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Kintaline House, Oban, Argyll : Make Memories where the Mountains meet the Sea

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double height large living space, woodstove, free firewood, library, comfortable
Private kitchen
Where the mountains meet the sea, nestled between Loch Etive and Loch Creran,
Superking / Twins room, spacious, walk in wardrobe, chest of drawers, TV,
large conservatory, games & jigsaws, seating,, tables, out to wrap around garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Oban, argyll
  • Connel Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Ganavan Sands
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Oban (OBN)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double ensuite ground floor

1 Double Bed

Double upstairs

1 Double Bed

Superking / Twin upstairs

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Ground floor bathroom, ensuite to double bedroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Kintaline House, Oban, Argyll : Make Memories where the Mountains meet the Sea

Kintaline House: Escape to Scotland's West Coast Enjoy, Explore, Experience.
Kintaline House, by Oban, is a child-free, comfortable, spacious home for up to six adults, designed to live well in with superb food, the best company, real comfort, a cosy retreat to reflect on the days adventures.

It provides an excellent base for exploring Scotland's stunning West Adventure Coast. Here, the Mountains meet the Sea. Islands entice, Nature abounds, our Heritage awaits around every corner, surrounded by landscape that's beautiful year-round, and inspires our creative artists.
Ideal for Relaxation and Exploration: Whether you're planning a longer stay, a group getaway of adult family, or need a space for remote work, Kintaline House offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, being very well equipped, real home comforts and facilities. Take advantage of discounts for stays of 7+ nights.
Explore the Best of Argyll: You'll be ideally located to explore our nearby sandy beaches, enchanting woodlands, captivating islands, and majestic mountains. Enjoy scenic walks, mountain climbing, watersports, wild swimming (including a mobile sauna!), boat trips, and island hopping – all within easy reach. Castles, cafes, seafood, highland culture, and wildlife galore. There is something for all appetites.

We maintain a strict no-pet policy, Kintaline House has an extensive unsecured garden, and is surrounded by my 24 acres of regenerative smallholding, where there are cats, poultry, and a few sheep, lots of trees, wildlife, and visiting deer.

Kintaline House, a Scandihus-built rural retreat, offers a bright, airy, double-height living space flowing into a spacious conservatory overlooking the wraparound cottage garden. Designed for adult relaxation in upholstered furniture, ample places to share meals, or spend time alone; Kintaline is perfect for unwinding, reading, games, creative pursuits, or quality time with friends and family, all warmed by a cosy woodstove (with plentiful free firewood). Enjoy seamless connectivity with free superfast WiFi and reliable local 4G.
The very well-equipped kitchen, featuring a range multi-oven, microwave, dishwasher, and laundry facilities, is ideal for preparing meals with the region's superb local produce. Ample supplies of crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, pots and pans. I am happy to help you source local delicacies like our nearby sour dough baker, venison and farm gate oyster sales (there is an oyster knife in the drawer)
For your daily adventures there is a well supplied picnic bag & blanket, flask & bottles, Tupperware, folding chairs, umbrellas, and lots of local information. BBQ utensils supplied for the charcoal BBQ to enjoy al fresco dining in the garden.
Bedrooms : Double ensuite downstairs, double and superking/twin upstairs with shared bathroom. Each fully carpeted bedroom has a TV, ample storage, walk-in wardrobes with coathangers, clock, bed side units with table lamps, books and USB charging points. All cotton bedding and towels are provided : extra pillows, cosy blankets, hot water bottles are in the cupboards.
The roomy bathrooms offer deep baths, showers, and bidets. A convenient downstairs toilet is also provided. Bathsheet, Bath towel, hand towel and flannel are provided per person – please bring beach towels. Each basin has a hand towel and soap. Hairdryers, toilet roll, bath mats, assorted supplies, and cleaning materials are included.

