Guests say
The Log Cabin near Oban is widely praised for its tranquil, scenic setting and cosy atmosphere, making it an ideal retreat for relaxation and nature lovers. Guests consistently highlight the peaceful surroundings, abundance of wildlife, and the inviting hot tub as standout features. The property is well-equipped and maintained, with a friendly and attentive host. While some mention minor issues such as limited storage, occasional maintenance concerns, and proximity to a road, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cabin spotlessly clean and well-maintained, with only rare mentions of minor issues such as condensation or bathroom mould. The overall impression is of a tidy and welcoming property.
The location is frequently described as idyllic, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful nature, with easy access to Oban and local attractions. A few guests noted some traffic noise due to proximity to a road, but this did not detract significantly from the experience.
Guests found the cabin cosy and comfortable, especially appreciating the log burner and hot tub. Some noted limited storage space and minor discomfort for taller guests, but most felt relaxed and at home.
The cabin is well-equipped with essentials, a hot tub, and thoughtful touches. Some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues (e.g., oven, ventilation, log burner), but these were generally outweighed by the quality of the amenities.
Many reviews mention thoughtful touches such as toiletries, wood for the fire, bird feed, and even repellent for midges. While some guests received small extras, please note that gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Oban 10 miles. This delightful log cabin is situated amidst wonderful scenery, close to a river and Loch Scammadale, just 4 miles from the coastal village of Kilninver and 10 miles from the town of Oban. This Oban log cabin boasts stunning countryside and mountain views, and is an ideal romantic retreat for a couple who wish to explore this part of Scotland. This immaculately-presented Oban cottage offers quality open plan accommodation with a double bed, sitting area, well-equipped kitchen and a separate shower room. Outside, this Oban log cabin has a tranquil decked area, which overlooks the duck pond and hills and mountains beyond, providing an excellent place to enjoy a morning coffee whilst you plan your day.
The popular Highland town of Oban is only 10 miles away and offers many shops, bars and restaurants. The town also has a busy ferry terminal where you can take boat trips to the beautiful islands of Mull and Rum. This Oban log cabin is a perfect base for sightseeing and touring the local area, before you return and relax in front of the warming woodburning stove. Note: This property can be booked with ref 12167, to accommodate eight people. EPC Rating: Band E
The popular town of Oban is situated amongst hills and offers a number of bars, restaurants, shops. The tiny Isle of Lismore is just a short ferry ride away, boasting a wealth of wild flowers and home to 130 differing species of birdlife, whilst the Isles of Mull and Iona are a great location for a day trip.
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: AR-02011-FEPC Rating: Band E
Accommodation
Please note: Minimum 3 night stay at this property.
All ground floor.
Open plan living accommodation with double bed, fitted kitchen and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Separate shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Hot tub.
Electric central heating with woodburning stove in sitting room.
Gas hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, selection of books and games.
Electricity and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Front decked terrace with unfenced pond.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 4 miles.
Note: Due to the unfenced duck pond, children must be supervised at all times.
Note: No dining area.
Note: This property has a private water supply, which is tested regularly.
Please note: Minimum 3 night stay at this property.
Please note : No stag, Hen or Work parties
This property is accessed via steps.
It may not be suitable for customers with limited mobility
Nearby points of interest
- Oban Distillery
- Inveraray Jail
- Torr a'Chaisteal Fort
- Duart Castle
- Dunadd Fort
- Inveraray Castle
- Inveraray Gardens
Reviews (91)
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Denise
The sun rises over the hot tub each morning. Do note that as the hot tub water is changed for each new week/guest, the hot tub may not be hot enough to use on the first night. Easy access to a level lawn from where the car is parked on a slope, which was great for star gazing on a clear night. I don't have the best mobility but I managed just fine. There is one step to get up onto the deck of the cabin, then a little lip to get through the main double doors, and two steps to get into the hot tub. The shower is slightly lower than the bathroom floor. We saw lots of birds at the feeder - chaffinch, blue tits and great tits. We also saw a red squirrel a few times. The estate manager (Gordon)'s dogs are extremely lovely and friendly, and visited us several times during our stay. We only saw Gordon on the first night, though he did stop by another day while we were out to top up the wood and toilet paper after I texted him. You don't get any warning when he does come by though, which would have been appreciated. That said, our privacy never felt intruded upon, and we really enjoyed the seclusion of the cabin, as no other guests have any reason to come to the area. There are two other detached accommodations on the estate - the riverside lodge and the large house. Each seem quite private. The following issues did not bother me enough to detract from my lovely time, but I'm mentioning it here as it might affect other potential guests. The cabin is extremely close to a main road, so expect traffic noise. There is visible black and green mould on the wooden walls of the bathroom, which has no window and no vent. All the windows and doors are single glazed, and it was common to have condensation on the windows most mornings. The wall mounted electric heater which is close to the bed makes an extremely loud ticking noise (old style timer), but the other modern plug-in electric heater is quiet. The wood burning stove was not great - the air intake vent was jammed halfway and so the fire kept going out. It was extremely difficult to light the fire as a result, and we had to add fresh kindling alongside new logs when feeding the fire. The microwave has a convection oven, but it wasn't very good and we ended up just using the hob to fry stuff. The kitchen was otherwise well equipped. The water is very peaty and brown but we drank from the tap with no issues and no taste. Some bottled water was supplied as well, though we did not see any need to use it.
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Glyn
Gordon was a absolute star and looked after us better then we could ask for. Also the bird feeding station just out side gave us endless pleasure.
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Marie
The owner is on hand if needed but allows you to enjoy the remote and stillness of the stay. Brilliant situation for travel to Mull and surrounding islands. Lots of boat tours in the area (and just 10 minutes from Oban) The lodge has everything you need, it has rustic charm but is really clean. The hot tub was lovely and suet pellets for feeding the birds was appreciated.