3 Day Luxury Break in Kintyre & Gigha

Recommended by local Iain

From stylish and luxurious accommodation to highly-rated eateries and from world-class beaches to once in a lifetime experiences, Kintyre & Gigha is the perfect choice for those seeking out quiet luxury in naturally stunning settings.

We’re ready to welcome you. Be inspired by our suggested three-day itinerary.

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Where to stay

Kintyre has some fantastic accommodation options from Hotels to 4-star B&Bs and self-catering accommodation, so you have lots to choose from when you visit.

You can choose your luxury accommodation from:

Day 1

On arrival, if you stay at the Ugadale Hotel or Cottages, you can treat yourself to a Saturday morning or afternoon session at Serenity Spa.

Eat at the Old Clubhouse or the Kintyre Restaurant. If you are looking for a night of traditional music, check beforehand to see if the last Friday of the month has live music in the Old Clubhouse or Black Sheep Bar.

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Day 2 (Option A)

Visit one of the distilleries or the Gin School for a tour. Glen Scotia Distillery offers a variety of tours on Saturdays. If gin is your thing, why not book an afternoon at Beinn an Tuirc Gin School?

You can also book accommodation on Torrisdale Estate, which offers a variety of self-catering options, ranging from luxury bothies to cottages with hot tubs.

  • If you head back to Campbeltown, stop at Saddell and visit the beach made famous by Paul McCartney, where you can get a selfie with the Anthony Gormley sculpture, GRIP.
  • Once you reach Campbeltown, why not indulge yourself with a Hollywood treat at Fetcha Chocolates, which supplies handmade chocolates for the Oscars Celebrity Packs.
  • Hire an e-bike from Kintyre e-bikes and explore the local area, or go on one of the bi-weekly Heritage Trail Walks and find out more about the history of the area.
  • For your evening meal, consider dining at the Ardshiel Hotel, which features an extensive whisky bar, or the Craigard House Hotel, renowned for its seafood menu.

Day 2 (Option B)

  • After breakfast, spend the morning paddling on the beaches at Southend and visit Columba’s footsteps where the first King of  Scotland was crowned.
  • Then head up to Glenbarr for lunch at The Glenbarr Stores Cafe before catching a ferry to the Isle of Gigha for an afternoon on the Island, or head up to and explore Skipness Castle & Chapel
    before stopping in at Skipness Seafood Cabin for an evening meal.
  • If you are staying in South Kintyre and want to see one of the latest movies, look no further than the award-winning Campbeltown Picture House, which is one of the longest-running cinemas in Scotland.
  • For a late drink or something to eat, book into the Harbour View Grille and relax afterwards in the Black Sheep Pub.
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Day 3

Explore the West Coast of Kintyre and visit Westport Beach. If you like sea sports, book a lesson or hire a board at Pete’s Surf School.

  • Have lunch by the seaside at the Argyll Hotel at Bellochantuy
  • As you travel up the west coast, stop in at Tarbert to visit Tarbert Castle before heading home.

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The Carradale Hotel

The Carradale Hotel is an ideal base to explore the Kintyre peninsula and its neighbouring isles. The village itself was built upon the herring industry, and...

Carradale East
Campbeltown
PA28 6RY

Tel: 01583 431 223

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Isle of Gigha Camp & Motorhome Site

The Isle of Gigha Camp and Motorhome site is a small site close to the ferry slip that welcomes motorhomes, campervans and tents. The camping area has a wild...

Isle of Gigha Camp & Motorhome Site
Ardminish House
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA

Tel: 075488 32593

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Scottish Islands Holiday

Situated on the Scottish Isle of Gigha, 9 Ardminish is a pet-friendly semi-detached house with an enclosed garden, just one mile from the ferry terminal.

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Isle of Gigha

Tel: 01546 603650

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Springbank B&B

Springbank is situated on the west coast of Gigha, with spectacular views of Islay. There are 3 guest bedrooms, all en-suite with toiletries, hospitality tra...

Isle of Gigha

Tel: 07711166766

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