Enjoy 30% OFF Winter Breaks when you book online.

Available until 28 March 2025, excluding Christmas, New Year and Half Term Weeks.  Subject to availability and for NEW bookings only.

Self Catering Holiday Cottages for relaxing & cosy Winter Self Catering Breaks in Scotland near Oban.

Escape for a relaxing self-catering winter break at Melfort Village and re-charge with some time dedicated to you.  Where better to spend it than at our peaceful Village on the shores of Loch Melfort surrounded by enchanting woodland with birdsong in the air and the sound of distant waves meeting the shore.

Choose from 32 luxury self-catering cottages, each one in its own way the perfect Scottish bolt-hole for your winter break.  All of our cottages, bar one, has its own wood-burning stove or open fire so you can spend cosy nights tucked up with a good book or a glass of wine.  Our swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym and treatment room allow you the chance to fully relax and pamper yourself.

Book your winter break in Argyll today and start looking forward to peace & quiet, a great nights sleep, gentle forest walks, star filled nights, delicious food & drink in our Gunpowder Cafe & Bar or in the comfort of your own cottage and time to re-ground, re-charge and re-connect with your loved ones.

Enjoy 30% OFF Winter Breaks when you book online.

Available until 28 March 2025, excluding Christmas, New Year and Half Term Weeks.  Subject to availability and for NEW bookings only.

Why come for a Cosy Winter Self Catering break in Scotland to Melfort Village?

Enjoy a relaxing cosy Winter self-catering break at Melfort Village and explore Oban, Argyll & the Western Isles from the comfort of your Highland hideaway.

Our Top Things See & Do on your Winter break in Scotland at Melfort Village

When it comes to realxing Winter breaks in Scotland, we’ve got oodles of reasons to come to Melfort Village.  Here are our top recommendations on things to do whilst you are here…

Winter breaks near Oban in Argyll, Scotland

Take a Woodland Walk

Set off from your cottage and explore the wonderful woodland around the village. Keep a look out for wildlife. Use all your senses to really enjoy the experience: touch the bark, listen our for wild birds, squirrels and deer and breathe in the crisp forest air.

Scotland Self Catering with Swimming Pool

Relax in the Swimming Pool

Paddle in the warm water or take in some lengths, the choice is yours. Enjoy the pool & leisure facilities all to yourself when you pre-book with Reception or join one of the open swim sessions. Our gym & sauna is available to all guests, too.

Oban Bay

Take the Ferry to Mull

Head to Oban and hop on the ferry as a foot passenger across to Mull. At Craignure, you can catch a bus to explore the island and its treasures such as Tobermory, Duart Castle, Calgary Beach and so much more.

Muneroy Tearoom near Campbeltown, Argyll

Homebaking at Muneroy

Take a trip down the coast to Muneroy Tearoom near Campbeltown and partake in some of the finest homebaking around. Work off the calories afterward with a blustery walk on the beach.

Carnasserie Castle

Carnasserie Castle

Take a lovely walk around the grounds and outer walls of Carnasserie Castle at Kilmartin. Explore this magnificent ruined castle, the former home of the first Protestant Bishop of the Isles.

Fresh shellfish from Scotland's West Coast Waters

Enjoy Fresh Seafood

Oban is known as the Seafood Capital of Scotland as we have access to some of the finest seafood & shellfish in the world right here from our shores. Visit the fishmonger or one of the local seafood Restaurants and enjoy!

Enjoy 30% OFF Winter Breaks when you book online.

Available until 28 March 2025, excluding Christmas, New Year and Half Term Weeks.  Subject to availability and for NEW bookings only.

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