Stay at the Ben Cruachan Inn
Lochside comfort, Highland hospitality and views worth waking up early for.
Why stay here?
The perfect base for your Loch Awe adventures
• Lochside location beside the station and castle routes
• Fresh, modern rooms with spectacular water and mountain views
• Restaurant and bar serving local favourites
• Short walk or drive to Kilchurn Castle and St Conan’s Kirk
• Step straight out to walks and viewpoints
Rooms
A Comfortable and stylish space to relax after a day outdoors.
Modern and comfortable rooms for explorers.
Restaurant and Bar
Award winning dining, locally sourced food, a friendly West Coast welcome and sunsets that steal the show.
Wake up by the water.
Ben Cruachan Inn sits right by the loch edge in Lochawe village.
Trains, buses, parking, shopping, tea rooms and iconic viewpoints are all within a short wander.
TRAIN STATION
"Lochawe Station is a 3 minute walk away."
NEARBY VIEWS
“Kilchurn Castle viewpoint, just cross the road”
SEASONAL STAYS
“Loch Awe is beautiful year-round.”
Other Accommodation in the Area
If Ben Cruachan Inn is fully booked, there are self-catering options and lodges around the loch. We’ll happily recommend a good match for your trip.
Modern Loch Awe and
the Ben Cruachan Inn
In the present day, the village continues to balance its heritage with a warm, modern spirit. A short distance from the kirk stands the Ben Cruachan Inn, a contemporary landmark that reflects the area’s revival as a welcoming base for travellers, hillwalkers, and those exploring nearby Ben Cruachan— the mountain known as “the Hollow Mountain” for its vast underground hydroelectric power station.
Opened in recent years, the Ben Cruachan Inn has become a hub of local life and hospitality, echoing the tradition of the old inns that once served drovers and railway passengers. Its design and outlook across the loch celebrate the enduring connection between community, landscape, and history.
A Living Landscape
Today, Loch Awe and the village that bears its name continue to attract visitors drawn by their tranquil beauty and deep sense of history. From the ruined towers of Kilchurn to the soaring arches of St Conan’s Kirk, and the lively warmth of the Ben Cruachan Inn, this corner of Argyll tells the story of Scotland itself — a story of faith, craftsmanship, resilience, and enduring natural splendour.