Melfort Village  has received a gold award from the prestigious Green Tourism Business Scheme.

 Members of the scheme since 1999, this is the ninth consecutive year that Melfort Village has achieved Gold.  The management and team at Melfort Village were congratulated as being a great example of a green holiday village and for their commitment to delivering the green message to staff and guests.

 The Club Manager, Mrs Christine Roberts, said, “Melfort Village has been committed to Green Tourism for 13 years and every year we try to develop our efforts by working closely with the Green Tourism Scheme.  One of our proudest achievements is to have achieved this rating without expending a great deal of money.  We believe that green tourism can be affordable and very beneficial to businesses and guests alike”  

 Melfort Village has recently taken part in Green Tourism week (21-27 May) organised by the staff “Green Team”.  Activities included taking part in the local beach clean, a staff swap shop and a day of free bike hire to encourage guests to stay local.

Cycling and Bike Hire at Melfort Village

If you think you’ve left it too late to book a self catering holiday, think again!!  At Melfort Village, we still have some late availability holiday cottages to rent at some very attractive prices!  

Even though the schools children have been on holiday for some time, don’t worry, you haven’t left it too late to book self catering in Scotland. 

Family Fun at Melfort Village

For the weeks commencing 20th and 27th August  we still have one or two lovely two-bedroom cottages at Melfort Village where our swimming pool, play ground and relaxed atmosphere will appeal to the kids and adults alike.

If you want to enjoy a peaceful holiday, far from the crowds, but with plenty for an active family to do, look no further than one of our fantastic holiday cottages, set in beautiful gardens and surrounded by hills and lochs.  Your holiday can be as active as you like, trekking the hills and glens, splashing in the sea, water sports, boat trips, island hopping, bird-watching – or you can simply chill out in the garden of your cottage and watch the world go by. 

Choose your cottage by looking at the availability on our website or give us a call on 01852 200257.

Melfort Village is delighted with our new Precor Gym Equipment installed just this week!  We have new state of the art Treadmill, Cross Trainer, Exercise Bike and Rowing Machine.   Guests can also use our Swimming Pool and Sauna.

The snowdrops are blooming at Melfort Village, like drifts of snow in the corners of every cottage garden – Beautiful!!  Book a cottage, sit in front of your roaring fire and admire the snowdrops nodding daintily outsdie your window!

The Scottish Snowdrop Festival runs from 1st February to 15th March 2011.  Nearby NTS property, Arduaine Gardens, is participating in this event.  Worth a visit to see springtime just starting to emerge from the cold winter earth and afterwards enjoy the warmth and tea at the Loch Melfort Hotel.

Arduaine Spring Festival

When booking your holiday at Melfort Village perhaps you may also wish to celebrate springtime in Argyll with the National Trust for Scotland.

Come and enjoy a packed programme of guest speakers, tours with experts and gourmet dining in the magnificent Loch Melfort Hotel.

Horticultural enthusiasts will be treated to an expert, behind-the-scenes view of the stunning garden and its world-leading plant collections, as well as the chance to learn more about Argyll’s natural and cultural history.

Organised in conjunction with the Loch Melfort Hotel, the ‘Springtime in Argyll’ Arduaine Spring Festival runs between 6-8 May 2011. Gardens expert and ex-Potting Shed presenter Freida Morrison will join David Mitchell of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, expert archaeologist Derek Alexander and wildlife expert Dr Richard Luxmore, to share their insights into Argyll’s amazing heritage.

Day passes are also available for garden tours and daytime talks. Please visit www.nts.org.uk to view the full programme and call 0844 493 2100 to book.

Melfort Village Ladies Day

Monday 29^th November 2010, from 10am to 9pm.  Wine & nibbles in the gift shop from 6pm.

Melfort Village, Kilmelford, Argyll

To celebrate the continuing success of its new beauty and well being room opened earlier this year, Melfort Village is to hold a Ladies Day on Monday 29^th November where ladies can relax and enjoy complimentary health and beauty indulgences!

The event at Melfort Village, a hamlet of luxury self catering holiday cottages in Kilmelford, will also raise money for the Cherish Fund Oban, a local fund whose aim is to buy a vehicle which can be customised to transport terminally ill patients in comfort and dignity to wherever they need to go.  This is run by John and Jean Bowman who also run the Shower of Herring Restaurant at Melfort Village.

The full day event will include complimentary health and mini beauty treatments, advice and demonstrations from Melfort Village’s beauty room experts.  Beauticians Nicola Siddall and Trish Steele will be on hand to give advice and offer complimentary beauty treatments including mini manicures.  Pre-booking for treatments is essential as spaces are limited.

