Holiday lettings and rentals in Loch Awe

Come away to the beautiful Scottish Highlands for an unforgettable nature getaway where you are surrounded by the shining waters of Loch Awe, beautiful forests and towering mountain peaks. Here you can reconnect with nature on stunning walks in Scotland’s remote rugged uplands a million miles from the madding crowd! Come for a blissful weekend or stay for a fortnight!

There are so many reasons to have a wonderful holiday in this magnificent corner of Scotland! Find a stunning, fully equipped, upmarket holiday rental from a selection of lovely options dotted about along or near the shoreline of Loch Awe. Find a cosy log cabin style rental in the village of Dalavich right by the water or browse a selection of beautiful, refurbished, heritage stone rentals and lettings in the surrounding towns and villages. Many of these comfortably furnished, fully equipped, spacious rentals feature a garden or a balcony with a fabulous view of the water. Browse a wide selection of properties and find a perfect holiday getaway for 2, 4, 6, 8 or even 9 guests!

Breathtaking Loch Awe is a shimmering strip of freshwater situated in the Argyll and Bute area of western Scotland that showcases the unsurpassed rugged majesty of Scotland’s dramatic highland region. Here towering mountains are dramatically reflected on the mirrored surface of the water. Lush oakwood forests surround the shoreline and you will find secluded pebbled beaches and tiny islands and a haven for fishing and watersport!

Loch Awe is located 3 hours north west of Edinburgh and just 2 hours north west of Glasgow by car. You can take a scenic train ride through the splendour of the Trossachs National Park by hopping on board the famous West Highlands train that departs from Glasgow’s Queen Street with a stop at Loch Awe! Here you are conveniently situated just an hour west for scenic drives through the fabled natural scenery, awe inspiring views and incredible hiking trails of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.The bustling harbour town of Oban is just an hour west and just 20 minutes south you will find the lovely town of Inveraray with wonderful options for dining out that include oysters at the famous Loch Fyne restaurant!

If you love hiking adventures you will find a splendid assortment of local hikes and trails in the local area. The Tall Trees Trail is a gorgeous 8 km woodland hike while the stunning 3km Avavich Falls Walk takes you to a dramatic, cascading waterfall amidst lush scenery. Both of these walks begin outside the village of Dalavich. Loch Awe is a uniquely remote and undeveloped destination where much of the area is only accessible on foot. Wildlife lovers can enjoy sightings of majestic birds of prey soaring overhead, ducks and waders on the loch shore, red deer and roe deer in the Ardbrecknish vicinity and a multitude of red squirrels, pine martens and otters.

Loch Awe is the longest freshwater loch in Britain and as such boasts 96 km of shoreline making this a perfect playground for waterlovers! There are full launch facilities for boats on the loch and you can bring your own boat or hire canoes, rowing boats and motor boats locally. Enjoy the adventure of exploring the tiny islands and secret bays of the loch that are only discoverable by boat and explore hidden beach coves via the nearby Loch Etive sea loch to the north of Loch Awe as well as fabulous grade 2 and 3 whitewater rafting on the River Awe!

Just an hour east of Loch Awe lies the stunning Loch Lomond National Park where you can enjoy an unforgettable quintessential Scottish highlands wilderness adventure making this the perfect destination for a fabulous day trip. Get close to amazing birds of prey such as owls and golden eagles at Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre that offers exhilarating falconry activities. There are dozens of spectacular hiking trails in the area to choose from. Try a wonderful Loch Lomond pony trekking adventure for a truly unique experience or embark on a splendid boat tour of Loch Lomond with one of the local tour operators!

Fancy taking spectacular mood photographs with the splendour of nature as your backdrop? Head to Kilchurn Castle along the shores of the Loch and arrive at a fairytale scene where the mysterious ruins of a 15th century castle are nestled on a dramatic, rocky peninsula and reflected in the shimmering water of the Loch. In the background you have magnificent views of the Scottish Highlands. The landscape changes continually and yet is equally stunning in all seasons and at all times of the day!

Discover one of the finest mountain adventures in the southern Scottish highlands replete with jagged peaks, rocky ridges and absolutely breathtaking views! Ben Cruachan towers a majestic 1126 metres above the valley floor. The ascent takes about 3 hours and you will pass through a steep wooded path, walk along the Cruachan Reservoir and tackle a dramatic bouldered approach before the final easy stretch to the summit where you will be rewarded with absolutely gorgeous views!

Visit the jewel in the Crown of the beautiful village of Lochawe where you can find one of the most unique architectural wonders in Scotland. This remarkable, eccentric church building designed and built by Douglas Campbell uniquely showcases almost every style of church architecture you can imagine! Here you can admire a Norman doorway, Gothic flying buttresses, a Celtic cross, a Saxton tower and even a stone circle and marvel at a sublime lochside setting!

Fancy an adventure to a mysterious medieval castle ruin only accessible by boat or canoe? This stunning castle ruin stands on a small, uninhabited rocky island in Loch Awe opposite the tiny village of Dalavich. This magnificent fortress boasts an impressive past as it was the chief stronghold of the Campbell clan until the late 15th century! Pack a picnic and rent a boat or canoe from a nearby village for a day out to remember!