West Coast Wedding Q&A
We hope you have all enjoyed our Wedding Week over the last 7 days. To round off the week here is our Events Manager, Robbie, answering all the questions you have sent us over the last week.
Continue Reading
Top Valentine's Picks from Portavadie's Shop
Looking for that perfect V-Day gift? Valentine's Day is just around the corner so we thought we would produce a guide to Valentine's shopping at Portavadie's Shop - we are sure there is something for everyone inside our Shop.1. L O V E signs galore.
Continue Reading
Winter Mega Sale
There's still time to get a great deal in our MEGA SALE!Winter is a great time to take a break at Portavadie and at the moment you can book it for less!Choose your accommodation from Lodge Rooms, Studio Apartments, Cottages and Tighnamara:Lodge rooms £99 per night (Sund
Continue Reading
6 Week Leisure Membership
TREAT YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE WITH OUR FANTASTIC OFFERIncludes unlimited access to the Leisure Experience from 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week, a £10 voucher to spend in Portavadie's shop and exclusive member discounts in Portavadie outlets.Adult 6 Week Membership - £75C
Continue Reading
15 Christmas Gift Ideas from Portavadie's Shop
Are you still looking for Christmas presents? Click here to read our suggestions.
Continue Reading
Fantastic Festive Fayre at Portavadie
Who came to our Festive Fayre last Saturday (1st Decemeber)? We had a fantastic day, Christmas has well and truly arrived at Portavadie. Chef launched our festive dining menu, our first Festive Floor Filler night took place and all the Christmas decorations went up as well - one festive Saturday!
Continue Reading
Highlands and Islands Twitter Takeover
All this week (2nd-9th December) our Graduates, Abbie and Andrea, are taking over the Highlands and Islands Voices Twitter account (@HI_Voices). They will be tweeting about both Portavadie and home life. Give the account a
Continue Reading
Our Members Festive Feast
This year we will host our Members Christmas Dinner on Saturday 15th December.All our members are cordially invited to celebrate with us from 6pm.Arrive to the Marina Restaurant and join us for a drink followed by a delicious festive 3 course meal of
Continue Reading
Christmas Arrives on Saturday 1st December at Portavadie
We are welcoming the festive season on site with a bang this year. Annually we have always hosted a fantastic Christmas Market but this year we are going bigger and better. With over 30 stall holders joining us to sell their wares, there will be Christmas treats for everyone and hoping you can ti
Continue Reading
Craft your Christmas this year at Portavadie
This Saturday, November 24th we are hosting our first Craft Your Christmas event at Portavadie.From 10am until 4pm we will be delighted to welcome the talents of two local makers on site to lead guests through two craft workshops.The first Michaela Goan, of Seatree Pottery will guid
Continue Reading
Visiting boats to Portavadie
At team Portavadie, we're really looking forward to a great season. Our new dynamic pricing and introductory offers have been really popular and we are excited to welcome 40 new annual berth holders to the marina.Those that have visited us before would have had the luxury to choose t
Continue Reading
Buoyed by Five Gold Anchor Award
We’ve been awarded Five Gold Anchors by The Yacht Harbour Association, making us one of only two marinas in Scotland to join this elite group.The Gold Anchor Scheme is the trusted measure of marina excellence. It awards between one and five gold anchors. Five Gold Anchors is the high
Continue Reading
Marina Restaurant Extension.
Phase 2 is now complete!Along with the new soft seating/lounging area and 3/4 height bar stools/tables to enjoy a few drinks and nibbles with crew, we have now doubled the downstairs dining area, meaning there's a far better chance of getting a table during those busy times!
Continue Reading
Radical new berthing charge structure introduced.
Historically marinas have charged boats on their overall length for berthing, at Portavadie we've decided to rethink that concept.Not all berths are equal, some can take large craft, some can't, some are in a highly desireable location, others aren't, therefore we've looked at all these fac
Continue Reading
Rainy Days
The best thing to do on a rainy day is get your wellies and waterproofs on and head out for a walk. The stroll through Glenan Wood is wonderfully atmospheric on a wet day with water dripping from the branches, ferns and moss. Kids will love squelching through the muddy bits! Another good walk loc
Continue Reading
Kids
This area is one big natural playground for kids! I used to love coming here on holiday as a child and now my grandchildren love it to. And the things they enjoy are the same things that I enjoyed as a kid: the simple pleasures of rock pooling, beach combing and fishing from the piers; the chance
Continue Reading
Coffee and Cake
On Argyll’s Secret Coast we’re lucky to have some fantastic cafés and tearooms. So when you’re out exploring, you can always get a decent cappuccino and some excellent home baking – an essential on any holiday! You’ll find a welcoming cup of tea in some of the
Continue Reading
Go Explore
We have ancient forests, beautiful beaches and an incredible coastline right on our doorstep. So, grab your backpack and go explore. Whether you fancy a coastal stroll or an epic cycle, there are so many things to see and do. And while you’re out and about, look out for wildlife, including
Continue Reading