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3.0 of 5
Dalriach Road, Oban PA34 5EQ, Scotland
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Roseneath Guest House
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Roseneath Guest House
Roseneath Guest House
Roseneath Guest House
Roseneath Guest House
Ranked #36 of 85 Oban B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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Hong Kong
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“More a hostel than anything else”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

We stayed at the Roseneath for two nights in August, and I wish we hadn't. Upon arriving, a young man (who apparently couldn't get back quickly enough to what he was doing before we interrupted him) opened the door and showed us to our room. He wasn't able to give any recommendations for dinner, so we didn't bother asking him anything else.
The room was nicely furnished but quite old and tired. No wi-fi or wired internet. The bathroom was terrible: old, in desperate need of some deep cleaning, and not entirely functional. The cold water faucet could not be opened, the shower head looked like it was about to fall off, and the entire bathroom had not been updated since the mid-70s. The towels had frayed edges.
To "order" breakfast the night before, we had to leave a little note in the hallway with our room number and what we wanted to eat and drink (there was one laminated menu from which to choose) - a rather improvised procedure that was not even working; we only got porridge once though we ordered it on both days. Breakfast itself was disappointing: lacking in taste and variety, with even the jams coming in Aldi jars. The lady who served breakfast appeared completely overwhelmed. I just hope that the dustpan and brush she used to clean one of the tables were reserved for cleaning tables... She was nice, though, and explained a few things about the Mull of Kintyre to us.
Overall a disappointing stay, especially because we have been to so many other and better B&Bs and Guest Houses.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Hideous breakfast”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011 via mobile

Without doubt the worst most disgustin sausages ever! 4pubic hairs in the bathroom,half used soap, dust is a specialiality,threadbare towels.you are made to feel like an inconvenience a breakfast time and all jams and spreads etc are cheap rubbish from aldi or lidl.My wife and I stayed here 10 yrs ago with the previous owner Colin and it was lovely,boy! have things changed. AVOID AT ALL COSTS AND STAY AT HAWTHORNE BANK

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Lovely friendly B+B”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

My hubby and I just had a two night stay at Roseneath and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone visiting Oban for a short break. We had a lovely room at the top of the house with stunning views across the bay. There is parking to the rear which is a bit of a bonus for the area too.
The rooms are clean and nicely decorated. The whole house retains many of it's original features including some pretty stunning cornice work and ceiling roses.
Breakfasts were served promptly and were delicious with a good choice of hot and cold options by Sarah the owner who was also a total mine of information about the locality.
The house is only a few minutes walk to the town centre, albeit uphill all the way back! At least it goes some way to walking off the Highland Breakfast! It's quiet at night too so no problems sleeping.
There are about 7 or 8 rooms on three floors and a fridge for guests to use on the middle one - a real bonus!
We would definitely go back and use this little B+B again.

  • 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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Durham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“Splendid start to our holiday”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

Stayed at Roseneath for two nights, using it as a base to explore Mull and Iona. Roseneath is a granite built traditional Victorian villa situated in a picturesque location overlooking Oban town and harbour, which is about five minutes walk down a relatively steep hill.

Roseneath provides private parking at rear of house, in a small town where parking is no doubt at a premium.We were greeted very warmly on arrival by Sarah, the owner - a mine of information about the locality. Useful for tourists unfamiliar with the area.

We had a small, but extremely comfortable, clean and airy, double room at top of house - complete with comfy sofa and view over the back of the house towards the wooded hill at the top of which is one of Oban's main landmarks, McCaig's tower. The only downside was the rather compact en-suite bathroom - a tight squeeze for the chunkier guest!

Excellent, tasty full highland breakfast with juices, cereals and pastries available on the side.

All in all we were very happy with the Roseneath. Sarah provides great service and great value for money, and we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Thanks Roseneath for a comfortable start to our heiland holiday!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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“worn out b and b, poor value”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

By far the worst b and b we have stayed in on our tour of Scotland.
Trusted the reviews on here but found the room tired looking, shower pathetic, unable to actually wash my hair as the trickle of water not strong enough.Breakfast sounded great with pleanty of choice but all cheap tasteless produce on offer, backpacker hostel style- pre-packed croissants, pancakes dry, porridge undescribable! Lovely views, host friendly.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Dalriach Road, Oban PA34 5EQ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR5,769 - 6,721

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