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The Old Manse Guest House
Average price*: $123 (£67) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 based on 27 reviews 27 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 29 B&Bs in Oban
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  • Rooms: 6
Description: Fine victorian villa in its own beautiful grounds which has been lovingly restored to provide first class bed and breakfast accomodation. Stunning... This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
Address:
Dalriach Road
Oban PA34 5JE
Scotland

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Reviews of The Old Manse Guest House

( 4-8 of 27 )
“very comfortable”

The Old Manse Guest House

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4 of 5 stars
Glasgow
May 23, 2008

Very comfortable B&B well appointed. We had a nice welcome and room which was at the side had all that we needed.
I asked for herbal tea in the morning for breakfast, when we returned that evening herbal tea had been added to the tea and coffee in the room, very thoughtful.
They do not have a residents lounge but the garden is lovely to sit in if you get the weather . There is limited parking and you may have to park in the street.
It is 5 minutes walk from the centre of Oban ,and the restaurants are easy to get to. It will take a few minutes longer to get back as it is on a steep hill, but the views are super.
the four stars are well deserved ,I would return to the Old Manse

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — comfortable bedroom
    • Disliked — parking
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Leena-A's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: July 08, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Tourists
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“Highly recommend the Old Manse!”

The Old Manse Guest House

Nov 18, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Very spacious and clean room. Great breakfast. When we return to Scotland we will definitely try to make it back to Oban and stay at the Old Manse.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — large room, very clean
    • Disliked — We liked everything.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
2MissouriTravelers's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: I prefer not to answer
Member since: November 18, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Faultless holiday”

The Old Manse Guest House

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5 of 5 stars
Scunthorpe
Aug 27, 2007

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel at home by Simon,Anna & Ruby, and throughout our stay they were always available to give us advise on walks/visits Etc. Accommodation and food were all excellent.
We are sure we will return at a later date and would advise anyone looking for a holiday in Oban not to have any second thoughts about booking here
The Old Manse is situated approx mid point and I suspect a 10min walk in either direction will take you to either end of the town

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
DeputyDawg40's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: August 27, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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“One of the best!”

The Old Manse Guest House

Jun 4, 2007

We stayed at The Old Manse for two nights last September with our young son (2 years old). We had a fantastic room, breakfast was great and Anna and Simon were lovely hosts.

We used Oban as a base to go and visit Tobermory on Mull(Balamory to everyone with children), the ferry terminal was within easy walking distance.

Hector especially enjoyed the loan of the Balamory books at The Old Manse and his letter from Miss Hooley.

This was one of the best B & Bs we stayed at during our tour of Scotland - A belated Thank-you!

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
elfiecat's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2006
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 27, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Home away from home and more ...”

The Old Manse Guest House

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5 of 5 stars
Ottawa, Ontario
Mar 29, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Dear Anna, Simone and Pickles:

Sorry for the delay in writing, hard to believe that it has been 6 months since our trip to Scotland. Jean Claude and I want to thank you for making our delayed honeymoon worth the wait. Our 3 weeks in Scotland took us many places but none compared to the warmth that we felt in your home. We often talk about your kindness and attention to detail, from the moment we arrived to our sad good-bye as we ventured further north.

We tell all who will still listen that if they venture to Scotland, Oban and the Old Manse Guest House is the best place to be. We stayed 4 nights and your attention to detail was fantastic from the greeting to the breakfast tray in our room (we were leaving to catch the early ferry the next day) to a hot cup of tea and cookies in the late afternoon. And least I forget they even had DVD's of my favorite show Most Haunted, which I can never get enough of. And we can’t forget Pickles who also made us feel at home. This was our first long trip away from our dog and we missed him terrible and Pickles was a great comfort to us.

From the chocolates and sherry in your room, to the wonderful treatment and comfortable bed, to the enchanting stories of a truly wonderful Victorian home we would not hesitate in returning. We look forward to seeing you soon for an even longer stay.

Jo-Ann, Jean-Claude (Pullen) Louiseize

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — I would have to say Anne, simone and Pickles
    • Disliked — Having to Leave
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Studiono8's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 29, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Dalriach Road, Oban PA34 5JE, Scotland