Comfort and Connectivity : Stay connected with superfast WiFi and 4G. Relax by the woodstove (free firewood provided), enjoy the conservatory's natural light and warmth, or unwind in the gallery and library. Smart TV for your own Netflix and Amazon accounts, Bluetooth speakers, even a record player, along with lots of books, games, jigsaws, art supplies and plenty of space to enjoy each others company or find space alone.
The woodburning stove, coupled with Economy 10 central heating, heat extraction and triple-glazed windows, ensures a warm and eco-friendly stay. We are committed to sustainability through composting, recycling, eco cleaning, supporting local producers and creative artists, alongside the regenerative management of the 24 acres of Kintaline around you. There is local EV charging available, none at the house. Ebike charging might be possible, on request, in an separate area.

Your digital guidebook, packed with local insights, will help you personalize your holiday, offering weeks' worth of activities and enabling you to book your experiences in advance. This includes a map of local attractions and an events calendar. Tinyurl.com/ObanLocalAttractions
Enjoy a delicious welcome pack featuring local produce, hot drinks, herbs, and essential supplies.
Ample free parking and a large, mature private garden, bursting with cottage perennials, fruit, vegetables, and herbs, await you. The Dark skies open up all around, witness glorious sunsets, sunrises, the Milky way, and, if you're lucky, the Northern Lights. There is plenty of space to have kayaks, boats, bikes, and water sports kit in the car park, garden and behind the house.

A Haven for Nature and Culture: Kintaline House is a peaceful retreat for nature lovers, photographers, and those interested in exploring the rich culture and heritage of the region. Your digital guidebook includes local events, attractions and experiences to enjoy during your stay, do not hesitate to ask me if you are looking for any local knowledge. Having lived here for 4 decades I am happy to help in any way.

Location and Access: Located between Oban and Glencoe, you'll have easy access to our myriad small islands as well as the more obvious attraction of Mull, Iona, Staffa, and Fingal's Cave. The train journey between Mallaig and Fort William, on the Hogwarts Express is popular, as is the heritage experience of Kilmartin Glen and museum to learn of our prehistory. Inveraray is a day of Castles, Jail and crofting alongside the gardens of Crarae, whilst enjoying Loch Fyne smoked fish and oysters, or delicious home baking at any one of so many of our local cafes.
For keen cyclists you can book your bikes on the Glasgow to Oban Train, get off at Connel Ferry, it is less than 5 mile cycle north to Kintaline House. There are such wonderful rides to explore around the lochs Etive, Leven, Creran, Awe and down to the Atlantic Slate Islands.
We also have car hire in Oban so you can come up by train and hire a car for your time here. If you have a private plane, Oban airport is just a few miles down the road, you could meet up with friends driving here for the ultimate in flexibility. The flying around here is renowned for its unique beauty.
If you have sailors in the family, book Kintaline House for the landlubbers to enjoy their comforts whilst meeting up as the sailors explore the islands and waters of the West coast of Scotland.

We invite you to experience the magic of Kintaline House and create unforgettable memories on Scotland's West Adventure Coast

Property manager

Jill Bowis

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House Rental Agreement is sent to guests on making a booking enquiry. Payment & signed return of this Agreement is required to confirm the booking
Autumn winter bookings 3-28 nights Summer bookings 7 - 28 nights

