Fabulous Apartment in the Heart of Oban overlooking the beautiful Bay
About this condo rental
Nestled in Oban, this lovely condo for $249 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Argyll Mansions is an imposing sandstone Victorian building with a prominent waterfront position. Beautifully presented and spacious, this three bedroom apartment oozes charm and elegance. You will not be disappointed staying in our luxury apartment. It sleeps up to five, so is large enough for a family but is cosy enough for two and is centrally situated on the third floor of the prestigious, Category B listed building. Built between 1905/07, Argyll Mansions has been described as “one of Scotland’s finest tenements” and represents a late work by architect William Leiper, with stunning panoramic views over Oban Bay and the islands beyond of Kerrera, Mull & Lismore. Everything is on your doorstep, from Oban’s many renowned restaurants in the town and surrounding area to its many curio shops and streets to keep you busy and entertained. There is also a two screen cinema and a leisure centre. Or you might enjoy taking a walk down to the beaches at Ganavan, or a short ferry trip to the Island of Kerrera with its very own castle, and in summer a Tearoom! Oban is known as the "Seafood Capital of Scotland" with a fishing boat fleet in the bay, a good range of seafood restaurants and an excellent fish shop, and it is also known as the “Gateway to the Isles” with its busy Calmac ferry terminal for trips to Mull, Colonsay, Mull, Tiree, Lismore and Barra.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Oban
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(64 Reviews)
4.0
Excellent location to explore Oban and the Western Isles. Apartment very comfortable, capable of facilitating a family holiday, close to all facilities in Oban and surrounding region of Argyle and Bute. Need to address the incoming of rain water via the window frames during inclement weather.
5.0
Lovely stay in Oban in a well equipped, well located apartment. Amazing views and close to local restaurants and amenities. Good base to explore the wider Highlands.
The apartment can sleep 5 comfortably so for 2 of us was brilliant. As others have said 72 steps up to the 3rd floor is a challenge after a day exploring but hey, keeps you fit !!
5.0
The apartment is spacious, with a lovely atmosphere and a great view.
5.0
Its a beautiful old apartment with separate living-kitchen-dining rooms. I wholly recommend but do note that there are ~70 stairs to access, so not suitable for less mobile folks, there is only one bathroom/toiler and there is no associated parking (but there is cheap parking very nearby).
10.0
We felt lucky to be staying in such a lovely apartment in a prime location - fantastic views and right on the main street. Enjoyed some trips to Lismore, Mull and the local castles and beaches. Recommend the apartment and Oban.
5.0
We felt lucky to be staying in such a lovely apartment in a prime location - fantastic views and right on the main street. Enjoyed some trips to Lismore, Mull and the local castles and beaches. Recommend the apartment and Oban.
5.0
Rather “puffed” after scaling 72 steps with our luggage, but the facilities once up there made us feel at home. The views of the bay, with ferries and other craft constantly on the move, were a joy to see. We explored the islands of Lismore, Kerrera and Easdale via the various small ferries in perfect summer weather.
Dunollie Castle was an interesting place to visit, and the food excellent.
The TV reception was poor though, ‘mosaics’ spoiling the picture.
Thanks for the opportunity to enjoy Oban and surrounding area once again.
10.0
This property faces the port of Oban. Lovely apartment with three beds. We really enjoyed Oban and having an apartment nearby was really worth it.
5.0
This property faces the port of Oban. Lovely apartment with three beds. We really enjoyed Oban and having an apartment nearby was really worth it.
5.0
A beautiful, comfortable and clean apartment in a stunning location. This was our 3rd stay here and we can’t imagine staying anywhere else when visiting the area. Thank you!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay in this spacious apartment with its lovely views over looking the bay.Even out of the windows at the back there was an interesting view of a folly lit up at night with blue lights. If you don’t mind climbing 72 steps you’ll be happy with the result.One negatives we had was that there was no free street parking and sorting out the £30 parking tariff for a week was difficult because the website of the Argyll and Bute Council was poor but the tourist information office were very helpful.Another was that the oven in the apartment was very fierce and we think this could be mentioned in the information pack.
5.0
Very good location for exploring the west coast, clean and cozy, splendid view from the flat. We happilly come back another time.
5.0
We had a lovely break in Oban and travelling around based here. The apartment has fantastic views and is very spacious and comfortable.
10.0
This property is dead center of the main street overlooking the bay. Perfect location. Excellent accommodations. I have to really work hard to come up with anything negative. The only thing I can think of is that it would have been nice if the lights in the stairway had been motion activated.
5.0
Oban Argyll Mansion
This property is dead center of the main street overlooking the bay. Perfect location. Excellent accommodations. I have to really work hard to come up with anything negative. The only thing I can think of is that it would have been nice if the lights in the stairway had been motion activated.
4.0
Lovely holiday in Oban
A lovely property with excellent views. Great location in the town though the 72 steps and lack of parking are a challenge with bags. The oven thermostat didn’t seem to work so the oven got extremely hot. Overall a lovely apartment, a great place to stay and a lovely holiday. The information provided in the property was very good apart from the instructions about where to empty the bins.
