LOCHGOILHEAD!Destination & Accommodation Guide!!

Argyll | West of Scotland | www.lochgoilheadholidays.com

Lochgoilheadin the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park

Mountains & Lochs | Wonderful Touring | Places to Stay | Places to Eat

Welcome “With 20+ years experience of bringing visitors to Lochgoilhead, it is a pleasure to hopefully answer in this guide many of the questions that have been put to me over the years.!!The guide is designed to be viewed online. Where you see a link to an email or website, the link opens up in a new tab on your computer, so it is always easy to come back to the guide.!!I think it is important to point out that no company has paid to be included. This is not funded by advertising - it is motivated by a desire to share with you just what in my opinion, makes this place so special.”!!Leonard Gow, Lochgoilhead Holidays!

How to Find Us

LOCHLOMOND

LOCHLONG

LOCHGOIL

REST AND BE THANKFUL

Travel Times!Erskine Bridge - 1 hourDunoon - 1 hourGlasgow Centre - 1 hour 20 min Oban - 1 hour 25 min Fort William - 2 hoursEdinburgh Centre - 2 hours 15 min Carlisle - 2 hours 50 min Aberdeen - 4 hoursManchester - 5 hoursLondon - 8 hours 15 min

Hunters Quay for Western Ferries to Gourock. Frequent 20 min crossing - no need to book, just turn up. 1 hour 5 min !Oban for Mull & Iona 1 hour 25 min

Catch a Ferry

Arrive by bus into the middle of the village from Helensburgh, or the bus from Dunoon. The Dunoon service stops in the village, at the entrance to the Drimsynie Estate and goes on to Carrick Castle.Bus times can be checked on www.travelinescotland.com!

Arrive by Bus

Airports!Glasgow - 1 hour 15 min Prestwick - 1 hour 50 min Edinburgh - 2 hoursThen pick up a car with SatNav and enjoy the drive.

The Village!!Absolutely no doubt that your first visit to Lochgoilhead will be a memorable one. When you turn off the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful viewpoint and follow the six mile single track road as it twists and turns its way down through beautiful mountain scenery to the head of Loch Goil, you will already know that this place is pretty special.!!Lochgoilhead has been welcoming visitors for many years. The well to-do Glasgow merchants built homes overlooking the loch. They used to arrive by steamer. Loch Goil is a tidal sea loch with access from Loch Long and the Clyde.!!Today the village is still an active community, with a mix of residents and holiday home owners.!!The combination of easy access from Glasgow and its relaxing atmosphere being tucked away at the head of the

loch, choice of places to eat, wonderful walking and a superb range of indoor and outdoor activities, make it unique in the west of Scotland.!It is perfectly possible to come and do nothing apart from enjoying the views. If you feel up to it you can take the dog for a walk along the shoreline, enjoy a drink on the patio of The Goil Inn or in the garden of the Shore House Inn, have a swim, sauna & steam at the Drimsynie Leisure Centre and finish of with a Friday evening acoustic night in one of the pubs.!When you are ready for venturing outside the glen, there is touring to some of Scotland's most iconic spots. Take a cruise on Loch Lomond, visit spectacular Glencoe, have a stroll around Oban and take in the view of Mull from McCaig’s Tower.Come and visit us and find out for yourself what makes this place so special.!

”Ideally located to explore other parts of Scotland on a day trip (we managed ferry crossing to Mull & full island tour, also Harry Potter Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig)”. Ivybank Cottage Trip Advisor Review.!!!”Lochgoilhead is an excellent base to use to explore the surrounding countryside in any weather. We did feel sheltered and far from the madding crowd but in reality we were back on the motorway in less than an hour.” Hightrees Holiday Home Trip Advisor Review.

Lochgoilhead

!

Eating Out Locally & In The Area

A Restaurant for all Occasions!We appreciate that Eating Out can be an important part of your visit. Take the work out of finding a place to visit, look at the online flip-brochure Eating Out Guide for the area and let us point you in the right direction.!!Combine a tour out of the glen with a visit to a country cafe or restaurant. Favourites are the historic Whistlefield Inn, the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar and The George in Inveraray.!There is a choice of places to eat in Lochgoilhead. Take-away options include wood-fired pizzas from the Shore House Inn.!!By way of a thank you, Lochgoilhead Holidays guests will be emailed a series of eating out special offer vouchers before you arrive.!Enjoy your meal.!

