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The Old Byre

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Oban, Scotland
  • Place, Loch Creran Marine Protected Area
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

En suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Family

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Old Byre

With thick stone walls and a wood-burning stove the open plan lounge/kitchen make this the perfect place to stay to explore the West Coast.

Cycling, walking and fishing are right on your doorstep. Loch Creran has dive/fish, kayaking with space in adjoining barns to store equipment. The A85 is less than a mile away and leads south to Oban and north to Fort William, Glencoe and so much more.
The space
This lovely cottage was converted from an old barn/byre which was part of the original Dallachulish Farm. The walls are of thick stone with one or two extra little windows cut in which adds character. The rear door which is the main entry has ample parking and leads in to the hallway with a coat hanging area. Left of this is the shower room wih a WC and wash hand basin and to the right of the hallway is the main living area. This comprises of a spacious open plan lounge with wood burning stove sofa, chairs and TV. There is a dining table for two and a well equipped kitchen with a washing machine and dishwasher fitted. Outdoors to the front of the cottage in the shared (with Ross) large gravelled parking area, is a rotary washing line and a patio/seating area with table and chairs (private for your use) looking down towards the Loch, this is accessed from a sliding French door which supplies the view from your lounge area.

Guest access
The entire cottage is for guests to enjoy, with a patio area to the front and a lawned garden.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oban

Located in Oban, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Oban War and Peace Museum and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Linnhe Marina and Glencruitten Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Ardchattan Priory Garden, or check out an event or a game at Atlantis Leisure.
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Oban, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Loch Creran Marine Protected Area - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Connel Bridge - 14 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Oban Distillery - 23 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 24 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 27 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 26 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pierhouse Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Creagan Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Racer Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Castle Stalker View Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Byre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Byre?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Byre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Byre?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Old Byre located?

This family-friendly Oban cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Loch Creran Marine Protected Area and Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve. Lochan Dubh and Castle Stalker are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property in a beautiful location. Just couldn't get enough of the views! Close to everything, quiet and cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Superb

Great spot, great house - couldn't have enjoyed it more :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nan T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Visit

Ideally situated for trips to Oban, Fort William and further afield. Excellent for local walks .Accommodation is first class and the owner is very friendly and helpful, would highly recommend this holiday rental, hence our second visit there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Beautiful house

Very beautiful house with all the necessary amenities.The owners are very kind and helpful.The cleanliness is incredible.The view is beautiful and the location is perfect for visiting Oban or Fort William.The only slight downside is the view of the camper van area from some rooms in the house, but it's a minor detail.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Excellent rental property

We had a wonderful stay near Oban. The house was clean and comfortable! It had a kitchen that was fully stocked and we were able to cook in. The views were amazing! The owner was right next door and able to quickly answer any questions we had. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark J.

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

Perfect

The house is so clean with wonderful views of the loch and moutians. Well equipped and well located for numerous trips out. Host friendly and very hospital making it the best cottage we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Wonderful Stay

Well equipped, comfortable and clean. We used the home as a hub for our Highland site-seeing excursions. While it was centrally located, driving was slow. Watching the lambs frolicking in the front pasture was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sonja van

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful house with amazing views. Ross welcomed us upon arrival, and both him and his mum are super friendly. The house is lovely and very clean and there is a lot of space for all to do different things without disturbing each other. The views are stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arshad J.

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

wonderful view

Ross the owner is really a friendly person he has managed the property excellently. the location is so beautiful that no word to explain. i shall come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Bardon H.

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

Incredible week in the Highlands!

Our stay at Dallachulish Lodge exceeded all expectations. Dorothy and Ross were friendly, responsive and eager to help. I can't come up with the words to describe how beautiful the setting along the lake was. We spent a week here using the house as a base to explore the Highlands. The location was great for accessing a lot of different areas, and was a very quiet refuge to return to in the evening. We would highly recommend this for anyone looking for a unique place to stay on your next Scottish adventure.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

marion p.

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

A very comfortable house, with stunning views.

The owner is very warm and welcoming. He was ready to help in any way we needed. The house is well appointed, very comforable and has an incredible view. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter T., Bethesda, MD (USA)

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

Terrific place in ideal location for Highlands exploration

The view from the house is terrific for early morning and late evening moments taking in the vistas. The location was ideal for us to explore Oban, Mull, Ft William, Ft Augustus, and Glencoe within one week. The house itself is cozy and roomy for family to enjoy their time together. Great sized kitchen area and great to have access to washer/dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nan T.

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

Excellent getaway, beautiful quiet location, with easy drive to Oban and Fort William.

Ideally situated in a beautiful quiet location. The property was extremely well equipped, spacious, with excellent views of the hills and loch. The owner, Ross, was there to welcome us on arrival and was very helpful during our stay. We would have no hesitation in recommending this proprery.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

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

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful house with exceptional views. Excellent host.

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful house with exceptional views. Excellent host and hope to come back again, will highly recommend the house to family and friends also. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

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

Perfekte Auszeit in Schottland!!!!

Grandiose Lage, mitten in den Westhighlands. Der Blick auf Loch Ceran ist einfach unbeschreiblich schön!!! Im Haus ist alles was man braucht! Sehr gute Ausstattung der Küche.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

This beautiful house is fully decked out.

Huge house, chefs kitchen, with 3 ovens 8 burners 2 living rooms, two sitting rooms 4 full baths (one with shower instead of tub). Delightful fireplace and absolutely epic views of Loch Creran. It’s close to plentiful hiking, biking and wonderful restaurants. Also not far from Oban, Glencoe, or even Fort William. There are tons of hiking opportunities, distilleries, and great restaurants nearby. And the ferry from Appin to Lismore is only 15 minutes away and it is only a 5 minute ride with some stunning views from the hike. We saw eagles, otters, butterflies, seals, and more plus relaxing with a whiskey overlooking the loch, doesn’t get better. Very responsive and friendly owner Ross, and a delightful friend to everyone Moss.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ross

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Dallachulish Lodge is on a quiet, small farm with grounds that are maintained to a very high standard. There are no farm animals housed close by or anything to disturb the tranquility of the location. Ross maintains all of the area to a high standard.

Why they chose this property

Overlooking Loch Creran with stunning views towards the mountains around Glen Creran. Only 14 miles from Oban - the gateway to the western isles, 30 miles from Fort William. Wonderful, spacious self catering with three bedrooms.

What makes this property unique

Dallachulish Lodge sits in an elevated position above beautiful and fascinating Loch Creran. The Loch is a Marine Special Area of Conservation with a wide range of marine habitats and species.

Dallachulish Lodge boasts a large welcoming kitchen with wood burning stove, a six seat dining table with adjoining sun room, TV lounge, reading room and upstairs three lovely bedrooms and a large bathroom making this the perfect place to stay to explore the West Coast and Islands.