Minard Castle stands in its own grounds in beautiful countryside on the north-western shore of Loch Fyne, three-quarters of a mile (1km) from the A83 Inveraray to Lochgilphead road. This beautiful part of Argyll is famous for its gardens specialising in exotic azaleas and rhododendrons. It offers forest walks, cycle trails, riding, good fishing, and many places of historical and archaeological interest. 

Minard is thirteen miles (20km) south-west of Inveraray - an ancient stronghold of the Campbell Clan - which is noted for its castle and historic jail. Other local attractions include the Auchindrain Folk Museum and the Argyll Wildlife Park. Within easy travelling distance are the Crinan Canal and the prehistoric sites around Kilmartin. To the south is the Kintyre peninsular and Campbeltown. To the north are Loch Awe, the spectacular Pass of Brander, the tunnels of the Cruachan hydro-electric scheme, and Oban with its Sea-Life Centre and ferries to the islands. Further north are Glencoe, Fort William and Loch Ness.
Shopping, restaurants and transport.

The village shop is a mile and a half (2km) away, and there are excellent shops at Lochgilphead. There are two bars with restaurants and two cafés all within five miles. The Glasgow to Campbeltown buses stop by request at the end of the drive, and guests can be met by prior arrangement, but a car is recommended for touring the area.