Click Here to View!

It may not be Las Vegas, but it’s far from being Sleepy Hollow.!There is regular entertainment all year round ranging from acoustic nights to ceilidhs and live bands.

The Shorehouse Inn!The bar adjacent to the restaurant serves Loch Fyne Real Ales. Friday night usually sees an acoustic night from 9pm involving some of the village regulars. This is unscheduled and informal and is all the better for it.The Goil Inn!This is the village pub. Karen the manager works hard to provide a mix of live lounge entertainers a couple of Friday nights each month as well as acoustic nights open to all on some Saturday nights, so bring your instrument and join in. There are regular pub quizzes and occasional fancy dress nights. To check what is on phone: 01301 703214The Rob Roy Lounge at Drimsynie!The holiday village has their own entertainment manager so there is a full range of acts and entertainment nights, especially during the peak holidays. Entertainment is open to all. Open all year. Phone: 01301 703247 to check what is on.The Village Hall!In the heart of the village you will find occasional ceilidhs, dances, theme nights and concerts scheduled. Contact us on 07823 554508 if you want to know if anything is planned for during your stay.

Bars & Nightlife

Archie and Barry at the Shore House Inn

Activities

Things to do for all ages…!In and around Lochgoilhead, choose from a range of all-weather activities second to none in the west of Scotland.!In the village you can hire boats, pick up a bike, join an Adventure Days on and off the water, head off on a group canoe trip to explore Loch Goil or visit the Drimsynie Estate Leisure Centre.!Outside the glen travel to Blairmore for Quadmania or to Inveraray for riding and a range of activities from Argyll Adventure.!View the flip-brochure Guide for prices and contact information.!ARCHERY BOAT & BIKE HIRECANOE TRIPSWIMMINGBOWLINGFISHINGTENNISQUAD BIKESPONY TREKKINGADVENTURE DAYS

Click Here to view the Guide

Argyll Voyageur Canoes !Join Ian on his 10 seater canoe and explore Loch Goil. Great fun. Details in the Activities Guide or phone 07765 016543

!

Walking

17 Local Walks with Maps!including walks for dogs !Scenic, excellent marked trails, wild and hilly, Lochgoilhead is simply sensational for walking.!We have put together a flip-brochure Guide to make it easy to find just the right walk.!Each walk is given one page including an easy to follow map as well as the introduction as to what to expect. !We haven’t forgotten that many visitors bring their dogs, so the most popular dog walks are included.!Walks for the family include the Donich Falls above the village and the Drimsynie Circular. !A number of the walks are not to be found in other Guides. The likes of the Arboretum, Pole Straights, and the 2-gates walk are very much based on local knowledge.!Dip into the guide and find out just why you must not leave home without your walking shoes.

Click Here to view the Guide

Village Map

Legend !1. Costcutter mini market2. Laundry - Self service3. Drimsynie Leisure Centre4. Foot bridge for walking from Drimsynie to the

Shore House Inn & village5. Golf course6. Golf course7. Shore House Inn8. The Church 9. The Medical Centre

10.Arboretum, Play Park, Walking Trails11.The Lochgoilhead Centre - see Activity Guide12.Village Hall, Multi-Court & Bowling Green13.The Goil Inn14.Post Office and General Store15.Car park & Argyll Voyageur Canoes16.The Jetty & Boat Hire (seasonal)17.Derek Prescott - Gallery of local photography

landscapes18.The Printmaker Gallery19.Loch Goil Cruisers - boat hire - all year20.The Lodge - 5 Star Wedding Venue

Get Afloat

Ways to explore our inland and sea lochs from the water.!With our 3,175 miles of coastline, Argyll offers many opportunities to take to the water. This is but a selection of ways to get-on-board, including self hire options, or sit back and let someone else take you to the likes of the Corryvreckan Whirlpool, deep into Glencoe via Loch Etive, world famous Loch Lomond, over the water to Mull & Iona, or how about a trip on the world’s last surviving paddle steamer, the MV Waverley. Visiting the Corryvreckan Whirlpool

