Ford Travel Guide

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Farm buildings Built in the traditional square pattern, these buildings include farm-workers cottages.
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Farm buildings Built in the traditional square pattern, these buildings include farm-workers cottages.
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Ford River A view upstream in today's early morning light. The hill in the distance is Beinn Bhàn at NR857998.
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Clachandubh Cottage from the N. Clachandubh Cottage on the Ederline Estate seen from the N.
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Ford River Valley. Looking NNE towards Torran.
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Perle Oban Hotel & Spa

Perle Oban Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Station Square Oban Scotland
The price is AU$195 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$195
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Room was immaculate and well stocked with great amenities

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Perle Oban Hotel & Spa
The Great Western Hotel

The Great Western Hotel

3 out of 5
Corran Esplanade Oban Scotland
The price is AU$107 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$107
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oban. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (1,159 reviews)
Really lovely welcome by the Reception staff and general manager. The hotel was undertaking some work, and recently had work completed. Fantastic views, lovely staff, great food, highly recommend.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

The Great Western Hotel
Loch Fyne Hotel And Spa

Loch Fyne Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5
Shore Street Inveraray Scotland
The price is AU$212 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$212
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Inveraray. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (397 reviews)
Food and quality of service.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Loch Fyne Hotel And Spa
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A stunning family farmhouse fully equipped with all you would need for ten guests.

A stunning family farmhouse fully equipped with all you would need for ten guests.

Ford, Lochgilphead Argyll
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Lochgilphead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Loch Ederline and Loch a' Choire ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Lovely spacious and comfortable accommodation for our group of friends!
Lovely spacious & comfortable accommodation for our group of friends in a beautiful location Plenty of parking & outbuilding for storage of bikes/canoe equipment Bedrooms/bathrooms were a bit cool but electric blankets a nice treat. Wood burners made the dining room, living room & games room very ...

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

A stunning family farmhouse fully equipped with all you would need for ten guests.
The Ranald Apartments

The Ranald Apartments

4 out of 5
41 Stevenson Street Oban Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Oban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attractions RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Distillery are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (66 reviews)
Good location in town central to everything. Spacious room, but a little noisy due to hard floors in unit above. Kitchenette was well appointed.

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Ranald Apartments
Beautiful Cabin with electric hot tub, wifi, wood burning stove close to loch

Beautiful Cabin with electric hot tub, wifi, wood burning stove close to loch

Oban SCT
Stay at this cabin in Taynuilt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Loch Awe and Lochan Àiridh-shamhraidh are located nearby.
Beautiful Cabin with electric hot tub, wifi, wood burning stove close to loch
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Popular places to visit

Ancient hillfort. Capital of the ancient Kingdom of the Scots, Dalriada.

Dunadd

You can learn about the history of Lochgilphead with a trip to Dunadd. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dunadd

Kilmartin Glen

You can learn about the history of Lochgilphead when you stop by Kilmartin Glen. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kilmartin Glen

Loch Sween

Explore the great outdoors at Loch Sween, a lovely green space in Lochgilphead. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Loch Sween

Carnasserie Castle

Find out about the history of Lochgilphead when you spend time at Carnasserie Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Carnasserie Castle

Kilmartin House Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kilmartin House Museum during your trip to Kilmartin. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kilmartin House Museum

Arichonan Clearance Village

Learn about the local history of Lochgilphead when you take a trip to Arichonan Clearance Village. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Arichonan Clearance Village