BARRIEMORE OBAN

26th April 2024:

As always we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Barriemore. Our room was spacious, clean and superbly equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Highly recommended.

No 17 restaurant just down the road is worth a visit for a lovely meal.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th April 2024:

Brilliant location, lovely room with great decor and nice touches like sherry and fridge with tap water! Also an unexpected sea view which was a real bonus.

We had a great trip to Easdale Island which would highly recommend. In Oban itself, the cafe Kronks was really great to sit outside with a coffee in the sun. The seafood restaurant on the pier and the one in town opposite Waterstones (I've forgotten the name!) Both excellent. The walk up to McCraig Tower also well worth it. Love Oban in general; such a nice place.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd April 2024:

Exceptional hosts; unobtrusive but there when we needed them. The room was superb; fresh pastries and coffee in the morning much appreciated.

A weekend stay in Oban is definitely not long enough.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th April 2024:

After careful consideration, we chose to stay at the Barriemore for several reasons. First, the location is outstanding. The second was the appearance of the rooms in the photos and the third was the price. We were abundantly happy to see that our decision-making was right on point! This family run hotel is at the end of the row of hotels and bed-and-breakfast in Oban and just across a narrow road from the water. Our room was spacious, had very thick carpet, and a California king size bed. The first we’ve even seen in Scotland. I believe over here they might call super king. It’s what we have at home and it was very comfortable, had a down comforter and provided a solid 9 to 10 hours of sleep each night. The bathroom is large and has a big walk-in shower. All of the accessories and accoutrements are top-notch and well supplied. The towels are thick and fluffy, and the wall heater kept them nice and warm. A quick boil pot with coffee and tea supplies We’re waiting for us. There’s also a small fridge which is handy. Also, it was really quiet… Which is not always the case with those fridges. The views from our room were outstanding, and we had a double aspect. One window faced across the street to the ocean, and the other faced Out the side of the building across a house to another section of ocean. Both views were beautiful. There are a couple of large leather chairs and binoculars for your viewing pleasure. The room was super quiet, especially since we were on the very top floor. There is no elevator, so it is a walk up, but totally worth it. This hotel is running a slightly different manner than others you might be used to. Make sure you read their business model/check in policies and it will make complete sense. The benefit of this type of idea is that they’re able to give great prices compared to other places in the area. Restaurant choices are abundant, though they do tend to lean towards fish as you are right on the coast, and it is a fishing harbor. That said, there’s also some great local pubs within “stumbling distance“ 😂. We enjoyed every moment of our stay, and have no regrets whatsoever. We would highly recommend staying here for anybody who is going to be in Oban. If we ever return, we will book here for sure!

Be sure to eat at the Oban Seafood Hut (the green, one on the dock by the train station) best seafood in town and the best prices. Other than that, just hit up Google for local pubs and restaurants. The area is stuffed with them. The whole town is very walkable.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th April 2024:

Cafe Shore has gluten free food and is dog friendly.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th April 2024:

This is a great place to stay. Large room, really well presented and decorated. Good shower and bed. Many little extra touches to make you feel welcome. A little walk into town, but great views en route over the bay or from the terrace outside.

Would also thoroughly recommend and (evening) walk to Dunollie Castle (along the path) or the short trip to Ganavan sands.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th April 2024:

We had a fantastic stay at The Barriemore. Everything was perfect. It was very cosy and the hospitality was second to none. This hotel is very Dog Friendly with beds, bowls and treats for your furry friends. We will definetely be visiting again.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th April 2024:

What a gorgeous hotel! Beautiful views from our room to the Loch and islands. It is far enough away from the center of Oban to be quiet and feel away from the busy-ness. The room was so comfortable, spacious and beautifully appointed. I would go back in a heartbeat!