Loch Etive - As part of a trip out to Oban you can consider a trip on MARA for a cruise on one of Scotland's most beautiful sea lochs. Two and three hour round trips to the upper reaches of the loch. Loch Etive stretches some twenty miles inland from the 'Falls of Lora' at Connel Bridge to the mountains of Glencoe. Phone for the schedule & prices: 07721 732703

Loch Lomond - There are many ways to explore this most famous of Scotland’s, and the UK’s biggest fresh water loch. Cruise Loch Lomond operate from Tarbet, just 12 miles from Lochgoilhead. They offer a range of trips on the water as well as a water taxi option for walkers on the West Highland Way. Phone them on: 01301 702356

Corryvreckan Whirlpool, Jura & Loch Craignish - Craignish Cruises offers guided wildlife boat trips from Ardfern on their purpose built catamaran Sea Leopard II. I did this last year and will never forget the sight of three Osprey’s in an inaccessible part of the loch. Wonderful trip. Phone: 07747 023038

Loch Katrine - In the heart of The Trossachs the historic steamship Sir Walter Scott has been cruising the loch for over a century. It is said that the scenery captured the imagination of Sir Walter Scott, inspiring him to write his poem “The Lady of the Lake”. A trip on the steamship makes for a nice excursion from Lochgoilhead taking in a circular tour of The Trossachs. Details on: www.lochkatrine.com

Mull, Iona & Staffa - It is possible to include a day out to the Inner Hebrides when staying in Lochgoilhead - if you get up early and allow for a full day away. Bowman’s Tours in Oban make it easy by joining in on one of their cruise & tour excursions. Details on: www.bowmanstours.co.uk

The Clyde, Bute & Cumbrae - The Waverley is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. Magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. If you are visiting the area during its summer season from Dunoon, this is a highly recommended trip. Enjoy it while you can. Details on: www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk

Loch Goil - Local boat hire is from Loch Goil Cruisers. Motor boats for fishing and sightseeing. Open all year. Phone: 01301 703 382. Boats4Hire - Fishing tackle sales & hire. Seasonal. From the jetty. Phone: 01301 703432.Argyll Voyageur Canoes - All year weather permitting. Sightseeing trips for up to 10 people taking you to parts of the loch only reachable by water. Phone: 07765016542

Gallery

Fireworks Night

Bringing the Sheep Home

Rally at the Rest and be Thankful

Christmas Fayre

Above the GlenRaft Race Prizes

The Sculpture Park

Ostel BayGala Day

Fun in!the canoesJessica from Toronto loving

Carrick Castle

Lochgoilhead

The Hebridean Princess visits Loch Goil

The Annual Hill Race

Cycling at Loch Goil

Ben Donich Sunset

The mighty Craig

Beinn Lochain

Places to Visit

Order your map!VisitCowal are pleased to send you their FREE Touring Map in advance.Email your name and address here. Available within the UK only. !!They are widely available when you are in Cowal.

The Cowal Map has made it really easy to plan a day out and combine touring on quiet roads with places to visit and places to eat. Here are a

few of my favourites…

Ardkinglas House sits at the head of Loch Fyne, not far from Lochgoilhead. Take time to join in one of their weekly house tours. Visit their Woodland Garden which includes the Tallest Tree in Britain.

Also worth a mention!In the south of Cowal the drive to Tighnabruaich is worth the trip alone for the views over the Kyles of Bute. As you head down into this pretty coastal village you will see Arran in the distance. The Tighnabruaich Gallery is worth a stop for a selection of original art.!Travel on to Ostel Bay, without doubt the best beach in Cowal. It’s a walk to get there and when you do arrive all there is is a beautiful crescent of sand with views directly across to Arran. Pick your day and it’s a visit well worth a bit of effort. Carry on north calling into Portavadie Marina which comes as quite a surprise when arriving by road. Drive north via Otter Ferry and follow the coastal road all the way up Loch Fyne.!

The Coal Ruadh Sculpture Park is tucked away down a road on the way to the Bute Ferry. A visit here combines a stroll around their beautiful gardens as they stretch from the main house down to the shores of the Kyles of Bute. The sculptures are a bonus. Fun and quirky. Call first to check their hours on 01700

!

