Loch Awe Camping Pods

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Pods overlooking Loch Awe
Pods overlooking loch awe
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Pods overlooking loch awe
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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.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • The shower cost is £1 for two minutes.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 148 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

93% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This site is praised for its stunning lochside location and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors highlight the clean, warm, and well-equipped pods. The friendly staff and community centre/bar are frequently mentioned positively. Some guests experienced issues with midges and found the showers to be expensive and limited. Access via single-track roads and the remote location are noted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

We will be back and I have recommended this site to all my friends

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Jacqueline F.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Absolutely loved everything, Pod, Lake, veiws all facilities and absolutely amazing staff.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful scenery,Quality pods friendly atmosphere…

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Beautiful scenery,Quality pods friendly atmosphere

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Camping bien pour dépanner et éviter de camper.

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 6
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
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Laure-Anne J.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Accueil libre sans difficulté, bien équipé pour un séjour court. Proximité du lac, assez tranquille.

Disliked Un certain manque de nettoyage (peut etre du aux personnes qui utilisent les toilettes). Douches payantes, 1 £ pour 2 minutes. Assez rustique.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked everything but didn't use the…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
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Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Alexandra E.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Liked everything but didn't use the center on site, facilities were clean, the staff we saw were friendly and helpful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was lovely and peaceful,…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Alex T.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked The site was lovely and peaceful, with easy access to the Loch and walks in the surrounding area. Having a microwave and kettle in the pod was a definite bonus. The local village shop while not the biggest had plenty of supplies to top up with, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location overlooking the loch. Very…

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8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 3
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Justin G.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Lovely location overlooking the loch. Very tranquil and relaxing. Barmaid at the club was very friendly

Disliked Paying for showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great area, peaceful, and friendly folks…

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9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Morne G.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Great area, peaceful, and friendly folks in the town.
Pods are located on the shore of the loche for easy kayaking days.
Pods are well equipped and clean.
Will definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

úžasné místo

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jiří H.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked nové čisté chatky, základní kuchyňské vybavení (mikrovlnka, lednice, rychlovarná konvice) přímo v chatce, krásný výhled, pěkné a čisté sociální zařízení, spousta místa na parkování, možnost třídit odpad; je vidět, kolik úsilí a péče tomu komunita v Dalavich věnuje - za to velký dík!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great we place bar and food…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Derek M.

Camping pod (two person)

Liked Great we place bar and food really good and the people are so nice and welcoming been twice and definitely be going again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent clean facility.

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Michala O.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Beautiful site, peaceful, well kept. Scenery amazing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great we place love going for…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Derek M.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Great we place love going for a few days people are lovely great bar for its location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Campfires allowed

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 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.

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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 £65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.