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Reviews of The Old Cottage

Kilmelford, Oban, Arduaine, PA34 4XQ, United Kingdom

#1 of 1 hotels in Arduaine

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 113 B&B reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    10
    A lovely stay in a great location with fantastic hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom - Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    no complaints

    Breakfast was great and we watched rabbits and birds eat seeds on the patio.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    8.0
    Great location with helpful hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a smell of damp in our room.

    The location was perfect for our short visit to the western isles.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    10
    Gorgeous spot beside the loch
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great room, gorgeous location, lovely and attentive hosts (who also let you have your privacy). Would certainly stay here again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    10
    Beautiful little cottage, with very attentive hosts, highly recommend 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Home from home

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    10
    I couldn't fault anything
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Exactly as ordered

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    9.0
    Despite being there on work business I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and can’t wait to return for leisure!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom - Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    The Old Cottage is wonderfully warm and inviting. Home from home, comfortable, relaxed and in a stunning location. Fabulous views out toward the Sound of Jura with abundant wildlife in every direction! Situated next to the Arduaine NTS gardens was a beautiful bonus! And the most comfortable bed I have EVER slept in - fabulous! I had the benefit of my own external door from my room too. Karen and Darren were wonderful hosts.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location, space proximity to hotel and garden plus very knowledgeable hosts

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2025

    8.0
    A great stop over in a lovely property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Full of character, good facilities, welcoming hosts

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed is particularly comfortable and the ensuite is beautifully set out. We've stayed previously and enjoy the international guests.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2025

    10
    Lovely people made to feel at home. Nothing a problem for the hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very welcoming and lovely setting

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2025

    8.0
    Good, will certainly return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom - Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast excellent

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    9.0
    Hosts were really friendly and had a Fantastic breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good

    Setting, breakfast and the hosts

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2025

    10
    Perfect little night in a magical place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom - Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was amazing, really beautiful place! Darren and Karen were really nice, welcoming and present to answer any questions we had. The breakfast was pretty good and the house was cosy.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable inn in a spectacular location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom - Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I thought it was closer to Oban than it was. As it turned out, the inn’s location was so spectacular that it made us forget about returning to Oban.

    The ocean view room was spectacular. The garden view room was comfortable and met our needs. We traveled with our adult son so we occupied both rooms.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    10
    Lovely relaxing weekend. Great hosts, great room, great breakfast. Superb!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No complaints.

    Fantastic breakfast! Set us up for the whole day. Beautiful view from the breakfast room overlooking the loch. Darren and Karen are brilliant hosts, attentive and informative such a nice couple. Made us feel very welcome.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    10
    Fantastic location and hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing, no complaints at all.

    Hosts Darren and Karen were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble. They are very attentive to all guests. One standout thing they did was introduce everyone to each other at breakfast, not something I have seen at other guest houses, this meant that breakfast was really nice communal occasion where you didn't have to sit in an awkward silence. the location and facilities are first rate. Even down to including menu's for the surrounding pubs and restaurants, such a good idea. We WILL be staying there again in the future.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Great value owners very attentive friendly good look local knowledge

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    10
    Definitely stay here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved everything. Exceeded expectations! Do not drive by if in the Oban area. Nicest place and best value on our 30 day trip. Be sure to book to eat dinner next door. Hosts will email instructions.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very friendly welcome, lovely rooms and comfy beds, tasty breakfast, plenty of food. Great location for Arduaine Gardens.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom - Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely welcome and fantastic breakfast watching wildlife, rabbits, red squirrel, vole, birds from our dining room window. Lovely comfortable lounge area 2 minute walk to Loch Melfort Hotel where we had a lovely dinner.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    10
    Peaceful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    It was absolutely a lovely stay. I love where it is located -it is just 3/5 minutes walk to the rocky beach. The hosts, Darren and Karen were so welcoming and wonderful. They messaged us ahead of time to direct us to their place, suggested some dinner options near the place and made sure we book them ahead. Altogether i had an amazing stay at their property and would love to visit again. xx

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Spacious accommodation. Great facilities. Loads of great guidebooks and general literature available in the guest lounge. Breakfast first rate with high quality traceable produce. Situation stunning. Hosts incredibly keen to help us have a great time.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2024

    10
    Wonderful hosts, superb food and well equipped rooms. As Arnie once said, 'I'll be back'.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    If I'm being picky, I could say the soundproofing could between the rooms could a bit better because you can hear guests in adjacent room. Having said that, it wasn't enough to detract from my stay and I'm hoping to come back.

    The room is well equipped with shower, bathroom and even a small fridge. Breakfast was wonderful and view from the dining area is stunning.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom - Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Very friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Great breakfast with lots of options.

    Stayed in August 2024

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