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 230925-000199

About the area

Oban

Located in Oban, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Oban Ferry Terminal and Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Loch Linnhe - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Connel Bridge - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Oban Distillery - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 28 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 11 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castle Stalker View - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Creagan Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lismore Heritage Café - ‬87 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Garden Centre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ben Lora Cafe & Bookshop - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kintaline House, Oban, Argyll : Make Memories where the Mountains meet the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kintaline House, Oban, Argyll : Make Memories where the Mountains meet the Sea?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kintaline House, Oban, Argyll : Make Memories where the Mountains meet the Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kintaline House, Oban, Argyll : Make Memories where the Mountains meet the Sea located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Loch Linnhe, Lochan Dubh and Tralee Beach. Loch Creran Marine Protected Area is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karolin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erholung pur
Ein wunderschönes Haus mit allen Annehmlichkeiten. Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und liegt idyllisch ruhig. Der Weg zum Meer ist wirklich nur ein kurzer Spaziergang. Es liegt ideal für tolle Ausflüge. Wir waren 3 Wochen hier und hatten keinen einzigen Tag Langeweile. Die Vermieterin ist sehr herzlich und erfüllt jeden Wunsch sofort. Wir können das Haus nur empfehlen!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C., GLEN ALPINE NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and location
Returning to a place we love. Great experience. Wonderful house and so much thought and attention given to making this a welcoming experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ursula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kleines Garten-Paradies und schönes gemütliches Haus an einem wunderbaren Ort
Das Kintaline Haus hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Die Gemütlichkeit, die schöne Einrichtung, die Grösse der Zimmer und auch die Lage in Benderloch haben uns sehr positiv überrascht. Der Garten ist zu einem kleinen Paradies gestaltet. Der Wintergarten ist darin eingebettet und es gibt immer wieder Neues zu entdecken. Die Gastgeberin Jill hat alles sehr gut vorbereitet für Gäste, auch Ideen für Ausflüge und Vorschläge für Besichtigungen. Unsere Fragen hat sie gerne beantwortet. An- und Abreise waren unkompliziert. Wir empfehlen den wunderbaren Aufenthalt im Kintaline Haus gerne weiter.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic holiday
Our stay at Kintaline house exceeded all our hopes. The house is excellent and very well equipped. It also has a lovely garden that we enjoyed. Our host Jill was very helpful and answered any questions we had throughout our stay. The location is perfect - close to a sandy beach, islands, mountains and also to Oban. We would strongly recommend Kintaline to anyone looking for a good holiday in a peaceful location close to all that the Scottish west coast has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jill Bowis

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Kintaline House is on my small eco farm, surrounded by quiet rural pastures, woodland close to the lochs, sea and mountains.
Living here for nearly 4 decades and having a passion for our local area, means I have lots of local knowledge, I curate a google map of local Oban attractions, a calendar of local events, and a Visit Oban facebook group.
Guests receive a comprehensive digital guidebook and I am very happy to try and help all I can.
I have several passions for local produce, you can enjoy some fabulous food from our land and sea. I love fibre crafts, don't get enough time to do what I would like but can certainly direct you to workshops, creative artists and studios in the area.
I can particularly help with any local history and genealogy research as I host the Ardchattan Parish Archive here and am chair of several local heritage groups.
I will be here to meet you and introduce you to Kintaline, and you can get hold of me any time, I am just next door and by phone.

Why they chose this property

There is so much to love about the Local area - whether you want to walk, explore castles, our prehistoric heritage, or get to know our unique small islands.
The outdoor sports are endless - we are where the Mountains meet the Sea : Loch Etive, Loch Creran, Loch Awe, Ben Cruachan and other great hills to climb,
Wild swimming, paddleboarding, wind foiling, white water kayaking are just some of what you can enjoy in the area.
The sea surrounds us - afternoon boat trips around the islands, day long trips to see the puffins, come in May to enjoy the nostalgic cruising on the paddlesteamer Waverley, or adventure up into the wilds of Loch Etive. Corrywreckan is a marine whirlpool that you can visit by fast rib, wondering at the sealife and arial nature on the way.

What makes this property unique

Spaciousness and being very highly equipped are just part of what makes Kintaline house the perfect place for enjoy a week or two in the Oban area.
Designed with luxury, light and comfort in mind in every room, you are HOME from the moment you walk in the door.
Perfect for bringing adult family and friends together, you can eat together or seperately, find places to spend time alone, or sit around the woodstove and smart telly to enjoy each others company ..
"if you wonder if something is there, the chances are it is" (a guest)
That includes an oyster knife for the local fresh oysters from the nearby farm gate stand.. art materials and games to play with .. a record player to enjoy your vinyl .. bluray DVD, bluetooth speaker for music
Good eco supplies for cleaning, generous bedding and towels,
the kitchen is very well stocked to cook, cutlery, utensils, baking, serving, and cooking pans and more.

Languages:

English