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Barcaldine House is one of Scotland’s unique luxury hotels which
also offers charming self-catering accommodation all set around a beautiful
courtyard and surrounded by stunning Argyll countryside.
The hotel is located near to Oban, which is the heart of the west coast of Scotland and offers the ideal base to explore this idyllic area of the country.
Recently awarded two AA Rosettes, and voted Scotland's Rural Restaurant of the Year 2011 at the Scottish Hotel Awards, our outstanding restaurant uses the best locally sourced Scottish cuisine, giving you a true taste of Scotland. The 1709 country house hotel is surrounded by enchanting forests and secret gardens - close to the coast and a small private airport.
Barcaldine House Self-Catering Accommodation
Four delightful self catering cottages nestled in the mature, tranquil grounds of Barcaldine House, just 12 miles from the town of Oban in the west of Scotland. Enjoy the experience of Barcaldine House Hotel and mature gardens from your own cottage.
The holiday cottages are arranged around a bright, colourful courtyard situated within the beautifully maintained gardens of Barcaldine House. From Oban, enjoy all that Argyll & the Highlands have to offer within easy reach, from cycle paths right on your cottage door step to forest trails and beaches just minutes away.
The fairytale gardens and forests of Scotland make an enchanting playground for both children and adults to explore, with picturesque Oban nearby.
Whether you are looking for a romantic escape for two, a relaxing family holiday or a fun break away with friends, the spacious and comfortable self catering cottages sleep between 2 to 6 guests and cater for all your holiday needs.
Premium Cottage
Recently upgraded with fresh décor and real fire, new appliances
throughout, feels like new.
Cottage facilities include:
* Fully equipped modern kitchen for self catering
* Newly refurbished and separate living area with 26’ screen LCD
TV, DVD and CD player
* Real Fire
* Bright, spacious bedrooms offering comfortable double and twin rooms
* Room service and full use of the hotel facilities including the bar,
restaurant and the oak panelled billiard room
* Central Heating
* Wired Internet Access
* Bed linen
* Full Egyptian cotton luxury bath towels
* Free of charge laundry service
* Ample car parking
Standard Cottage
In good order, some minor wear and tear in the carpets but the properties
are kept well maintained, fresh and immaculately clean.
Cottage facilities include:
* Fully equipped kitchen for self catering
* Separate living area with 26’ screen LCD TV, DVD and CD player
* Bright, spacious bedrooms offering comfortable double and twin rooms
* Room service and full use of the hotel facilities including the bar,
restaurant and the oak panelled billiard room
* Wired Internet Access
* Bed linen
* Full Egyptian cotton luxury bath towels
* Free of charge laundry service
* Ample car parking and gardens next to cottages
Barcaldine House Restaurant
On Sunday March 27th 2011, Barcaldine House voted Scotland's Rural Restaurant
of the Year 2011 at the Scottish Hotel Awards.
Further confirmation that Barcaldine house is fast becoming synonymous
with sensational food, made using the highest quality local ingredients
and served in contemporary elegance with unparalleled service
Our Head Chef Oskars Kalnins worked at Andrew Fairlie's two Michelin star
restaurant in Gleneagles.
He then moved to the Ballachuilish Hotel where he and current Head Chef at Fortingall (our sister Hotel) achieved a Michelin Star for their outstanding quality of food. What Oskars has brought to Barcaldine house is his exceptional skill and talent to create imaginative and mouth-watering food. Oskars is ambitious, focused and passionate about using locally sourced produce.
Our restaurant is located on the ground floor, in what used to be the main lounge of this historic house. This bright airy room, with stunning period features is the perfect setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed yet intimate atmosphere.
At Barcaldine (and Fortingall) we focus on fresh, locally sourced seasonal produce, our menu's change daily and we always cater for vegetarians. If you have any other dietary requirements, we are more than happy to adapt our menus.
Lunch
From Monday to Friday we serve our mid week lunch menu menu, while at
the weekend we change the lunch menu and on Sunday we provide a more traditional
choice.
Afternoon Tea
This eternal Scottish favourite is offered complete with home made treats
baked on the premises, and can be enjoyed anywhere within the house or
gardens (weather permitting!)
Dinner
Enjoy a six course meal and canapes.
Drinks
We have an extensive bar and wine list which includes wines from the new
and old world. If you like whisky we have a large selection of whisky
from around Scotland as well as a selection of brandy and cognac for after
dinner.
If you are having dinner in the hotel why not start your evening off with a pre dinner drink in our lounge or study before you move through to the restaurant. Non residents are warmly welcomed at Barcaldine to join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner, we are happy also to serve drink at any time during licencing hours.
Restaurant opening times:
Breakfast
Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 10.00 am
Saturday and Sunday 8.00 am - 10.00 am
Lunch
Monday-Saturday 12:00-14:00
Sunday (same as above)
Dinner
Daily 19:00-21:00 Sample Menus
*To the best of our knowledge our dishes do not contain GM foods
*Some of our menu items contain nuts, seeds and other allergens. Please
raise our awareness of any food allergies or intolerance you have. There
is a small risk that tiny traces of these may be in any other dish or
food served here.
Wedding Venue in Oban, Scotland
Barcaldine Country House Hotel is one of the most romantic wedding venues
in Scotland, set in magnificent Argyll countryside just 10 miles from
Oban in the west of Scotland. The charming country house hotel and its
stunning grounds of forests and gardens offer the perfect backdrop for
beautiful wedding photography.