We can see how Oban could get pretty crowded during the peak months but it is definitely worth it. The easy access to island tours and the local attractions, plus great food, make it a great place to experience a Scottish port. Book your restaurants early, they aren't necessarily open or available when you want them. Dunollie Castle is a must do. And check out Lismore, a tiny island with a big heart.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th April 2024:

Excellent stay. Mark and Jan lovely and helpful. Room spotless and the extra touches were what made it a stand out stay. Will definitely be returning⁹

McCaigs tower worth the walk Seafood Shack amazing seafood Roxys for cakes and coffee Fort William an easy drive away

Would Recommend: Yes

4th April 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd April 2024:

Beautiful period property in a stunning location, with one of the best views in Oban. The house is spotlessly clean, very well appointed, and the room was spacious, very comfortable and quiet, ensuring a great sleep. Lots of lovely little features and touches throughout, including an Irn Bru & Tunnocks Caramel Wafer, complimentary sherry and fresh water. A very reasonable price for the very high standard of accomodation. A friendly goodbye from Mark will ensure our return in the very near future.

A visit to the seafood shack and the EE-Usk restaurant is a must if you are a seafood lover.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd April 2024:

Excellent hotel friendly hosts

Perfect location

Would Recommend: Yes

31st March 2024:

Wonderful stay with amazing views...and weather😀 Perfect location for a stroll into town. Dog very welcome. Lovely relaxed atmosphere.

Go out of town to beautiful Ganavan Beach. Walk behind hotel with your dog... up the hill or alternative off lead walk.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th March 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

30th March 2024:

Wonderful spacious room with fabulous sea view. Comfortable bed. Everything spotless. The remote access was no problem at all

For eating, Ee-usk is always excellent and we had a good meal in Olive Garden as well. For breakfast/brunch, try Taste of Argyll or Julie’s kitchen. Don’t miss the Oban museum. It’s tucked out of the way on a corner on Corran Esplanade and appears deceptively small. A wealth of fascinating material well laid out and explained.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th March 2024:

Great communication from date of booking including places to eat etc. Room was much better than I had imagined. It was very clean and modern with plentiful supplies of tea, coffee and even sherry. Bed was very comfortable and warm. Being able to take our dog was great and one of the reasons we booked. Would not hesitate to come back. Thanks for an amazing stay and we hope to visit again soon.

We had an evening meal in The Lorne. Staff were amazing friendly, atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th October 2023:

My wife and I enjoyed a lovely short stay in Oban at Barriemore accommodation. Perfect location on the shore in Oban bay and a beautifully presented, spacious room for 2 nights. Host communicated very well throughout and made our stay as straight-forward and enjoyable as possible. Would highly recommend this room only destination for a comfortable, pleasant place to rest your head at night. Oban is a lovely place to visit. Just wish the weather was better.

We didn't do much. Was very relaxing and comfortable. We did eat out a couple of times and would definitely recommend the Indian restaurant, Taj Mahal.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th October 2023:

The time we had at Barriemore in Oban was a DREAM. I will hold this place close to my heart forever. The location, room with a view of the coast and the town itself was truly magical. We will certainly be back to visit and likely stay at Barriemore as many times as we can.

Mallaig Tower, Tartan Tavern, Oban Inn, and any of the seafood are must sees/stops. If you have a car, it’s only a short drive away to some Cairns and castles. Next time we will go to the island of Mull

Would Recommend: Yes

19th October 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th October 2023:

The Barriemore was nicely located and easy walking distance to everything we needed in Oban. Checking-in and checking-out were both a very easy process. We had a lovely time, thank you!

Would Recommend: Yes

18th October 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2023:

Very comfortable place. Location was great because we like to walk and the walk to the main areas of town was about 15-20 minutes. Great location to visit the Dunollie Castle.

Oban Inn is a small, friendly place to have a cold beer. Coast Restaurant was a wonderful surprise and delicious. The Green Shack for the best fresh oysters is a must!

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2023:

Lovely place with excellent views.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2023:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you in Oban. Our room was beautifully spacious and decorated and the views were spectacular. It was nice to have a chilled bottle of water waiting for us in the room. The shower and toiletries were great. Thank you.

The Ganavan Sands Parkrun was fantastic and I would recommend this friendly event to everyone. The beach and the views there were amazing. We also really enjoyed coffee and cakes at Julie’s café, as well as the War and Peace Museum and the walk to McCaig’s Monument.,

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2023:

Would highly recommend this hotel. Friendly and most helpful, especially when we asked to stay longer. Sent us very helpful information about our stay, local places of interest and places to eat. Beautiful view from our bedroom window.

Particularly loved The Olive Garden restaurant in Oban - excellent food. Also Dunollie Castle within walkable distance from the hotel - excellent guided tour. Very pleasant day trip on CalMac ferry to beautiful Tobermory in Mull. Loved the Hebridean island experience!

