The Best Argyll & Bute Budget Hotels

recommended two star and other budget hotels in Argyll & Bute


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friendly hotel - also offers two self-catering cottages - in a peaceful location overlooking Loch Scrivain, and offers fresh local food

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in a fine position on the shores of the Sound of Islay overlooking the ferry port, a simple, unfussy hotel serves local seafood, meat and whisky

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set in gardens that reach down to the promenade and there are stunning views across the bay from the dining room and some of the bedrooms

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fabulous scenery surrounds this hotel which is also handy for the Isle of Mull Ferry and a short distance from the white sands of Sanna Bay

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the enviable position overlooking the Winter Gardens and Rothesay Bay is enhanced by the hotel's emphasis on traditional courtesy and comfort

Macdonald Hotel

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a friendly welcome awaits at this relaxed hotel offering superb views down Loch Leven, a choice of dining venues and comfortable rooms

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one of Oban's oldest buildings, this well placed hotel, close to the station and ferries, provides simple, functional rooms and a cosy lounge bar

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with a range of modern rooms with awe-inspiring views towards the mountains of Glencoe, this hospitable inn blends comfort with tradition

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abundant wildlife and natural forest scenery can be enjoyed in this superior hostel with shared kitchen facilities and a games room

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enjoy the various whiskies and locally distilled gins on offer in the cosy and character bar; guest rooms feature a smart, simple design

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once the Duke of Argyll's Victorian hunting lodge, this central hotel exudes traditional comfort - a great Mull of Kintyre exploring base

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a former distillery warehouse, next to a sandy beach, transformed into a comfortable hostel with cosy living room and well-equipped kitchen

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placed on Oban's outskirts with easy access to the nearby countryside and offers good-value accommodation and a hearty breakfast

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offers a choice of private rooms or dormitory accommodation, in the main house or lodge, and has laundry and shared kitchen facilities

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a combination of Victorian and Art Deco architecture can be seen at this relaxed hotel whilst the interior enjoys an open, airy ambience

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set on the seafront, this popular hostel is well-located, it offers dormitories and private rooms, a shared kitchen and an on-site bar

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a traditionally furnished inn, close to the waters of Loch Gair, offering simply furnished rooms, a convivial bar and hearty, locally sourced food

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just a short stroll from the shores of Loch Melfort, this friendly, former drovers inn provides cosy accommodation and a unique bar

Blackwater Hostel

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this comfy hostel has a great location on the West Highland Way six miles from Ben Nevis, and provides a warm welcome for weary walkers

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prime Glencoe location with landmark mountains nearby, this hostel provides modern good value accommodation for walkers and climbers

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hostel accommodation in a converted church, located close to the town centre shops and harbour and offering dormitories or private rooms

Argyll Hotel

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a gem of a location perched above a sandy beach, and its traditional comfort make this inn a great choice for a relaxing Kintyre stay

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guests can enjoy the relaxing leisure facilities and convivial bar at this traditionally furnished hotel, affording stunning views across Oban Bay

The Ardyne

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this elegant Victorian villa retains its period features but offers comfortable contemporary rooms with views over the garden or the sea

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large, traditionally furnished rooms are on offer at this friendly B&B, affording great views over the water to Kerrera and Lismore Islands

The Goil Inn

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with stunning views of the loch and surrounding hills, a stay at this attractive inn allows access to golf and spa facilities at a sister hotel

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this long-established hotel enjoys an enviable spot on the picturesque harbour and now offers newly refurbished rooms with fine views

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sociable family-run accommodation with a shared kitchen and well-presented rooms also enjoys a great countryside spot near the sea

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a traditional guesthouse located in a quiet residential spot, a gentle stroll from town, featuring cheerful rooms, each with a private bathroom

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enjoy the company and the views from this well-equipped hostel accommodation set on a peaceful hillside overlooking the village

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in a great spot overlooking Dunoon's West Bay, near the ferry terminal, a friendly hotel with a sociable vibe and relaxed communal areas

Dellwood Hotel

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homely family-run accomodation in its own gardens, a short distance from the centre of this whisky-producing fishing port with a fine harbour

The Horseshoe Inn

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enjoy a hearty, cooked breakfast at this charming, family-run village inn whose cosy rooms make it an ideal base from which to explore

Craignure Inn

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a traditional drover's inn near the Isle of Mull ferry offers comfort, charming island hospitality, and fine views towards Ben Nevis

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a traditional family inn within a conservation area offers a relaxing stay in cosy rooms, with fine Scottish and seafood dishes in the restaurant

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simple, straightforward B&B accommodation with en-suite rooms, continental breakfasts, all just a short walk from the water's edge

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boasting stunning views over Oban Bay, this relaxed hotel offers individually decorated, cosy rooms and easy access to trains and ferries

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bright, spacious rooms are on offer at this traditional, seaside B&B, close to many of the town's amenities, including restaurants and lively bars

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this traditional B&B features cosy rooms, retaining many of their Victorian features but with the modern amenities guests would expect

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offering a wide choice of room types, this warm and cosy B&B, set in a Victorian villa within an easy walk of the waterfront attractions

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