Campbeltown Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Campbeltown Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Campbeltown is a small airport, with a few flights a day to Glasgow: the choice between staying near the runway or moving elsewhere doesn't change the timing much, since the town is a few minutes away by taxi. Anyone arriving just for business or a one-day whisky tour sleeps comfortably in the centre, near the harbour and the distilleries. Anyone coming for golf or the beach finds it handier to stay in Machrihanish, right next to the airport. There's also the alternative of a cottage in the countryside, a few minutes south of the town, for those who want to be more secluded.
Campbeltown centre and harbour
City centre · About 5-10 minutes by taxi from the airport (2.9 km); on foot it's a 30-40 minute walk along the A83.
Best for: for those arriving for a day of distillery visits or for business and want to get around on foot
Pros
- Walking distance from the harbour, distilleries and restaurants of the centre
- More properties to choose from than the rest of the area
Cons
- A taxi is needed from the airport, the local bus has limited services
- Less suited to those who want to stay near the golf course or the beach
Recommended hotels in this area
- Royal Hotel Campbeltown: A renovated hotel on the harbour, with a view of Campbeltown Bay and a free shuttle to the airport.
- Ardshiel Hotel: A small family-run hotel a few minutes' walk from the ferry terminal, with an on-site restaurant and bar.
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Machrihanish
Airport area · About 2 miles (7 minutes by car) from the airport, in the village of Machrihanish.
Best for: for those coming for golf or the beach who want to stay right next to the runway
Pros
- A few minutes from the Machrihanish and Machrihanish Dunes golf courses
- Atlantic beach within walking distance
Cons
- Few services beyond those of the hotel, a car is needed for the rest
- Further from the distilleries in the centre than Campbeltown
Recommended hotels in this area
- The Ugadale Hotel: A hotel on Machrihanish beach, next to the golf course, with an on-site spa and Atlantic views.
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Countryside south of town
Nearby town · About 5 km from the airport and 3 miles from Campbeltown; a car is needed, there are no direct buses.
Best for: for those who prefer the countryside, secluded, with their own independent space
Pros
- Independent cottages with a garden, right in the countryside
- A few minutes from the Glen Scotia and Springbank distilleries
Cons
- A car is needed for everything, no direct public transport link
- No restaurant or shop within walking distance
Recommended hotels in this area
- Kilchrist Castle Cottages: Independent cottages in the countryside south of Campbeltown, 5 km from the airport, with a garden and free parking.
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