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Ardanaiseig Hotel

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A historic stone building with multiple chimneys and a well-maintained garden. - Ardanaiseig Hotel (Taynuilt)
A grand room with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a large floral painting on the wall. - Ardanaiseig Hotel (Taynuilt)
A historic stone building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a gravel driveway leading to a manicured lawn. - Ardanaiseig Hotel (Taynuilt)
A stately room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a large window offering a scenic view. - Ardanaiseig Hotel (Taynuilt)
A grassy lawn with a bench, a large tree, and a building with ivy. - Ardanaiseig Hotel (Taynuilt)
Consider a stay at Ardanaiseig Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a television, a fireplace, and a window with a view of the sea.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

A neatly made bed with a white headboard and floral-patterned pillows, flanked by bedside tables with lamps and books.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

A neatly made bed with a white headboard and floral-patterned pillows, flanked by bedside tables with lamps and books.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette, Lake View

A modern living room with a red sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of a lake through large windows.

Luxury Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a television, a fireplace, and a window with a view of the sea.

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Taynuilt, Ardanaiseig Hotel is in the historical district and on a private beach. Bonawe Iron Furnace and Cruachan Power Station are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glen Nant National Nature Reserve and Loch Awe. Loch Visions and Ardchattan Priory Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Taynuilt travel guide
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Kilchrean Near Taynuilt, Taynuilt, Scotland, PA35 1HE

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a wooden dock, snow-capped mountains in the background, and a clear sky.
    Loch Awe
    1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • A steel bridge over a calm river at dusk with a pink sky.
    Connel Bridge
    35 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • The Oban Distillery with a stone facade, black and white window frames, and a sign indicating it was established in 1794.
    Oban Distillery
    42 min drive - 28.5 miles
  • Loch Visions
    11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Bonawe Iron Furnace
    22 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station
    28 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
    149 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ben Cruchan Inn
    24 min drive
  • Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro
    16 min drive
  • Portsonachan Hotel
    37 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1834
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ardanaiseig Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ardanaiseig Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Ardanaiseig Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Ardanaiseig Hotel located?

Located in Taynuilt, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, steps from Loch Awe, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Glen Nant National Nature Reserve and Loch Visions. Bonawe Iron Furnace is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ardanaiseig Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Wonderful

Charming, stunning and quiet location. Just wonderful in an old world opulence kind of way. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Nice place - not sure I'd stay again though.

We stayed here on our trip to Oban for one night. We were welcomed by cigarette smoke from some of the workers on the entrance to the hotel. The hotel is charming and our room was nice. We had to sit down in the bath tub to shower as there was no shower doors or curtain in the bathroom. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lochawe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cadre extraordinaire et superbe chambre

très bon accueil dans un environnement calme au bord du loch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful "Remote" location

First let me say our overall stay at the hotel was very good, but the value for the money? When we arrived at check in late afternoon, I was at first shocked when they told me that we could not have the cottage which we had reserved. However they graciously upgraded us to two upstairs rooms with a Lakeview at no additional charge. The rooms were Ichrachan and Tervine. Both were very spacious and nice. Had I paid full price for the rooms, I would have been very disappointed. I happen to also look at the cottage as we drove in, and I'm glad that we did not get that location, as it was a very long distance from the main house. Dinner was very good, although probably about 30 to 40% overpriced. The biggest issue I think for any traveler would be the extended drive on a single lane road through about 12 to 14 miles of countryside in order to arrive at the hotel. This does provide outstanding solitude. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and very helpful. I would recommend this hotel for someone who desires a tremendous amount of solitude, since the closest town of any significance is about a 30 to 45 minute drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice views shame about the value

stayed for two days. Beautiful location and lovely building. However the cost was not value for money. I would think something around £140 per night for a basic room is more reasonable than the £230 we were charged. It is also in a remote location and you have to travel for miles down a single track lane which may be difficult for drivers who lack confidence or who may have disabilities. Food was also not value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Room comfort

Not quite as good as we hoped.

