You can also use Dalavich The Old school self catering cottages Scotland as a base to explore the spectacular scenery nearby – head north to Ben Nevis and Glen Coe, south to Crinan and the Crinan Canal, or west to Oban and the isles. The area around these holiday houses is full with rich natural resources.
Kilmartin House Museum
Less than 30 minute’s drive from Dalavich, towards Lochgilphead.
There are more than 350 ancient monuments within a six-mile radius of the village of Kilmartin, Argyll, 150 of them prehistoric that can be seen during your self catering holidays in Scotland. You can completely relax at the self catering cottages in Scotland and enjoy the natural beauty nearby. Kilmartin House Museum is an award winning world-class centre for archaeology and landscape interpretation established to protect, investigate and interpret this internationally important archaeological landscape and the artefacts that have been found here.
http://www.kilmartin.org/
Inverawe Fisheries and Smokehouse, Taynuilt.
Two miles south of Taynuilt, just off the A85 at the Bridge of Awe.
Visit the Smokery to see how Inverawe salmon is smoked and see the exhibition of the smoking process. Also features a Gourmet Shop, tearoom, children’s play area, nature trail and walks – all in a lovely setting during your oban holiday .You can also feed the fish in the stock pond. Pick up a map of the walks and child’s eye-spy leaflet at the shop or tearoom.
http://www.inverawe-fisheries.co.uk/
Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary
On the banks of Loch Creran, at Barcaldine, north of Oban. An acquarium and seal rescue facility. Features include seal pools, otters, rock pools and fish tanks. There is also a coffee shop, adventure play trail and forest walk to be explored during your holiday Oban. You can enjoy all this by staying at holiday apartments Oban.
http://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk/oban1.html
Visit the only Bridge over the Atlantic
The Isle of Seil is 12 miles south of Oban and is connected to the mainland of Argyll by the lovely old humpbacked Clachan Bridge – the only bridge over the Atlantic Ocean! All this enjoyment while you stay at self catering lodges oban.
Island of Kerrera
This lovely little island is reached by a small passenger ferry that runs just a couple of miles from Oban self catering lodges. There are good paths for walking right round the island (6 miles). Highlights are the castle ruins, a fantastic little tearoom/bunkhouse, and the seal colony.
Mull
Mull is a very popular day-trip from Dalavich holiday cottages near Oban. There are organised tours round the island, which can also take in Iona and Staffa if you want. Or you can opt for walking tours or wildlife safaris, depending on your interests. Alternatively, you can just take the ferry across to Craignure and spend some time at Torosay Castle and Gardens – with its miniature railway. You can explore and enjoy all this while your stay at the holiday cottages in Scotland.
Hollow Mountain
See Ben Cruachan – from the inside! Cruachan Power Station is hidden deep within the mountain. You can travel along massive tunnels right to the nerve-centre of the station and there is also a visitor centre with interactive touch-screen displays.
http://www.visitcruachan.co.uk/
Inveraray
Another popular day-trip from your accommodation near Oban, you can visit Inveraray Castle or Inveraray Jail while you are there.
http://www.inverarayjail.co.uk
http://www.inveraray-castle.com
Crinan
If you are heading south, Crinan is worth a stop. You can wander round the locks of the Crinan Canal – and exlore the tea room! For the more energetic, a good way to get to Crinan is to cycle along the canal path from Lochgilphead (you can hire bikes there if you don’t have your own).
Loch Etive Cruises
Sailing from Taynuilt, this is the best way to see Loch Etive. The two or three-hour round trips also take in the seal colony – with spectacular views of the mountains. You can enjoy all this by staying at luxury holiday cottage in Oban.Isle of Jura
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/taynuilt/lochetive/
Jura
Running from April to the end of September, a passenger ferry runs from Tayvallich to Craighouse on Jura four times a day (not Wednesday). You can take bikes on the ferry – or hire some on the other side to explore Jura.
http://www.jurapassengerferry.com/
Glencoe
Glencoe is a must! It is must to see spot during your Oban holiday. Just driving through the mountains on either side of pass of Glencoe is awe-inspiring. It’s even better if you have time to take in a bit of walking. (One fairly short walk is the two-hour rugged waterfall walk into the hidden hollow in Coire Gabhail, where the MacDonalds of old hid their stolen cows.) The Glencoe Visitor Centre details the story of the Glencoe Massacre in 1692 and also has some interesting displays on the local history and ecology.
http://www.glencoe-nts.org.uk/Visitor-Centre-g.asp
Loch Visions
Take part in a one-day wildlife and photography course with local award-winning wildlife photographer Philip Price during your self catering holidays uk. Philip provides all the equipment you need – including waterproofs in wet weather. The day includes a one-hour tutorial on the basics of photography, a half-day taking pictures in five purpose-built photographic zones, and an afternoon in the digital suite downloading pictures and picking up tips. Great for beginners or those who want to brush up their skills – and a perfect family day out.
http://www.lochvisions.co.uk/
Sea.fari Adventures
Spot a wide range of sealife – including porpoise, otters, seals, eagles, dolphins and whales. Sailings from the historic village of Easdale, south of Oban.
http://www.seafari.co.uk/oban/
The Jacobite Steam Train
Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter as you travel across the Glenfinnan Viaduct by steam train on this 42-mile journey to Mallaig – recently voted No. 1 in a survey of train journeys in the world! Trains department from Fort William at 10:20 and return at 16:00.
http://www.westcoastrailways.co.uk/Jacobite_Home.cfm
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