It’s clearly the season for success for Argyll accommodation providers, as Oban gets its first five star guest house and industry awards are picked up by hotels in Taynuilt and Coll.

Five stars to Dungallan
Dungallan Country House in Oban has become the town’s first five-star guest house following its most recent visit by a VisitScotland Quality Adviser.

Built in 1870 by the Duke of Argyll for his summer residence at the edge of town, Dungallan's commanding and secluded position offers tranquillity and superb views to three sides over Oban Bay, the Isles of Kerrera, Lismore and Mull and the sound of Kerrera.

Further info from www.dungallanhotel-oban.co.uk. and on quality assurance schemes.

Argyll hotel awarded Best Intimate Wedding Venue
Luxury west coast hotel Ardanaiseig in Kilchrenan by Taynuilt has been awarded the title of Intimate Wedding Hotel of the Year at the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards 2008. This is the second consecutive year the independent hotel has been recognised for its uniquely romantic location and first-class service. Further info from: www.ardanaiseig.com

Coll hotel voted islands’ best
The Coll Hotel at Arinagour, Isle of Coll, is celebrating the success of a new award with a special offer to entice even more visitors. The winner of the Best Island Hotel category in the 2008 Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards is offering dinner, bed and breakfast for just £50 per person until 30 April. The six-bedroom Coll Hotel, reached by regular ferries from Oban, overlooks Arinagour Bay which attracts a wide variety of sealife. Further info from: www.collhotel.com