Places to Visit

You don’t have to be a gardener to enjoy a visit to Benmore Garden. Their mountainside setting has been developed and nurtured over many years and it is a most pleasant place to pass some time. They have an exhibition space in the Courtyard and there is usually something on display. Join in one of their guided tours - and if anyone needs some help getting around, they have a tour including transport twice a week. The Benmore Cafe at the entrance has a good reputation.

You have to visit Inveraray at least once during your stay. The impressive castle you pass as you approach the town is the home of the Duke of Argyll. You can walk around the estate following the marked trails, and the castle is open to the public. Inveraray Jail is a must, especially if you have children with you. The history, living models as well as the courtroom and cells al add up to a fun and informative visit . The Stable Gallery, tucked away down an alley is stuffed full of interesting art. The Whisky Shop on the main street is also a popular stop.

The Cowal Peninsula, head out the glen and explore.…!!Take the hill road from half-way down Loch Eck over to Glen Finnart to Ardentinny Beach before following the shore road through Blairmore (for Quadmania) and down to Dunoon. !Head down to Colintraive and the Bute Ferry for a visit to the magnificent Mount Stuart, a historic house full of character. Head back over the hill road at the top of Loch Striven for some more fine scenery. !!

Touring Suggestions

Beavers, Crinan Canal, Fort Dunadd and Wildlife Cruise!Drive to Lochgilphead and take the road to Crinan. Follow the Crinan Canal road part way before heading south to visit the information centre and viewpoint for the (1) Knapdale Beavers. Carry on to (2) Crinan to see the boats as they enter and leave the canal. Head north to the site of the prehistoric (3) Fort Dunadd. You can climb to the top, great views, interesting history and the kids will love it. Carry on to (4) Ardfern and take the Leapord II wildlife cruise or visit the Corryvreckan Whirlpool. Check timings in advance. A wonderful day out in the west of Argyll.

Inveraray and Loch Fyne!Head over to (1) Ardkinglas Woodland Garden to see The Tallest Tree in Britain before visiting (2) Fyne Ales Brewery & Tap Room for a tour. (3) The Oyster Bar & Shop is worth a stop and there is an adjoining information centre and Tree Shop. (4) Inveraray has a number of attractions including Inveraray Castle, home of the Duke of Argyll, Inveraray Jail and shopping on the main street. You can carry on south to (5) Auchindrain Open Air Museum to learn about what life was like in an original Highland Farming Township. These stops can be done in any order.

Popular Excursions!For visitors wanting to use Lochgoilhead as a base to

explore further, we are pleased to offer some suggestions of the touring possibilities. In no particular order, the six tours highlighted are just a sample of places to go. !Clearly to make the most of your trip you should do a bit of research online, or buy a map and guide book. Argyll and the west of Scotland is rich in history, wildlife, places to visit and most of all, touring through some beautiful coastal scenery. Other notable trips to consider are into Glasgow for shopping and museums, down the Mull of Kintyre with the option of a scenic ferry trip to Lochranza in Arran or the Island of Gigha, head east through the Trossachs to Loch Katrine and the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.

Oban with optional Mull and Iona Tour!Drive via Inveraray and Loch Awe with a stop to photograph (1) Kilchurn Castle. Carry on to (2) Oban. If you leave home early enough you can visit the World Heritage site of (3) Iona. Enjoy a 40 minute crossing to Mull to join a coach for a tour to Fionnphort and board the ferry to (3) Iona. You have two hours on Iona which allows time to visit the Benedictine Nunnery and the Abbey. This tour operates daily from April to October. Contact Bowman’s Tours on 01631 563221 for details. Many visitors only go as far as Oban. There are a good selection of shops and places to eat. We like to take a picnic and head to Ganavan Sands to eat and enjoy the view to Mull.

