Portavadie Loch Fyne

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Pitch with a view
Hardstanding views
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Bike hire
Marina restaurant and bar
Marina restaurant and bar
Marina restaurant and bar
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Pitch with a view
Hardstanding views
Park up at portavadie

  • Swish spa and leisure resort on the eastern shores of Loch Fyne
  • A 40-minute drive from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
  • Cycle hire, fitness centre, indoor and outdoor pools, play area
Bag yourself a blissful break at Portavadie Loch Fyne, a spa and leisure resort on the shores of a lake in a part of the Scottish Highlands known as the ‘Secret Coast’. It’s an all-season spot with glorious views, a heated infinity pool looking out over the water, and first-rate marina facilities. The site also has restaurants, bars, shops… and an intriguing backstory. It sits on a bit of land in Argyll that was originally earmarked to become an oil rig construction facility but was never used. Nowadays, it’s a swish resort designed to appeal to all sorts of travellers, from families and couples to hikers and sailors. Spend days dipping in and out of the indoor and outdoor pools, breaking up the aquatic activities by exercising in the fitness centre, or cycling on local forest trails using one of the hired bikes. Jaunts in the car could include drives around the lush lake in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (40 minutes). Alternatively, stick to the site and fish on the loch or birdwatch – guests have been known to glimpse buzzards, otters and golden eagles sparking through the skies. Keen-eyed visitors have spotted basking sharks out in the water too. For beach days, the sandy sweep of Ostel Bay is a 15-minute drive.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 13
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).
  • Facilities/activities including leisure and spa facilities available onsite subject to availability are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • Please note that the electric connections for the tent pitches are traditional 3-pin household extensions.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 94 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeacefulRemote location

90% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

Portavadie has lovely views and spotless facilities, especially the popular spa and pool. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Pitches are good and well-equipped. Some found it remote with small niggles like bin distance, but overall, it’s a great spot people want to revisit.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely scenery…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely scenery

Disliked Very remote not for us

Recommend to friends Visit again

Campsite is an afterthought, busy marina. Bit pretentious vibe.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Shower facilities nice and modern though were busy (only 4 showers) and had to queue. However this may be unusual - 3 yachts from Ellen MacArthur Trust were there so lots of teenagers needing showers!
Pizza take-away eaten upstairs on restaurant veranda was very tasty with great view of marina and Loch.

Disliked The Campervan site is quite far from the main building with the toilet facilities and down a steep hill. This is quite tricky for people with reduced mobility - this should be highlighted in the information at booking. The site is a carpark type area with no features other than numbered pitch signs.
We were unable to empty grey water tank due to the steep slope of the road which the drain was on.

If you are planning to eat out, drinks and food are very expensive.
No lift to allow disabled access to the upper floor of restaurant and veranda.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic

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nicola m.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely loved this campsite. The pool is a must its amazing. indoor there is a good sized pool sauna and hot tub and outside a heated infinity pool and 2 jacuzzi s its the best . The showers and toilets are the best I have ever seen. Clothes washing and drying £5. Some great walks near by

Disliked It can be a bit windy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities and friendly staff…

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Darrell S.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great facilities and friendly staff

Disliked Single track roads and directions made getting there a little difficult

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay. Will be back for a longer stay in the future.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked The location is brilliant. We were in our campervan. Pitch was great, food in the resteraunt was good & the staff were very helpful, courteous &polite.

Disliked The toilet cassette emptying facilities leave a bit to be desired

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall, an excellent site

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john n.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Not excessively large site, so fairly quiet. Excellent views from the motorhome pitch. Clean modern restaurant, with good food at a reasonable price. toilet and shower facilties modern and clean.

Disliked Motorhome drive-over grey water disposal point is on a steep slope, difficult to drain the tank without parking sideways-on and partly blocking the road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simply the best location and facilities for a coastal campsite.

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Stuart B.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked The best view over Loch Fyne. Access to 5* facilities ie the Marina restaurant and spa. Showers and toilets are shared with the marina so warm, clean and top notch.

Disliked Access roads with a lot of potholes and midges! It is remote Scotland

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean site Facilities first class Great views from motorhomes pitches…

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Susan Ann B.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Clean site
Facilities first class
Great views from motorhomes pitches

Disliked Thought area around motorhomes site could do with a tidy up.
Loose gravel makes it look untidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

will anybody take note about car park problem?

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Peter H.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked everything spot on

Disliked my wife confined to wheelchair, almost impossible to get across car parking with motorhome because only gravel,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, incredible scenery, delicious food (recommend the crispy haggis bites!) and…

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Jan B.

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly staff, incredible scenery, delicious food (recommend the crispy haggis bites!) and drinks, the showers with sea kelp soap and moisturiser, hairdryers and straighteners and THE SPA!

Disliked Toilets by the shepherd huts really needed cleaning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location 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

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Portavadie Loch Fyne

Tighnabruaich

Argyll

Scotland

PA21 2DA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.87402°N
5.31438°W

Nearest transport

Coach
26.6 km Wemyss Bay Station
30.2 km McInroys Point
39.8 km Coronation Park
Rail
26.6 km Wemyss Bay Rail Station
27.9 km Inverkip Rail Station
29.4 km Largs Rail Station
Ferry
0.3 km Portavadie Ferry Terminal
5.7 km Tarbert (Loch Fyne) Ferry Terminal
7 km Tighnabruaich Pier Ferry Terminal

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

There’s plenty on site to keep you occupied, but for days out and about head to historical structures such as the ruined Mac Ewen Castle fort (20 minutes) or the medieval Royal Castle of Tarbet (40 minutes) stronghold, then round off adventures the Scottish way with a dram or two at the Whisky West Coast distillery (40 minutes). Those eager to explore a touch further afield could bound over to the Isle of Bute (an hour and 15 minutes) for ambles around the Art Deco and Victorian architecture of palm-lined Rothesay, a town that's rather incongruously known for having some of the best public toilets in the nation. Walks are fab on Bute too – head north for strolls through a heather-strewn landscape. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (40 minutes) is just as scenic a destination. Wander among handsome hills and glens or find a spot to relax by one of the many lakes before pausing in Dunoon (50 minutes), one of the Firth of Clyde’s main resort towns, to take in the Victorian pier and rummage in the craft shops and galleries.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ettrick Bay 11.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lunderston Bay 27.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Millport Bay 28 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Largs (Pencil Beach) 30.3 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Seamill 34.9 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Cycle routes

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

Other

North Sannox - Creag Ghlas Laggan - North Sannox 24.5 km

Sannox - East Glen Sannox Ridge - Goatfell - Brodick 25.4 km

Pirnmill - Mullach Buidhe - Beinn Bharrain - Pirnmill 25.9 km

Goat Fell 29 km

Cornalees Bridge - Gourock - Greenock Cut 31.9 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Portavadie Loch Fyne have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Portavadie Loch Fyne dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Portavadie Loch Fyne? There’s plenty on site to keep you occupied, but for days out and about head to historical structures such as the ruined Mac Ewen Castle fort (20 minutes) or the medieval Royal … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Portavadie Loch Fyne?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Portavadie Loch Fyne? From €28.65 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.