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Barcaldine House Hotel & Cottages

Barcaldine, near Oban, Argyll PA37 1SG

Tel: 01631 720 219  Fax: 01631 720540

e-mail: enquiries@barcaldinehouse.co.uk

website: www.barcaldinehouse.co.uk

Located near Oban, the heart of the west coast of Scotland, Barcaldine House Hotel & Cottages are set in stunning Argyll countryside and offer only the finest in hospitality.

The idyllic country house, dating back to 1709, is surrounded by enchanting forests and secret gardens - a joy for children and adults alike. The hotel is well known for its outstanding restaurant which offers the very best in local Scottish cuisine. A typical menu might offer a mini goat's cheese tart or venison burger as canapés; stuffed quail with pistachio & apricot or hand-dived scallops served with a carrot and pea puree with butter foam as an entrée. For the main course, how about pan-seared venison with fondant potato, Victorian cabbage and red currant jus, or grilled halibut with lobster tail bisque? Round off your meal with an exquisite dessert - sticky toffee pudding, perhaps, or chocolate ganache & raspberry tart with lemon possette, or a selection of Scottish cheeses with Arran oaties.

The accommodation at Barcaldine House is particularly welcoming with just eight attractively furnished and decorated bedrooms and spacious common areas. The country mansion provides an exceptionally romantic Scottish wedding venue and is available for private bookings and sporting parties.

For those who prefer self-catering, the hotel has six holiday cottages arranged around a bright, colourful courtyard situated within the beautifully maintained gardens of Barcaldine House. The spacious and comfortable cottages sleep between 2 to 6 guests and cater for all your holiday needs. The facilities include a fully equipped modern kitchen, a separate living area with 26" screen LCD TV, DVD and CD player; bright, spacious bedrooms offering comfortable double and twin rooms, central heating and wired Internet access. The bathroom is equipped with Egyptian cotton luxury bath towels along with complimentary toiletries, and there's a free laundry service. Room service is available and guests have the full use of the hotel facilities including the bar, restaurant and the oak-panelled billiard room.

Barcaldine House makes a convenient base when exploring Argyll and Bute and the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. It is just 9 miles from Oban with easy access to spectacular mountains, beaches, lochs and glens in the stretch between Oban and Fort William.

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