Edinburgh - Day Trip!It makes for a full day out - but it is possible to get a taste of (1) Edinburgh on a day trip from Lochgoilhead. Rather than drive into the city I highly recommend you make use of the Park & Ride by Edinburgh Airport on the way into town. Save the stress of finding your way around. Take the bus or tram to Waverley Station and hop on one of the many Sightseeing Tour buses. No better way to get a feel for a new city than having a commentary as you sit back and tour Scotland’s capital city. Edinburgh has much to offer: The Castle, The Royal Mile, Princes Street, The New Town. This is only a quick visit - you will be back…

Rannoch Moor, Glencoe & Stalker Castle!A wonderful day including some of the most photographed spots in Scotland. Drive to Loch Lomond and head north via Crianlarich and Tyndrum to (1) Rannoch Moor and on to the scenic splendour of (2) Glencoe. Stop at the viewpoints. It is magnificent in any weather. Visit the Information Centre to learn the story of the massacre. Carry on to Benderloch and the much photographed (3) Castle Stalker sitting proudly on its own island with the Inner Hebrides as its backdrop. Complete the circular tour back via the Connel Bridge and home via Loch Awe and (4) Kilchurn Castle. That’s what I call a a good day out.

The Cowal Peninsula!Our Cowal tour takes you to (1) Dunoon before heading over the hill road via Loch Striven and stopping at the Kyles of Bute viewpoint. Carry on into (2) Tighnabruaich. This is all about enjoying the drive. Quiet roads through beautiful scenery. Drive to (3) Portavadie Marina for a look at this contemporary marina before completing the circuit by heading north along the shores of (4) Loch Fyne via Otter Ferry to Strachur. Along the way you pass through villages with historic Inn’s and the ever changing views of lochs and mountains. This is by no means the only tour of Cowal - but it will give you a taste to explore further.

Lochgoilhead & Area Accommodation

1. Donich Cottage!2. Steeple View House!3. Viewfield No. 1!4. Ben Arthur Place 8 & 9!5. Stonycroft Bungalow!6. Stable Inn Cottage!7. Feorline Cottage!8. Armadale Cottage!9. Greenbank Holiday Home!10.Shoreside Cottage!11. Shieling Cottage!12.Westering Ciottage!13. Ivybank Cottage!14.Dunmhor Cottage!15.Beach House - Carrick

Castle!16.Jenny’s Bay at Loch Goil!17.The Lodge - Wedding Venue

- on map for location purposes !

18.Bowater Cottage!19.Cobbler View!20.Drimsynie Estate - 8

properties - see the Drimsynie page for details

Choose from…!One, two and three bedroom cottages, houses and apartments, larger properties, as well as private lodges on the Drimsynie Estate. !!Where to start. View or loch view? Close to the pubs & restaurants? Total privacy? Budget? Drimsynie?. We all look for different things when choosing where to holiday. It can be tiring looking online for just that perfect place that’s going to tick all your boxes, so why not give us a call on 07823 554508 and let us point you in the right direction and make it easier.The following listings give the Key Features on each property. Follow the link for more details - it opens up in a new page so it is easy to come back to the guide listings at any time.

Shoreside Cottage - 4 bedrooms

Ivybank Cottage garden & view

!

One Bedroom Properties

One bedroom properties…!!Single travellers and couples looking for a good value place to stay can choose from our properties in and around Lochgoilhead.!At less than the price of a hotel room, you can have the space to relax and the flexibility to self-cater or eat out at one of the local restaurants. !

Ben Arthur Place 8!Sleep 2+2!Double sofa bed in lounge!Pet welcome!In the village!

Show me more…!

!

Ben Arthur Place 9!Sleep 2!Partial loch view!Sorry - No pets!In the village!

Show me more…!

!

Bowater Cottage!Sleep 2!1 mile from Lochgoilhead!Uninterrupted loch & mountain view!

Pet welcome !Secure WiFi !Quiet & peaceful!Show me more…!

Feorline Cottage!Sleep 2+2!Loch view!Pet welcome!Double sofa bed in lounge!

Secure WiFi !Next to The Goil Inn!Show me more…!

!

Two Bedroom Properties

Armadale Cottage!Sleep 4!Loch & mountain view!Pet welcome!Enclosed garden!

Show me more…!

!

Dunmhor Cottage!Sleep 4!Loch & mountain view!Pet welcome!Garden to loch side!

Steps access - not suitable for low mobility guests !Private & quiet!Show me more…!

Ivybank Cottage!Sleep 4!Loch & mountain views!Sorry - no pets!Wood burning stove with logs!

Suitable for low mobility guests!WiFi included !Patio & Sun Room!Show me more…!

Stable Inn Cottage!Sleep 4 +1 child !2 bedrooms!2 doubles + 1 child bed!Loch & mountain views!

