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Melfort House

4.0 star property
Beachfront bed & breakfast for sun and fun

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Lounge
Front of property
Garden
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View (The Hill Room)
Melfort House offers relaxation in a serene setting. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on the scenic terrace or find quiet moments in the garden. Amenities include free WiFi, self parking, and secure bicycle storage.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Heated floors
  • 11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Heated floors
  • 11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Loch Melfort by Oban, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4XD

What's nearby

  • Kilmeford Church - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Clachan Bridge - 18 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 26 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 26 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 31 min drive - 21.0 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 24 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Room At The Top - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Crafty Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shower of Herring - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cuilfail Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lord Of The Isles - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Melfort House

Upscale bed & breakfast
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden at Melfort House. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bicycle parking and smoke-free premises
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and heating

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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

More

  • 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

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

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

Property is also known as

Melfort House Oban
Melfort House Oban
Melfort House Bed & breakfast
Melfort House Bed & breakfast Oban
Melfort House Oban
Melfort House Bed & breakfast
Melfort House Bed & breakfast Oban

Frequently asked questions

Is Melfort House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Melfort House?

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, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Kilmeford Church, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Arduaine Garden and Clachan Bridge. Ardmaddy Wishing Tree is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Melfort House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasure and a privilege to stay at Matthew’s house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt was a great host and his home was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Geret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The highland Coo’s was the reason why we came. Place is fine. Views are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prantika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Great hospitality and cuisine. Highly recommend Melfort house B&B
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr

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

Relaxing break

Lovely location, room, service and food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yury

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

A memorable visit to Melfort House

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôte très dispo de bon conseil dans un lieu plus que parfait
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

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

Romantisk lyx

Det kändes som vi checkade in på ett litet slott. Fantastiskt hus! Och vårt rum hade utsikt mot havet. Väldigt trevlig värd.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Davide

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

The place to be!

The house is amazing, the view lovely, the garden beautiful and the landlord super kind!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Melfort House is like a dip into the past of aristocratic lifestyle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

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

Top

Matthew è un ottimo padrone di casa, ci ha preparato una colazione tipica scozzese servita in una splendida sala. La tenuta è molto bella e se prenotate la stanza con vista oceano avrete un panorama che vale il viaggio.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matthew is a great host. This is a beautiful, well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Norma A

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Riccarda

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

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

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This one night stay was a disappointment The host was away & booked evening meal was not available The visit was no where near approaching the hotel's website aims
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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