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Large deluxe Lochside log cabins & Sauna
Double bedroom with en suite, twin bedroom
Main bathroom, Sauna & power shower
Pets welcome (£35.00/week)
Flexible short breaks except school holidays
Available from 4.00pm on start day
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Location
Offering both hotel and self catering accommodation in an idyllic location, Portsonachan is an excellent resort from which to explore the surrounding countryside and its many attractions. Situated on the banks of the beautiful Loch Awe Portsonachan is a 1.5 hour drive from Glasgow, a 2.5 hour drive from Edinburgh and a 1 hour drive from Oban, 'Gateway to the Isles'.
Whether you want to fish, play golf, take a sail on the loch, walk or simply relax and read a book, there is plenty for you to experience.
Scotland has some of the most awe inspiring scenery for walking holidays and vacations found anywhere in the world. Portsonachan offers a comfortable and welcoming place to stay whilst partaking in this pursuit. Try Glen Orchy or Glencoe or just walk out of our front door and on up into the Scottish hills and get swept away by the beauty.
If you are a bird lover, at Portsonachan Hotel you will be spoilt for choice, from Ospreys, Sea Eagles right through to the mighty Golden Eagle and back to the humble Robin, who, if you do not watch out, will invite himself to your lunch.
The Loch lends itself to all sorts of water sports including wind surfing, yachting, canoeing and water skiing. There is very little traffic on the Loch, which makes all these activities far more enjoyable. As you can see in the pictures on our site Loch Awe is an unspoilt environment with much beauty.
Fishing
Loch Awe is Scotland's premier 'Wild' fishing loch. The 27 mile long fresh water loch is home to a wide assortment of fish. You can catch char, salmon, pike and trout, both brown and rainbow. Loch Awe held the record for the largest brown trout caught in Britain in the year 2000 with a weight just shy of 32lbs. There is no need to pay for an expensive permit when staying at our hotel, we allow our guests to fish for free on our land. The game season for salmon and trout is from mid March to mid October. Course fishing for perch, roach and pike is all year round.
Fishing Guide Available
Full day only, with boat (09.00 to 18.00). The boat can take 3 to 4 anglers inclusive of any baits required (subject to availability). £180.00 per day. 6.5M open boat with good all-round fishing deck and 115hp engine. The boat is equipped to cater for all types of fishing with Fishfinder and downriggers for trolling (Large Browns & Pike). Fly fishing both from the boat and accessible wading areas of the Loch.
Here are a few useful links to Scottish fishing sites:
www.fishing-highland.co.uk
www.loch-awe.com
Loch Awe Boats
Fishing On Loch Awe
Salmon and trout fishing in Scotland
Sailing, Boating, Windsurfing, Canoeing and Jet skiing
For sailors or boat lovers looking for a treat sailing in Scotland, Portsonachan Hotel do have a full slipway, dock and moorings for residents use. We charge a standard weekly fee of £30.00 which includes a launch and recovery plus either a mooring for the week or a berth in the dock.
Loch Awe is 27 miles long of fresh water and affords the most magnificent boating environment for all types of use. It is easy to spend all day out on a boat on this magnificent body of water. There are plenty of inlets to explore and an abundance of wildlife to spot from your boat. Take your camera and a picnic and sail the 27 miles from end to end.
The Loch lends itself to all sorts of water sports including wind surfing, yachting, canoeing and water skiing. There is very little traffic on the Loch, which makes all these activities far more enjoyable. As you can see in the pictures on our site Loch Awe is an unspoilt environment with much beauty.
Golfing around the Loch Awe area
There are plenty of good local challenging & scenic golf courses one can play around the hotel, most within a 1/2 hour drive.
Boating on Loch Awe
Day Hire Motor Boat 4hp Four Stroke
Day £37.50 (09.00 to 18.00)
Half Day £25.00 (09.00 to 13.00 or 13.00 to 18.00)
Weekly Hire £200.00. Available for 24 hr use BUT if staying out late please inform Hotel Reception and no use during the hours of sunset to sunrise.
Windsurfers £25.00 per day (09.00 to 18.00)
Rowing Boats £25.00 per Day £18.00 per half day (09.00 to 13.00 or 13.00 to 18.00)
Fishing Rods and Tackle £10.00 per day or part of.
Sporting & shooting
The Hotel can organise all types of sporting activities; please enquire about the range of options available from rough shooting to stalking.
Sailing & boat owners
For sailors or boat lovers we do have a full slipway, dock and moorings for the use of residents. We charge a standard weekly fee of £30.00 which includes a launch and recovery plus either a mooring for the week or a berth in the dock. The Loch is 27 miles long and fresh water and affords the most magnificent boating environment for all types of use. The Loch lends itself to all sorts of water sports including wind surfing, yachting and water skiing and we do have a launch operating in the summer on an hourly rate for those who wish to water ski.
Mountain bikes
The Hotel also offers for hire a selection of mountain bikes of various sizes with which guests can take advantage of the extensive open countryside and enjoy some healthy exercise which will ease the guilt of over indulging in all the tempting delights on offer at Portsonachan, a haven of peace.
Mountain Bikes £12.50 per day, adult & child sizes or part of.
Walking and hill walking
There is a profusion, both close at hand and within a short drive, of some the most astounding walking to be found anywhere in the world. Try Glen Orchy (9 Miles) or Glencoe (35 miles) or just walk out of our front door and on up into the hills. Whatever your walking desire is, you will be able to satisfy it in this wonderful area.
For ornithologists
Again you are spoilt for choice from ospreys to sea eagles right through to the mighty golden eagle and back to the humble robin who, if you do not watch out, will invite himself to your lunch. They're all here for your appreciation and pleasure in this beautiful and natural area.
Local Attractions
Kilchurn Castle
It was the ancestral home of the Campbells of Glenorchy, who later became the Earls of Breadalbane also known as the Breadalbane family branch, of the Clan Campbell. The earliest construction on the castle was the towerhouse and Laich Hall. Today, its picturesque setting and romantic state of decay make it one of the most photographed structures in Scotland.
Kilchurn Castle was built in about 1450 by Sir Colin Campbell, first Lord of Glenorchy, as a five storey tower house with a courtyard defended by an outer wall. By about 1500 an additional range and a hall had been added to the south side of the castle. Further buildings went up during the 1500s and 1600s. Kilchurn was on a small island in Loch Awe scarcely larger than the castle itself, although it is now connected to the mainland as the water level was altered in 1817. The castle would have been accessed via an underwater or low lying causeway.
Inveraray Jail is just 25 minutes drive from the Hotel. Originally the county courthouse and jail for Argyll in the 1820s, this attraction has many activities and displays enabling visitors to experience the old Scottish penal system. For more information click on the link below.
www.inverarayjail.co.uk
Inveraray Castle is the stately headquarters of the Clan Campbell and home to the Duke and Duchess of Argyll. For opening times click on the link below.
www.inveraray-castle.com
The Hydro Electric power station on Ben Cruachan is only one of three stations of this type in the world. It is a marvel of both engineering and nature conservation. The main visible part of the station is the actual dam itself which can be seen from the hotel conservatory.
Further Afield
- Fort William, home of Ben Nevis, is known as the Outdoor Capital of Scotland and has a wide variety of bars and shops to suit every taste.
- Glencoe is only a 50 minute drive away and provides an awe inspiring trip through its central valley, it is without doubt one of the most beautiful places in Europe.
- Ardnamurchan, the most westerly point in Europe is just a short ferry ride away.
- The Road to the Isles from Fort William to Mallaig is a route steeped in history and you can end your trip with a journey on the Jacobean Steam Train.
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