Stay at Saddell Bay 

The exceptional qualities of Saddell have long been recognised. In 1160, a Cistercian abbey was founded here, sited safely inland. In 1508, it was chosen by the Bishop of Argyll for a new castle, which still stands near the shore at the mouth of a small river, looking across to Arran. This castle we now own, together with five houses, the steep old beechwood behind and the whole of Saddell Bay with its long white strand and rocky headland. Those who stay here have the freedom of it all.