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Melfort House

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A room with a large window overlooking a scenic landscape, a swan sculpture on a table, and a chair. - Melfort House (Oban)
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Consider a stay at Melfort House and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included

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View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (The Loch Room)

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and two windows with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (The Loch Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View (The Hill Room)

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with a view of greenery, and a sofa with a cushion.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View (The Hill Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (The Garden Room)

A bedroom with a bed, two windows, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (The Garden Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A wooden cabin bedroom with two beds, a small window, and a wooden ceiling.

Deluxe Cabin

  • Ocean view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Cabin

  • Ocean view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Oban, Melfort House is on a private beach. Oban Ferry Terminal and Glencruitten Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moine Mhor Nature Reserve and Arduaine Garden. An Cala and Atlantis Leisure are also worth visiting. Visit our Oban travel guide
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Loch Melfort by Oban, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4XD

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a wooden dock, snow-capped mountains in the background, and a clear sky.
    Loch Awe
    23 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • The Oban Distillery with a stone facade, black and white window frames, and a sign indicating it was established in 1794.
    Oban Distillery
    36 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • Kilmeford Church
    6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Arduaine Garden
    12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Loch Avich
    15 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Connel Ferry Station
    25 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
    162 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tigh-An-Truish
    16 min drive
  • The Fishermans' Kitchen Dining by appointment
    20 min drive
  • Room At The Top
    3 min drive
  • Shower of Herring
    6 min walk
  • Cuilfail Hotel
    13 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available for a fee of GBP 65; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 65.00

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Melfort House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Melfort House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Melfort House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Melfort House located?

This Oban bed & breakfast is on the beach, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kilmeford Church, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arduaine Garden and Ardmaddy Wishing Tree. Loch Avich is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Melfort House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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With just 3 rooms this beautiful B&B is the best I’ve ever experienced. Situated in a tiny hamlet 15 miles south of Oban, it is blissfully quiet and remote. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed only one night but we liked it very much. Still and quiet. You were very welcome there. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our two nights stay at Melfort House. It was peaceful idyll that restored us somewhat as we were nearing the end of our road trip through Scotland. Matthew is a wonderful host, and we felt welcome in his home. The breakfast offerings were top notch, and our room and bed were so comfortable. The location was perfect for a day trip to nearby Oban, which should not be missed, particularly for the seafood and Oban Distillery tour. Thank you Matthew for the opportunity to stay; we will long remember it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellant location, brilliant relaxed atmosphere. Lovely dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay. Great hospitality and cuisine. Highly recommend Melfort house B&B
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous scenery and home. Breakfast gorgeous made lovingly and expertly by the host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place

Amazing hotel in every possible way - location, appearance, cleanliness, view, welcoming atmosphere, Mathews the host and the chef, dinner and breakfast. We highly enjoy our stay there and will gladly come back the next time we are in Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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What a gorgeous place! The view from our room was absolutely stunning. Our host was kind, helpful and made us a wonderful breakfast the next morning. 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The B&B lies at the end of the road and has limited mobile phone and internet - but that is not problem for a one night stop. Dinner and breakfast were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The highland Coo’s was the reason why we came. Place is fine. Views are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely stunning property and experience at Melfort House! Matthew ensured we had everything needed to make this a 5-star stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A memorable visit to Melfort House

Enjoyed our stay with every comfort and superb dinner. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Abosutley stunning property in a lovely, calm village. Breakfast was fantastic. Once in a lifetime experience. Would recommend this to anyone heading to the west of Scotland!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed 2 days and it was excellent. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. The large drawing room that overlooks Loch Melfort was also available for us to use which we enjoyed. We enjoyed a delicious 4 course dinner on the evening of our arrival prepared and served by our host Mathew. This was our first visit to Melfort House and hopefully we will be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
The he food is delicious, the setting sublime but it’s the owner who makes it all quite special. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and assisted us with sone logistics for our journey as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely stunning house and room. The host is exceptionally friendly and warm, and his cooking was simply spectacular. Would return and recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Melfort House- A Hidden Gem

Excellent location situated in a lovely tranquil setting. Unable to fault experience in any way. The proprietor was friendly, welcoming and attentive. The dinner he prepared was exquisite. A memorable stay and we would certainly visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional one night stay.

A haven of peace and tranquillity. The house is very spacious, welcoming lounge with amazing loch views. Full of interesting objects and books.The gardens are beautiful with mixture of wild bluebells but also lawns and a magnificent monkey puzzle tree. The breakfast was tasty and good choice. Thank you and would love to return when in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutley charming

Absolutely recommendable. This storytelling old estate is glamorous and cosy in one go. The owner kept it in very good shape and generously shares it as a b&b. We had a wonderful stay and special thanks to the houskeeper Lesslie, which made our stay even better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible!

The Melfort house is an amazing property with beautiful furnishings, lovely gardens & a spectacular view of the sea surrounded by lambs & song birds. Matthew, the host, was very accommodating & prepared an outstanding 4 course dinner & made to order Scottish breakfast. Our visit there stands out as the best in Scotland!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

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A beautiful location with good venues and hiking. My wife enjoyed a beautiful 6 mi walk while I visited gardens nearby due to a bad ankle. Matthew has a wonderful and interesting house and helped with some extra needs for scheduling a harbor trip and laundry due to a spill. We enjoyed our time in this quiet and peaceful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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If you appreciate art, history, fine dinning as well as exceptional beauty and hospitality...then Melfort House is the place for you! From the moment we drove up to the house, stepping into the foyer and receiving a warm welcoming greeting from Leah, we were awestruck! The entire house and property is a work of art. The bedroom made us both gasp with it's charm - a complimentary decanter of Scotch whisky on the antique dresser. The king-sized bed was so very comfortable. The bathroom had the most comfortable soaking tub. The sitting room and dining room simply beautiful with so many antiques and quirky items on display. The view from the drawing room and grounds - magnificent! Matthew is a passionate and accomplished Chef. We highly recommend Melfort House. As we commented in the guestbook: "It was like staying overnight in a museum"! Our intention is to return next year.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect haven in a storm

Why is it every time we visit Oban, there's a violent storm? We'd booked for two nights but on our day of travel Mathew phoned to advise all the roads were either flooded or blocked with landslips. We agreed to try travelling the following day, which we did - it was eventful and with many detours but got there. Mathew kept in touch throughout to check our progress too, giving us updates on road closures. When we arrived, we were greeted at the door and shown our room, which was huge and very well appointed. We asked for dinner each night and I must say, the food was of the highest standard ( and I've been to a lot of top tier hotels in my day). Mathew had also arranged at my request for prosecco, flowers and chocolates to be in our room to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Dinner was preceded with a complimentary glass of sherry and coffee was in the comfortable and well furnished drawing room. We sat at the large dining table with other guests for both dinner and breakfast, so it was great that we got to meet new people throughout our stay, all of whom were lovely and also intrepid travelers. All in all, Melfort House is a top notch hotel / B&B and definitely a cut above the rest, with fantastic hospitality, awesome food and yet quiet enough to relax in traditional comfort. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Amenities
Lovely breakfast. Clean spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a lovely room! We stayed in the Hill room with a garden view. The home was beautifully appointed. We enjoyed a great night sleep, and then breakfast in the dining room. A walk around the property was the perfect ending. Sorry we didn't get the chance to dine here, but Matthew had great recommendations for us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026