The Galley Of Lorne Inn, By Lochgilphead

Set in the pretty village of Ardfern, among the hills and beside Loch Craignish, the 17th-century Galley of Lorne Inn offers award-winning accommodation and a rustic bar and restaurant.

The rooms at Galley of Lorne have flat-screen TVs with Freeview, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi. Many rooms have stunning views over the Loch and out towards Jura Island.

The restaurant serves traditional dishes using fresh local produce, including mussels from Loch Craignish. The Galley of Lorne Inn has 2 lounge bars, offering fine wines, real ales and a choice of 50 malt whiskies. There is also a beer garden and sun deck.

On the west coast of Scotland, the family-run Galley of Lorne Inn is just 35 minutes’ drive from Oban, offering ferries to the Western Isles. The area is known for its golfing, fishing and hiking and Ardfern has its own marina, offering water sports.