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

14th October 2023:

Fabulous stay. Would definitely return and recommend to others. Thank you

Would Recommend: Yes

13th October 2023:

Very lovely room with a great view. Close to town and equipped with everything needed for our stay.

Highly recommend Etive. Best meal we’ve ever had!

Would Recommend: Yes

13th October 2023:

Lovely room with stunning view. Great location Some nice extra touches in the room and entrance. Would definitely stay there again.

Restaurants recommended by Barriemore good. Drive to Island of Seil interesting. Little golf course there too

Would Recommend: Yes

11th October 2023:

We don't have words to express how charming and lovely the Barriemore in Oban is! So many thoughtful touches, like the morning coffee delivery. We felt at home and didn't want to leave. :)

Would Recommend: Yes

10th October 2023:

This is our second stay at the Barriemore and will definitely be returning. We were initially booked to stay for 2 nights but the heavy rain caused road closures. A quick call to Jan and they put us back into our original room for another night. Jan was excellent in keeping guests informed of the road situation, contacting Traffic Scotland and Bear Scotland and provided useful update on road closures for our journey home. Jan and Mark truly care about their guests, going over and above to make sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. The check in/out system is efficient and works really well. Top quality tea, coffee and toiletries provided for our stay. The rooms are cleaned to a high standard especially for being a dog friendly hotel. Thank you for the warm hospitality and we look forward to staying again soon.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th October 2023:

Excellent service especially providing information about the roads due to the weather conditions and floods

Coast restaurant as recommended bt the owners is excellent

Would Recommend: Yes

9th October 2023:

We felt very welcome at the Barriemore Oban, despite there wasn't much personal contact! Marc and Jan are great hosts. All the small extras for us and the dog are very much appreciated! And the facilities of the social rooms were fantastic. We definitely would like to come back!

The seafood-shag at the ferry terminal, the Oban Inn, the view from Caig's Tower, the walk to Dunollie Castle, the seaside stroll, shopping, Castle Stalker, the Atlantic Bridge...

Would Recommend: Yes

7th October 2023:

Beautiful Hotel - We were very pleased.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th October 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

5th October 2023:

Really love staying here, location is brilliant, I booked a seaview which was stunning. Room was super clean, had a fridge full of refreshments which was much appreciated. I have stayed here before which is why i rebooked. I travel every season with clients and I would love to be booked here every time but it is usually fully booked, which is not surprising as it is such a great place to stay. Thank you for providing such a comfortable clean and modern, homely room for my stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd October 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2023:

It was so good we booked to stay for a week in April next year.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th September 2023:

Barriemore was excellent, great location with views from the hotel overlooking the sea. There is a conservatory where you can look at the view also benches at the front. Our room was on the first floor with a huge bed, powerful shower, great Scottish toiletries. There was a fridge in the room with cold water, tea and coffee and little touches like caramel wafers and iron bru and a ripple of sherry. 2 comfortable chairs and a little table. Loads of storage too

Oban distillery was well worth a visit.The whisky is nice. EE-usk was a lovely treat, a lovely fish restaurant, we booked prior to our visit The green hut on the pier next to the ferry was a great find, the seafood was great value for money and a friendly experience as there are 2 tables under cover Everyone we saw was really friendly

Would Recommend: Yes

29th September 2023:

Great location with off street parking and nice views

Would Recommend: Yes

28th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

28th September 2023:

The self catering apartment was excellent , very clean , modern and very spacious , especially the bedrooms . great view from window and a five minute walk into oban centre. self check in very easy and definitely a great place to stay.

all eating places only a short walk away , museum , castle etc all in walking distance ,we went to the local Italian , PIAZZA which was fantastic and very reasonable.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2023:

Appreciated the comfort and thoughtfulness of the details in the accommodations.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

24th September 2023:

Lovely facility with a terrific view of the harbor. Though the staff were not on site, we didn't lack anything. The room was one of the nicest we stayed in during our visit to Scotland. We were extremely comfortable and enjoyed our stay immensely.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th September 2023:

This hotel was quaint and had so many added touches: delicious coffee, a wee bit of Sherry, delicious breakfast pastries, beautiful view. We especially loved sitting in the Solarium with a view of the Bay. Mark was wonderful!

