Tarbert
Places to stay in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute
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Tarbert is a working port town in Argyll and Bute, set up as a base for exploring the Hebrides rather than a destination in itself. The backbone of the place is accommodation, with a dozen or so hotels and guest houses ranging from the substantial Stonefield Castle Hotel (rated 4.5 from around 839 reviews) down to intimate B&Bs like Knap Guest House and Struan House, both rated 4.7 from over a hundred reviews each. Starfish Rooms, also at 4.7, offers another small-scale option. The Anchor Hotel and Islay Frigate Hotel round out the mid-range choices. This weight of places to stay suggests Tarbert functions as a staging post for ferry travel and island visits.
For eating, there is the Isle Of Harris Distillers Ltd Cafe, rated 4.6 from 403 reviews, which combines refreshment with the distillery itself. The MV Hebrides, rated 4.5 from 66 reviews, appears to be a boat-based option. Both venues reflect the maritime character of the location rather than offering the variety of a larger town.
Where to stay in Tarbert(13)
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If you are planning to spend time among the islands and need a reliable overnight stop with decent accommodation and somewhere to eat, Tarbert delivers the essentials. The consistent ratings across the guest houses and hotels suggest the town does hospitality straightforwardly and well.
Dunarain Bed & Breakfast
7a Direcleit, Tarbert
Dunivaig B&B
Pier Road, Tarbert
Fasgadh Rooms
Pier Road, Tarbert
Islay Frigate Hotel
Harbour Street, Tarbert
Knap Guest House
Campbeltown Road, Tarbert
Ronachan Farmhouse B&B
Ronachan Farmhouse, Tarbert
Starfish Rooms
Starfish Rooms Castle Street, Tarbert
Stonefield Castle Hotel
Stonefield, Tarbert
Things to Do in Tarbert
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11 mi
Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park
Colintraive · ⭐ 4.3
Ettrick Bay
Rothesay · ⭐ 4.9
14 mi
Bute Museum
Isle of Bute · ⭐ 4.7
17 mi
Crinan Canal Cruises
Lochgilphead · ⭐ 5.0
Kilmartin House Museum
Kilmartin · ⭐ 4.5
19 mi
Crarae Gardens
Inveraray · ⭐ 4.6
20 mi
Carradale Beach
Campbeltown · ⭐ 4.7
20 mi
Studio Cinema
Dunoon · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Tarbert
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Self-Catering Cottages in Tarbert
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Shore Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £956
Kennacraig Lodge
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,485
Lochindaal
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,429
Dunmore Estate - Dunmore Villa
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £1,706
Findhorn Upper Apartment
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £913
Airy Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £717
Carnethy
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £437
High Beach Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,566
Common questions about Tarbert
Where can I stay in Tarbert?
We list 13 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Tarbert.
Where can I eat in Tarbert?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Tarbert.
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