this casual bed-and-breakfast near oban bay is 0. . most rooms have en suite bathrooms while some have shared facilities. 1 miles from dunollie museum. the 5 modest rooms with country-inspired furnishings have free wifi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. parking is complimentary. continental breakfast is served in the bare-bones dining room. 6 miles from the oban ferry terminal and 2 Glasgow Airport 2 hr 10
Easdale (36 min) Tranquil, 62-acre island featuring a folk museum, lodging, a bar/restaurants & ferry to Ellenabeich. Seil (36 min) Island linked to the mainland via the historic Clachan Bridge & featuring villages & a golf club. McCaig's Tower (6 min) Open stone tower dating to 1897, with a lush inner garden & panoramic views over Oban Bay. Firth of Lorn (1 hr 15) This prominent estuary features an array of small islands, protected reefs & scenic views. Gylen Castle (1 hr 34) Visitors can explore the grounds & interior of this picturesque, 16th-century stone structure. St Columba's Cathedral (5 min) Roman Catholic cathedral built in 1959 in Gothic Revival style, offering views of the bay. Kerrera (1 hr 34) Peaceful island with a small population & 16th-century castle ruins, served by ferry. Castle Stalker (32 min) Guided tours of privately owned 14th-century castle in loch islet. Limited bookings available. Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds (7 min) The castle ruins & woodlands of the Clan MacDougall ancestral home house a museum, gift shop & cafe. Duart Castle (1 hr 20) Castle home of Clan MacLean standing on coastal crag, with restored dungeons and state rooms. Oban Distillery (18 min) Commercial whiskey producer founded in the 18th century offering distillery tours & tastings. Loch Awe (1 hr 6) Large body of freshwater featuring 15th-century castle ruins, plus kayaking, boating & fishing. Loch Etive (46 min) Hiking & fishing around a scenic lake in alpine surrounds with a historic bridge & monastery ruins. Oban War & Peace Museum (16 min) Small, by-donation museum presenting a collection of local history artifacts & memorabilia. Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel (12 min) Ruined waterside castle of the MacDougall clan chief, with a Flora MacDonald connection in 1746. |