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.

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.

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.

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.

We have also seen a hedgehog this week, snuffling about the cottages and our Pool Attendant counted about 50 Pipistrelle Bats flying out from the bargeboards around our swimming pool one evening. 

The secret of wildlife spotting is obviously just to sit and wait and watch - what a pity we are all too busy to do this but hope that our guests have the time to do this when they are relaxing around the VIllage.

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

Red Squirrel Feeding at Melfort Village

On her way home from work doing the accounts for our self catering cottages, Judith spotted this little chap, one of our resident Red Squirrels performing acrobatics on one of the bird feeders located on the grass outside Old Haybarn cottage, one of our three -bedroomed holiday cottages.

He was hanging upside down from the birdtable by his back legs, dangling over the edge, with his front legs grapling with the nut feeder, trying to extract peanuts.  He was obviously enjoying quite a feast, despite his awkward position.  Judith watched him for a good few minutes before one of our guests distrubed him and he shot off up the hill towards Beechwood, another one of our cottages, situated on the edge of the woods. 

We have never seen him so far into the middle of the holiday cottages before, but we think he had emptied our squirrel feeders and had got hungry enough to foray further afield.  Perhaps at this time of year, until the autumn harvest, food is more scarce for our little red friend!  We will keep him in peanuts until the autumn, not so much self-catering in Scotland for wildlife but Dinner Bed and breakfast!!

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.