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Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom

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Terrace/patio
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Entrance
View from Decking over to Mull

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Craobh Haven, By Oban, Scotland
  • Arduaine Garden
    6 min drive
  • Kilmeford Church
    10 min drive
  • Loch Awe
    16 min drive
  • Oban (OBN)
    53 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Super King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Front sea view super king or twin bedroom.

1 King Bed

Master Superking Bedroom with seaviews and luxury ensuite

2 King Beds

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Front Bedroom Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master ensuite

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

Upstairs shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom

Taigh Nam Broc is a stunning spacious contemporary holiday home standing in an elevated position, above Craobh Haven Marina, by to the sea with unparalleled views across the Sound of Jura towards the Isle of Mull and the famous Corryvrekan Whirpools. Tucked away near the end of a short gravelled track this spacious and magnificent house offers peace and tranquillity yet within walking distance of a pub / restuarant and only 25 minutes drive from many restaurants in Oban. Underfloor heating keeps the house cosy with individual room stats for your own comfort while admiring the picture views from the patio windows, which lead onto a stunning decking area to take it all in. The house is exceptionally spacious with a living area both upstairs and downstairs and a games room in the basement giving guests plenty of opportunities to relax in their own space.

• Large living room with corner leather sofa and seating for 8 , wood-burning stove, widescreen tv with Freeview and DVD player, including a large library of DVD's.
• Cast Iron Woodburning stove with a supply of logs in included in your stay.
• Unlimited superfast broadband.
• Large dining hall seats 8 with amazing views through the patio doors leading out to a large outdoor decked balcony area.
• Spacious modern kitchen very well equipped with fantastic range master cooker, dishwasher, microwave and seated breakfasting area.
• The ground floor has 1 double bedroom with super king double bed and desk for those looking to work in peace and quiet.
• Ground floor cloakroom and toilet.
• First Floor there is a large Master double bedroom with super king bed, and large en-suite bathroom with free standing bath, walkin shower and amazing views over the famous Corrievreckan Whirpools between the isles of jura and scarba.
• A further first floor sea view bedroom with super king bed (this is a zip & link bed can be specially requested as a twin in advance) with lovely en-suite shower room and toilet.
• Large Twin first floor bedroom with garden views
• Spacious family shower room on first floor with toilet.
• Additional Mezzanine lounge / reading area with binoculars and a telescope for taking in the amazing views day and night.
• Games room with full size table tennis in the basement.
• Garage where outdoor equipment and wet gear can also be stored.
• Outdoor dining table with seating for 8, bbq and sun loungers in the summer months.

The area is ideal for coastal walks from the door, wild swimming, sea wildlife trips and sea fishing are availble from the marina a 10 minute walk. The surrounding countryside provides an abundance of outdoor activities including hill walking, horse riding at Lunga stables, (10 minute walk) and mountain biking.

Oban, around 22 miles north, offers a more extensive range of services including shopping, swimming pool and cinema. There is a ferry terminal with daily boat services to a range of islands including Mull and the Outer Hebrides and a mainline railway station with connections to Glasgow. Lochgilphead is about 17 miles south and there is a regular bus service between the two towns. Inverary Castle and Jail is well worth a visit within an hours drive.

Arduaine Gardens (a National Trust garden), about 3 miles to the north of Craobh Haven, is famous in the district, originally conceived by J. Arthur Campbell who also built the adjoining award winning Loch Melfort Hotel with excellent restaurant.

The waters off the west coast of Scotland are famed for sailing and stunning scenery. The sheltered marina at Craobh Haven is well known among the sailing community and has always drawn yachts and boating craft to its pretty and safe anchorage. Boat trips to the famous Corryvreckan whirpools and sea eagle / wildlife trips are availble from the marina.

The surrounding countryside and sea is excellent for walking, horse riding at Lunga stables 10 mins walk from the house and mountain biking. There are also many opportunities for wild water swimming and fishing a stones throw from the house.

Property manager

Gillian Fleming
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Recycling and seperating of rubbish, removel of glass and putting the bins out during the stay is mandatory. Thankyou

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lochgilphead

Located in Lochgilphead, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Scottish Slate Islands Heritage Trust and Ellenabeich Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Carnasserie Castle and Dunadd. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Craobh Haven, By Oban, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Arduaine Garden - 6 min drive
  • Kilmeford Church - 10 min drive
  • Kilmartin Glen - 14 min drive
  • Oban Distillery - 30 min drive
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 32 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kilmartin Museum Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chartroom Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crafty Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lord of the Isles - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lord of the Isles - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom located?

