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Melfort – an area of outstanding natural beauty

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The first Daffodils of Spring with Loch Melfort in the Background
The first Daffodils of Spring with Loch Melfort in the Background
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Oban, then if you want to take in the beauty of the Highlands, go south 16 miles on the A836 to the Village of Kilmelford, with its Village Post Office and the Cuilfail Hotel.

The Cuilfail is a real Scottish gem, charming, with authentically traditional food, and offering fifteen different kinds of single malt whiskies, in what was once a Drovers Inn. The majority of the hotel was built during the Victorian era and one can still find some fascinating old photos. The name Cuilfail (pronounced ‘cool-fail’) in Gaelic appropriately means ‘Sheltered Corner’ and is run by Jack and Lourda MacDonald.

On the shores of Melfort Village at Melfort Pier, you will find the Melfort Mermaid Restaurant, with fabulous views from its panoramic windows, with fresh cooked local food and all day service, or just enjoy a cup of the best brewed coffee in Argyll, with scones or short bread. It is open 7 days a week, with plenty of parking, and 100% disabled friendly. Children of all ages very welcome, with a playground and beaches.

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