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

21st September 2023:

We really enjoyed our stay at Barriemore. Mark was very friendly & helpful, the location was perfect, and the room was excel Lea and co for table - with an amazing view.

Get one of the view rooms if possible. One of our highlights was having our coffee looking out at the bay.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st September 2023:

Easy check in process. Our room was immaculately clean with a lovely welcoming gift of glass of sherry, biscuits and can of Irn bru. Top class toiletries. A comfortable glass conservatory to sit in and enjoy a beautiful view. Would definitely book again

Have a boat trip if weather is nice if not a visit to distillery or cinema is ideal. Julie’s coffee shop is great for breakfast/lunch Cuan Mor and Rio was nice for dinner

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2023:

Great place to stay with amazing views and a nice patio out front to enjoy watching the sunset. Owners were so friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend staying here!

Was hard to find places to eat if you don’t have reservations. Cuan Mor was a fabulous place for dinner!

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2023:

Beautifully maintained property and the rooms was absolutely gorgeous. Unparalleled views of Oban Bay. It is only a 10 minute walk to town and walking along the esplanade is most enjoyable. The room was ourselves exceptionally large and luxuriously fitted.

Highly recommend using this accommodation as a base for exploring the outer Islands. Comfortable walk to the ferry where you can get to an amazing assortment of tours and day trips to Islands like Mull, Staffa and Iona.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2023:

Prestations de grandes qualités Excellent rapport qualité prix Communication et réactivité excellentes

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2023:

The Barriemore Oban is a beautiful, welcoming, squeaky clean and incredibly comfortable stay. We loved every minute of our time in Oban and the Barriemore was a huge part of that. The view is stunning! Our group of six each had lovely rooms, different but all excellently appointed. We will, hands down, stay at the Barriemore again and can't wait to do so!

Would Recommend: Yes

17th September 2023:

Highly recommend, the room was one of the best I have ever stayed in, it had everything and more, the sea view could not be better and the location was excellent, I can normally find things to complain about but not this time, will be my chosen hotel next time I visit Oban.

The owners give plenty of recommendations when booking.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th September 2023:

Very nice and plesent stay!

take the three-island tour. Staffa was amazing and well worth the extra boat ride.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th September 2023:

The facilities where beautiful. We wish we had an extra day to just and enjoy the room and location.

Make reservation for dinner or lose out on fine dining.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th September 2023:

This was a lovely stay,albeit for just 1 night. We were in room 7 and it was a real treat with amazing views out towards the harbour. A better room we could not have wished for. Great parking on site and 5 minutes or so into town. Perfect.

An easy stroll into town where there are lots of bars and restaurants. We particularly liked the Oban Inn on the corner. Great atmoshere and good music.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th September 2023:

Truly the loveliest guest property that my wife and I have ever stayed in. Everything was pristine and elegant; self check-in went seamlessly; there is an option to order a scran box for breakfast; thoughtful welcome touches in the room; lots of information available on things to do and see in the area; the owners are friendly and helpful. We stayed in room A and I don’t have the words to describe how beautiful and spacious it is with a full view of Oban Harbour. Our only regret is that we were not able to stay longer.

Many restaurants and pubs are within walking distance of the Barriemore and a lovely walk it is along the harbour. Also shops and day trips nearby. Lots of info in the room and entryway. We particularly liked Marky Dans (recommended by the property owner) for a casual pub meal and good beer.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th September 2023:

Location is fantastic! Great off street parking, spacious room.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th September 2023:

Lovely clean room with good facilities

Would Recommend: Yes

4th September 2023:

Great location. Stunning views. Friendly knowledgeable owner. Will definitely return.

Ee usk restaurant. (Red roof on pier). Food was outstanding! Highly recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd September 2023:

We had such a wonderful stay here. It was beautiful, spacious, very comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. We were in the self catering apartment yet they still left croissants and bags of coffee and tea for us to make in the morning. The couple who runs the place was very nice and gave us recommendations when I asked and accommodated an early check in for us. I, like other travelers who left reviews, thought that it looked a bit out of town according to the map, but it wasn’t and in fact the walk to and from town was beautiful along the water and perfect for walking off all the big meals! Also a very easy walk to the Dunollie castle that we very much enjoyed.

