Loch Awe Camping Pods

From GBP 59 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.4 160 reviews
Pods overlooking Loch Awe (added by manager 15 Aug 2022)
Peaceful and relaxing views from the pods (added by manager 15 aug 2022)
Views of loch awe from the pods (added by manager 15 aug 2022)
Pods overlooking loch awe (added by manager 15 aug 2022)

  • 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.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. 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 campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park 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 campground to a friend

90%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent worth the money

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

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: The pod was warm and dry the fridge,kettle,and heater were a welcoming addition it was really close to the water aswell thank you 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you, we are pleased you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again.

Good site. Facilities clean.And social club staff and locals friendly

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

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: Pods were more than adequate for the stay.

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Excellent camping site. I would highly recommend to everyone.

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

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: The Pods were comfortable, clean and had the most amazing views across the Loch. Each pod had a great private decking area with chairs and a table. The site had a Fire pit you could sit at in the evening, and everyone camping joined in with toasting marshmallows and sharing stories. Amazing place. Club house was great for families, couples and solo travellers. Food was lovely, friendly atmosphere, with loads of family games, and great loch views from the terrace. Perfect for a get away with or without family. Thanks for a great break, we'll be back. 😀

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From the manager: Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and would love to see you again in the future

Nice bar onsite and friendly staff

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

Camping pod (two person)

Liked: Peaceful and right by the water

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Second visit to the Lock Awe pods. Absolutely wonderful location. Beautiful views,…

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

Camping pod (two person)

Liked: Second visit to the Lock Awe pods. Absolutely wonderful location. Beautiful views, comfortable pods and great access to the surrounding areas. The few locals that we bumped into were lovely and friendly. Can't recommend this place enough.

Disliked: Literally nothing.

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From the manager: Thank you for visiting, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the future

Perfect for a short relaxing break

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

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: Second time staying here and would definitely return. Pods so clean and well equipped. Dalavich social club made us feel extremely welcome. Area is beautiful and well kept. Wifi in the club to keep the 11year old happy.

Disliked: Only downside is the road to get there.

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Excellent location.

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

Camping pod (two person)

Liked: Great place. Stunning views, great walks and really peaceful location.

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Excellent site with clean facilities

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

Camping pod (two person)

Liked: Great location with all necessary amenities! Everything is clearly signposted and you cannot beat the view from the pod.

Disliked: I think (like a few others) that £12 is a steep cleaning fee when you are asked to clean everything before you leave.

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Loved pods great view…

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

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: Loved pods great view

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Excellent pods and clean facilities

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

Camping pod (four person)

Liked: Great couple of days in the pods, very peaceful and just relaxing time, great views and got a good couple of walks and to return to the pods which were warm was great because it was about 3 below outside, that’s my second time at the pods and it won’t be my last great little place.

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From the manager: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to see you 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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Bush

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

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 +0100 (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
35.2 km Hotel
40 km Pine Trees Leisure Park
43.9 km McInroys Point
Rail
17.7 km Falls of Cruachan Rail Station
18.7 km Taynuilt Rail Station
20.4 km Oban Rail Station
Ferry
13.4 km Inveraray Ferry Terminal
20.5 km Oban Ferry Terminal
20.6 km Oban Kerrera Ferry
Airport
23.5 km 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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ganavan 22.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lunderston Bay 44.7 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Ettrick Bay 47.3 km Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Glencoe Visitor Centre 46.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ben Cruachan 17.6 km

Rest and Be Thankful 26.5 km

The Cobbler (Ben Arthur) 33.2 km

Ben Vorlich from Ardlui 34.7 km

Ben Vane from Inveruglas 35.2 km

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.

Want to know more about camping in Argyll?

  • 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 $114.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.