Loch Melfort Hotel

The location is exceptional with magnificent views from our room across Asknish Bay and down the Sound of Jura, flanked by the Craignish Peninsula on one side and the isles of Shuna and Jura on the other. Our room was in the Seaview Lodge on the groundfloor; the almost full-width French window opened out onto the patio, with a couple of steps down to the lawn and onwards down to the shore. The room was bright, comfortable and well-appointed. There is a choice of rooms upstairs with a balcony or downstairs with the patio - the only caveat we would mention is that the patio rooms rather lack privacy - guests with dogs would pass frequently and often gaze straight in through the window - I think another time we would choose upstairs. Because we are clinically-vulnerable, we chose not to use the hotel facilities and ate in our room, which we managed perfectly well, although of course the room is not designed for dining. We nevertheless did see the restaurant and bar when collecting (masked) our drinks and were impressed by the pleasant and comfortable environment. Both have that same fantastic view down the Sound of Jura and the bar has a pair of large tripod-mounted binoculars for further appreciation of the outlook. Although presently most people feel the pandemic is over, it isn't for the clinically vulnerable, so we were very grateful for staff acceptance of our masking in public areas and for the respectful distancing of the lovely staff who delivered our breakfasts and dinners to outside our door. The food itself was lovely. We particularly liked the 'North Sea Cod & Langoustine' and the 'Crisp Battered North Sea Haddock' - it doesn't mention it on the menu, but the latter comes in two portion sizes, the largest of which is huge. The desserts were excellent, as were the breakfast dishes. The area surrounding the Loch Melfort Hotel is chock-full of things to do and places to go, so it's impossible to be bored there!

Food is beautiful and nicely presented. Loved the complimentary brucetta before and the sorbet between courses, lovely added extra. The great sea view from the room and dining room. Friendly staff

We’ve been before. The location is beautiful. Food is absolutely fantastic. There’s nothing more relaxing than just watching out to the sea. We stayed on top floor before and loved it then were only able to get bottom floor this time and weren’t sure how it’d be. I think I preferred the lower floor although i’m now paranoid about how loud I walked last time haha.

The hotel was charming. In an idyllic location, set by the sea and the forest. Outside in front of the hotel you can see Scottish cows and rabbits runnig around. The kids loved that. The dinner was excellent, as was the Scottish breakfast. The staff was super friendly and the check-in was easy.

The location and view were absolutely outstanding. Highland cattle outside the hotel. Lovely atmosphere. Food was beautiful. Staff were very friendly and helpful. My room was amazing with large windows panoramic views of the sea and islands . A telescope was placed by the window for viewing. An open fire in one of the seating areas to sit and have a drink. All in all, we all loved the experience, I would have loved to stay longer. Could not recommend highly enough