The village of Craobh Haven (the first word is pronounced 'croove', after the Gaelic for a small tree or shrub) is a small, relaxed and welcoming community which was established in 1983 to add to the housing and holiday facilities of Argyll's beautiful west coast. Comprising only about 30 houses, it nestles on the north shore of the Craignish peninsular opposite Shuna island, on Scotland's beautiful West Coast. The village overlooks a group of small inshore islands which now shelter a fine yacht marina, and the stunning views take in the local islands of Seil and Luing, as well as many better known islands from Jura in the South to the highlands of Mull in the North.

The village is particularly friendly and welcoming to visitors, mainly because of the busy coming and going of yachts visiting the marina throughout the year. It is the ideal spot to get you away from your daily routine, where you can relax and enjoy the peace, and where children can play and explore in safety.

Craobh Haven has three shops, two restaurants and a pub, so is quite well served for such a small place! The Village Stores offers a basic range of general provisions as well as fresh produce and some local specialities. The Giving Tree stocks a wide range of gifts and crafts and also serves teas and coffees to visitors and locals alike. The final shop is a bit specialist, being the Yacht Chandlery, and provides supplies to the many yachtsmen and women who visit or keep their boats in the marina. 

The village pub, called The Lord of the Isles, has established an excellent reputation, not only for creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, but also for excellent restaurant dining and serving tasty bar meals for all the family. There is also a seasonal bistro called The Cabin.

Craobh Haven is also very close to the village and yachting centre of Ardfern, with its hugely popular pub, the Galley of Lorne, and an interesting cafe and international craft shop called The Crafty Kitchen.

There are so many things to do immediately in and around the village that there is really little need to spend too much time in the car once you've arrived. For those with an interest in horses, the BHS-approved Ardfern Riding Centre just behind the village offers Western riding, trekking and hacking on pedigree Appaloosa horses. There are also regular much-praised boat trips among the numerous local islands on the motor launch Farsain. But if organised activity is not your thing, there is plenty of bird and sealife spotting to be done and lots of spectacular walks and views right from the doorsteps of the cottages.

Craobh Haven is easy to find, south of the well-known town of Oban, about half way between Oban and Lochgilphead. It is just over two hours drive from Glasgow via the A82 and A83, about 17 miles north of Lochgilphead on the A816.

The nearest railway station is in Oban, about 20 miles north, but unfortunately trains from Glasgow are fairly infrequent. Oban is also the main port for Mull and the Islands where you can get ferries to visit Mull, Iona, Colonsay and other islands as day trips or for overnight stays. They also do sightseeing cruises.

The bus from Glasgow stops in Lochgilphead before turning south to Campbeltown. A separate service leaves Lochgilphead in the morning calling in to Craobh Haven on its way to Oban and returning in the afternoon.