Loch Melfort Hotel & Restaurant in Oban Scotland
Arduaine
Oban
Argyllshire
PA34 4XG
Scotland

Tel: +44 (0)1852 200 233
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Loch Melfort Hotel & Restaurant in Oban Scotland Property Description

Loch Melfort Hotel & Restaurant a Hotel in Oban Scotland a Restaurant in Oban Scotland with the Asknish Bay Restaurant a restaurant offering excellent local seafood. For Romantic Breaks in Oban Scotland and a beautiful Wedding Venue in Oban Scotland and Conference and Event Venue in Oban Scotland

Loch Melfort Hotel offers Weekend Breaks in Oban Scotland, Midweek Breaks in Oban Scotland, Short Breaks in Oban Scotland, Autumn Breaks in Oban Scotland and Winter Breaks in Oban Scotland is a family run, comfortable and friendly 3 star hotel on the romantic coast of Argyll in the Scottish Highlands with the finest sea views on the west coast.

We pride ourselves on offering the very best in service, tranquil accommodation, tasteful decor and a gourmet dining experience (our restaurant has been awarded two Rosettes by the AA every year since 2000) all set amongst the stunning romantic scenery of the Scottish West Highlands. All our rooms have magnificent sea views over Asknish Bay towards Jura, Shuna and Scarba which will take your breath away.

Meetings and Corporate Hospitality

Sometimes business is done best where business is not usually done. It's not often easy to find the space and the time to focus on the things that really need to be done. In business, this is especially so. Whether what needs to be done is visionary thinking or team building, or simply creating a better relationship with your clients and colleagues, Loch Melfort Hotel’s unique setting, accommodation and ambience can provide the space to breathe the life back into you and your business.

From formal boardroom to informal gatherings or theatre style arrangements to break out spaces - we can provide all of this whilst ensuring more a sense of home than hotel. And we guarantee that whether a first time visitor or a regular here at Loch Melfort Hotel, the impact of our inspirational space, both inside and out, will remain. So, if you're looking for an extra special conference venue near Oban you've found it - here!

Loch Melfort Hotel’s 25 comfortable ensuite bedrooms offer all modern amenities required for meetings, conferences and seminars. A choice of 3 versatile meeting and dining rooms – all with natural daylight - offer spectacular views over the surrounding gardens and sea, providing a tranquil, unhurried atmosphere that helps concentration. Stress melts away, as you inhale the crisp country air - leaving the mind free to focus clearly.

Loch Melfort Hotel specialises in fresh seafood, landed locally at Arduaine, as well as local game and meat. If you love fine cuisine and interesting wines, and require a special meeting or conference venue for a discreet gathering, then this is the place for you. If you take exclusive use of Loch Melfort Hotel, you can relax in the knowledge that the whole House is completely yours – total peace and quiet and no interruptions. Our dedicated team regularly takes care of many prestigious organisations and offers attentive, yet unobtrusive service.

The sought after panelled Library provides a distinctive, relaxed atmosphere for high profile meetings, important corporate occasions and special celebrations.

A range of quality corporate activities and partners' programmes can easily be arranged.

Conference Accommodation

If you are attending a conference in the hotel or in Oban, the Loch Melfort Hotel has the perfect environment, facilities and accommodation to make your time here not only constructive, but relaxing and inspiring.

Ideally situated a few miles from busy Oban, the Loch Melfort Hotel offers peaceful surroundings with beautiful sea views and guests are always guaranteed a warm welcome and professional service.

Proprietors Calum and Rachel Ross and their team have a wealth of experience in providing bespoke conference facilities in the boardroom complemented by a superb dining experience and comfortable accommodation in 25 ensuite bedrooms. The welcoming atmosphere will put your delegates instantly at ease and for the duration of your event no matter what its focus: planning business strategies, brainstorming, Annual General Meeting, seminar or team building.

Telephone us on 01852 200 233 to discuss your conference requirements in detail or send us an e-mail reception@lochmelfort.co.uk and we’ll get back to you.

