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Rockfield Rd, Oban PA34 5DQ, Scotland
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Glenroy Guest House
Ranked #18 of 85 Oban B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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wolverhampton
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100 reviews 100 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
“A warm welcome in Oban!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2011
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We stayed here on a tour around Scotland, and were greeted with a very warm welcome on a wet, Scottish afternoon! The level and friendliness of service was the same throughout our two night stay. The room was large and comfortable, with a perfectly adequate en suite. The Glenroy is local for the town centre, though you'll have a bit of a walk up a steep hill on the way back (don't worry, taxis are cheap).
Our only slight gripe was breakfast. It was fine, though not the best we'd had on our trip. It could be easily and vastly improved by the provision of cafetieres for fresh coffee - I'm afraid a percolator on a hot plate just doesn't do it these days. I would also like to see more emphasis on local produce - i.e. jams and honey, but now I'm being picky!
On the whole a pleasant stay in a traditional seaside guest house.

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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Book Ahead to Avoid Disappointment!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2011
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This is a great B&B. We stayed one night on our way to Mull. We would have stayed a couple more on the way back but they were fully booked!
When you stay here it's easy to see why - charming hosts, a lovely room and a great breakfast..
Just up the hill from the Ferry it's very convenient. Not travelling with a car it's a bit of a pull up the hill but well worth it. We were made to feel very welcome even though our stay was just for one night, they are lovely hosts with a great sense of humour...

We know now that we have to book well ahead to stay here and that's just what we'll do next time - very highly recommended!!

  • Stayed May 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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Edinburgh
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87 reviews 87 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
“Perfect place for a short stay in Oban”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2011
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Stayed here in this lovely B&B while on a sea-kayaking course in the harbour. The owners, Louise and Donald, were extremely welcoming and friendly, and went out of their way to help. Breakfast was huge and extremely filling, and the bedroom was large, clean and comfortable - very cosy. Great value, and great location in the centre of town if you have a car or don't mind the hiil - recommended!

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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dundee scotland
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“good location, enjoyable stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2011
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The guest house is near to the ferry, bus and train station, it 6 minute walk at most (it is up a small hill however). The rooms are very nice and the couple who run the house are really nice and helpfull, the breakfast very good. The lady did say the single room is a bit small but to me it was perfectly fine. I enjoyed me stay at glenroy very much

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Wigan, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Friendly, immaculate and very comfortable indeed!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2011
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Stayed in at the Glenroy in Oban on way to the Highlands for 2 nights and thought it was one of the nicest guest houses we have stayed in. Louise and Donald were lovely, the whole place is absolutely immaclately clean. Whoever does the cleaning deserves a medal!

Lots of lovely little extras, lovely view from room on 1st floor and fabulous breakfasts.


Parking a real bonus in this location - not many similar properties in the area seemed to have this.

If there was a down side - the bed was probably a little firm for us - but I'm being picky here! I would recommend the Glenroy to anyone - and the walk up the hill gets easier the more you do it!

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rockfield Rd, Oban PA34 5DQ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR4,537 - 5,937

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