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Reviews of The Old School 2 stars

The Old School, Dalavich, Taynuilt, Dalavich, PA35 1HN, United Kingdom

#1 of 4 hotels in Dalavich

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Review score

Based on 89 apartment reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hosts, very friendly and helpful, informative and knowledgable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The accomodation itself was good, however the bunkbeds were not too great for adults and that room was very hot as you could not open a window. A fan would be helpful.

    Breakfast not included. Was fairly isolated and one track road to get there which was a bit difficult. However if you took care it was okay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful views and was very great value for money,great apartment.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Our stay was fantastic, very peaceful just what we needed.Will definitely be back again one day soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing i wasn’t amused with is the fact I didn’t book for a longer stay.

    Loved this, especially the fact it’s dog friendly,carol was amazing very friendly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    9.0
    An out of the way place, quiet and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little difficult to find.

    Lots of equipment in the kitchen.Friendly host.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    8.0
    Perfect for recharging the batteries
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Stunning location, really nice hosts, extremely welcoming and knowlegeable - lovely garden, very dog friendly

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    9.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very tastefully furnished and comfortable in a fabulously isolated village. Very friendly and helpful hosts with lots of suggestions to meet every taste and interest

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    9.0
    A beautiful part of Scotland in a great setting, quirky and peaceful with warm, friendly hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A wonderful outdoor garden area but nothing exclusive to each apartment to provide privacy so felt overlooked at times

    Unique property in a lovely location. Spacious and comfortable, home from home a relaxing feel

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Perfect location to explore the surrounding areas.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to go home

    Nice peaceful location for some quiet time relaxing

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    10
    Perfect for a quiet and relaxing weekend with our dog
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    I'd never stayed in an old village school before, such a cool idea! Perfect location for a small break away from our busy/stressful city lives. We had a garden, trails and endless walks pretty much from the doorstep which was brilliant for our dog. Sadly, the weather wasn't the best and we had a very wet weekend, but that happens in the West of Scotland :) very lucky to have a lovely place to cosy up in. The Literature apartment was plenty of space for the three of us. Our hosts were lovely, very helpful and accommodating to our needs. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    10
    Secluded and relaxing with amazing views in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely village and location, a very short walk from Loch Awe, with nearby woodland to ramble in. So quiet at night too. Owners were very nice, friendly and welcoming. Some amazing views in the area.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    9.0
    After hours school tranquility
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Escape to tranquility! This apartment was the perfect getaway for those seeking peace and quiet. Nestled in a truly remote corner of Scotland, with Loch Awe just steps away, we couldn't have asked for a more idyllic location. The apartment itself was spotless and well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Although a compact children's room with bunk beds, it is incredibly cosy with a spacious open plan living room and kitchen. We spent our days exploring the beautiful surroundings, enjoying walks by the lake and soaking up the tranquility. Be aware that this property is very remote, so come prepared with supplies and a long narrow forest road! However, that isolation is exactly what we were looking for and it truly enhanced the sense of escape. Kids were hoping for snow, adults for northern lights. So we got clouds and rain. But nevertheless the landscape is worth it. Highly recommended for anyone looking to get away from it all and reconnect with nature.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    9.0
    Too short
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No can opener supplied (otherwise kitchen well equipped).

    Friendly and helpful hosts

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    10
    Great and very quiet place!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and spacious apartment with fully equipped kitchen and direct access to a great garden. Very friendly host and no extra charge for the dog. Nice walks in the area.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hosts provided great information about area a.d places to visit. A friendly community.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    10
    Fantastic getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing apart from weather to dislike.

    The apartment was excellent, finished to a very high standard. Carol & Sam were very welcoming. The shortbread left for us was amazing. The location was beautiful. The roads once we got used to them were good. Would highly recommend this location and excellent hosts.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place to get away. Lived the location and everything you needed. If not, just ask Carol as she is most helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Fantastic escape to a beautiful, quiet lochside location. Will definitely return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's not much to see or do in a village with about 50 houses, one cafe and one bar, so make sure you bring any equipment you're going to need because there's nowhere close to hire adventure kit. This isn't a negative for us, but it's important that you know what you're letting yourself in for!

    Great location on the shore of Loch Awe. The hosts were lovely, welcoming and communicative about a hitch with our payment. The apartment was clean, quiet and comfortable. We were there to explore the loch and it's about a two minute walk to the shore, where we were able to launch our inflatable kayak with ease.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice place. The Apartment was very cosy and Carol and Peter were fantastic. Truly a unique Place.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The scenery was amazing a very relaxing place.

    Beautiful setting very clean the host was extremely pleasant and helpful would recommend to anyone excellent .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment -Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lacked washing machine although laundry close by

    Lovely location and great clean facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We just had a fantastic stay with Carol and Peta couldn't of asked for a nicer couple. So helpful with the area things to explore, and telling us if there was anything that we need extra in the apartment, they would get it. Was clean and tidy, lovely and warm. Garden for the dogs that is fully enclosed. And another garden with seating area that you and the dogs could use. Will be back at some point.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Just what the doctor ordered.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Comfortable, clean, everything you need for a relaxing break.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    The old schoolhouse
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. All good.

    Excellent location on Loch Awe. Spotlessly clean and very friend owner.close to Dalavich social club for food and drink.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Had a wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was wonderful, loved the way they had used an old school and still looked like an old school on the walk in , the apartment was warm and comfy and ideal for our 2 dogs to go out in the back

    Stayed in March 2024

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