Weddings

When you discover Loch Melfort Hotel, a wildly romantic 25-bedroom Scottish Country House Hotel, with simply breathtaking views over Asknish Bay to Jura, Shuna and the islands beyond, you know you've found somewhere different, somewhere extra special for your wedding celebrations.

We are fully licensed for civil weddings and there is a Church of Scotland Minister available or Humanist Celebrant available locally if you prefer.

There are also the pretty Churches in Kilninver, Kilmelford or picturesque Craignish, with stunning views out across the sea to Craignish Point.

After taking your vows or church blessing we can arrange for a horse and carriage to take you up the winding coastal road to Loch Melfort Hotel for your reception of 2 to 100 guests. Alternatively why not sail over by boat as a unique start to your wedding reception?

Our Manager, Wedding Co-ordinator and Team give personal attention from the early planning stages through to organising the very finest detail and to supporting you on the day. Our Head Chef also meets up with wedding clients to help create a bespoke menu and Calum will be happy to advise which wines from his cellar would be most suitable to accompany your wedding breakfast and budget.

Samantha Turnbull, our Duty Manager says "Relaxed informality is top of the agenda with emphasis on ensuring you feel totally at ease - almost as if you were having a wedding in your own home, but with all the hard work taken away". Why not come along for a visit. We will be delighted to show you around and discuss what is important to you for your special day.

If you would like some expert advice and help with planning your wedding, contact Lynne Williams Wedding Designer and Co-ordinator who can provide entire venue decoration packages and supply table decorations including centre pieces, chair covers and sashes, and wedding flowers.

Loch Melfort Weddings at a Glance

Choice of Four Elegant Civil Ceremony Rooms.
Choice of two outdoor locations, next to the sea and on our new ‘crows’ nest
3 picturesque village churches, Kilninver, Kilmelford and Craignish are all within a very short drive
Guest Capacity from 2 - 100 (150 with a marquee)
Guest accommodation 25 Suites and Bedrooms, including a Half Tester Bedroom, elegant Superior Bedrooms and comfortable standard rooms, all with sea view, terrace or balcony.
A very special and well chosen Wine and Champagne List - realistically priced.
Beautiful gardens, stunning views for wonderful photographic opportunities.
Horse and carriage or vintage car transport from village churches.
Parking - ample, secure and hassle-free.
Florist from Oban or in house – Loch Melfort Hotel is renowned for its amazing flower arrangements.
Comprehensive recommended suppliers list for all your wedding requirements.
Helpful ideas for all your entertainment and activities.
Firework displays and marquees are available.
Registry Office, Oban, Telephone 01631 567930.
Train Station 25 minutes away in Oban.
Airports – Glasgow, Edinburgh or Inverness all under 2.5 hours away
Helipad - On the lawn behind the hotel. Please call the hotel for O/S details.
4 private moorings with a slipway for a romantic getaway or dramatic arrival at Lat 56-13-907 and Long 5-33-177
Loch Melfort Hotel and Team will give you a tailor-made wedding, drawing on our many years of experience, best local contacts and our reputation for hosting extra special weddings.
Contemporary British cuisine and the flexibility to create an individual menu for you. Formal private dining, relaxed buffet or anything in between.
Wedding Co-ordinator - always on hand together with our highly experienced Manager to guide you effortlessly through your day.
Exclusive Use of the House and Gardens for up to 50 residential guests plus children and dogs

Winter Weddings

Gather a house party of your family and friends to celebrate at Loch Melfort hotel, the perfect winter wedding venue. With cosy rooms and log fires, the Hotel offers the ultimate in comfort and warmth. Crystal clear days, frosty mornings and sprinklings of snow on the Paps of Jura make the winter magical. You can watch the drama of the weather through the vast expanse of glass in all our rooms, whilst relaxing in front of the open fire enjoying mulled wine or winter Pimms. When the evenings draw in, close out the world with our thick curtains and blinds and enjoy the warmth of being surrounded by loved ones in the romantic glow of candle light.

