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
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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 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 park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the 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

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 139 Pitchup.com customers

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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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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

93% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Great lochside spot, peaceful vibes. Pods are clean & warm. Staff friendly, bar a plus. Watch out for midges & pricey, limited showers. Remote access via single-track roads.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Will definitely be back.

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
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Joanne W.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked This is one of the best sites we have ever visited. The people in Dalavich are all so lovely and friendly and the pods and facilities are immaculate. Great location and fab wee cafe nearby.

Disliked No boat hire due to the previous company ceasing trading. A way to hire boats, SUPs or canoes would make this (already fab) place even better.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and cosy pods.

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jenna R.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Location location location!!! Stunning plot a stone throw from the Loch. The quiet of the site was perfect. Pods were cosy and well equipped as described. Facilities were spotless and maintained that way every visit to the toilet. Restaurant and kids activities were all above expectations. Friendly happy staff.

Disliked Don't let the midge put you off. Come prepared - fire pit, smidge spray, close that door!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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10 out of 10
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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

Would book again although at the weekend

Overall

7 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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Derick C.

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Nice pods greets views

Disliked Said on the website seasonal hours for the pub ,but it’s only open half the week Thurs Fri and Saturday so was a bit disappointed with that

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice cozy place, nice pod with a fridge , microwave and kettle.…

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7 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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Valerijs S.

Camping pod (two person)

Liked Nice cozy place, nice pod with a fridge , microwave and kettle.

Disliked Shower - limited time for extra fee
Toilet- if you need a toilet at night, it is annoying to walk there
Midges- horrible staff. Take spray and face net

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and view…

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6 out of 10
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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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Anonymous

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Location and view

Disliked Distance and difficulty to go to the toilet/showers, especially in the night. It did not feel clean, the surfaces felt somewhat sticky like they hadn’t been washed properly for some time and had only been wiped over by a solution.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location good facilities. Pub shop and cafe near by…

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7 out of 10
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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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Andrew G.

Camping pod (two person)

Liked Fantastic location good facilities. Pub shop and cafe near by

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will 100% return ! Amazing wee break away

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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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Caitlin S.

Camping pod (two person)

Liked Absolutely amazing pod, everything we needed all in the one place! The site is beautiful, the place was so clean, the showers and bathrooms were very clean and the club house was great!

Disliked Could not fault a thing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for a couple night get away. If fishing fish anywhere you like.

Overall

4 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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Anonymous

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Nice location with clean pods nice clean toilet and shower blocks with access to laundry.

Disliked Feels like it is only set up to take as much money as possible off travelers/ fishing with not a lot offered in return.Not welcoming to fishing with questionable advice given on site. Very poor amenities. No shop after 5 pm unless 30 miles round trip

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Suzanne M.

Camping pod (two person)

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

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 +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 2020201920182017
Ganavan 22.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lunderston Bay 44.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ettrick Bay 47.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

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.

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 R1 557,57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.