About us
Welcome to the Lochnell Arms Hotel, a charming 10-bedroom hotel nestled on the picturesque shores of the west coast of Scotland. Located just 5 miles north of Oban, our location offers breathtaking sea views and serves as an ideal starting point for your holiday adventures.
We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming retreat where guests can relish in genuine Scottish hospitality. Boasting a kitchen team with over 50 years of collective culinary expertise, we offer delectable meals served throughout the day. Begin your mornings with a hearty breakfast, try something off our new lunch menu, and end your day with a delightful dinner. Following your evening meal, unwind with a Scotch whisky by our open fire, where you can reflect on the day’s achievements and plans for the future.
Committed to curating a distinctive and memorable experience for each visitor, our dedicated team is here to ensure your stay is nothing short of brilliant. Come and visit us at the Lochnell Arms Hotel, and allow us to extend a warm invitation to your cozy home away from home, on the awe-inspiring west coast of Scotland.
Our history
The Lochnell Arms hotel has proudly graced the shores of Loch Etive since the 18th century, taking its name from the nearby Lochnell Estate which is owned by the Campbells of Inveraray.
Before the completion of Connel Bridge in 1903, the hotel served as a lodging for travelers crossing at Connel Ferry. The hotel was a haven for those who had traveled long and tedious journeys in the harsh Scottish climate. The area that is now the public bar and lounge bar was the original stables with the ‘bunk house’ being built next door and further additions made over the years.
The construction of Connel Bridge connected Oban to Fort William via Ballahulish. It opened up a direct rail connection to the north. This reduced travel times by days. The bridge was retrofitted in 1914 to allow for the advent of the motor car. The bridge was shared by both modes of transport until Caledonian railways closed the Ballahulish branch of the line in 1966.