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Dockmaster Garden Suite Loch View

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Gardens of the Dockmaster Garden Suite overlooking the Inner Harbour
We are right on the shores of Loch Melfort in Argyll
Yes, you have your own private sauna in Dockmaster .
Autumn is one of the most beautiful time of the year, the colours are stunning .
look out of your window, so peaceful and serine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Deck or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dockmaster Garden Suite Loch View

Melfort Pier & Harbour, is in a stunning location with Scandinavian designed award winning houses, scattered along the shore of Loch Melfort. We have two private beaches, and a small private harbour. Bring your kayak, canoe, paddleboard, sail boat or RIB.
Has a sauna, wood stove, both bedrooms ensuite, and are decorated in a manner that they blend in with their surroundings, providing a true 'home from home' feel.
All the houses have underfloor heating,
Each house has its own parking place. Children of all ages are welcome, we can supply a baby cot, highchair (Cost £10 each)
We are only 30 min. south of the historic town of Oban, the Gateway to the Isles,
and the famous Oban whisky distillery, museums and fabulous restaurants. Also well stocked supermarkets. Tesco will also deliver to Melfort Pier. If you do not want to cook - no problem, there is a lovely cafe/bar approx 15 min walk. Need to get away from it all. This is the place to unwind and rejuvenate.
Give Melfort Pier & Harbour a try and you will be happy you did.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
all children under 12 must be supervised all pets on lease quiet time 10:30 pm and 7:30 am

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1057934
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Oban

Located in Oban, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moine Mhor Nature Reserve and Arduaine Garden, while Easdale Folk Museum and Ellenabeich Heritage Centre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider An Cala and Atlantis Leisure. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Kilmelford nr. Oban, SCT

What's nearby

  • Kilmeford Church - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Arduaine Garden - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Loch Awe - 22 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Clachan Bridge - 25 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Kilmartin Glen - 28 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 25 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oyster Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Room At The Top - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Puffer Bar & Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Oyster Brewery Bar and Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Gunpowder Kitchen & Bar at Melfort Village - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dockmaster Garden Suite Loch View pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Dockmaster Garden Suite Loch View?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dockmaster Garden Suite Loch View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dockmaster Garden Suite Loch View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dockmaster Garden Suite Loch View located?

Nestled on the beach, this Oban apartment building is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Kilmeford Church and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Arduaine Garden. Clachan Bridge and Carnasserie Castle are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, with stunning views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In an idyllic situation where nothing was too much for our hosts in making sure that we had a good timeThe property was clean, tidy and up-to-date albeit little lacking in kitchen cutleryThere are no local shopping facilities but if you go prepared then this is not a problemWe would give this 9 out of 10
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful loch views

Great view over the water having breakfast.Large well catered rooms and kitchen well equiped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute first class!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Breathtaking.

Absolutely beautiful. Loved our short visit to Melfort Pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Dear Richard, Thank you so much for your review. We hope to welcome you back to Melfort Pier in the near future. Best wishes, Mary and Hazel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ribs

This property exceeded my expectations.Fantastic house would be an understatement.Spectacular views of the Lough and surrounding area.Great Cafe and Bar about 15 minutes beautiful walk away.Many thanks Hazel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UK VACAY

The property was everything promised and even nicer than the photos. Wonderful and up-to-date appliances, comfy beds, great bathrooms ... all good! We enjoyed our time there with easy access to all the sites we wanted to see from 30 mins to 2-hour drives for our day trips. Oban was close by with well stocked grocery stores and many, many restaurants. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Holiday

The property exceeded our expectations as it had recently undergone a full upgrade. It offered absolutely everything we needed and provided an extremely comfortable stay. Not only was the property fabulous, the location and general environment was perfect. We were able to enjoy clean and safe kayaking, paddle boarding and wild swimming on a daily basis. Finally, the service we received from Hazel and the lovely maintenance person was A1. They both provided the highest level of service and ensured that the property met all our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in
Originally sent to a unit that we didn’t book, spent one night there before issue was corrected. Storm Amy blew in and power was out for the rest of our stay (not the VRBO owners fault), Matthew was super helpful to do what he could, but overall, I think the management could/should have been better prepared for those types of issues (more torches, perhaps generators).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Break

I could use the normal words to describe the location, accommodation, friendlyness of people etc. but they would do the place justice. Within ten minute after arriving my wife and I almost said at the same time, I feel so relaxed and we are just here. That was how it was for our entire stay and we both agreed we just needed to stay an extra day if it was possible. I spoke to the manager Hazel and within a couple of minutes it was fixed. If you are looking for a place to relax and get away from rushing about, we would suggest you would be very fortunate to find a better place. We will be going back now we have found it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uns hat es hier super gefallen! Wir wurden sehr herzlich begrüßt und die Wohnung war ein Traum! Toller kleiner Garten und sehr saubere Wohnung und für 4 Mann ideal, weil auch jeder sein eigenes Bad hatte! Der Wohnbereich sehr groß und eine tolle Küche! Wir kommen bestimmt wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Gregor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Abgeschiedene Schönheit am Wasser