At Christmas or Hogmanay why not extend your wedding celebrations to holiday with family and friends. With twinkling white lights, our many Christmas trees will delight all your guests and the open fire is definitely big enough for Father Christmas. In previous years, notes posted up the chimney from anxious children asking that their presents be delivered to Loch Melfort Hotel, have always reached Greenland in time.

The winter months are the season for lobsters and crab, scallops and oysters so enjoy dining like kings on the freshest local produce from both land and sea. Our chef and his team, specialise in seafood and will work with you to tailor menus to your exact requirements.

If you have ever felt that you want to stop the world and get off, then Loch Melfort Hotel is for you and we look forward to welcoming you for your special day. Please contact us to ask about our special winter rates and late availability.

Asknish Bay Restaurant

If you are looking for a restaurant which serves great food, including amazing local seafood, and offers exciting wines, specially selected by passionate wine lovers, you will love the Asknish Bay Restaurant at Loch Melfort Hotel. Choose from freshly caught langoustines, lobster and crab, Islay scallops, select cuts of meat from Barbreck Farm in Ardfern and game in season, all sourced from Argyll suppliers and cooked by our talented team. Add to this seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs in season and you have true gourmet excellence. No wonder the Asknish Bay Restaurant's reputation for fine food and friendly, dedicated service is fast growing, making it a favourite with house guests and locals alike - including diners from Glasgow and Edinburgh who appreciate being able to escape the city and find themselves dining in a restaurant with the finest views on the West Coast...

Rosettes For Food Our food has been consistently awarded 2 Rosettes by the AA since 2000 and we are justifiably proud of this.

When it comes to food for the Asknish Bay Restaurant, we are ardent about sourcing the freshest and best quality local ingredients for our menus, and have sourced some wonderful produce, grown and prepared by kindred spirits who reside mainly in Scotland and close to Loch Melfort. Almost everything is home-made at Loch Melfort Hotel, from bread, to marmalade, ice-cream and even our very own Scottish tablet, the exquisite local confectionary delight!

EatScotland We know that guests always like to get a flavour for the food they can expect to be served before they visit. Every day a new dinner menu is devised by the Chefs, offering a 5 course gourmet dinner, including appetizer and soup course, with at least four choices for each course. Our impeccable, yet informal and friendly service will give you plenty of time to talk to your friends, enjoy the food or simply admire the breathtaking view.

View a Sample Menu of what we have to offer in our Asknish Bay Restaurant. We are also happy to cater for vegetarians or guests with dietary requirements. If you let us know in advance Chef will happily offer you some delicious alternatives.

The Loch Melfort Asknish Bay Restaurant is normally open every day for Breakfast and Dinner, including Sunday and Monday evenings. Visitors are always most welcome. Lunch parties available by request. Our spectacular Seafood Buffet is available on Sunday Evenings during July & August. For bookings it is essential to call us on 01852 200 233 or email us.


Winter Restaurant Opening Hours: 1 November 2011 - 31 March 2012
A warm winter welcome in front of our roaring log fire every day for non-residents. Enjoy our spectacular views after a walk around NTS Arduaine Garden next door.

Soup and Sandwiches available in the lounge all winter from 12-230pm every day. Tea, coffee, cakes and other light refreshments available all day. Free Wi-Fi.

Our new A La Carte menu and £36.95 Table d’hôtel Menu is available every evening in Asknish Bay Restaurant Thursday- Monday inclusive. Chartroom II Bistro specials also available. Open 6-9pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Asknish Bay Restaurant and Chartroom II Bistro fully open over Christmas holiday period 17 December – 2 January.

Christmas Party night Saturday 10 December. £25 per head for 3 courses and Ceilidh. Booking essential.