5.0
Argyll Mansions Oban Argyll Scotland Christmas/New Year 2021
Argyll Mansions , great location in the centre of Oban in an iconic building on the waterfront with beautiful views out over the bay , very comfortably furnished, spacious and clean, an excellent kitchen with necessary appliances , included good WIFI. We have scored location as 5 but would note that location is on the 3rd floor with stair access only which some may find a challenge. The apartment was very welcoming for the Christmas season in true festive spirit. We had a wonderful stay and would love to return and stay in this beautiful apartment.
5.0
Argyll Mansions review
We had a fabulous stay in Oban. The accommodation was first class for location, cleanliness, check in/check out procedures and everything had been thought of to make our stay welcoming and comfortable, with safe easy to follow covid procedures in place . The views were spectacular and the weather. Can't wait to return!
5.0
Excellent stay.
Excellent apartment with fantastic views of Oban's main street, the harbour and adjacent islands. Something to see at all times!
Apartment was very comfortable and roomy. Couldn't hear any neighbours at all.
Great base to explore surrounding areas.
Only drawback is the three flights of stairs when carrying luggage!
4.0
A lovely apartment in an excellent location
We are a family of 5 and had a lovely holiday in Argyll Mansions. The customer service was excellent as was the cleanliness and facilities, very comfortable beds. My only recommendation would be that the apartment would benefit from an extra bathroom when 5 guests are staying there.
5.0
Great Getaway in Gateway to the Isles
Accommodations were fantastic and the staff was exceptionally responsive during the booking process. We stayed five nights at the end of February in 2020, and part of what we enjoyed so much about our time in Oban was having Argyll Mansions as our home base. Just a short distance from the train station, ferry terminal, and lots of pubs, this is an ideal location. Many shops and cafes are nearby, too, so anything we needed was easily accessible. That said, not much was needed seeing as the apartment was stocked with amenities. The full kitchen, including washer and dryer, was very helpful. The area was safe and we had no troubles at all. We would very much recommend this place to anyone looking to travel to Oban.
5.0
Perfect location, excellent accommodations
This rental has beautiful views of Oban, is spacious and is just all around perfect for visiting Oban. From beautiful decor to a well appointed kitchen, a great central location and did I mention the views? I highly recommend this rental. Just be prepared for carrying luggage up the stairs. It’s well worth the climb.
4.0
October Stay
We enjoyed our short break at Argyll Mansions. The apartment is in a great central location, you can walk everywhere even to the ferry terminal. The apartment is very comfortable and clean, and we had plenty of room for a family of 5. It has fantastic views and it is great to watch the ferries coming and going. We enjoyed going our for meals to the local restaurants, which were very nice. We took a day trip to Mull on the ferry and we took the bus to Tobermory. It was a great day trip. We also visited the distillery, went for walks along the front even in the rain! We went to the local swimming pool which the kids loved. We would love to return and visit some more of the islands. It is a beautiful part of the world with great scenery. The parking was not the best, and we had to move the car about a bit as most car parks only allowed 3 hour parking. We also found the 9.30 check out too early, and it was a rush to get out when the cleaner appeared at 9.45, she was very nice though and waited until we left. A later check out such as 10/10.30 might be better which most other places have. The stairs are quite steep, it was not a problem for us, but it would not be suitable for people who are not so mobile. All in all a great stay and we would return.
4.0
Lovely place to stay, great location.
My wife, two children and mother stayed here for an enjoyable 2 week holiday. If you want a place to stay that is the centre of life for Oban than this is the place for you. On arrival the instructions that was given to access the apartment was clear and easy to understand. The apartment itself was clean, spacious and offered all the comfort of a home away from home; stylishly furnished and comfortable. The visitor book was helpful and gave lots of useful information. The apartment itself is a 5 minute (if that) walk from the ferry terminal and we enjoyed several trips to the Isle of Mull and wildlife trips from the harbour. We stayed on the third floor and the views overlooking the harbour and Kerrera was beautiful. Lots of walks from the apartment to various places, we walked to Dunollie Castle (30 minutes).
5.0
Location & Comfort
The 'Mossman' at Argyll Mansions was a wonderful experience. The 3 bedroom apartment was spacious, well equipped, clean with a view to die for. You could sit & look out of the window all day & see something different with a blink of an eye. The apartment is in an excellent central location, with everything on your doorstep. Shops, bars, restaurants and ferry terminal. Would certainly recommend this apartment and Westcoast Cottages to everyone. There is no lift & he stairs up to the apartment are a challenge at first, but you do get used to them. Don't be put off by them.
5.0
OBAN March 2019
Great Big flat in Center of Oban.
Everything you need that is clean, and a home from Home.
Would recommend this property and will always remember the views.
5.0
Great flat in excellent location, if you don't mind climbing stairs
The location of Argyll Mansions could not be better; it's right in the centre of Oban, just yards from restaurants, shops, cafes, railway and bus stations, and the ferry terminal. There are lofty views over the busy harbour to Kerrera and, in the distance, Mull. The price to be paid is three flights of stairs to be climbed, so you need to be reasonably fit.