Ladies can also enjoy full use of the swimming pool, gym and sauna at Melfort Village and browse the gift shop for beautiful jewellery and handbags.  There will also be the chance to enter the  raffle to win a fantastic Heyland & Whittle Christmas Gift Box, containing cinnamon & gingerbread candle, soap & bath melts and reed diffuser and other goodies too.  The weekly coffee morning at the Shower of Herring Restaurant, where you can also purchase delicious home baked cakes, will still take place and costs £2 in aid of the Cherish Fund.  A special ladies lunch is on offer at the restaurant with soup and sandwich for just £5.  Or, enjoy a rustic supper in the evening for just £12 for two courses.

The event is free but donations for the Cherish Fund and purchases of raffle tickets are encouraged.

For a list of treatments and appointment times or for more information please contact Melfort Village reception on admin@melfortvillage.co.uk, telephone 01852 200257 or visit www.melfortvillage.co.uk.  Christmas vouchers for treatments at Melfort Village are available to buy.

About Melfort Village and their Beauty & Well Being Service:

Beauty and well being services are available to guests and day visitors and include therapeutic massage, a wide range of beauty treatments including facials, waxing, eyelash tinting, eyebrow shaping, manicure & pedicure, Indian head massage, spinal touch therapy, medical herbalism, and reiki.  Treatments must be booked in advance.

There are thirty two holiday cottages at Melfort Village. Set amongst stunning scenery within Scotland’s famous west coast, the cottages offer luxurious accommodation together with excellent on-site facilities.

We are very proud to announce that Melfort Village has been awarded the RCI Gold Crown Status for 2011 – the fourth year in succession.  The Gold Crown Award is the highest accolade in the RCI Resort Recognition Programme .  

 Selection to this prestigious group of superior resorts is based on two rating components:

  A 12 month compilation of comment card scores completed by exchange guests assessing resort quality, service delivery and the overall holiday experience.

 An independent on-site inspection of resort amenities, guest services and the unit amenities contained in each unit type.

 RCI GOLD CROWN RESORTS enjoy a unique distinction.  They provide holiday experiences that set them apart; they have achieved the pinnacle of success and they have earned the highest accolade.

Through the valued partnership between RCI and Melfort Village, we share a commitment not only to meet, but also to exceed, the expectations of our mutual customers.

The staff and Committee of Melfort Village are delighted and proud to announce that we have been awarded the Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award.  A great deal of effort has been dedicated to making Melfort Village an environmentally friendly and sustainable holiday destination.  Thanks too, go to our owners and guests who all enthusiastically recycle and enjoy the local environment, whilst they are on holiday.

Businesses opting to join Green Tourism are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more. Those businesses that meet the required standard, receive a Bronze, Silver, or Gold award based on their level of achievement.

By choosing Melfort Village for your holiday, you are guaranteed to find a location that is committed to sustainable tourism, minimising its damage to the environment and is operating in accordance with the relevant environmental regulations

The Play ground at Melfort Village

If you think you’ve left it too late to book a self catering holiday, think again!!  At Melfort Village, we still have some late availability holiday cottages to rent at some very attractive prices!  

Even though the Scottish schools have broken up, don’t worry, you haven’t left it too late to book self catering in Scotland.  For the weeks commencing 10th and 17th July we still have one or two lovely two-bedroom cottages at Melfort Village where our swimming pool, play ground and relaxed atmosphere will appeal to the kids and adults alike.

If you want to enjoy a peaceful holiday, far from the crowds, but with plenty for an active family to do, look no further than one of our fantastic holiday cottages, set in beautiful gardens and surrounded by hills and lochs.  Your holiday can be as active as you like, trekking the hills and glens, splashing in the sea, water sports, boat trips, island hopping, bird-watching – or you can simply chill out in the garden of your cottage and watch the world go by. 

Choose your cottage by looking at the availability on our website or give us a call on 01852 200257.

Here at Melfort Village, not only can our self catering cottage guests enjoy the best in self catering holidays, they can also pamper themselves too! 

Our newly opened Beauty and Well-being room is designed to offer a relaxing atmosphere to guests while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of massage, soul cleansing Reiki, or a skin-enhancing facial.  Whatever treatment you choose, you can return from your self catering holiday feeling rested and relaxed.

How many times when you are self catering in Scotland, can you say that you have had a complete chill-out?  So many of our guests have said that they feel totally at peace when they are here. (even parents in the school holidays!!)  For busy Mums (and Dads) who want to treat themselves to a pamper session, we can arrange a babysitter who will look after the children whilst you have a Hot Stone Massage or an Indian Head Massage.  Don’t delay, book your treat today!