The Asknish Bay Restaurant is normally open 7 days a week (bookings advisable) Tel 01852 200 233
Breakfast 8.00am - 10.00am £14.50
Lunch 12.00pm - 2.00pm
By Arrangement 2 courses & canapés £20.00
3 courses & canapés £26.00
Dinner 7.00pm – 9.00pm 4 course Table D'hote and canapés £36.95

À La Carte menu also available
Freshly filter Coffee and home-made Petit Fours complimentary

Chartroom II - next door to the NTS Arduaine Gardens
For garden enthusiasts, sailors or just those wanting an informal place to have a meal and refreshments, the Chartroom II provides a wonderful balance of spectacular views, casual dining and delicious food. Our legendary langoustines are served daily, along with lobster and crab. All our food, including Highland Beef Burgers and Beer Battered Haddock are home-made and our policy of buying food locally wherever possible applies to all our dishes. Vegetarian options are also available. The Chartroom II directly overlooks Asknish Bay with wonderful views out to Shuna, Jura and Scarba as well as Skerries.

For sailors, why not moor up on one of our four private moorings, available free of charge from April - October and walk up the path from the slipway to enjoy lunch or supper. Our Bistro is also equipped with showers for those sailors who wish to have a clean and tidy up before eating! Plenty of hanging space for oilys is available and don’t worry about muddy wellies; we’ll soon clean up any mess you leave behind! In the summer why not sit outside and enjoy a drink in our seating area and enjoy a magical sunset or just soak up the sun rays. In the winter, our cosy fire will keep you warm whilst you enjoy the magnificent waves crashing against the rocks in the high winds.

The Chartroom II is family friendly and we serve children’s meals or half portions from our main menu. Highchairs and baby changing facilities are available, as well as a welcome box of toys and games to keep the little ones amused whilst you relax and enjoy the view. A children’s playground is available in front of the Bistro, so your children can burn some energy whilst you keep an eye on them from one of our new outside tables and chairs. At lunch time why not enjoy watching our Highland Cows, Campbell, Dougal and McDonald, being fed.

Teas, coffees, drinks and home baking are served all day from 11am to 10pm, with lunch served between 12-2:30pm and supper from 6-9pm. Even if you are driving past and want to stop for a break, or are looking for a warm fire and relaxing drink at the end of a hard day's walking, then the Chartroom II is the place to head for. For larger parties we recommend booking (call us on 01852 200 233 or email us), especially if you want a popular window seat.


The Bistro will be closed every Sunday evening and all day Monday from 2nd October and all week as of 1st November - 31st March; however soup and sandwiches, teas, coffees, cakes and other light refreshments are available in the lounge all winter from 12-2:30pm every day.

Asknish Bay Restaurant will be serving a mix of Table d’hôte, A La Carte and Bistro specials Thursday – Monday inclusive.

Asknish Bay Restaurant and Chartroom II Bistro will be fully open over Christmas holiday period 17th December – 2nd January.

Private Dining

Whatever your reason for dining - catching up with friends, a birthday, anniversary, corporate dining, or simply a romantic Dinner – our chefs will work with you to create a menu tailored to your needs, along with your choice of entertainment. From light Scottish folk music or a magician to a fireworks display on the lawn, you can be sure to take away special memories of the occasion.

For parties of up to 14 people, the panelled Library Room, situated in the oldest part of the Main House is available all year for special lunches or elegant candlelit private dinners as well as corporate meetings.

In addition, our Asknish Bay Restaurant, with its spectacular views and spacious seating area, is available for larger parties and events. Remember, Loch Melfort is also available for exclusive use for house parties and weddings too.
Table with bread

Other Dining Options

Picnics
Should you wish to explore the surrounding countryside, we are delighted to provide a range of picnic hampers to take with you. Please book at reception with you preferences.

Afternoon Tea
Traditional home baking including shortbread and scones are available in our lounges or Bistro all afternoon. Non-residents are also welcome to sit in front of the fire and enjoy a newspaper if they wish to stop by and enjoy the view.

 

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