Melfort Village

Looking for a scenic cottage in Scotland to take your family to?

Would you like the cottage to be cosy, have spectacular surroundings, be dog and child friendly, and have restaurant, bar and leisure facilities onsite?

Look no further.

This deal at Melfort Village near Oban in Argyll ticks all the boxes for the perfect cottage break.

Three night cottage stay

There are two options for this deal at Melfort Village. Both options include a three night stay in one of the 32 cosy self catering cottages at Melfort Village.

Option one is for a three night stay in a two bedroom cottage which sleeps six people, valid for arrival on Tuesdays and Saturdays only.

Option two is for a three night stay in a three bedroom cottage which sleeps eight, also valid for arrival on Tuesdays and Saturdays only.

Which of the 32 cottages are available to book depends on availability but they are all cosy and modern with plenty of space and all the self catering facilities you need.

A £30 per cottage supplement applies for Saturday arrivals, payable directly to Melfort Village.

Things to do at Melfort Village

You’ll not be short of things to do at Melfort Village. Just take a look at all the facilities on site:

A leisure centre with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, small gym, fitness room and treatment rooms with massage therapy and beauty treatments.

Two games rooms equipped with satellite TV, table tennis, small snooker and pool tables, air hockey, a dart board, a hoop board, and various board games.

The Gunpowder Room is the games room for adults. Furnished in country house style, it is equipped with an antique full-size snooker table, a small well-stocked library, a wide screen TV with satellite channels (including Sky Sports), and a plentiful selection of jigsaws and board games. The Gunpowder Room is perfect for socialising with friends or other guests, escaping the wee ones for a while or just chilling out. No unsupervised children under 17 are permitted in the Gunpowder Room.

Kids, meanwhile, can enjoy the children’s playground with slide, climbing frame, activity course, balance bar, swings and a spring mobile.

The paddock in the centre of the village has a variety of uses, including doggy ball games, family ball games, or picnics. The village also has a “rough” nine hole putting green. Golf clubs and balls are available to borrow.

Melfort Village also boasts an onsite tennis courts, bike hire, and fishing on the nearby Loch nan Druimnean.

Dining options

The Shower of Herring Restaurant, Bar and Takeaway is Melfort Village’s onsite dining option.

The menus change regularly but diners can expect traditional Scottish dishes and comfort food classics.

There are also plenty of places to eat near the village, including the bistro in Loch Melfort Hotel, the nearby Lord of the Isles restaurant, and Melfort House, a five minute walk away.

Magical Argyll

Melfort Village is located on the magical Argyll West Coast, home to stunning coastline, hidden beaches, island paradises and incredible wildlife.

Day trips from the village include a trip to Oban, catching the ferry to the Isle of Mull and Iona, exploring Arduaine Gardens, taking a boat trip to Corryvreckan Whirlpool, taking a wildlife boat trip to spot a whale, dolphin, porpoise or otter, of simply enjoying one of the many scenic walks around the village.

Happy guests

Melfort Village has welcomed many happy guests – the resort has an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 from 142 reviews.

Recent reviews, edited for length, say:

‘I have being going to Melfort since 1983 and the standard has always been amazingly high. My family and I love it; amazing scenery, wildlife facilities, hospitality. It really is a special place any time of the year. Well done all at Melfort Village!’

‘Absolutely perfect from beginning to end. So much to see and do without leaving the village. Magical weather helps of course. Staff friendly and attentive. Facilities well maintained and clean. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end but would definitely return and recommend. Thanks for a wonderful stay.’

Family break

This deal at Melfort Village is the perfect family break.

With all the first class facilities on site, like the pool, spa, putting green and games rooms, you’ll never be short of things to do.

Alternatively you could explore the magical surroundings of Argyll.