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The Old Cottage

Property class: 3.5

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A coastal landscape with rocky shores, a clear blue sea, and lush green hills in the background.
A two-story house with a gravel driveway and a green gate.
A marina with boats docked, calm water reflecting the sunset, and a mountainous backdrop.
A coastal property with a view of the sea, a fenced garden, and a building with a red roof.
A dining table set with plates, cups, and a lamp, overlooking a garden with a view of the sea.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $162
$162 nightly
$162 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Arduaine, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4XQ
  • Place, Arduaine Garden
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Ganavan Sands
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Sea View (Jura)

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a TV, a dresser, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Sea View (Jura)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial Sea View (Islay)

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with tea set, two chairs, a window with curtains, and a picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial Sea View (Islay)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Shuna)

A neatly made bed with floral bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden bench, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Shuna)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oban

Located in Oban, The Old Cottage is a 1-minute drive from Arduaine Garden and 5 minutes from Kilmeford Church. .This bed & breakfast is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Loch Avich and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Carnasserie Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Arduaine Garden - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Loch Awe - 22 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 37 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • Connel Bridge - 39 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 41 min drive - 27.2 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 24 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tigh-An-Truish - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lucy’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Puffer Bar & Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Fishermans' Kitchen Dining by appointment - ‬22 min drive

About this property

The Old Cottage

The Old Cottage offers 3 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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The Old Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beautiful location; comfortable, quiet and well-appointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views,friendly staff,lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts could not have made us feel more welcome when we arrived. Darren and Karen are a wealth of information about places to go and see, locally and around Scotland. Our room was spotless and very comfortable. Quiet surroundings made our stay very peaceful. Breakfast was excellent and plentiful. We will not hesitate to stay here again should we be visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Such a lovely place to stay, Karen & Darren were very welcoming, finished off with a lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Old Cottage is a beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were very caring, nothing too much trouble. Very good breakfast. Room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chi Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gracious, helpful hosts. Beautiful location. Delicious breakfast. Exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended. Hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and serene. The host are really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ying-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Cute cottage. Nice walking near by. Service was also excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old Cottage Arduaine

Beautifully and tastefully renovated cottage. Karen and Derek most welcoming and supportive hosts. Great room, lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ronald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!"
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top locatie.

Prima verblijf en gastvrije ontvangst. Zeer vriendelijke eigenaren.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025