Sorry - no pets!Suitable for low mobility guests!WiFi included !Next to The Goil Inn!Show me more…!

Stonycroft Bungalow!Sleep 4 !2 bedrooms!1 double + 1 twin!Opposite the village hall!

Pet welcome!Suitable for low mobility guests!Close to playground and walks!Show me more…!

Westering Cottage!Sleep 4 +1 !2 bedrooms!1 double + 1 bunk + p-u-up!Lochfront location!

Sorry - no pets!Private garden!Steps access - not suitable for low mobility guests!Show me more…!

Two bedrooms with…!!loch views, gardens, village & country locations. Ideal for a family or a couple looking for a bit of extra space.!Each property is individual in character so follow the ‘Show me more’ link to find the place that is right for you.

Westering Cottage

Three Bedroom Properties

Three bedrooms!!Always popular for families looking to get away. Sleeping up to 7 guests, these properties offer value-for-money in comfortable holiday homes. Short breaks are welcome all year with a minimum of a 3 night stay.!

Viewfield No. 1 Shieling Cottage Donich Cottage

Cobbler View No. 2!Sleep 6!Loch & mountain views!Pet welcome!Double, Twin, Bunk Bedrooms!

1 mile to Lochgoilhead!Bungalow style!Show me more…!

Donich Cottage!Sleep 6 +1!2 double, 1 twin, 1 p-u-up!Pet welcome!1 shower + 1 bathroom!

Close to playground & walks!Off road parking!Show me more…!

Shieling Cottage!Sleep 5!2 double, 1 single!Pet welcome!1 bathroom!

Loch & mountain views !Secure WiFi!Off road parking!Show me more…!

Steeple View House!Sleep 6!2 double, 1 twin!Pet welcome!1 bathroom!

Village location!Secure WiFi!Show me more…!

Viewfield No. 1!Sleep 7!3 bedrooms!1 double, 1 triple, 1 bunk room!Pet welcome!

1 bathroom!Village location!Wood burning stove!Conservatory!Show me more…!

Larger properties…!!Birthdays, anniversaries, larger families and groups of friends. Larger properties are ideal for getting together and enjoying some social time.!Choose from properties in the village, by the Drimsynie Estate, down the loch at Carrick Castle as well as Jenny’s Bay, half way between Lochgoilhead and Carrick Castle.

Setting of Jenny’s BayView from Greenbank

Beach House - Carrick Castle!4 bedrooms + 1 bed!Sleep 8+1!Loch & mountain view!Pet welcome!

Spacious villa !4-poster bed !Baby grand piano!Show me more…!

Greenbank Holiday Home!Sleep 10!6 bedrooms!3 double, 1 twin, 2 singles!Loch & mountain view!

Pet welcome!Spacious villa !Secure WiFi !Village location!Show me more…!

Jenny’s Bay at Loch Goil!Hot Tub & Patio BBQ!Sleep 8!4 bedrooms!2 double, 2 twin!

Loch & mountain view!Pet welcome!Pool table in lounge !Secure WiFi!Show me more…!

Shoreside Cottage!Sleep 4!4 bedrooms!2 double, 2 twins!Loch & mountain view!

Pet welcome!1 shower room + 1 bathroom !Secure WiFi !Village location!Show me more…!

Hightrees Holiday Home!Sleep 6+3!4 bedrooms!Secure WiFi !Pet welcome!

At the entrance to the Drimsynie Estate!Access to the leisure centre is on a pay-as-you-go-basis!Show me more…!

Accommodation - Property on the Drimsynie Estate

The Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village!!Leisure | Dining | Entertainment!!

We are pleased to offer seven privately owned lodges on this popular holiday village, as well as one individual property at the entrance to the Estate.!!Each lodge is individual in character, but they all share one thing, and that is some of the best locations on the Estate. All seven lodges have loch & mountain views, as well as being close to the leisure centre and facilities. !!For guests staying in the private lodges, you are treated the same as all other Estate guests, with the same access to the leisure passes.!Prices are the same as the Estate owned lodges and the Estate booking conditions apply. The Estate operate a dynamic pricing policy which means prices can, and do, change.!