The Oban Inn The Oban distillery The Dunollie castle walking tour (we did the 11:30am, it was £9pp) Baab restaurant

Would Recommend: Yes

1st September 2023:

Mark was a very welcoming host, room was lovely and fresh and it had everything we needed during our stay

The walk is lovely from the b&b into Oban. Lot's of places to go and see or take boat trips. Oban is a good base as we had the car and were able to explore more of the Highlands

Would Recommend: Yes

31st August 2023:

Our Sea View suite was stunning, with a gorgeous view, and the interior was by far the best of our 40-days of travel through Scotland and France.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

31st August 2023:

The room was lovely, clean and comfortable. The view was wonderful and the parking was outstanding.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st August 2023:

Very comfortable and well-appointed, spacious rooms. Even though ours was described as"non-sea view" we could still see part of it from one window; the other overlooked beautiful woods.

Of course the islands, but we also liked the towns of Inverrary and Ft William. Glen Coe is a must.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th August 2023:

Very friendly staff and comfortable rooms.

The 417 bus has a very complicated route and stops running at 4.22

Would Recommend: Yes

30th August 2023:

Outstanding room on the seafront lovely touches with the sherry. Will be recommendeding.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2023:

Beautiful, clean spacious room and loved the wee extra touches like the sherry. Wonderful stay and we'll definitely be back. Thank you.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2023:

Lovely comfortable room

Take a short walk to see Dunollie Castle

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2023:

Excellent room, extremely comfortable bed and clean bathroom. Dog friendly, and he loved it!!

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2023:

Everything you could want in a place to stay!

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2023:

Lovely comfortable, clean Hotel with views over Oban Bay. So relaxing just watching the boats go by from the room window. Rooms great size with huge beds, crisp linen and so comfortable.

Breakfast at Julie's cafe in Oban recommended

Would Recommend: Yes

27th August 2023:

Lovely accommodation and everything explained clearly regarding check in arrangements. Accommodation only with the offer of pastries and coffee delivered to your door in the morning if required.

Plenty to do around Oban but no need to feel stuck as you receive plenty suggestions with your booking confirmation

Would Recommend: Yes

25th August 2023:

Excellent stay. We stayed in the sea view apartment with 2 young kids and a dog. Plenty of space for us with two deluxe double rooms living room and small kitchen (has all you need). Met Mark on arrival, who was very welcoming and gave us tips on the surrounding area to help our stay. Will definitely be returning.

Mark and Jane provided so much information on where to eat and what to do. We would recommend the ferrie and o Mull (need to book). If travelling to Oban from Glasgow go via Loch Goilhead.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th August 2023:

We loved everything about the Barriemore and Oban. We had a great stay and hope to visit again! So fantastically clean and beautiful. Thank you for being so inviting and helpful.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2023:

Returning guest and not disappointed. While a full breakfast no longer a choice this was clearly explained at time of booking and repeated when completing the self checkin firm and indeed made our stay more flexible as not tied to be in breakfast dining room by a particular time plus the room rate was adjusted to reflect this. The Barriemore is a very welcoming guest house , decorated to a high standard with some lovely touches around the house - notably the small decanter of complimentary sherry together with 2 Tunnocks caramel wafers & can of IrnBru- plus a relevant nautical theme throughout given the property overlooks Oban Bay with excellent views of the Calmac ferries plus other sailing boats. The conservatory is a very quiet relaxing room again looking out to the Bay with complimentary coffee / tea bags available plus small fridge & microwave evident if required. The bedroom was ideal - again very clean / tidy with a nice walk in shower in the bathroom plus toileteries provided. Both mattress and pillows were very comfortable which made for an excellent nights sleep. TV / radio provided were also welcome.