We have been before two years ago and enjoyed so much that we went with friends . It is a fabulous location and in the middle of nowhere. The food , although good quality is minimal and after dinner with nowhere to go , we were hungry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a real "estate" hotel

not a typical hotel. out in the middle of nowhere. interesting amenities: reading in the drawing room, fishing, nature walks, skeet shooting and motorboats to take out onto the loch (lake). Fine dining
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

delightful location but eat elsewhere

Ardanaiseig is in a fantastic location set in its own grounds on the edge of Loch Awe. The staff were very kind and helpful, and the building is impressive with some interesting art. We felt they let themselves down, however, with a disappointing response when we drew their attention to overcharging for our breakfasts. We were charged for four cooked breakfasts (£16.50 pp) for each of the three days we stayed, when in fact there were only three of us and we only took the adequate, but somewhat meagre, buffet breakfasts (still priced rather generously at £9.50 pp). They bundled it all up into the room charge, so it was not immediately clear at the time of checkout what had been done. It took a frustrating number of emails in the subsequent days, during which we received a number of denials from 'reception' before finally getting the £100 odd pounds refunded. The dinner we took at the hotel was also expensive and very underwhelming. We recommend staying at the Ardanaseig but taking all your meals elsewhere Etive at the Taynuilt Inn (dinner only) is amazing, with a wonderful host, and significantly less expensive than Ardanaseig's restaurant, but make sure you book well in advance. The Kilchrenan Inn which is a little closer serves very decent gastropub grub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anniken Wollan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay ever!

what an amazing hotel! What an amazing place! If you are searching total relaxation this is the place to go. We are deffently going back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very special ambiance

Great view to the lake great garden with the walk in rainboots Boatstour on the lake Very charming very friendly stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I loved this!

This is not a luxury hotel - it's not the most up-to-date or modern. But it feels authentic while being extremely comfortable and having nice amenities like beautiful grounds and common rooms
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

herndontourist

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

When in heaven, don't leave

Location was literally the middle of nowhere, which was wonderful. Totally disconnected but treated so well and spoiled by the staff. The room was delightful, bathroom was comfortable, parking, wifi, food and drinks were perfect. Staff was adorable. We couldn't be happier and we will come back. Many more times.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel all round.

Just stayed for 2 nights. Fantastic place,service and food. Location is superb. Thanks to all staff for a super break.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bliss

Complete relaxation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best

A beautiful hotel with friendly staff, excellent food, lovely loch views and wonderful gardens. Tucked away in a remote corner of Scotland, it's a fantastic place to relax. Highly recommended.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, welcoming and full of character

We called to let them know that we would be arriving late. They took our dinner order on the phone so we would not miss the restaurant. We were met at the door and helped to our very comfortable room. We had been given a free upgrade. The staff were attentive, polite and helpful. Our room was fabulous. The hotel and grounds were gorgeous. It wasn't cheap but it was a memorable experience. We hope to go back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, quirky hotel

Fantastic location on Loch Awe. Could easily have spent two or three nights there exploring the grounds.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very atmospheric Beautiful views of the loch Lovely interior decor Meals were excellent
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Macleodoflewis

Fantastic views on Loch Awe. Stunning scenery all around but no surprise in the west coast of Scotland. Hotel was beautiful but won't be to everyone's taste if they like modern design and decor. Nice and remote, the nearest pub is a six mile round walk.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury however convivial in middle of highlands

A wonderfull loch view from à wonderfull room Romantic stay in the middle of the highlands
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic retreat to the Highlands

We visited this hotel due to its location originally.10miles from the nearest main road the hotel is in a stunning location overlooking Loch Awe. Long walks, a day trip out and a swim in the loch fantastic couldn't recommend it's location more. Staff were excellent, hotel could do with modernisation in places but overall amazing trip and would go back.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Way out in the middle of nowhere

This is definitely not the place to stay if you are wanting to sight see in the area. It takes a long, long time to get to the hotel, and the nearest restaurant is at least 40 minutes away. Given the price and reviews, we had high expectations. However, in a month-long tour of the UK and France, this was definitely the most disappointing place we stayed. Ironically, it was also the most expensive. We stayed in bed-and-breakfasts and 4- and 5-star hotels the whole month - all surpassed this hotel for cleanliness, quality, and friendliness of staff. This hotel was pretentious, but without the quality to back it up. However, the hotel and grounds are in a beautiful setting, and the scenery around Scotland was definitely not lacking! Other highlights were hiking around the hotel. I'd only recommend the hotel if your focus is to enjoy the grounds and get away from it all.
Verified review

8/10 Good

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

If it were a home for sale, it would be a fixer.

The setting is remarkable. It's a long drive from the main road but peaceful once you get there. The hotel is the only local option for food, so, though service and food were very good it was a bit monotonous. There is a lot of deferred maintenance, many carpets were threadbare. Beautiful setting is a great mittigator.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A dream to stay there. Memories to last forever.

From the drive in to the departure a sight to open your heart. Attentive and professional staff took care of all our wishes. I cannot give a higher recommendation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

N R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magic

Magic place