Apartment

The Clamshell

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a television on the right and a window with curtains.
A building with multiple windows and a signboard.
A modern kitchen with a built-in washer, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.
A hallway with a carpeted floor, a white door, a blue console with storage, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Oban Distillery

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Oban, Argyll
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban War and Peace Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Oban

Located in Oban, this apartment is on a river. Oban Ferry Terminal and Glencruitten Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Atlantis Leisure and Ardchattan Priory Garden. Inverawe Smokehouses and An Cala are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and ecotours nearby.
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Oban, Argyll

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pulpit Hill - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Glencruitten Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 2 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Oban Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪LULU Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The View Oban - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Clamshell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Clamshell?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Clamshell?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Clamshell?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Clamshell located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Oban Distillery, St. John's Cathedral and Oban Ferry Terminal. McCaig's Tower and Glencruitten Golf Club are also within 15 minutes. Oban Station is only a 2-minute walk.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful days at the clamshell!

The location was great, the lovely decorated apartment was very clean and comfortable. Thanks for the coffee, milk and biscuits! The folks upstairs were up a bit late and you could hear them, but the rest of the stay was relaxing and very enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, well maintained and clean, good location near center of town ....concerns were probably more with the lack of information about Scottish culture here as I'm an American. First, "second floor apartment" is on 3rd floor where ground floor is floor 0 so extra steps to traipse up (no elevator). Second, parking is a challenge where street parking only allows max two hours (paid) during the day, so you're either dropping off your car at some free lot several blocks away, renewing the parking fee every two hours or ignoring it. Lastly, since Scotland does not use much A/C, would've been nice to have a fan available since the apmt faces the sun in the afternoon and evening and the apmt got quite warm. All in all, nice place as an anchor point for trip to the northern highlands or ferry to other islands. (All ferries were full for us two weeks ahead of stay in the spring so book ahead of time.)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy, comfortable, close

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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