Taychreggan, Signature Collection By Eight Continents - Portsonachan

17th-century cattle drover's inn with direct loch frontage on Loch Awe

Historic Character & Setting

Taychreggan, Signature Collection By Eight Continents in Portsonachan was originally a 17th-century cattle drover's inn. The hotel sits directly on the banks of Loch Awe, with the entire property surrounded by woodlands and mountain views. Historical photographs displayed throughout the public areas document its 300-year-old heritage.

Accommodations & Rooms

Guest rooms include the Cozy Loch Room, Comfy King Room, Courtyard Family Room, and the Sonachan Suite with a jacuzzi bath. All rooms feature an en suite bathroom with a bath, hairdryer, toiletries, and bathrobes. Select rooms offer side or full views of the loch and surrounding gardens.

Dining & Food

The hotel's AA rosette-awarded restaurant serves dinner using the finest locally sourced produce, including dishes such as Cullen skink, home-cured gravlax, and venison stovie. A 9-course tasting menu is offered in a private dining room at £65 per head. Full Scottish breakfast is served each morning, with continental options and cooked dishes available.

Pet-Friendly Amenities & Policies

Dogs stay free of charge and are provided with a pet basket, bowls, towels, tennis balls, and treats at the entrance. A dedicated dining space in the orangery allows dogs inside with their owners during meals. No extra pet fees are charged, and the hotel offers dog towels for drying after loch swims.

Activities & On-Site Recreation

Outdoor fire pits with seating and blankets are set up on the lawn facing the loch. Guests can use the snooker table, board games, and darts indoors, or borrow bikes and canoes from the hotel. A fairy garden with miniature dwellings and a private pier with an ivy-covered archway are located on the grounds.

• History: 17th-century cattle drover's inn with original stone walls
• Location: Direct shorefront on Loch Awe, 32 km from Oban ferry terminal
• Rooms: 4 room types including suites with loch views and jacuzzi baths
• Dining: AA rosette-awarded restaurant plus 9-course tasting menu
• Pet policy: No extra fees, dog towels, treats, dedicated dining space
• Activities: Fire pits, snooker, bike and canoe rental, fairy garden