10/10 Exceptional
A jewel in the highlands
Amazing hosts who went out of their way to help us have the most enjoyable stay. Wonderful breakfasts and beautiful rooms.
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night trip
The Old Cottage
B&B in Oban
Step into the charming world of The Old Cottage, where a warm full breakfast and peaceful garden await. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or get lost in a good book from the library. With free in-room WiFi, luggage storage, your stay is sure to be relaxing.
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking
- Free WiFi
Main amenities (6)
- Daily housekeeping
- Terrace
- Garden
- Library
- Reception fireplace
- Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
- Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Coffee/tea maker
- Lift
£105
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Sea View (Jura)
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
- 25 sq m
- Sea view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial Sea View (Islay)
Wonderful
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
- Partial sea view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Shuna)
Exceptional
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
Arduaine, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4XQ
About this property
The Old Cottage
Enjoy your visit to Oban with a stay at The Old Cottage. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and full breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
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The Old Cottage Reviews
Exceptional
10
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
Staff & service
9.6
Eco-friendliness
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfasts were consistently described as delicious, perfect, and varied with a wide choice of options. (15 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomBreakfastLocationBedSceneryWelcomingAmenitiesViewTrip10/10 Exceptional
hosts were very friendly and informative
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Breakfast was good. Comfortable room. Glad it was close to Melford Hotel where I had an excellent dinner.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfection
Wonderful stay. Perfect location next to Arduaine gardens and Melfort hotel. Our room was beautiful, peaceful and so comfortable.
Darren and Karen are the perfect hosts. Excellent breakfast and facilities.
Cannot recommend highly enough.
christine
christine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Old Cottage Arduaine
Beautifully and tastefully renovated cottage. Karen and Derek most welcoming and supportive hosts. Great room, lots of space.
Iain
Iain, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Unforgettable!
What a lovely place to stay! Darren and Karen are marvellous hosts, couldn't do enough to make our visit truly memorable. And the breakfasts were delicious, as well as superbly served. The view over the bay, and the local wildlife enjoying their breakfasts outside the window, added an extra charm ...
Coupled to a superb restaurant at the hotel next door, not to mention the magnificent scenery and history of the area, we couldn't have found a more ideal place for a short holiday.
Mr Ronald H.
Mr Ronald H., 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely B&B
Lovely place to stay. Our hosts were amazing and full of information of the area. Best breakfast we had the whole trip.
Caris
Caris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Top locatie.
Prima verblijf en gastvrije ontvangst. Zeer vriendelijke eigenaren.
Ingrid
Ingrid, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beste Schottischen Frühstück dürften wir bei Karen genießen. Vielen hilfreichen Tips und Infos über die Umgebung von Darren.
Saubere und liebevoll eingerichten Zimmer.
Einen wunderschönen und erholsamen Aufenthalt in Old Cottage bei Karen und Darren.
Gabriela
Gabriela, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Well-situated and comfortable property
Great location for visiting the Kilmartin valley and Oban, helpful and friendly hosts, lots of local info available at the property, good breakfast with lots of choice. Next door to a National Trust garden and a 4-star hotel with excellent meals
PHILIP
PHILIP, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastic hosts and great accommodation.
Had a most enjoyable stay at The Old Cottage with wonderful hosts Karen and Darren. Really comfy double bed & great shower. Had the benefit of a gorgeous roaring fire in spacious lounge area at night with lots of DVDs and a library of books about stuff to explore in the local area.
Darren and Karen were such lovely people, warm , friendly and gave helpful tips about the locality. Breakfast was fabulous, tasty and varied. Would highly recommend this B&B and will definitely be back.
Many thanks to Darren and Karen for an amazing break.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice size rooms and bath. Breast was 5 start. The host were available to meet any need. Extensive knowledge of the entire surrounding area. Highly recommend.
Lucy
Lucy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wir können dieses idyllisch gelegenen B&B jedem weiterempfehlen. Es ist eine sehr familiäre Atmosphäre und wir haben uns zu jeder Zeit sehr wohl gefühlt. Gern kommen wir wieder.
Marcus
Marcus, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Peaceful, comfortable, friendly
Amazing breakfasts from very friendly owners Darren and Karen. Very knowledgeable and informative about the local area . Well kept and clean accommodation. Nothing was too much trouble
k
k, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This is an excellent b&b in the country with views across the loch. Darren and Karen are very fine and friendly hosts. I am very happy to recommend if you want a rural stay about 30 minutes drive from Oban.
Colin
Colin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Quiet place on the ocean. Initially finding the location was tricky.
Only one for option for dinner is the hotel next door. (Pretty good food) other options are 30 minutes away in Oban
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful greeting and welcoming from Darren and Karen. Perfect instructions, their local knowledge and enthusiasm and love for the area is limitless. The accommodation is superb, location is very central to some of the most historical and beautiful, silent areas.The choice of breakfast? ..I guarantee you wouldn’t get the choice of cereals, jam’s etc anywhere else.. (Karen puts other ‘full’ breakfasts to shame..). We will visit the west of Scotland again and unquestionably The Old Cottage will be on our stopover menu.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very quiet and serene. The host are really friendly and helpful.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely stay at Darren and Karen´s cottage
We had the most incredible stay at Darren and Karen's charming cottage in Scotland. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality that made us feel right at home.
The cottage itself is a true gem, with its picturesque surroundings and cozy interior. It's evident that Darren and Karen have put a lot of love and care into every aspect of the cottage. The attention to detail is impeccable, from the well-equipped kitchen to the comfortable beds and tasteful decor.
The location is simply breathtaking, nestled amidst the stunning Scottish countryside. We enjoyed long walks in nature, taking in the beauty of the landscape, and exploring nearby attractions recommended by Darren and Karen.
Furthermore, Darren and Karen were exceptional hosts, always available to assist us with anything we needed. Their local knowledge and recommendations made our trip even more memorable.
We cannot recommend Darren and Karen's cottage enough. It's a true oasis of tranquility and a perfect retreat for anyone seeking a relaxing and unforgettable escape. We are already looking forward to returning to this magical place!"
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We love this place!
The best service you can imagine!
The hosts are absolute #1 in service and see the customers!
The room fantastic, the breakfast perfect. We just love this place!
Anders
Anders, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Hosts are friendly, attention to visitors, helpful, provide high standard of rooms and amenities, quite rooms and next to a good hotel. Highly recommend to stay.
Chi Wai
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent stay. Cute cottage. Nice walking near by. Service was also excellent. Highly recommend.
Ying-Yu
Ying-Yu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
You haven't traveled until you've stayed at a Bed & Breakfast in the countryside.
Our hosts have done an immaculate job with their property. The room felt almost too perfect to use! Wonderful breakfast, beautiful library and sitting area at the centre of the house. Great attention to detail throughout.
Walking distance to a good quality dinner restaurant and bar. Gardens and the sea also a short stroll away.
All in all a memorable part of our vacation.
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Incredible value. The breathtaking views, beach access, & seclusion help create a stunning retreat, but Karen & Darren’s thoughtful touches separate this stay from all others. This was by far our favorite place to stay during our trip in Scotland!
Heather E
Heather E, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Friendly hosts full of useful information about places to visit, pamphlets books etc. Right near to beach, saw red squirrel and rabbits outside while having breakfast. Lovely scrambled eggs and husband thoroughly enjoyed his fry up. Local unusual jams to try as well. Very comfortable. Introduced us to other guests which was a lovely touch.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
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