LOCHNELL ARMS HOTEL, Oban

Lochnell Arms Hotel is on the shore of Loch Etive, with a restaurant overlooking the Falls of Lora. The kitchen at Lochnell Arms uses fresh local produce and makes homemade desserts, with meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes, plus special diet menus. The bar stocks a variety of local beers and whiskies; the Sunday Carvery and al fresco dining on the sun terrace are also available.

All rooms at Lochnell Arms are on the first or second floor, reached by stairs, and include tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV, and an en suite shower. Some rooms have sea views across Loch Etive. The lounge with an open fire, a sun terrace, and a coffee house on site are open to guests at Lochnell Arms.

The hotel is 5 miles from Oban, near the Oban Ferry Terminal, Glencruitten Golf Club, and Dunstaffnage Castle. Local activities around Loch Etive include walking, cycling, fishing, kayaking, horse riding, and clay pigeon shooting. Glencoe is 28 miles away and Fort William is 38.9 miles away, both reached by car from the hotel.

The hotel offers family rooms and kids' meals in the Lochnell Arms restaurant. Board games and puzzles are available in communal areas, and the beachfront location places families next to the shore of Loch Etive. Darts is also on site at the Lochnell Arms.

Pets are allowed at the Lochnell Arms, and pet bowls are provided. Packed lunches can be requested for day trips to Glencoe or Fort William. The Lochnell Arms also offers meeting and banquet facilities, accessible parking, and a large free car park.

Location: On the shore of Loch Etive, 5 miles from Oban

Dining: restaurant overlooking the Falls of Lora; Sunday Carvery

Rooms: some rooms with sea views; family rooms

Activities: walking, cycling, fishing, kayaking, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting

Services: free private parking, packed lunches, pet bowls