Portavadie Loch Fyne

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Views from the Pitches (added by manager 15 Aug 2022)
Pitch with a view
On site
Hardstanding views

  • 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/motorcycles at the site. 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

90%

would recommend this site to a friend

84%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice but too dear

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

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Facilities

Disliked: Insane prices

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Stayed overnight in a motorhome, great views from pitch.

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

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Fantastic views, immaculate site.

Disliked: No grey water disposal.

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Spotless shower and toilet facilities

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

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Superb location beautiful views so relaxing fabulous restaurant great bar and spa facilities spotlessly clean. A big thanks to bar and restaurant staff Many thanks Simon and isabel

Disliked: Nothing

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The site with fantastic views. Also the showers were immaculate…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: The site with fantastic views. Also the showers were immaculate

Disliked: The distance to the toilet/showers from the site. No refuse bins on site and no wifi.

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Shops, restaurants, toilets, showers . Service from staff. View over the marina.…

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
Jackie H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Shops, restaurants, toilets, showers . Service from staff. View over the marina. Spa treatments

Disliked: Nothing

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The situation of the Motorhome site with plenty room good electrics and…

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

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: The situation of the Motorhome site with plenty room good electrics and WiFi , very close to the excellent shower and toilet fascilities so clean and well kept. The spa experience was also excellent with welcoming and friendly staff. We also used the restaurant very conveniently situated within the facilities building . Altogether a fantastic weekend with bonus good weather

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Excellent facilities in a beautiful location.

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

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Location is stunning. Great facilities. Shower area perfect and clean. Really well kept

Disliked: Nothing

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Friendly staff and very clean.

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

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Facilities are great and clean.

Disliked: The weather!

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Worth a visit

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

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Beautiful location Good facilities Spa lovely Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff

Disliked: Nothing really except the bathroom facilities were a bit away from motorhome park

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Possibility one of the most beautiful sites to pitch up with a…

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

Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Possibility one of the most beautiful sites to pitch up with a camper. Overlooking Loch Fyne, this site is a little hidden gem off the beaten track. The facilities are amazing and a swim is the loch is always welcomed. Thank you. 🙏🏼

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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 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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Ettrick Bay 11.5 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Lunderston Bay 27.9 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Millport Bay 28 km Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent
Largs (Pencil Beach) 30.3 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Seamill 34.9 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good

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 R581.76 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.