1. Hightrees Holiday Home!2. Eagle Lodge 20!3. Eagle Lodge 17!4. Ptarmigan Lodge 10!5. Osprey Lodge 18!6. Osprey Lodge 17!7. Ptarmigan Lodge 8!8. Ptarmigan Lodge 6!

Ptarmigan 10!Sleep 3!3 bedrooms !1 en-suite shower room!1 family bathroom!

Sorry - No pets allowed!Loch & mountain view !Show me more…!

Eagle Lodge 20!Sleep 6!3 bedrooms!1 shower + 1 bathroom/shower !Pet welcome!

Quiet position!Loch & mountain view!Top terrace position - quiet!Show me more…!

Eagle Lodge 17!Sleep 4+2!2 bedrooms + put-u-up in lounge!2 en-suite bathrooms!1 shower room!

Sorry - No pets allowed!Quiet position!Loch & mountain view!Show me more…!

Osprey Lodge 18!Sleep 4+2!2 bedrooms + put-u-up in lounge!1 en-suite bathroom!

1 shower room!Sorry - No pets allowed!Loch & mountain view !Show me more…!

Osprey Lodge 17!Sleep 4!2 bedrooms !1 en-suite bathroom!1 shower room!

Sorry - No pets allowed!Loch & mountain view !Show me more…!

Ptarmigan Lodge 8!Sleep 4!2 bedrooms !1 en-suite bathroom!1 en-suite shower room!

Pet we,come!Loch & mountain view!Top terrace position - quiet !Show me more…!

Ptarmigan Lodge 6!Sleep 6!3 bedrooms !Double, Twin, Bunk Room!Sorry - No pets allowed!

Loch & mountain view!Top terrace position - quiet !Show me more…!

Hightrees Holiday Home!Sleep 6+3!4 bedrooms!Secure WiFi !Pet welcome!

At the entrance to the Drimsynie Estate!Access to the leisure centre is on a pay-as-you-go-basis!Show me more…!

General Information

Mini Market!There is a Costcutters on the Drimsynie Estate. Open 7 days a week.

Post Office & General Provisions!In the village. Tel: 01301703201

Church!Lochgoilhead & Kilmorich Parish Church.Services 9.45am every Sunday.

Petrol Stations!There is no petrol station in the village. It is good practice to get some petrol before you head into the glen.Arrochar on the way to Glasgow – 13 miles Strachur on the way to Dunoon – 14 miles Inveraray on the way to the Mull of Kintyre or Oban – 21 miles

Taxi Service!There is no taxi service in the village.

Mini Bus Hire!15-seater Community mini bus based in Lochgoilhead available for hire. Talk to the bus manager Jean Murray on 07747802792 or 01301703249

Tourist Information Centres!Dunoon Tel: 01369 703785Inveraray Tel: 01499 302063.

Doctor Surgery!Lochgoilhead Medical Centre Tel: 01301 703258

Nearest Pharmacy!Inveraray Tel: 01499 3021333.

Supermarkets!ASDA at Dumbarton, Co-Op at Balloch, Morrisons in Dunoon.

Community Website!There is an active village website. Dip into village life www.lochgoilhead.info

Laundry!There is a self service laundry next to the Costcutter store on the Drimsynie Estate.

Lochgoilhead & Carrick Castle First Responders!A First Responder is someone in the community who has been trained by the Scottish Ambulance Service to respond to a call-out until the arrival of the ambulance.

Nearest Bank!Cash-Link machine in the reception of the Drimsynie Estates. There is a charge to use this facility.RBS - The Royal Bank of Scotland have a mobile service in the village car park every Thursday 10.30am to 11.30am

Tips on driving on Single Track Roads!Single track roads around Lochgoilhead are part of the character of the area.

The trick on single track roads is to drive with a combination of consideration and assertiveness. There are a some simple rules to keep in mind. 1. Traffic going downhill would usually give way to traffic going uphill. 2. If someone comes up behind you, they're obviously travelling the road faster than you are. You should use a passing place to pull over and let them through. It is much more comfortable travelling these roads without having someone sit on your back bumper. 3. If the passing place is on the right and you reach it first, stop on the left side of the road opposite the passing place - do not pull across the road into the passing place.

Take your time. You are on holiday - What’s the rush…