Loch Melfort Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Arduaine, United Kingdom, hosting 90 at dinner.

Loch Melfort Hotel

ArduaineScotland, United Kingdom

Loch Melfort Hotel sits on private grounds at Arduaine on Scotland's west coast, with sea views, gardens and beach access alongside 30 guest rooms.

Guests
90 at dinner
Rooms
30 rooms
Cost
£250 to £7,000venue fee
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
GLA

About the venue

Loch Melfort Hotel sits on private grounds at Arduaine on Scotland's west coast, with sea views, gardens and beach access alongside 30 guest rooms.

Legal ceremonies can be held on site, indoors or outdoors, with indoor backup space if the weather turns, and the banquet hall seats up to 90 guests for both ceremony and dining.

In-house catering, a bar, dance space and conference space are all available, and the hotel can be booked for exclusive use, though a buyout is not required.

Accommodation ranges from Economy Double Rooms to Romantic Studio Suites and Premier Sea View Rooms, and pets are welcome.

  • Seats up to 90 guests for a ceremony and 90 for seated dining
  • Legal ceremonies permitted on site, with outdoor and indoor options plus indoor backup
  • 30 rooms including sea-view, suite and studio categories
  • Private grounds with gardens, sea views and beach access

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Loch Melfort Hotel cost?
The venue quotes £250 to £7,000 venue fee.
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How many guests does Loch Melfort Hotel hold?
Loch Melfort Hotel holds 90 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Loch Melfort Hotel?
Yes. 30 rooms.
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How do guests get to Loch Melfort Hotel?
Fly into GLA.
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Capacity

Seated dinner
90 guests
Ceremony, seated
90 guests
Smallest party taken
2 guests

Staying over

Rooms
30 rooms
Room types
10 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Pets
Yes
Nearest airport
GLA

Questions about the venue

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Can we legally marry at the hotel?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can take place on site, either outdoors or indoors, and an indoor backup space is available.
How many guests can you accommodate?
Up to 90 guests seated for the ceremony and up to 90 for seated dining. The minimum booking is 2 guests.
What does the venue fee cover?
The venue fee is GBP 5,500 and includes the reception space. Rooms, catering, drinks and the ceremony space are charged separately. Pricing across the hotel's wedding tariff ranges from GBP 250 to GBP 7,000; see the 2024/2025 wedding tariff PDF on the hotel's website.
Do we have to take the whole hotel?
No. A full buyout is available if you want it, but neither a buyout nor exclusive use is required.
Who do we contact to enquire?
Email kerry@lochmelfort.co.uk or call +44 1852 200233. The nearest airport is Glasgow (GLA).

Weddings held here

2021 · grounds
Kate and Robin

To enable a worry-free environment, Kate and Robin enjoyed 2 days exclusive use of the hotel.

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 90 guests

    “We are able to cater for weddings of up to 90, with exclusive use for large weddings and intimate events for 2-24 people.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 90 guests

    “Our main lounge allows for 40-60 guests, whilst the beautiful outdoors space provides room for up to 90 guests.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 2 guests

    “We are able to cater for weddings of up to 90, with exclusive use for large weddings and intimate events for 2-24 people.”
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  • Rooms: 30 rooms

    “With 30 ensuite rooms, fine dining restaurant, guest lounge, private Library and space for marquees we can provide a range of spaces and services for your event.”
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  • Room types: 10 listed

    “Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “We are able to cater for weddings of up to 90, with exclusive use for large weddings and intimate events for 2-24 people.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “We are able to cater for weddings of up to 90, with exclusive use for large weddings and intimate events for 2-24 people.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “At Loch Melfort Hotel, we happily cater for civil weddings and legal humanist marriages, both indoors and outdoors.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “For those brave enough to second guess the Scottish weather, you could choose from a number of outside locations to have the ceremony itself: the bottom of the steps leading down to the lawns, the boat house located right at the water’s edge or even inside the neighbouring NTS Arduaine Garden to be discussed with the NTS.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “We have a choice of 3 elegant Civil Ceremony Rooms.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Working with our chef, we will tailor your menu to meet your requirements or theme, choosing delicious wines and spirits to complement our great food.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The couple also opted for a signature cocktail, a passionfruit mojito, which was popular with all of their guests and kept our bar team busy all night long!”
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  • Price: £250 to £7,000 venue fee

    “| Shuna Room | up to 24 | £1440 | £250 | £220 | £228 | £720 | £300 | for up to 24 adults |”
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  • Venue fee: £5,500

    “| B&B basis. | 80-90 | £4800 | £5500 | £220 | £760 | £2400 | £1000 | for 80 adults |”
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  • Included: Reception space

    “These costs are indicative and can be tailored to create a bespoke wedding package”
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  • Not included: Rooms, catering, drinks and ceremony space

    “These costs are indicative and can be tailored to create a bespoke wedding package”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “We are able to cater for weddings of up to 90, with exclusive use for large weddings and intimate events for 2-24 people.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “9 of our Sea View Lodge deck rooms are pet-friendly.”
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  • Nearest airport: GLA

    “GLA”
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  • Event spaces: Conference space and banquet hall

    “Conference space”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “With 30 ensuite rooms, fine dining restaurant, guest lounge, private Library and space for marquees we can provide a range of spaces and services for your event.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “In 2021 we expanded our Restaurant dining space to include a much larger outdoor dining deck space.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “A Scottish piper can be arranged for you to be piped down the aisle and into dinner, and the evening can be rounded off with Ceilidh dancing or your own choice of music.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “We offer a range of comfortable and luxurious rooms, most with fantastic sea views, roaring log fires, and spectacular coastal scenery to explore.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “Welcome to Loch Melfort, a unique retreat set on 17 acres of gardens and beach on the romantic Argyll coast of the Scottish Highlands.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Welcome to Loch Melfort, a unique retreat set on 17 acres of gardens and beach on the romantic Argyll coast of the Scottish Highlands.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Our stunning grounds and priceless views will provide the perfect background for the wedding of your dreams and we can help you arrange most of the little details or suggest companies to contact (including dining, wines and champagne, master of ceremonies, flowers and decoration, cake, photography, and hair and make-up).”
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£250 to £7,000venue fee

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