Ardenstur Scottish Lochside Cottages

Scottish Lochside Cottages – Self Catering Holidays – Kilmelford, near Oban

Welcome to Ardenstur Holiday Cottages
Set on the shores of Loch Melfort on Scotland’s West Coast, Ardenstur Estate offers a tranquil retreat in magnificent surroundings. Our stone-built, self catering holiday cottages provide comfortable accommodation for parties of 2 to 10. Each cottage has an open fire or wood burning stove to supplement electric heating, and well-behaved pets are warmly welcomed. Short breaks are available from 2 nights, with flexible start and end days to suit your plans.

Lochside setting and peaceful estate
Ardenstur’s 150-acre estate enjoys outstanding views across Loch Melfort to the surrounding hills. Guests appreciate the calm, spacious environment and the chance to unwind by the water. With thoughtfully equipped interiors and practical touches such as laundry facilities, your stay is designed to be both relaxing and convenient.

Ardenstur House – sleeps up to 10
The largest property on the estate offers an elevated outlook with breathtaking views over Loch Melfort. The ground floor includes a family room with four single beds, a kingsize bedroom with wash basin, an open-plan lounge/diner, well-equipped kitchen, shower room with basin and w/c, and a laundry with w/c. Upstairs provides a kingsize bedroom, a twin bedroom and a bathroom. Outside features a gravel terrace with a picnic bench. Bed linen and towels are included; cot and high chair are available.

Ardenstur Croft – sleeps 6
Refurbished in 2021, Croft enjoys outstanding loch views. The ground floor has a kingsize bedroom with en suite (shower over bath), an additional w/c and shower room with laundry facilities, and an open-plan lounge/diner/kitchen. Upstairs offers a large kingsize bedroom and a twin bedroom. There is a gravel terrace with picnic bench. Bed linen and towels are included; cot and high chair are available.

Shore Cottage – sleeps 6
Located just yards from Loch Melfort’s high tide in a secluded bay, Shore Cottage features a large ground-floor kingsize bedroom, shower room, laundry, kitchen, dining room and lounge with open fire. Upstairs includes a kingsize bedroom, a twin bedroom and a bathroom with w/c. Outside there is a fenced grass area to the side and the shale beach to the front. Shore Cottage has its own dedicated WiFi. Bed linen and towels are included.

Top Ardenstur – sleeps 6
This elevated cottage provides fantastic views over Loch Melfort. The ground floor includes a twin bedroom, shower room with w/c and laundry, and an open-plan lounge/diner/kitchen. Upstairs offers a kingsize bedroom, a twin bedroom and a bathroom with w/c. Outside there is gravel with a perimeter fence and gate. Bed linen and towels are included; cot and high chair are available.

Comforts and connectivity
All cottages include WiFi and FreeSat/Large FreeSat TV, with open fires for cosy evenings after days spent by the loch. Flexible arrival days and short breaks from 2 nights make it easy to tailor your stay.

Pet-friendly stays
We welcome well-behaved pets, so your four-legged companions can enjoy the lochside setting with you.

Ready to plan your stay?
Choose your ideal cottage and look forward to a peaceful lochside break at Ardenstur, where space, views and a warm welcome await.