The flat is posh Victorian in style, with comfortable modern furniture and a particularly well kitted-out kitchen.
Two lightbulbs needed changing during our stay, but this was very quickly attended to by the owner.
Car parking is a perennial issue in Oban, but we had no difficulty coping.
5.0
Oban family trip
We had a fabulous long weekend. The apartment was very comfortable and cosy. It was spacious, well equipped and with stunning views across the bay. Just beware for those less mobile there are a lot of stairs to climb, however the apartment and views are worth it.
3.0
Excellent location but
The location is amazing but simple things lacked attention - lightbulb not working in the living room, no tv remote control.
Basics like tea, coffee, toiletries not supplied.
For the price, these should be basics.
5.0
Beautiful apartment - awesome location and views.
I would highly recommend this to anyone staying in Oban. The location is excellent and views are amazing. The apartment was beautiful and has everything you need. The beds are all very comfortable. There are three flights of stairs to get to the apartment but we were advised of this before booking. We only stayed the one night but would book again if we ever return to Oban.
5.0
Magnificent property with magnificent views- Highly reccomend
Argyll Mansions was our perfect base to explore the western isles from Oban for a week in May. As well as the fantastic accommodation, we were blessed by 26 degrees sunny weather every day of our week stay. From our first communication with Samantha at West Coast Cottages we were very impressed by the attention to detail of our booking with young twins. The apartment and its rooms felt very homely and comfortable and it is huge, it actually had a regal feel with its high ceilings, period features and huge decorative fireplace. It had every modern amenity including quality TV, DVD player, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, superfast broadband etc. We highly recommend this quality apartment.
Oh and the views over the harbour and islands are spectacular.
5.0
Views to die for
We were very lucky to win a competition to stay for one night in this apartment. Unfortunately we only wish we had more time off work to extend our stay as we soon felt at home. Oban is not a huge place but this apartment is central with views to die for. Samantha who the booking was with couldn't have been more helpful a personal thank you to her. The place was well presented, immaculate and seemed to have everything you would want including alternative family entertainment in board games if bad weather made you stay indoors. The kitchen seemed to have everything you would need, washing machine, tumble dryer, dish washer, the list is endless. The visitors pack was warm, welcoming with all the information you would require for a safe stay and all the instructions for appliances. The apartment is on the third floor and is only accessible by stairs so if you are not the smallest of packers keep this in mind. There is no direct parking facilities for this apartment and in Oban generally it can be a nightmare it is well worth doing your homework before you go.
5.0
Enjoyable Weekend in spotless accommodation with excellent facilities.
Just want to say thank you for a most enjoyable stay at Argyll Mansions. The apartment was in a lovely setting overlooking Oban bay. Fantastic views from bedrooms, living room and great views to McCaigs tower from dining area and kitchen. Lovely warm and very inviting coming in from the cold. Well equipped apartment, thought of everything. Would highly recommend and use again.
5.0
Great Location and a Lovely Apartment.
We stayed in the apartment on two occasions for a total of about three weeks. The living room and two main bedrooms have fantastic views over the centre of Oban harbour. The apartment is furnished to a very high standard and has all conveniences needed for a comfortable stay.
The owners are extremely attentive and contacted us to ensure we were comfortable.
We will stay at Argyll Mansions again.
5.0
Our stay
absolutely brilliant and the view is fantastic, it changes by the minute with the coming and going of the shipping, would go again no bother.
4.0
Lovely flat, amazing location.
We had a lovely weekend staying at this flat. It was a really cosy base for exploring the local area. Very central with the most fanastic views of the ferries coming and going.
5.0
Excellent flat in great location with amazing views over the harbour.
Excellent flat in great location with fantastic views over Oban bay; perfect for exploring Oban and the surrounding countryside. Would definitely recommend this holiday flat and hope to come back soon - our stay was too short.
4.0
Great property but shame about the stairs and lack of parking
The property is superbly placed however having to park a considerable distance away was a pain. Also dropping our belongings off on arrival was a challenge as the property is up 3 flights of very steep stairs. Thankfully a kindly neighbour helped us. We still had a great hliday though and would definitely book the property again.
5.0
Argyll Mansions Oban
Pretty apartment at the centre of Oban. The reception was poor, but because the tourist office is across the street you can find all the advice you need for you stay nearby. Besides this, it is a lovely apartment which we recommend to anyone who like to visit Oban. Bear in mind that you need to park your car pretty far away (1 km) if you don't use it every day, because all parking lots nearby have a maximum parking time between 2 and 24 hours.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Oban?
The average price for a rental in Oban is $153 per night. This rental is $96 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Fabulous Apartment in the Heart of Oban overlooking the beautiful Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Fabulous Apartment in the Heart of Oban overlooking the beautiful Bay. Enjoy the water!
Is Fabulous Apartment in the Heart of Oban overlooking the beautiful Bay pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Fabulous Apartment in the Heart of Oban overlooking the beautiful Bay?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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