The Oban Inn is a particular favourite of ours - traditional pub interior with excellent choice of beer/ales plus whisky etc. Nice and relaxing place if you can get a table outside to sit with a few drinks and just people watch or admire the view towards the pier. Inside the pub we enjoyed the live trad music played by locals and after moving to the upstairs lounge had some very nice fish and chips plus haggis, neeps & tatties. We also eat in the China Restaurant opposite the distillery. While the food was very nice with dishes fulsome the interior was quite shaby with a damp smell and definitely in need of some upgrading / decoration and overall general tidy. The Correvechan ( Wetherspoons pub ) is ideally located on the pier. A typical Spoons set up with very reasonable food / drink prices.Generally busy but great to sit at the window or outside seating area with a drink overlooking the ferry pier and bay.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2023:

The location is ideal for touring Oban. The rooms are comfortable; every detail has been considered in organizing the room for a comfortable stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2023:

Everything great as always, highly recommended

Waterfront Restaurant, Eusk Restaurant, Fähre zur Isle of Mull

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2023:

Very stylish and clean. Although we didn't have a room with seaview Marc and Jan have put the chairs in front of the window so that we could see the bay anyway.

It's just a few minutes walk to the center of Oban - which is a wonderful and lively little city. We really recommend a hike on Kerrera Island with a little break in the marvelous Kerrera tea garden.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2023:

You are very welcoming and friendly without being imposing. Lovely hotel with very good facilities.

Coast restaurant, but book early; plenty of fresh sea food places if that’s to your liking. Oban: spend time relaxing, some interesting shops to suit different tastes, McCaig’s tower, relax and walk around - take in the bay. From Oban: take a ferry to explore other isles eg Mull. Or take a small boat trip to see the wildlife. Go inland: Inveraray, Fort William, Ben Cruachan, and places in between, the list is endless. Have a drink/meal at the Creagan Inn overlooking Loch Creran. You’ll have a great time whatever you do.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2023:

Our stay was absolutely fantastic. The room was spotless and the facilities in the room were amazing, very easy for my husband to use the shower etc. The armchairs at the window made watching sunset on the bay a magical time. The inclusion of caramel wafers and iru bru was lovely. The breakfast tray of coffee and pastries was also fantastic.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2023:

Beautiful location and interiors

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2023:

Beautiful house nice clean room and great value for money

Food great at coast and fish house

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2023:

Thank you for a beautiful stay ... everything was perfect.

Great recommendation to us was for casual seafood at the Green Shack ... and we enjoyed Coasters restaurant.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2023:

Fantastic stay, no problems at all and very comfortable room which was cosy & spacious at the same time, with everything we needed.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2023:

Lovely grand home and room. Plenty of space to be comfortable for a few days . Easy communication and all details about the stay were very clear.

Enjoyed walk into town and an outstanding dinner at Ee-usk. Enjoyed a day tour to the Isle of Mull and Iona. Wonderful place to visit!

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2023:

Been coming for many years. I feel it is like a second home...love place

Book tables restaurants are very busy

Would Recommend: Yes

13th August 2023:

What a hotel . Spacious room with everything I needed . Beautiful views and ideal location to the town and harbour . Can’t talk highly enough of this hotel . Will definitely be back next year.

Oban Inn a lovely pub as well as the View .

Would Recommend: Yes

12th August 2023:

Thank you for your hospitality and good insights about the local fare. Enjoyed speaking with Mark when we arrived

Take the tour to Mull and Iona if your schedule permits. Tour the Oban Distillery as well.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th August 2023:

Lovely quiet room, wonderful view, everything in place as promised. Bed a little soft is the only criticism I might make. Very many thanks. David

E-Usk a favourite

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2023:

Great location within walking distance of the town. Our room had the most magnificent view. We sat and watched the boats come and go each afternoon. Very relaxing! Spotlessly clean with lovely comfy bed and great pillows. We loved the complimentary sherry too!

We caught the ferry to Mull for the day which was nice. The town was also nice to wander around in.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th August 2023:

Mark and Jan are incredibly helpful and friendly and gave us a very warm welcome when we arrived. We stayed in the apartment and it was perfect for our needs. The beds are the most comfortable of all the beds we slept in this holiday (compared with 5 other locations)!

Book restaurants ahead of time. We could only get a table in each restaurant we tried for 5.30pm; they were fully booked for the later. Ganavan beach has some lovely walks, take a trip to Kerrera. We missed the opening times for Dunollie castle so will save it for another time!

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2023:

Very comfortable clean room with lovely big bed and comfy pillows. Hot powerful shower and fluffy towels. Tea/coffee making facilities, topped up during your stay, mini fridge in room which was useful and fresh bottled water. Lovely location, nice and quiet too.

A visit on the wee ferry to Kerrera Island is a must!

