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Beautiful views from every window, private garden and parking for two cars

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Braemar was built in early 1900 along with a row of similar houses.
Braemar has a distinctive red door
Daffodils and Tulips in the spring.
Interior
The Lounge with its large and comfortable corner sofa

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Oban, Scotland
  • Oban Distillery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ganavan Sands
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Second Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Single Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master-Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful views from every window, private garden and parking for two cars

This lovely period property, built in the late 1910s sits just below McCaig's tower overlooking the town and it's beautiful bay.

Braemar is only a short walk from the town centre and its major transport links: train, ferry and buses (to Glasgow and Edinburgh) thus making it ideal for those that don't travel by car.

Offering a spacious lounge, modern kitchen-dining area and three comfortable bedrooms with original features and magnificent views over the Oban bay with the Isle of Kerrera and Mull on the horizon Braemar is the perfect home away from home.

Through the red storm doors the bright yet cosy lounge, to the right of the front door has a comfortable corner sofa, small desk, variety of book, games and DVDs as well as a smart TV and ornamental fireplace. The dining room on the left of the front door comprises of a dining table and chairs for 4-6 people. A small sofa in the alcove offers a comfortable place to read, chat or sleep and enjoy the warmth of the wood burner. The kitchen dining area, which was refurbished in 2023 offers a bright contemporary space with large sink, a four ring hob and oven, slim line dishwasher as well as a large fridge/ freezer. A washing machine is situated in the utility area at the back of the property with a backdoor to the garden.

The stairs lead up to the first landing where the family bathroom with shower over the bath, toilet and wash basin is situated. A door leads to the upper garden.

At the top of the stairs the Master bedroom offers a comfortable double bed, dressing table and a built in wardrobe with storage and the small en-suite with large shower, wash basin and toilet. The single room has a single bed and chest of drawers and the recently refurbished second bedroom has a double bed, a chest of drawers as well as a comfortable armchair which doubles as a put down bed.

All rooms face the beautiful views over Oban Bay, the marina, and the isles beyond.
The small garden to the left of the property catches the afternoon sun making it a perfect area to enjoy a drink or dinner outside. The second garden and viewing platform is accessible via steps to the rear of the property or via the door on the landing and is located on the old ‘laundry lawns’ above the rooftops. From here your can enjoy panoramic views over the whole of Oban; a perfect backdrop for a some cheese and wine or just watching the sunset.

If you do choose to travel buy car the house has it’s own private car parking space for two cars right outside the house.
The house enjoys consistent hot water, gas central heating, smart TV and fast internet. Even a pay phone is provided for those that don’t want to use their mobile phones abroad.

We welcome family with children but need to make guests aware that children need to be supervised as we do not provide baby gates, safety plugs etc.
Please be aware that we do not accept dogs (or other pets) at this property.

Property manager

MacLeod Family

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oban

Located in Oban, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Oban Ferry Terminal and Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Ardchattan Priory Garden, or check out an event or a game at Atlantis Leisure. Scuba diving and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Map
Oban, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 7 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful views from every window, private garden and parking for two cars have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful views from every window, private garden and parking for two cars pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful views from every window, private garden and parking for two cars?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful views from every window, private garden and parking for two cars?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful views from every window, private garden and parking for two cars located?

This family-friendly Oban holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Atlantis Leisure and Oban Ferry Terminal. St. John's Cathedral and Oban Distillery are also within 5 minutes. Oban Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOCATION was GREAT! View were wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, cosy house with spectacular views

Fantastic location in the centre of Oban. Nicely decorated rooms, clean and fresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Oban

Had a great time in and around Oban. This property was a wonderful place to stay and the owners are fantastic. What a lovely home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious Oban

Beautiful views, very accommodating hosts and spotless house. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great stay in Oban

Great host. We loved Oban. Amazing views from the property. We had a fantastic trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Oban Location

