Craigard House is a recently converted 1882 Victorian house in Campbeltown, which is near the famous Mull of Kintyre.

We are situated on an elevated position on the north side of Campbeltown Loch, about one mile from the town centre, but in a quiet location.

The house has 8 bedrooms, all of which have been tastefully decorated and all have fully tiled en-suite bathrooms with showers.

Food is excellent and is served in our dining room overlooking the Loch. There is also a small lounge to relax in with satellite TV if required.

There are four local golf courses, including Machrihanish, which has the recent distinction of being voted as having the finest first hole in the world. There are a considerable number of golf courses available on adjacent islands, such as Islay, Gigha and Arran, all of which are reached by local ferry. The famous courses of Northern Ireland are also just a ferry trip away. An ideal centre for your golfing holiday, Whisky trail or island hopping trip.

Rooms:

All our 8 rooms are named after local villages, islands and the local high point Bheinn Ghuilean.

There are superb views over Campbeltown Loch from the high vantage point the house has to offer.

Features of all of our rooms:

• Hairdryers
• Unique character
• High quality carpets
• Controllable central heating
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Fully tiled ensuite bathroom facilities
• Colour TV with remote control and Sky channels
• Tastefully decorated to a high standard with modern comfortable and attractive finishes

Carradale:

Named after a picturesque local fishing village approx 18 miles away, this is a large twin room. The colour scheme is beige and green, and has side views over the Loch.

In the days when the house was a maternity hospital Carradale was a nursery.

Saddell:

Named after a small local village, which boasts a Castle on the beach dating from 1506, this is a cosy double room, ambitiously decorated in burgundy with a light green carpet. Moderate sized double room with a side sea-view over Campbeltown Loch.

Ailsa Craig:

Named after the conspicuous, onion shaped island of that name, this is a large family room - or suite of rooms, as it consists of 2 rooms with a connecting arch.

There is a double bed in one sector and a single and 2 bunk beds in the other sector. It is decorated in dark blue & beige, with a black & white tiled ensuite bathroom. It has front and side views over the loch. It is situated beneath the tower.

Bheinn Ghuileann:

(Ben Gullion) This is the main front bay room. It is very large and has a magnificent 4 poster Mahogany bed. This room has the most ornate ceiling in the house and is decorated in beige and light green. The bathroom is tiled in matching green and has a shower as well as a bath. It has a magnificent bay window, with a front view over the Loch towards Bheinn Ghuilean itself (the local high point).

Sanda:

This room is named after Sanda Island, which lies just South of The Mull of Kintyre. It is a large family room, with a double and single beds, with provision for a second single bed, if required. It has been decorated in Mulberry and green and its en-suite bathroom is the largest of all, is tiled throughout and has a shower as well as a bath. It has front views over the Loch.

Peninver:

Named after a small, local village, this is a small double room and has a view towards the back of the house. It is decorated in yellow, greens and blue, and has a fully tiled en suite with a corner bath.

Davaar:

Named after the island in the entrance to the Loch, this room is a family room, with double and single beds (and space for a further single bed, if required). It has been decorated in peach and green, and has low, dark stained sash windows. It has matching fully tiled en-suite bathroom. It overlooks the Loch.

Dunaverty:

This room is named after the famous rock at the Southern tip of the Mull, where an infamous massacre took place many centuries ago. It is a large twin room, decorated in salmon pink & terracotta. The large en-suite bathroom has facilities for the disabled.

Facilities:

Restaurant:

With views overlooking Campbeltown Loch, our small dining room offers à la carte candle lit dinners. For larger parties, it can accommodate 40 dinner guests. Extensive wine list.

Lounge:

Our small and intimate lounge has a very relaxing atmosphere, with background music or Sky TV. Take your before/after dinner drinks here or just take it easy and relax.

Attractions:

Campbeltown Pottery:

See high quality hand thrown pottery being made at Campbeltown Pottery. Commission your own design and get it mailed to your door.

The Best Sheepskins in Scotland:

From two organic tanneries only seven miles apart produce sheepskins, deerskins and goatskins using the traditional chemical free, organic method.

Campbeltown Public Library and Museum:

Mainly archaeology and natural history with some local history and maritime material. The museum has recently renewed its natural history displays and a new diorama depicting the landscape and bird life of Kintyre.

Hobbyists:

The area has 5 golf courses including the superb championship course at Machrihanish, with it's famous first hole, overlooking the bay. Kintyre is renowned as one of the best areas for windsurfing and subaqua. Sea, loch and salmon river fishing are all available. The area is a paradise for walkers with shore lines, hills and forests to explore.

Campbeltown Heritage Centre:

A treasure trove of information and exhibits covering many aspects of their history and development of South Kintyre. Including a working model of the former Campbeltown/Macrahanish Light Railway.

The Islay and Jura Whisky Trail:

Visit the islands is Islay and Jura and follow the whisky trail to experience the history and character of some of Scotland's finest malts.

Trips to Ireland:

Take a day trip to Ireland on the Campbeltown to Ballycastle in Northern Ireland with the Argyll and Antrim Steam Packet company.

If you intend to stay for a few days we can organise accommodation for you with our partnering hotels in Ireland.

Directions:

By Car:

• From Glasgow it is about 3 hours to Campbeltown. The most direct route is by the A82 to Tarbet on Loch Lomond, then the via Inveraray and Lochgilphead.

By Bus:

• From Glasgow there is a regular thrice daily bus service on very comfortable coaches. Travel time is approx 4½ hours.

By Car and Ferry:

• From Ardrossan, Ayrshire you can catch the ferry to Briodick, Arran (50 minutes) and leave from the other side of the island a Lochranza on the seasonal ferry to Cloanaig, North Kintyre (30 minutes). The ferry from Ardrossan should be booked in advance. It is also possible to go via Tighnabruaich/Portavadie and catch the ferry to Tarbert on Loch Fyne.

By Air:

• From Glasgow Airport there are two flights daily to Machrihanish airport near Campbeltown. Car hire is available in Campbeltown. Flight information from Glasgow Airport.

By Sea:

• Yacht berthing pontoons are now installed in Campbeltown harbour and there are numerous delightful sheltered anchorages round the Kintyre coast.
• Distances in nautical miles from
  • Largs - 36
  • Troon - 33
  • Inverkip - 48
  • Portpatrick - 33
  • Bangor (NI) - 30