Loch Awe Camping Pods

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Pods overlooking Loch Awe
Peaceful and relaxing views from the pods
Views of loch awe from the pods
Pods overlooking loch awe

  • Modern outdoor accommodation with spectacular loch and mountain views
  • A few minutes' walk from Dalavich; 50 minutes' drive from Oban
  • Firepit and fishing available on site; next to a bar and grill
Like the sound of pods with private decking by a loch? Then you'll no doubt be rather taken with Loch Awe Camping Pods, a modern, small-scale site on the peaceful banks of Loch Awe. You'll want to head to this secluded spot if wild fishing, mountain explores and lochside campfires are on your bucket list… The accommodation here is stylish, spacious and self-contained: each unit contains comfortable sleeping quarters as well as a heater, kettle, microwave, fridge and outdoor seating area. They're also well insulated, so you're pretty sure to be warm and toasty here whatever the time of year. Oh, and this could be the deal-clincher – all the pods have direct access to the gorgeous loch shore. Once you've settled down for a waterside stay, sorting practicalities is a doddle. Loch Awe Camping Pods guests have access to communal facilities including two individual toilets with coin-operated showers and a coin-operated laundry area that's open 24 hours a day. Guests wishing to fish must purchase a permit in advance (contact the site when booking for details). Loch Awe Camping Pods is a few minutes' walk from Dalavich's shop and café and next to Lochview Bar and Grill (seasonal opening hours), where there's a playground for any kids you've brought along. Jaunts further afield can also be sorted with ease, whether you're heading for the Highlands, aiming for the islands via the ferry port of Oban (50 minutes' drive) or fancy a day at the beach.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • The shower cost is £1 for two minutes.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

94%

would recommend this site to a friend

89%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Thoroughly enjoyed an overnight here and will definitely be back soon.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Suzanne M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (two person)

Liked: Thoroughly enjoyed an overnight here and will definitely be back soon.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location. Shared / communal fire pit.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
kirsty y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (two person)

Liked: Location. Shared / communal fire pit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a fab stay, it was our second visit and won’t be our last.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (two person)

Liked: Our second time at the pods and no complaints. Had a brilliant night in the community club, everyone was welcoming and spoke to us. Pods themselves are clean, neat and it was cosy with our bedding through the night. The view is amazing as well.

Disliked: Would have preferred some gripper mats on the decking due to how icy it was and being 7 months pregnant. And potentially some cutlery available in the pod.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location of the pods, stunning views, easy access to the loch. Beds…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (two person)

Liked: The location of the pods, stunning views, easy access to the loch.

Beds were comfy, pod was warm and had pride and kettle.

Disliked: The stairs down to the pods , they were a bit slippy on the rain

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good value, we went in November and was still great

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Craig S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (two person)

Liked: Beautiful location
Friendly people
Bar onsite with Pool table
Shop nearby for goods and breakfast

Disliked: Would have been nice to have a toilet in the pod, but not having one it's reflected in the price

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great tidy pods. Everything you need. Excellent views from the pods.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Paul M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: Great tidy pods. Everything you need. Excellent views from the pods.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
K C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: The location
Beautiful
Great place for the kids

Disliked: Minimal output from owners when contacted

Recommend to friends Visit again

We'll definitely be back here! We love it here!

Overall 10/10
Location No rating
Value for money No rating
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Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: A beautiful, peaceful and relaxing find! The pod was lovely, clean and cozy, with beautiful views over the loch and nestled on the side of a hill under trees. With a communal fire pit and seating areas along the shore. The community centre where the facilities is has a bar with pool table and other games for children to play on while the adults sit in front of the log burner. The village itself also has a lovely little cafe that sells everything you need just incase you have forgotten anything.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pods were great value for money and very clean ,great views…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
paul r. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: The pods were great value for money and very clean ,great views from pods across the loch
and with the local social club opened a few beers were had , fishing was poor though lol

Disliked: nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

All good

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Colin C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod (two person)

Liked: Different style of holiday.
Nice location by the lake

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Loch Awe Camping Pods

Dalavich

Taynuilt

Oban

Argyll

Scotland

PA35 1HN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.26449°N
-5.27879°W

Route directions

Dalavich is 14 miles from the turn off at Taynuilt which is a left turn just before you enter the village of Taynuilt. As you approach Dalavich from Taynuilt direction you will cross River Avich on a right hand bend over the bridge and shortly after, you'll see a sign for Dalavich on the left hand side of the road.

Nearest transport

Coach
21.9 mi Hotel
24.9 mi Pine Trees Leisure Park
27.3 mi McInroys Point
Rail
11 mi Falls of Cruachan Rail Station
11.6 mi Taynuilt Rail Station
12.7 mi Oban Rail Station
Ferry
8.4 mi Inveraray Ferry Terminal
12.7 mi Oban Ferry Terminal
12.8 mi Oban Kerrera Ferry
Airport
14.6 mi Oban (North Connel) Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Walks, watersports and hikes around Loch Awe are all immediately accessible here, and if you're feeling adventurous you could even paddle over to the island of Innis Chonnel for another view of the area. Loch Avich, roughly 10 minutes’ drive away, is also close by and has more opportunities for rambling and admiring the ruins of long-gone medieval castles and crannogs. For more history, head to Dunadd Fort (35 minutes), an Iron Age hillfort believed to have been the centre of the ancient kingdom of Dal Riata, which emerged in this part of Argyll after the Romans abandoned their hopes of conquering Scotland. If you like your castles to be a bit more intact, you should try Kilchurn Castle (45 minutes) or Dunstaffnage Castle and its equally impressive chapel (50 minutes). The planned town of Inveraray (an hour and 10 minutes) should also be on your itinerary, whether you're intrigued by its past as a clan seat, its gorgeous castle gardens, the historic jailhouse and neoclassical buildings or are on the lookout for a starting point for exploring the coastal shores of Loch Fyne.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ganavan 14.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lunderston Bay 27.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ettrick Bay 29.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glencoe Visitor Centre 29 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ben Cruachan 11 mi

Rest and Be Thankful 16.4 mi

The Cobbler (Ben Arthur) 20.7 mi

Ben Vorlich from Ardlui 21.6 mi

Ben Vane from Inveruglas 21.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Loch Awe Camping Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Loch Awe Camping Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Loch Awe Camping Pods? Walks, watersports and hikes around Loch Awe are all immediately accessible here, and if you're feeling adventurous you could even paddle over to the island of Innis Chonnel for another view of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Loch Awe Camping Pods?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Loch Awe Camping Pods? From £77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.