The Braemar House was perfectly located to explore and enjoy Oban. It was an easy walk to the downtown area (and the Oban Distillery). The views from the property of the bay, with the Isle of Mull in the distance was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We stayed for 4 nights in this beautiful historic home. The hosts were excellent, easy to contact, and had great local recommendations. The main street of Oban is just down a hill which made it very walkable for shopping, exploring, food, etc. We would absolutely stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and views

5 of us stayed there. It is on a hill with great views. Everyone loved the house and amenities. There is an uphill walk back from town, there are taxis available if so.eone cannot make the walk. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

This is a well maintained property in an excellent location. Easy walking distance to all amenities. Unique outside sitting area with wonderful views of the town and harbour. Host family are very nice people who are helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location in Oban

Great location for a stay in Oban, short walk to downtown (but up on a steep hill). House was wonderful, 3 bedrooms all used and each of us was happy. The kitchen was functional and well appointed. The views from deck were fantastic. The owners are delightful people and quite responsive. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely updated period house with fantastic views

Loved this older home with its creaky floors and updated kitchen which was very cozy. The views are spectacular and we enjoyed exploring Oban and taking the ferry to surrounding islands. It is up on a hill so if no vehicle plan on some walking up and down some steep areas , you might want to take a taxi uphill with luggage anyway😉
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property overlooks Oban and the bay….a spectacular view and setting. It’s a long ways up on the back of the property but worth it. It is very close to restaurants, pubs and the ferry. Golf at Glencruitten is gorgeous but extremely challenging.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home away from home

We had a great time at this home! The owners were very responsive when we had an initial hiccup with the heating which was much appreciated. Oban is a good home base for exploring the islands and Highlands and having a private parking space was a real luxury. Hiking up to the secret patio above the house for whisky or wine before dinner was fun, especially since the sun didn’t set until 11 when we were there. The views of the harbor from every room are gorgeous. We’d definitely rent here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home, great views, in-town location, parking nook

Very well-maintained home with immaculate kitchen and room for family of four perched on a quiet in-town street just up the hillside a few minutes walk from the center of Oban. Beautiful views of town and harbor and quick walk to great restaurants, ferry, Marks & Spencer Foodhall and Tesco supermarket. And dedicated parking nook next to street directly in front of house - peace of mind for parking our rental car given narrowness of streets in neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of heaven

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely home! The location was perfect. Lots of little touches that made us feel at home. The views were fabulous. The upper deck was a wonderful place to unwind with a cool beverage at the end of the day. The walk down to town was easier than I thought, just down the Jacob's ladder. Johanna was a joy. She responded promptly to a minor issue we had. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WOW - Highly Recommend

The property is wonderful! Johanna and Niall were great to work with. The house has beautiful water views from every room! The sitting garden was spectacular for views and for pictures! The house is well maintained, warmly decorated throughout, and charming. Neighborhood is friendly and you have the opportunity to mix in with full-time residents. Easy to walk down to shopping and find inexpensive taxis back to house. We recommend Braemar and look forward to planning our return visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home and great location

We had a wonderful stay at Braemar! The house is just as described. The views were incredible! It rained almost the entire time during our stay but my husband ventured to the viewing platform and said it was really nice. The house is comfortable and was equipped with all that we needed for our stay. The walk to town took about 5 minutes down the hill which allowed us to keep our car parked at the private parking space during our stay. Niall met us at the house and showed us the property. He even had a fire started in the fireplace to take the chill out of the room. So nice! Both Niall and Johanna were very responsive to the questions that we had. I would definitely stay here again. Great hosts, great location, and lovely house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View of Oban

The house is high on a hill overlooking Oban. It's a little tricky driving up there but welcome to Old Scotland. There is a lot to see around Oban but we had some stormy weather when we were there so we went to the distillery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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fantastisch

Der Aufenthalt war wunderschön, das Haus - ein Traum mit Blick auf die Bay. Es hat an nichts gefehlt, alles war sehr sauber. Die Vermieter sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Oban ist ein perfekter Ort als Ausgangspunkt für zahlreiche Unternehmungen. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael K.

