3 Day Luxury Break in Kintyre & Gigha
Recommended by local IainFrom 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.
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 with 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.
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 a Saturday. 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.
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.
Explore Kintyre and Gigha
What are you looking for?
Ifferdale Farm Bunkhouse & Self Catering
Ifferdale Farm
Saddell
Campbeltown
PA28 6QZ
Tel: 01583 431666
Airds Wood Cottage
Airds Wood Cottage
17 Airds, Carradale East
Argyll
PA28 6SG
Tel: 077292 93296
Carradale Bay Caravan Park
Carradale Estate
Carradale
Kintyre
Argyll
PA28 6QG
Tel: 01583 431 665
Big Jessie's at Ferry Farm
Ferry Farm
Ferry Road
Tayinloan
By Tarbert
PA29 6XQ
Tel: 01583 441141
Kintyre & Gigha in Pictures
Discover the beautiful peninsula of Kintyre and turquoise waters of the small and stunning Isle of Gigha.
Find your place to stay from luxury hotels for a relaxing retreat to holiday parks and self catering options for adventure seekers, and everything in-between.
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