Ardanaiseig Hotel

Just home from another wonderful wee stay at Ardanaiseig Hotel. The place continues to amaze me - the tranquility and beautiful setting, the history, the quirky interior, the lovely rooms and brilliant food. Romantic, eerie at times, and always totally relaxing. This was our fourth time at Ardanaiseig in two years - and I'd go again next week if I could. The team running the hotel are the same as two years ago and they feel like good acquaintances by now. This place feels like a close knit community, and as guest you are invited into the circle. The remote location adds to this, as do the large, wild and over grown grounds. And when we arrived in from the cold we were welcomed by freshly lit logs in large fire places and mulled wine. Heaven. Back next year (or maybe before?)!

Long overdue return visit truly wonderful from turning into the driveway with the rhododendrons in bloom and entering the hotel with roaring fires, squishy sofas, candles, unique art work and the warm welcome from the new management Gary, Dawn and Maxine who go to any length to ensure everyone is looked after and has a good time. The two new younger members of the team Arthur and Caitlin were lovely too. Our Loch view room was huge with a magnificent four poster and we were lucky to see some deer grazing on the lawn between the hotel and Loch. A big part of the Ardanaiseig experience is the food and with chef Mike at the helm we were not disappointed with lots of local produce everything was delicious Home now and trying to decide how soon we can go again

Just back from a wonderful 3-night stay with my husband celebrating our wedding anniversary. From the minute we drove into the hotel grounds on our 1st night until the minute we left to go home, we couldn’t have been happier. Too much to compliment on, but the main things were the staff, the hotel itself, the Chef, the surroundings, and just generally overall hospitality. Needless to say, we can’t wait to return to Ardananiseig in the near future. Special Thanks to Maxine, Dawn, and Gary for making us feel so welcome xxxx A very special place ❤️

We booked Ardanaisaig Hotel as a special two night birthday treat for my wife, having read good reviews in *********** and an overal rating in Trip Advisor of 4.5, based on over 800 past reviews. It looked like an idyllic setting but we felt totally let down by the shoddiness of the place and attitude of the staff left there. We felt cheated by the people who own the hotel and have put management in place, under contract, who are totally inept, disgruntled by the lack of investment by the owners, and consequently have a “it’s not our fault” don’t care attitude. The bedroom that we were allocated was The Orchy and it was left in a filthy state (see photos). Even after complaining to “the management” we didn’t get an apology just a blaming of someone else who should have cleaned the room, again not their fault. Even after they had supposedly cleaned the room it was still left in a shoddy state with the bathroom left with a floor so filthy we got dirty feet walking on it. We tried desperately to find other accommodation in the area without success but unfortunately none were available. In conclusion this place is not worth more than a 1 or 2 star rating and a price tag for B & B no more than £60 - not the £182.50 per night we paid. The place is a very sick old lady that desperately needs treatment, a new injection of money and a total management clear-out to bring it back to life, and a status that it’s location and history deserves. Charles & Michelle Farley

This old manor hotel is in a beautiful secluded location on the shore of Loch Awe. The hotel is quirky with lots of old and unusual furniture. Loved the Garden walk and the Forest walk, the swing and unusual bench. We spent hours surrounded by nobody else while exploring and sitting on the bench drinking wine. The staff are so friendly and the food was really good. Yes the menu is small but not surprising, given the small number of guests eating. The menu changed on the second night, so we had completely different choices. Given the tranquility of this location amd how delightful the staff and hotel were, we will definitely be back.

Myself and partner went with our 1 year old daughter to Ardaniaseig hotel for a treat for her birthday, via a good 5pm deal. First of all, they were excellent when changing the dates the day we were supposed to arrive, due to my daughter's ill health. We change to the following week, and weather aside, were delighted to stay. It is a beautiful old style hotel that screams haunted mansion. They really seem to embrace this vibe, as even the mens bathroom is the same eerie colours as the one from the Shining (along with a portrait of twins outside it...). I loved this vibe, there's portraits everywhere. We had dinner the first night which was beautiful. The portions could maybe be slightly bigger however the taste was sublime and we both noted there was no extra saltiness or antyhing that you get in some hotels. A word for the staff, they were so lovely to us and our daughter when we stayed. They made a big deal out of her and were so helpful for places to go and see nearby, including recommending the bar down the road for our second nights dinner. The room was beautiful and as others have said, has its quirks in a really good way. One thing I would say is they could do with some brighter lights from the car park to the main reception. I loved the roaring fires they had on and it was a perfect escape for people wanting a weekend in a remote part of Scotland, away from the city.

Loved this hotel, look past the frayed edges and slightly down at heel as this is a beautiful house set in stunning grounds and the setting on Loch Awe is second to none. Our room with a loch view was full of character, everything was there that we needed and what a view!; staff were welcoming and made us feel right at home and Dawn is so passionate about this place, the food was outstanding, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners over our stay and of the highest standard, quality ingredients, the breakfast choices and options is excellent. I have read some negative comments regarding this hotel and they puzzle me, ours was a 10/10 stay; the grounds maybe a wee bit overgrown bit all the feature trees and plants are still there, the fun is in the finding! We will definately be back, thanks to all the staff for a fantastic stay,

An incredible place, with a very special atmosphere and ambiance. Our room was spacious, overlooking the park and loch and we were upgraded. Attentive and charming staff. Breakfast is very good and a la carte. The large lounge is magnificent and perfect for a drink at the end of the day, a cup of tea, or a book in the most cosy and quiet environment! We also had dinner there (the hotel is far from the city!) and the meal was delicious. We had to stay an extra night because of flooding as the road out the hotel was closed. We were able to keep the same room at the same rate. Of course, some renovations would be necessary, but that didn't spoil our stay, on the contrary, it reinforced the haunted castle atmosphere that we found there, and loved!

This is the third time I went within two years, and Ardanaiseig hasn't lost any of its charm. Yes, the place might benefit from a little TLC, but for me that's exactly what makes it special. I wouldn't want a clinically clean and spotless hotel without character - I can have that anywhere. What I particularly liked this time was the care the staff took in looking after us. I had to rebook twice and they said they had made a note of the new date (which was several months after the original one) but in contrast to many other places they actually had. The day before our planned arrival Gary checked in with me to ascertain whether we were still coming and that they were looking forward to welcoming us. In my experience, that's pretty special. The room was fine - on the quirky side and with great views - the dinner - as always - excellent, and so was the breakfast. Having drinks in the bar overlooking Loch Awe, being able to order there over a drink, and then being accompanied to the restaurant where the table was already prepared for us was a nice touch. As was having the last drink of the evening in the stunning drawing room. My wife and I have decided to make this an annual treat. We live busy lives in jobs and family in a big city, and to be able to drive two hours and stay in this gem, surrounded by absolutely stunning countryside, is and will continue to be a wonderful experience. I admit it's not for everyone but for me the package that Ardanaiseig offers is the best in Scotland - and I almost don't want to be too glowing as I'm keen for this to remain the hidden gem it still is.