Highlights
Historic 19th-century hotel with lochside apartments, woodland lodges (with hot tub and sauna) and coach-house rooms
Prime location on Loch Awe – one of Scotland’s most famous fishing waters with superb fishing for wild brown trout, ferox, perch, roach, eels, and specimen pike to over 30lb
Free fishing for guests from the foreshore or out on a boat (boat and tackle hire available)
Onsite restaurant, bar, and 100 acres of private woodland with wildlife trails
Pet-friendly options in lodges, apartments, and coach house rooms
OFFER
Seasonal anglers’ packages are available, please enquire for full details. Current offers include:
Just £115 / night for a one night stay (fishing included) in a stylish Lochside Apartment. Upgrade to a full day of boat fishing (with fuel and 1hr of introductory guiding) for an extra £85. Total cost £200. Please quote “Angling Stays” when booking.
Accommodation Details
Hotel
The hotel itself features a restaurant, bar with conservatory and terrace with views of Lock Awe, along with a shared lounge area. The accommodation options on site are as follows:
Hotel Rooms
Traditional en-suite bedrooms in the main hotel with loch or woodland views. Perfect for couples or solo travellers looking for a serviced stay with easy access to the restaurant and bar. Continental breakfast included.
Coach House Rooms / Apartments
Comfortable, pet-friendly rooms and apartments converted from the historic coach house. These provide a flexible option for longer stays or self-catering while still being close to the main hotel. Bed and continental breakfast options available.
Stylish Lochside Apartments
Self-contained one-bed apartments directly beside the hotel. With kitchenettes and loch views, these are ideal for couples or small families who want independence without losing access to hotel facilities.
Woodland Lodges
Spacious lodges tucked away in the surrounding woodland, available in 1, 2 and 3 bedroom layouts (sleeping up to 6). Features include fully equipped kitchens and open plan living areas, decking with garden furniture and woodland or loch views, and private hot tubs, saunas, and BBQs in selected lodges.
Pet-friendly options in lodges, apartments, and coach house rooms (additional surcharge applies).
Fishing
Free bank fishing for guests on Loch Awe. Boat and tackle hire available on site along for permits for nearby river fishing.
Owner info
“We’re a family team who love this part of Argyll and have blended heritage and comfort to create Portsonachan. Our aim is to offer guests a relaxed Highland retreat — from hotel services to self-catered lodges — where you can connect with nature, fish, walk and unwind in style. We live here and care about every detail, and we hope to welcome you soon to Loch Awe.”
Pricing
- Hotel rooms (twin or double rooms): Prices from £112 per night with continental breakfast. Minimum one night stay.
- Coach House rooms / Apartments (twin or double rooms): Prices from £112 per night with / without continental breakfast. Minimum one night stay.
- Lochside Apartments (double bed): Prices from £154 night. Minimum two night stay.
- Woodland Lodges (one, two and three bedroom layouts sleeping up to six guests. Prices from £154 night depending on size, amenities, and hot tub/sauna options). Minimum two night stay.
- Pet surcharge: applies in pet-friendly units (lodges, coach house, some apartments).
- Fishing: free from the foreshore for guests; boat hire and specialist permits (Kilchurn Castle, LAIA seasonal tickets, river beats) available at additional cost.
Top 5 things to do nearby
- Explore Kilchurn Castle, one of Scotland’s most iconic ruins, at the head of Loch Awe.
- Discover Inveraray with its castle, gardens, and historic jail museum.
- Walk from the doorstep along woodland and Lochside trails teeming with wildlife.
- Enjoy day trips to Glencoe, Oban, and the West Highland Way routes.
- Boat hire, kayaking and paddleboarding directly on Loch Awe.