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2023:

Lovely spacious room with a wonderful sea view. Mark and Jan were helpful and communicative, my room was spotless and tastefully decorated, and there were many lovely individual thoughtful touches. I would definitely recommend a stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2023:

3nd stay at the Barriemore. Would recommend. Lovely rooms with terrific views. Room A is a must. Lovely hosts

Piazza for Italian. Julie's Coffee house for home baking. Seafari boat trips a must

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2023:

Oban Distillery. Lorne Bar

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2023:

Greenacre bay

Would Recommend: Yes

5th August 2023:

Lovely stay with a lovely view!

Would Recommend: Yes

5th August 2023:

We love it

Would Recommend: Yes

4th August 2023:

Beautiful place, accommodating, friendly hosts!

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd August 2023:

Tastefully renovated apartment in very good location with wonderful views of Oban Bay. Good communication. Highly recommended!

Would Recommend: Yes

1st August 2023:

The room was clean and comfortable with an amazing view of the sea (room 7). Great private parking. Oban was our absolute favourite place that we visited in our travels in Scotland.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th July 2023:

The room was excellent, the view was superb! No complaints, check-in and check-out were super efficient and quick! 10/10 visit!

We only stayed one night but wish we had stayed more!

Would Recommend: Yes

30th July 2023:

Quite simply the best value accommodation in Oban. Location is perfect situated on the promenade with a very flat walk of around 15 minutes into town. The rooms are spotlessly clean with everything you would need for your stay. Extra little touches add to the pleasure such as Irn bru and caramel wafers (a taster from Scotland) and some sherry. The breakfast tray is terrific value and a great start to the day. Jan and Mark are at hand if needed and the staff cleaning rooms etc are very friendly. We are already looking forward to staying here next year.

We recommend pre booking restaurants as they are very busy this time of year Cuan Mhor is the only one I can think of that doesn't accept bookings. Our favourites are Olive Garden, Piazza, Eeusk, Taj Mahal and Bar Rio. There are plenty of other lovely places to eat and I'm sure everyone has their own preferences.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th July 2023:

Great place to stay in a quiet position but within a 10 minute walk or 3 minute drive of the town centre

Your info sheet and online information is excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th July 2023:

I loved this bed and breakfast. The rooms were so clean, the decorations were tasteful and the proprietors were kind and helpful. I will definitely stay here again. I loved Oban and I loved staying at the BARRIEMORE Oban.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th July 2023:

One of the nicest Hotels I have ever stayed in. The little touches that the have been made are extremely thoughtful and made our stay amazing. I also enjoyed the view from the window out to the sea. Check in and out was super easy.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2023:

Beautiful location and room. Our view from room 1 was outstanding.

Definitely go to the castle and do the guided tour. Lots of great information.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2023:

A very pleasant stay. Facilities first class. Will definitely be back. Many thanks for everything. Joyce Donovan

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2023:

Easy Check in and Check out, very friendly contact to the landlord and staff, great advice for restaurants and things to do, very comfortable rooms and launge, great view, very good parking

Every Restaurant we visit was very good. Please make a reservation, it is really necessary. Oban is a beautiful City and a perfect place to explore the surrounding

Would Recommend: Yes

19th July 2023:

Beautiful breakfast on the water in Oban. We did not have sea facing rooms, but they were still beautiful. Our family took advantage of the conservatory for an evening cup of tea and it was quite lovely. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in Oban.

We ate dinner at Cuan Mor. The food was delicious, but there was a wait (although worth it). I would recommend you make a reservation. Our second night we had dinner at George St Fish and Chips. They have dine in or take away options.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th July 2023:

Room 6 a beautiful large room with fantastic views. Ample parking space, good location. Mark was never far away if required.

Lots of fantastic restaurants to choose in all food groups. Coast, EE-USK and The Olive Garden. A good pub is The Oban Inn. A trip from Oban to Mull was very good.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th July 2023:

Wildlife boat trip!

Would Recommend: Yes

14th July 2023:

Beautiful building, painstakingly cared for and retaining many of the historical features. Outstanding views of the bay from our huge room and hosts, who welcome you from the time you step through the door, right through until you leave. As I said to Mark, Barriemore is therapy for the soul for the Lorna and me and we look forward to our next return visit. Thank you!

