miles south of the village. Lochgoilhead is situated amongst spectacular scenery created by the lochs and mountains; it is a popular tourist resort with a hotel, a caravan and camping site, leisure centre and holiday village. The local shops overlook the picturesque harbour, and there is a selection of places to eat. Lochgoilhead is well-known for the Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre in the Argyll Forest Park; it is used regularly for school excursions and community groups to learn about the countryside and to enjoy outdoor leisure pursuits ranging from canoeing to abseiling. Attractions include the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park; there are cruises operating to explore Loch Lomond and its wildlife, there are many walks including the Glen Donich Forest Walk; a two mile forest walk with routes leading to the hill paths to continue on to Coilessan Glen and Glen Croe. Lochgoilhead has its own golf course and there are fishing and yachting facilities at nearby Loch Fyne.

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Lochgoilhead Medical Centre

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Lochgoilhead Park

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Lochgoilhead Primary School

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Lochgoilhead Hotel (0.38 miles)

Lochgoilhead Hotel

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A loch side hotel complete with FREE GOLF and swimming in a beautiful location.The scenic village of Lochgoilhead is in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park and is easily ... More

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Drimsynie House Hotel (0.84 miles)

Drimsynie House Hotel

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As the centre piece of the Drimsynie Estates, this impressive Scottish mansion overlooks its own 9-hole golf course and Loch Goil in the National Park. Just one mile away from the scenic ... More

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Rowan House Bed and Breakfast (3.64 miles)

Rowan House Bed and Breakfast
Only 1.5 hours drive from Glasgow International Airport we are ideally situated for your Highland holiday. Our luxury, four star standard Bed and Breakfast accommodation offers fresh, spacious double, twin and single rooms each with ... More | visit website
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Thistle House Guest House (4.51 miles)

Thistle House Guest House
A stunningly located guest house within an exclusive loch side setting.
Alistair and Jenifer welcome you to Thistle House Guest House, a beautiful spacious Victorian country house situated in a large pretty wooded garden, overlooking Loch ... More | visit website
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Arrochar Hotel (6.36 miles)

Arrochar Hotel

Beautifully situated on the shores of Loch Long at the foot of the ‘Arrochar Alps’ the Arrochar Hotel has magnificent views across the Loch to the mountains beyond. A comfortable and friendly hotel, the Arrochar ... More | visit website

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Cairndow Stagecoach Inn (6.43 miles)

Cairndow Stagecoach Inn

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Douglas and Catherine Fraser extend a warm welcome in the best traditions of Scottish hospitality, at one of the oldest coaching inns in the Highlands. The inn is delightfully situated just ... More

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Attic apartment (6.46 miles)

Attic apartment
The Attic apartment is a self contained studio flat comfortably situated in the centre of Arrochar, it sleeps 1-4 people. We are 45 minutes from Glasgow airport and 2 miles from Loch Lomond. The flat, ... More | visit website
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Rowantreebank B&B (6.46 miles)

Rowantreebank B&B

Rowantreebank is a friendly family run 200 year old cottage B&B situated in the heart of Arrochar village with views out over Loch Long and beyond to The Cobbler and the Arrochar Alps. We ... More | visit website

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Creggans Inn (7.01 miles)

Creggans Inn

The famous Creggans Inn on the shores of Loch Fyne offers visitors relaxed quality in a stunning location. Family owned and run, rossette dining room, a la carte bar restaurant, individually decorated bedrooms, most with ... More | visit website

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Creggans Inn (7.01 miles)

Creggans Inn

Creggans Inn is an award-winning, family-run hotel and offers the perfect retreat for the discerning guest. Each of our 14 bedrooms has been individually decorated and has its own distinct character, ideal for relaxing and ... More | visit website

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