In einer wunderschönen gelegenen Bucht mit kleiner Hafenanlage sind in mehreren Gebäuden schöne Apartments untergebracht. Modern, großzügige Schlafzimmer mit schöner Aufenthaltsqualität. Im großen Wohnzimmer Blick auf das Wasser. Bei uns gab es eine Sauna. Die Matratzen waren gut die Anlage sehr sauber. Einziger Nachteil: hellhörig zum angrenzenden Apartment. Die nächste Einkaufsmöglichkeit kann man nur mit einem Auto erreichen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Loved our stay. Beautiful setting views are amazing. Had problem with hot water,was off for 2 days but we were offered to use another house. Wouldn't let this put anyone off,the whole place is beautiful x
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stop on Country tour

Calm, peaceful stay on a journey around Scotland. All the kitchen items a cook could want! Beautiful views over the Loch, wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Americans

We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic views and amenities

Clean, quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viv R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, with direct water access

The apartments here are in such a fabulous location. We had a fabulous time exploring the local area and the immediate access to fishing. Our hosts were super friendly and helpful too. Couldn't fault it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

The view from our property was incredible- Scotland at its best. Great enclosed outdoor seating area. Lovely restaurant a very easy walk away in Melfort Village. Really enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2021
Dear Kay, Thank you for your review. Yes, Scotland is so beautiful and peaceful . Special at Melfort Pier & Harbour. Still we have some good local restaurants, and Oban only is 20 min away. We hope to welcome you back an other time, Be safe , Mary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely relaxing stay

Well located. Beautiful apartment. Any problems were sorted out quickly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kilmelfort 2021 stay

Easy to book. Comfortable and as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2021
Thank you, for your review. Best wishes , Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views and very accommodating

We unfortunately planned to stay at the Melfort Pier Harbour for one night we would have liked to stay much longer!!! The view out our windows was amazing, the place was clean and comfortable and the rental office was super accommodating. We will plan a longer visit next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

al c.

One night stay while on holiday

Very nice views, friendly front desk, kitchen was well stocked with utensils,pots, pans etc.. large sitting area, chairs tables to sit by outside. Sauna, we did not use.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart W.

Great properties, fabulous views, in a secluded waterfront setting.

Just back from a two night stay at Melfort Pier and harbour lodges. The location , views , peace and tranquility of staying at this property have left us totally relaxed and refreshed. We took our two dogs and the walks surrounding the property are excellent. We stayed in the ‘anchorage’ property, a two bed , very spacious lodge, which was very well equipped. It had amazing views over the water from the open plan kitchen / lounge areas. It also had a patio area and terrace around the front of the property which looked onto the pier and harbour. And a special mention for Mary the on site representative. She was a gem and made us feel very very welcome. You may wonder why not five stars? Well the location is truly wonderful and fully deserves five stars . The lodges are fully equipped as mentioned, but the decor and furnishings, bed linen etc in the lodge could be refreshed. So 4 stars overall. Would we go back.. absolutely and we’re already thinking about our next visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Dear Stuart, Thank you so very much for taking your time to write such a good review. We agree with every thing you say but ……. These are working houses and not a private home. Every thing must be very solid and strong as we have guests over 300 pounds, dancing on the tables, playing football inside the cottage. Jumping on the beds, wet dogs coming straight from the beach , and shaking themselves dry inside …..etc etc This would not happend in your or my home but it happens here. : 0 We clean every thing with a very strong disinfected so very thing is fresh for the next guests. It discolours the linen in a few washes. We had a very busy summer and in the winter all the houses get painted and refresh. But like you our guests like to feel relaxed in the houses, and do not feel like they are sitting in Grandma's palor. You were one of our cleanest guests...and with clean little dogs. If all our guests were like you ….we can make Melfort a more posh place. Thank you again for your review, and we are looking forward to welcome you all 4 back again to Melfort Pier . Best wishes, Mary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parastoo R.

Great place. Great amenities. Great hostess

We really enjoyed our stay. Place was clean, comfortable, and we even had our own personal sauna in the apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marcie M.

The home is beautiful, clean and well stocked. Stunning view.

The home is lovely with a stunning view. The home was clean and well stocked.We loved the surrounding area and recreation available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Hazel Wragg

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I have lived at Melfort Pier & Harbour for 16 years with my little Jack Russel call Fruine .
When you come into the office , we both will give you a warm welcome. I have a lot of local information, just ask me what you like to do when you are here and I am very happy to assist you .

Why they chose this property

Just look at our photo's it is so peaceful and serene, you can really unwind and relax here.
We are open all year . Dockmaster is all on one level , with large windows. and has private parking right by your door. It also has a private dock, for your RIB, fishing boat, kayaks or peddle boards. It is disable friendly, plenty of room to get around in your wheelchair .
We are here to assist you, if you have a need . The kids love it , because , the have their own TV in their bed room . Mum , like to sauna to relax in after a day of exploring our local area . Dan can bring his fishing rods and tackle, and bring home dinner .
You will love it here .......

What makes this property unique

The views, they are spectacular, even when there is a gale force wind blowing. Come and give it a try. It has a private sauna, spa bath ,3 TV's and a gourmet kitchen ....what more do you want .....

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