The historic home, once the seat of the Clan Campbell, built in 1709, boasts a relaxed atmosphere and is ideal for small intimate weddings. Receive the warmest of welcomes from our friendly, professional staff who deliver only the very best in highland hospitality.
Small wedding parties, of up to 40 guests, can enjoy Barcaldine Hotel as one of the most romantic exclusive use wedding venues in Scotland with one-to-one service and our undivided attention.
Our local registrar can be arranged for your civil or religious wedding ceremony in enchanting, fairytale settings. Barcaldine Country House Hotel offers the flexibility of an indoor or outdoor wedding venue.
Exchange your vows and declaration of love in our bright, decorative courtyard, in the mature gardens on the summer lawn or in the elegant drawing room finished with resplendent, historic features. Alternatively we can organise transport for you and your guests to nearby Barcaldine Castle for your wedding ceremony.
This 16th century loch-side castle was the home of the Campbells of Barcaldine before they built Barcaldine House and the both properties are now working together for weddings. The magic and grandeur of the castle is complemented by the elegance and spacious reception facility of Barcaldine House where we our in house catering team can offer a fine dining experience’
Weddings at Barcaldine Hotel are tailored to suit your tastes, themes and dreams, and our dedicated wedding planner will work with you to ensure that every detail is just right. We work only with reliable wedding services from hairdressers and photographers to limo and jet hire.
Celebrate the beginning of your life together with the most memorable wedding breakfast and reception. Our outstanding restaurant boasts the very best in local cuisine from Oban, Argyll and around Scotland and our head chef can create a first class, sensational menu, exclusively for your wedding. Choose from an extensive wine list, a well stocked bar, or order in advance from our elite wine and champagne list.
End your fabulous day with entertainment of your choice, from brass bands to jazz bands, ceilidhs to discos. Add a little magic to your special day with the Scottish sounds of a solo piper. We can arrange the perfect finale to your wedding day, your wish is our command.
Relax in first class, family friendly accommodation with eleven recently refurbished en-suite bedrooms and three delightful cottages. The king size, four poster suite is a particularly romantic choice for the happy couple.
Barcaldine Hotel is a spectacular all year round exclusive use romantic wedding venue. The warmer months see spring flowers in bloom in the gardens and summer hanging baskets in the courtyard. The golden colours of autumn spread throughout the surrounding forests and leaves fall romantically to the ground. Forests decorated with crisp, white snow and roaring log fires set the perfect winter wedding.
Awards for Barcaldine House Hotel
· 2 AA Rosettes April 2010
· Turnaround Medal 2010
· Rising Star Chef of the Year 2010
· Child-Friendly Award 2010
· VisitScotland Silver Plate Award 2010
· AA star Highly Commended - Guest Accommodation
· Highly Recommended – Scottish Hotel Review
Attractions and Activities
Barcaldine House makes a convenient base when exploring Argyll & Bute
and the Highlands & Islands of Scotland, with easy access to spectacular
mountains such as the Glencoe mountain range, beaches, lochs and glens
as well as a range of superb activities in Argyll, such as trout fishing
in Scotland's record breaking loch - Loch Awe, sea kayaking and mountain
biking in Glen Nevis.
From wild adventure activities to relaxing country pursuits, there is an array of things to do in Oban that promise a truly memorable holiday in Scotland. Popular activities in and around the areas of Barcaldine, Oban and Fort William include golfing, fishing, walking, climbing, cycling, shooting and watersports.
The Oban and Argyll areas are full of great activities for the whole family with lots of things to do especially in Scotland’s great outdoors.
Local visitor attractions
· Highland Functions
· Golf
· Salmon Trout and Sea Fishing in Argyll
· Hill Walking and Mountain Climbing
· Cycling breaks and mountain biking
· Shooting and deer stalking
· Watersport - Sailing and Diving
· Wildlife Photography
Local Area around Barcaldine
Barcaldine House Hotel lies in the heart of the west coast of Scotland
in North Argyll, just 12 miles away from the harbouring town of Oban.
The village of Barcaldine is a small, delightful settlement on the A828 between Oban and Fort William on the bonnie banks of Loch Creran. The nearby Barcaldine Castle was the home of the clan Campbell until the early 18th century when the family abandoned the castle for Barcaldine House, a comfortable alternative.
The next village south, just minutes away, before you get to Oban, is Benderloch where you can relax on the golden sands of Tralee Bay or hike up to the summit of Ben Lora for spectacular views of Argyll.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Oban TIC: Heading out of Oban towards the village of Connel, follow
signs for A828 to Benderloch which takes you over the Connel Bridge. Follow
this road until you reach Barcaldine.
Getting There by Car:
From the North: From Fort William take the A82 to North Ballachulish,
then the A828 to Barcaldine.
From the South
At the village of Connel, near Oban follow signs for A828 to Benderloch
which takes you over the Connel Bridge. Follow this road until you reach
Barcaldine.
Getting There by Railway:
From Oban railway station - heading out of Oban towards the village of
Connel, follow signs for A828 to Benderloch which takes you over the Connel
Bridge. Follow this road until you reach Barcaldine.
However, wherever feasibly possible, Barcaldine House staff will endeavour to collect guests from the railway station with prior arrangement.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
From Glasgow Airport – guests would take a train to Oban. From Oban
railway station - heading out of Oban towards the village of Connel, follow
signs for A828 to Benderloch which takes you over the Connel Bridge. Follow
this road until you reach Barcaldine.
Getting There by Ferry:
If arriving into Oban harbour by ferry guests can take taxi or bus to
Barcaldine.
Email Barcaldine House Self-Catering Cottages enquiries & reservations:
bookscotland@madbookings.com
