The Lochside Galley of Lorne
1 or 2 nights with optional £50 dinner spend, on the shore of Loch Craignish
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4.2 (53 reviews)
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At a glance
Enjoy a picturesque retreat to this award-winning 17th-century drover's inn on the West Coast. Spend your days wandering nature, island hopping from nearby Oban and aurora hunting under star-filled skies, before heading back to cosy up next to the roaring log fire. Plus, they're dog-friendly so there's no need to leave your furry friends behind!
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Availability
- Voucher is valid until Thu 1 Oct 2026 until Wed 31 Mar 2027; subject to availability.
- Oct - Dec stays: Valid 7 days
- Jan - Mar stays: Valid Tue - Sun. Excludes Mondays
- Excludes 12, 26 Oct, 2, 9, 16, 23, 29-31 Nov, 1-17, 24-31 Dec 2026, 1-2 Jan, 12-14 Feb 2027.
- A supplementary charge of £25 per night is required for Friday & Saturday stays
- Voucher must be booked by Wed 17 Mar 2027; you risk forfeiting your voucher if you cancel within 7 days of your booking
- Multiple vouchers can be used on consecutive nights, subject to availability.
Want to upgrade?
- Arran suite: £10prpn
- Skye suite: £20prpn
- Upgrades are subject to availability and payable direct
About today's deal
- 1 or 2 nights for two in a double or twin standard room
- Includes full Scottish breakfast from 18 options including Lorne sausage, smoked bacon, haggis, black pudding, farm eggs, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, tattie scone and baked beans
- Cereals, toast, butter & preserves and your choice morning tea, 9 infused teas or filter coffee are also available to complete your breakfast
- Options to include a bottle of Prosecco and £50 dinner spend one night
- Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am
- Max 1 child permitted. 0-4yrs - FOC; 5-14yrs - £15 per night. Includes breakfast. Travel cot or fold-down bed can be provided FOC on request
- Max 2 dogs permitted; £10 per dog, per night
- Wheelchair access available
- Supplements payable directly. Contact the hotel directly to discuss requirements/availability and arrange payment
About the accommodation
- Charming 17th-century drover's inn situated in the picturesque village of Ardfern
- Relax in one of the inn’s tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms with flat screen TVs, Amazon Alexa 5 Show, stunning views and free Wi-Fi
- With a charming bar popular with locals and a lovely lounge complete with roaring fire, the inn is perfect for a cosy evening drink
- Recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2026 Travellers’ Choice award winner for hotels, placing the hotel amongst the top 10% of all listings throughout the world
Explore the area
- Its idyllic location nestled on the shores of the scenic Loch Craignish makes it the ideal spot to enjoy breathtaking sunsets
- Ardfern's blessed dark skies makes this hotel the perfect location for photographing the stars, the moon and constellations or simply marvelling at just how many stars you can see on an evening stroll
- Kilmartin Museum is just 15 mins away where you can journey through Scotland's past - going over 12,000 years back!
- Visit one of the local distilleries such as Oban whisky distillery, Isle Colonsay Gin Distillery and Beinn an Tuirc Gin Distillery.
- Or for the nature lovers, there many walks on the doorstep including Craignish Point overlooking the Sound of Jura, Scarba and the Corryvreckan Whirlpool (3rd largest in the world), it's a great spot to watch out for sealife
- If you're staying for longer, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the West Coast! Just 45 mins from Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland, with plenty to discover along the way as well as connections to nearby islands
Sample menu
- Dining options: Includes a £50 dinner spend on the first night. Valid on the main menu; subject to change. Spend must be used in full; no change given. Vegetarian, gluten / wheat free options are available
Small print
- A small service fee will be applied to your order, you'll see the exact amount at checkout.
- Advanced booking required or risk forfeiting your voucher; online bookings only.
- The venue may restrict the number of itison bookings each day, please book early if you want a specific date.
- The beginning and end period of a voucher’s validity is always the busiest. Book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
- Voucher is not exchangeable for cash or valid with any other offers.
- Images used for illustrative purposes only.
Location
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The Galley of Lorne Inn
Ardfern, Argyll
PA31 8QN
What people think
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Ideal accommodation for a relaxed few days
Reviewed on
Enjoyed our stay, clean and comfortable room
Staff very pleasant and helpful
Food OK, maybe a little overpriced for pub food,
But an amazing choice for breakfast -
Relaxing break
Reviewed on
Fantastic location, views and comfortable room. Short staffed but service and food was good.
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