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grounds and has six spacious rooms. If possible, ask for room 1, which comes complete
with fireplace, sofa and a view over the garden to the harbour.
B&B
Kilchrenan House££
(
01631-562663;
www.kilchrenanhouse.co.uk
; Corran Esplanade; s/d £50/90; )
You'll get a warm welcome at the Kilchrenan, an elegant Victorian villa built for a textile
magnate in 1883. Most of the rooms have views across Oban Bay, but rooms 5 and 9 are
the best: room 5 has a huge freestanding bath tub, perfect for soaking weary bones.
Old Manse Guest House££
(
01631-564886;
www.obanguesthouse.co.uk
; Dalriach Rd; s/d from £65/80; )
Set
on a hillside above the town, the Old Manse commands great views over to Kerrera and
Mull. The sunny, brightly decorated bedrooms have some nice touches (a couple of wine
glasses and a corkscrew), and kids are made welcome with
Balamory
books, toys and
DVDs.
B&B
Manor House£££
(
01631-562087;
www.manorhouseoban.com
; Gallanach Rd; r £165-225; )
Built
in 1780 for the Duke of Argyll as part of his Oban estates, the Manor House is now one of
Oban's finest hotels. It has small but elegant Georgian-style rooms, a posh bar frequented
by local and visiting yachties, and a fine restaurant serving Scottish and French cuisine.
Children under 12 years are not welcome.
HOTEL
Kathmore Guest House££
(
01631-562104;
www.kathmore.co.uk
; Soroba Rd; s £45-65, d £55-75; )
Warm
and welcoming, the Kathmore combines traditional Highland hospitality and hearty break-
fasts with a wee touch of boutique flair in its stylish bedspreads and colourful artwork.
There's a comfortable lounge and outdoor deck where you can enjoy a pre- or post-pran-
dial glass of wine on those long summer evenings.
B&B
Oban Backpackers Plus£
(
01631-567189;
www.backpackersplus.com
; Breadalbane St; dm/tw £20/49; )
This is a friendly place with a good vibe and a large and attractive communal lounge with
lots of sofas and armchairs. Buffet breakfast is included in the price, plus there's free tea
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