Seafood, Seafood, Seafood!

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2023:

A beautiful sea side property with excellent accommodation with views of the Oban harbour 10 minute walking distance to Oban city centre Thanks to the owner Mark for making our stay enjoyable

Very good restaurants and things to do

Would Recommend: Yes

11th July 2023:

Amazing place to stay, great location and view. The apartment was perfect, had all the essentials and more, everything was spotless and well kept. Would highly recommend. Thanks for hosting us

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd July 2023:

Absolutely fantastic stay! Everything from the stunning views to the extremely comfortable bed simply blew us away. 10/10 would book again on our next trip to Oban.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd July 2023:

Mark was an excellent host! The room was clean and very large. The views were oustanding! The location was prefect as you could walk to everything. I would highly recommend the Barriemore!

Would Recommend: Yes

1st July 2023:

Bed was super comfortable. Wish we could have stayed another night.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st July 2023:

Sehr schönes Hotel, überkomplett ausgestattet, sehr schöne Details.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2023:

Thank you for a lovely stay.

During our Check-in we got lots of usefull informations from our Host.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2023:

Fantastic, well kept guest house with beautiful decor. Bed was very comfortable and the wee fridge in the room was great to have with the hot weather recently. Would come back when back in oban!

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2023:

This was a.great place to stay. There was a beautiful sea view and very nice accommodations.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2023:

We were kept very well informed and up to date about our stay at The Barriemore by email prior to, during and after our visit. Everything was in place for us to have a perfect stay which we did.

Piazza was an excellent Italian restaurant. Cuan Mor was very good too.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2023:

We had a great time. Enjoyed talking with Mark and Jan. The location was really ideal because it was a quick walk to town and very quiet and peaceful at night. Thanks for sharing the sherry. We’d love to know the brand so we could have it again.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th June 2023:

Amazing accommodation, spotless clean. A real credit to the owners who clearly work very hard to make this a special place to stay. Big Wow from us, can’t wait to stay again

Would Recommend: Yes

16th June 2023:

Our second stay from Australia says it all. Wonderful location with view of the bay and ferries coming and going. Close to good coffee shoos eating and shopping. Mark made us very welcome. Highly rdcommend!

Check recommendations by visitors in Mark and Jan’s handouts.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th June 2023:

I stayed here twice loved it great location plenty of parking and fantastic clean and spacious rooms and a great friendly host too. Will definitely go back.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th June 2023:

Excellent guest house. No full b'fast but tasty continental provided by host at bedroom at requested hour for token charge. Clean and delightful sea view rooms with adequate parking. Short walk into town. Delightful host. Highly recommended.

Excellent Seafood & Italian restaurants on seaport front with red roof near railway station. Need to book.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th June 2023:

We enjoyed the lounge, comfortable seating and a view of the sea. Mark was so helpful and made us feel welcome beyond just the basics. He was quick to recommend walks and had tips for dining which lent a personal touch to our experience.

The three island tour of Mull, Iona and Staffa was a full but very enjoyable day. The food at Cuan Mor was excellent and the visit to the monument on the hill was worth the 136 steps up.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2023:

Lovely room with great view of the ocean.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2023:

We loved our brief stay at the Barriemore. Our room was spacious, clean, and well appointed. The location was perfect. We wished we could have spent more time.

We chose Oban so we could take the ferry to Mull and journey with Turus Mara to see puffins on the island of Lunga and Fingal’s cave on Staffa. Everything worked out very well.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2023:

First of all, Mark and Jan were attentive and friendly hosts. Couldn't ask for better. Second, our sea view room was beautiful. The only problem with it was it was so comfortable and the view was magnificent that we were tempted to just sit there, look out at the water, and relax. But we overcame the temptation and went on several beautiful walks near Oban and Glencoe. This was our second stay at the Barriemoore and we certainly look forward to our next visit. Outstanding!

Lost Valley in Glencoe is a great short hike, Etive a little longer and less people, and Boots Bar is memorable.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th June 2023:

One of the nicest Inns that we've ever stayed in. Had 3 windows looking out to the harbour and tempted to sit in the comfy chairs by the window all day. Everything looks new and very clean. Comfy bed and wonderfully furnished and decorated room. Almost made us want to stay inside instead of exploring Oban. Highly recommended.