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Melfort House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Oban with free breakfast
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Beach
Lounge
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View (The Hill Room)
Front of property
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Loch Melfort by Oban, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4XD
  • Kilmeford Church
    3 min drive
  • The Shower of Herring
    2 min walk
  • Oban Connel Ferry Station
    24 min drive
  • Oban (OBN)
    47 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (The Garden Room)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (The Garden Room)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (The Garden Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View (The Hill Room)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View (The Hill Room)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Mountain View (The Hill Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (The Loch Room)

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (The Loch Room)

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (The Loch Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oban

At Melfort House, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Kilmeford Church and 8.2 km (5.1 mi) from Arduaine Garden. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Oban B&B include Clachan Bridge and Kilmartin House Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Kilmeford Church - 3 min drive
  • Loch Awe - 21 min drive
  • Oban Distillery - 22 min drive
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive
  • Ganavan Sands - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 24 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chartroom Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lord of the Isles - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lord of the Isles - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shower of Herring - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kilmelford Yacht Haven - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Melfort House

Bed & breakfast in Oban with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Melfort House also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Oban bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Melfort House offers 3 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay for free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Melfort House?

Melfort House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Melfort House?

Yep, Melfort House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Melfort House?

The closest beach to Melfort House is Ganavan Sands (18.6 km).

Does Melfort House serve breakfast?

You bet, free cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Melfort House?

No, Melfort House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Melfort House?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Melfort House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Melfort House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hadley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prantika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Great hospitality and cuisine. Highly recommend Melfort house B&B
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anuj

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A memorable visit to Melfort House
Enjoyed our stay with every comfort and superb dinner. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jakob

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property and experience at Melfort House! Matthew ensured we had everything needed to make this a 5-star stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you appreciate art, history, fine dinning as well as exceptional beauty and hospitality...then Melfort House is the place for you! From the moment we drove up to the house, stepping into the foyer and receiving a warm welcoming greeting from Leah, we were awestruck! The entire house and property is a work of art. The bedroom made us both gasp with it's charm - a complimentary decanter of Scotch whisky on the antique dresser. The king-sized bed was so very comfortable. The bathroom had the most comfortable soaking tub. The sitting room and dining room simply beautiful with so many antiques and quirky items on display. The view from the drawing room and grounds - magnificent! Matthew is a passionate and accomplished Chef. We highly recommend Melfort House. As we commented in the guestbook: "It was like staying overnight in a museum"! Our intention is to return next year.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely stunning house and room. The host is exceptionally friendly and warm, and his cooking was simply spectacular. Would return and recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Amazing hotel in every possible way - location, appearance, cleanliness, view, welcoming atmosphere, Mathews the host and the chef, dinner and breakfast. We highly enjoy our stay there and will gladly come back the next time we are in Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abosutley stunning property in a lovely, calm village. Breakfast was fantastic. Once in a lifetime experience. Would recommend this to anyone heading to the west of Scotland!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Choosit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible!
The Melfort house is an amazing property with beautiful furnishings, lovely gardens & a spectacular view of the sea surrounded by lambs & song birds. Matthew, the host, was very accommodating & prepared an outstanding 4 course dinner & made to order Scottish breakfast. Our visit there stands out as the best in Scotland!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This one night stay was a disappointment The host was away & booked evening meal was not available The visit was no where near approaching the hotel's website aims
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect haven in a storm
Why is it every time we visit Oban, there's a violent storm? We'd booked for two nights but on our day of travel Mathew phoned to advise all the roads were either flooded or blocked with landslips. We agreed to try travelling the following day, which we did - it was eventful and with many detours but got there. Mathew kept in touch throughout to check our progress too, giving us updates on road closures. When we arrived, we were greeted at the door and shown our room, which was huge and very well appointed. We asked for dinner each night and I must say, the food was of the highest standard ( and I've been to a lot of top tier hotels in my day). Mathew had also arranged at my request for prosecco, flowers and chocolates to be in our room to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Dinner was preceded with a complimentary glass of sherry and coffee was in the comfortable and well furnished drawing room. We sat at the large dining table with other guests for both dinner and breakfast, so it was great that we got to meet new people throughout our stay, all of whom were lovely and also intrepid travelers. All in all, Melfort House is a top notch hotel / B&B and definitely a cut above the rest, with fantastic hospitality, awesome food and yet quiet enough to relax in traditional comfort. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matthew is a great host. This is a beautiful, well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Melfort House- A Hidden Gem
Excellent location situated in a lovely tranquil setting. Unable to fault experience in any way. The proprietor was friendly, welcoming and attentive. The dinner he prepared was exquisite. A memorable stay and we would certainly visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The B&B lies at the end of the road and has limited mobile phone and internet - but that is not problem for a one night stop. Dinner and breakfast were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The he food is delicious, the setting sublime but it’s the owner who makes it all quite special. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and assisted us with sone logistics for our journey as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riccarda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutley charming
Absolutely recommendable. This storytelling old estate is glamorous and cosy in one go. The owner kept it in very good shape and generously shares it as a b&b. We had a wonderful stay and special thanks to the houskeeper Lesslie, which made our stay even better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Lovely B&B in a quiet village. The owner was away during our stay so we were served by his friend who was great. There are only 3 rooms which are quite large with all amenities provided and the ensuite bathrooms are modern. Note that the room doors are not lockable although this was not an issue for us. Only areas for improvement might be that the wifi signal in the rooms was quite poor, however guests also have use of the large drawing room on the ground floor, where the wifi signal is good. The room rates are fixed here, and as we booked quite late the other options were dinky hotels in Oban for only a few pounds less so it was a no-brainer to stay here instead. The road to Oban is mostly recently repaved and relatively wide so it is a fast and smooth drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023