Kames Hotel

Southern Highlands & Islands


A mile south of Tighnabruaich, in the village of Kames, this place has a variety of comfortable rooms, including cute ones under the sloping roof on the top floor. Friendly new owners have given the place an excellent facelift. The bar downstairs, popular with yachties and locals, has great atmosphere, killer water views and good-value bar meals.


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