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Soroba Road, Oban PA34 4JF, Scotland
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Ranked #59 of 85 Oban B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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Lamlash, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
“Very good value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2010

We booked Ulva Villa at short notice on a holiday weekend and were very pleased with the accommodation. We frequently stay in Oban and have stayed in a wide variety of accommodation there. We would certainly recommend Ulva Villa for simple comfort and value. It is a traditional B&B with very small but comfortable rooms and a good breakfast. Rooms are very traditionally B&B chintz, with a small shower room. The hosts are friendly and it is located near the Tesco and a ten minute walk from the main part of Oban. There is off road parking (essential in Oban). There is no lounge, no view and no wifi, for which you would pay upwards of another £30 to £50 (or even more !) a night in another fancier B&B.

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jensen Beach, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice B&B but not a typical B&B”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2010

Though we stayed for only one night the B&B was very comfortable and clean. This was out 4th B&B on this trip and the second that was run more like a hotel than a true B&B. There really wasn't a common area to gather and talk with one another at night and though the hostess and host were nice we didn't see much of them as like the others we had stayed at. The location was great very close to walk into town. A lovely little town. I would recommend staying here and I think we would stay again. The rooms were clean and the full Scottish breakfast was yummy!

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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London
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“EXCELLENT B/FAST & HOSTS - ROOM RATHER SMALL (69%)”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2010

Excellent choice of breakfast including smoked salmon and scrambled eggs & fresh fruit selection which was delicious. Off street parking and close to supermarkets - Lidl,Aldi,Coop and Tesco.

Knowledgeable host - room a bit on the small side as is ensuite but very clean.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Witham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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“Good breakfast and clean rooms”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2010

Hosts were polite and unobtrusive. Room was clean and tidy and our bed was made everyday for us. Room had a TV with terrestrial channels. Owners had assembled a useful book of local restaurants and attractions which was really helpful. Had a lovely stay. The only down side is it's about a 15 minute walk from the train station and ferry which is a bit of a way but considering the price we thought it was worth it.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Nova Scotia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Better than than a 4* hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2009
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My husband and I have just returned from a 2 week vacation touring Scotland to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary and I can honestly say that this was the best accomodation we had in our entire trip.

We stayed for 2 nights and the rooms were spotlessly clean and the bed was so comfortable.

Not only was the breakfast first class but we also were given a choice (being of Scots descent, my husband had the porridge on both days!!)

I would thoroughly recommend this guest house and we are already planning a trip back to bonnie Scotland with our eldest daughter and son-in-law next year.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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