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Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Birgit H.

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Zuhause auf Zeit in Schottland

Auf diese Reise mussten wir drei Jahre warten. Corona machte zweimal eine Umbuchung erforderlich. Für das Warten wurden wir mit einem wunderbaren Zuhause auf Zeit belohnt. „Braemar“ ist ein historisches Haus mit „Seele“, seine Struktur ist bei der Modernisierung erhalten geblieben. Wir mögen dies sehr. Das Haus ist liebevoll, überlegt und geschmackvoll ausgestattet; die Küche enthält buchstäblich alles, was man braucht, wenn man sich selbst versorgen möchte. Lebensmittel kann man fußläufig einkaufen (es gibt sogar einen Bioladen) – oder ausgehen, wenn einem danach ist. Zur lebendigen Innenstadt von Oban läuft man maximal eine Viertelstunde – für den Rückweg hinauf sollte man vielleicht etwas mehr Zeit einplanen. Für ein Stadthaus ist die Lage sehr ruhig, der eigene Parkplatz direkt gegenüber ist ein großes Plus. Für uns waren „Braemar“ und Oban der ideale Ausgangspunkt für Touren zu bekannten und weniger bekannten Zielen. Letztlich haben uns die weniger bekannten am besten gefallen, wie Kerrera Island, Kilmartin Glen oder Craignish. Sollte die Wanderhose Bekanntschaft mit schönem schottischen Hochland-Matsch machen: kein Problem, die Waschmaschine im „Braemar“ ist sehr einfach zu bedienen, Waschmittel waren vorhanden. Das Highlight des Hauses für uns war die Aussicht über Hafen, Kerrera und Sund nach Mull. Welche Fähre kommt gerade? Liegt ein schöner Großsegler an der Pier? Sind die Berge auf Mull heute zu sehen? Tragen sie ein Mützchen? Gibt es abends einen grandiosen Sonnenuntergang mit allen Farbtönen von orange, pink und lila, wie wir ihn sogar mehrmals erleben durften? Aber was wäre ein Haus ohne Gastgeberin? Es war bereits vor der Reise eine große Freude, mit Johanna zu kommunizieren. Alles war für uns unkompliziert, auch die wegen Corona erforderlichen Umbuchungen. Ihre Empfehlungen für die Umgebung von Oban waren sehr hilfreich. Und vor allem: wir haben sie von Anfang an als sehr herzlich erlebt! Danke, Johanna, und alles Gute für die ganze Familie!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Oban

Great location. Hosts Johanna and Niaal showed true Scottish hospitality by getting more chairs for the viewing deck when they learned our son and grandson were visiting. The views from there were truly magnificent. An excellent and very enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous views and lovely home.

Had a lovely time. Views are stunning, especially from the decking after a climb up the stairs! So close to McCaigs Tower. House had everything we needed. Comfy beds too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Oban

Enjoyable stay. Stunning views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

DARREN V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 2020

Amazing central location and easy 5 minutes walk to win and harbour, great views of the ocean and town from viewing deck overall a great holiday and great communication with Johanna the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by MacLeod Family

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We are a family running a farm and several self-catering properties www.ballimore.com in the Oban area. We moved to Argyll in 2009 and have made the beautiful West-Coast of Scotland our home.

Why they chose this property

This house is the perfect family retreat for those that do not want to get into a car on a daily basis but who enjoy the convenience of being in a town and close to local amenities - without compromising on the holiday feel with stunning sea views. For a farm experience have a look at our farm lodges www.ballimore.com.

What makes this property unique

Being in town with its shops, bars, restaurants, riding stable, golf club, distillery, marina, leisure facilities and only a short walk away from Oban Bay and its ferry terminals is a great opportunity for those that want to enjoy an active holiday in the picturesque sea-side town of Oban.

Languages:

English, German
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