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The Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AQ, Scotland
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Glenburnie
Ranked #12 of 85 Oban B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
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East Anglia
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Lovely place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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This is run in a most professional but friendly way. It is located overlooking the sea and a room with a sea view is obviously very desirable. The room was spacious with plenty of casual seating. It was well equipped with a slick modern bathroom ensuite. Breakfast was delicious, with an especially nice touch being the fresh fruit selection served each day.
The staff were helpful and friendly. And in October it was certainly not expensive.
All in all we can thoroughly recommend the Glenburnie as one of the best places to stay.

Room Tip: Ask for one facing the sea/sea loch
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ottawa, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“The High Scores are Well-Earned”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011
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We stayed for 2 nights in mid-October 2011 and were extremely happy with our room and the great breakfast in the morning. I’d say that it’s a good 10-15 walk along the harbor from the bus/train, especially if you’re dragging roll-aboard suitcases, but you’ll likely appreciate being not too close to the centre of town. Graeme and the staff were very friendly, but you’re pretty left to do your own thing during the day.

Room 10 is the one with the bay window above the ground floor, and there is a small table and chairs set there in which you can relax at the end of the day, perhaps enjoy a wee dram with oatcakes (as I am while writing this, wishing I was back there), and become transfixed with watching the harbor comings and goings. The room and bath are very clean, with the very modernized latter going well with the older period design of the former. You can tell that Graeme has a good attention to detail and has put a lot of effort and expense into the room.

This would be my first choice on a return trip – the high scores and favorable comments are well justified. You will not be disappointed.

Room Tip: Room 10 has an excellent view of the harbour
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Isle of Arran, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“great value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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we have stayed here a couple of times now and find it very relaxing,clean and tidy,great breakfast,would recomend it, if having a short stay in oban

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“superb accommodation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
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I stayed for one evening in the Glenburnie and was delighted with every aspect of the service and accommodation. Undoubtedly it is in my view the best guest house or hotel I have stayed in during my very many trips to Oban over the last 20 years. The member of staff who greeted me on my arrival on a very wet evening in October had a wonderfully warm and welcoming manner, the immediate impact on arrival was of a stylish, well maintained and tastful decor and the room I stayed in was beautiful. The owner clearly is strongly committed to customer satisfaction. Will be recommending the Glenburnie to friends and relatives.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Leicester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“SIMPLY THE BEST IN SCOTLAND - Truly 100%”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011
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On our visit to Oban I booked on-line Via Graeme.
This was well catered for, carried out with such class leading skills.
I asked if I could leave my car at the Hotel in the morning as we were going on the 'Three Islands Trip' from the ferryport very close by (Highly recommend the trip aswell) and this was made clear it was no problem at all.
I also asked if it was ok for us to check-in late in the evening (as the trip returns to Oban about 9pm) and again, no problem at all.
After our arrival back from the tour ,we popped into Oban for something to eat (Excellent fish and chips) and eventually arrived at the Glenburnie about 9.45PM.
We were greeted and shown our rooms (A double + a Twin room for our friend who came with us).
**BAM**
What a room!! It was INCREDIBLE!!
we had 'the Kings Suite'
at a really EXCELLENT PRICE I should add.
EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING was well above standard...This place should have 7star rating.
From beginning to end, we LOVED IT and without a doubt, will be driving all the way from Leicester to stay there again next year.
Whats more, our stay was CHEAPER than the Travelodge we stopped in, on our way home!!
HUGE Thanks to Graeme and Joan.

Room Tip: Rooms at the front face the sea, but ALL are equally excellent!
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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The Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AQ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR4,761 - 6,665

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