Holidays in Oban And Loch Awe

Oban and Loch Awe lie at the northern, more mountainous end of the Argyll mainland – in the land of Lorn .

Oban began life at the end of the 18th Century when a distillery was placed here and in the 19th century raw materials from the Highlands were shipped out from the village. However, it was the coming of the railway that really brought prosperity, it being used for both freight and, very importantly, tourists.   

Today, Oban is an important, bustling tourist centre situated on a horseshoe bay on the Firth of Lorn and is known as “The Gateway to the Isles”. A very attractive village, with large stone villas, it is dominated by a Victorian folly, McCaig's Tower, and has a cathedral – St Columba's – a distillery and two historic castles nearby: Dunollie and Dunstaffnage.

Surrounding Oban is the mountainous area of Lorn and includes the sea lochs of Creran, Etive and Feochan, the Island of Kerrera, as well as the famous fresh water Loch Awe, the third largest in Scotland and famed for its wild brown trout.    

Josephine's Cottage, Oban And Loch Awe

Josephine's Cottage forms part of Barguillean Farm yet is totally secluded with its own entrance and has sole use of the pretty, well-kept cottage garden. 

Ardlynn, Oban And Loch Awe

Glorious views and magnificent sunsets across Loch Etive can be enjoyed from this charming 3 bedroom, single-storey cottage. Quietly positioned in the friendly village of Connel, Ardlynn is a peaceful and picturesque place to spend a relaxing holiday and an ideal base for exploring this wonderfully scenic area of Scotland.

Cuil-na-Sithe, Oban And Loch Awe

Situated in a truly magnificent location on the shores of Loch Awe with its own sandy bay, jetty and fishing, Cuil-na-Sithe is an elegant Victorian Scottish Country house with all the luxuries of the 21st century.

The Cottage, Oban And Loch Awe

The cottage at Ballimore was built at the same time as the main house. It is a comfortable, one double bedroom cottage, fitted out to a high specification.

Collaig Byre, Oban And Loch Awe

Set above the banks of beautiful Loch Awe with clear views to Ben Cruachan, this outstanding conversion of a traditional Scottish byre is the perfect setting for a special holiday.

Glenfeochan House, Oban And Loch Awe

Glenfeochan House is a delightful and much loved family home stunningly positioned in parkland overlooking its own private lake with glorious views to Loch Feochan. 

Balure Cottage, Oban And Loch Awe

Once a traditional working croft, this charming cottage provides a perfect highland getaway and a paradise for dogs.

Boatmans Cottage, Oban And Loch Awe

An enchanting, cosy cottage situated in a glorious location on the shores of spectacular Loch Awe.

Avalon, Oban And Loch Awe

Avalon sits nestled on the hillside in a leafy residential area overlooking Oban and the islands beyond.