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The Old Cottage

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Oban with free breakfast

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial Sea View (Islay) | Hill view
Free daily full breakfast
Garden
Ecotours
The Old Cottage welcomes travelers with a warm breakfast each morning. Guests can relax in the peaceful garden, soak up sunshine on the terrace, or browse the library. Free in-room WiFi and convenient luggage storage enhance this charming retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Shuna) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Arduaine, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4XQ

What's nearby

  • Arduaine Garden - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kilmeford Church - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Clachan Bridge - 22 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 29 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucy’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oyster Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Puffer Bar & Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Room At The Top - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Old Cottage

Property highlights
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Old Cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a fireplace in the lobby.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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

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

National rating

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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Cottage?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Cottage?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Old Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Old Cottage located?

Situated in Oban, this bed & breakfast is steps from Arduaine Garden, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kilmeford Church and Carnasserie Castle. Kilmartin House Museum and Loch Ederline are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Old Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hosts were very friendly and informative
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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.

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Comfortable room. Glad it was close to Melford Hotel where I had an excellent dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

christine

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lillias

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

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