This family-friendly Lochgilphead holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Arduaine Garden, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kilmeford Church and Carnasserie Castle. Loch Ederline and Loch a' Choire are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September Week
Excellent property, very quiet location with truly spectacular views. Easy communication with owner and minor problem with heating sorted immediately. Although the weather does not form part of the contract, we only had one day of rain. Only advice is - don't follow the last little bit of sat-nav route unless you are in something like a Hummer! (There is a sign at the entrance to the 'track' to this effect)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thumbs UP from Texas
The view was breathtaking and the house was beautiful. Comfortable and spacious rooms for group gathering and large comfortable bedrooms for private time. Home was very clean and beds and bedding very comfortable. Even took time for a table tennis match last night there. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, crazy sunset!🌆
A wonderful place, magical views. The place was clean, well stocked, and we loved every minute of it. We could seriously spend the entire day outside on the balcony - and we did. The weather was magnificent. It seems like the area has its own weather ecosystem - a bit warmer than the rest of the surrounding area. 🙂 truly a great family friendly place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwin v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing in Scotland
Very special place with beautiful views and light.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
You could stay on that balcony for ages , a stunning ever changing vista! When the weather is wild the views are still fabulous and moody. The dining room a stunning setting for a small family celebration and the well equipped kitchen makes cooking easy. Very comfortable house & we enjoyed the family table tennis competition! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views, lovely house
We loved our stay- the house has amazing views over the marina, across to Mull and to Jura. It’s our 4th visit to the area and this was definitely the nicest house we have stayed in. It’s very spacious, relaxing, modern, well equipped, comfortable and clean. Did I mention the views? Very hard to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anja Z., Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Herrlicher Blick aufs Meer
Wir verbrachten eine tolle Woche zu 7 in dem schönen großzügigen Haus mit wundervoller Terrasse und Meerblick zu jeder Zeit bei jedem Wetter (wir hatten an 5 Tagen Sonne!). Wir beobachteten Delfine, Robben und Otter. Mit Auto ist es kein Problem, in alle Richtungen zu reisen: Oban mit Kollosseum, Fähre nach Mull und Staffa, wandern auf Kerrera, wandern entlang von Steinkreisen und Castles im Süden. Wir haben den Urlaub sehr genossen, vielen Dank für das schöne Haus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean Noël D., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
August Stay 2023
Excellentes vacances. Maison avec vue superbe, aux pièces spacieuses, et très bien agencée. Nous étions 7 : 2 grands parents, 2 enfants et 3 petits enfants de 7 à 10 ans. Impeccable !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marten W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Visit
We had a great time. Its a huge house, perfect for large families or several families. Large balcony w a great view over the bay. Enough space to eat together and enjoy the chimney fire in the living room. The table tennis is a big plus. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

claire r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Splendid !
We loved staying at your place. It was just marvelous. Most incredible view and very comfortable house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Lovely house but too hot
We really enjoyed our stay. To make things even better May I suggest new fluffier towels, cotton bed covers and adjustable heating controls in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay and views
This is a hidden gem! There is so much space for everyone and the views are stunning! Clean and has everything that you need. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
Nice place on a hill overlooking the bay. Many times we would just sit upstairs or at the table and relax, watching the boats. Very roomy. Large eat in kitchen if you want to cook. My only real complaint is the water. It smells like fish. I imagine it's safe to drink.... the restaurant, Lord of the Isles, which was very good, served us the same smelling water. Just know that showering in it, if you're not used to it, is unpleasant and to bring drinking water with you. Carnasserie Castle is 8.4 miles south. Amazing castle you can explore on your own. A little further is the Nether Largie standing stones and Ballymeanoch Henge. All of this is free and when we went (May '23) we were the only people there. The owner is not on site, but very nice and although we had a bit of a hiccup, she took care of it immediately and even helped us out with a problem we had with lost luggage. Don't hesitate to reach out to her.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
We appreciated the stay in the wonderful cottage very much. Everything was perfectly clean and we found ourselves in a very comfortable accommodation. The surrounding and the view over the haven and the sea is stunning. Thanks to the kind instructions of Gillian’s - we found everything quite easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maretta M., Seattle, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with a terrific view
We had a cousin reunion and the house was a perfect place to stay. It is very spacious and clean with beautiful water views. Lots of books for reading and DVDs to watch. The house is a short walk to the marina which little shop and good pub. And very friendly people. The location was perfect for visiting the surrounding area. Thanks for having us in your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay with stunning views
Fantastic house with plenty of space and great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

June W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend
This home is truly a gem. It is in an excellent location for walking, hiking, and visiting surrounding towns. It is large enough for a family of 4 adults to each have their own space. Don't miss the local pub.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay in a property with stunning views.
An excellent four-bedroom property which is well equipped and very comfortable. We had some minor niggles: The detail directions refer to the final turn being at a T junction - we arrived seperately in 3 vehicles and all went straight down past the turning. It would be much clearer if defined as taking the right fork onto the track. The toaster did not work adequately. The garage door raising mechanism would not work.. These did not detract from an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandra h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, quiet setting for a peaceful holiday
Gorgeous views from the property and even has table tennis to keep my teenage son happy! Great location if you are looking for solitude.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday with three teenagers
The property is fabulous - immaculate and very well equipped. Spacious with very comfortable bedrooms, sitting rooms and a great kitchen. The viewing area on the landing was a great bonus. Three teenagers struck dumb by the amazing views wad another lovely bonus. The surrounding area is beautiful and only twenty minutes in to the lovely city of Oban. Rain was predicted all week but actually it was sunny every day. I can't recommend this house and area enough. Thank you Gillian for letting us stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthias V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbarer Urlaub an Schottlands Westküste
Einfach toll!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Frances C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stay at Taigh Nam Broc
The house is in the most beautiful location and the views are simply stunning. The house is lovely but there are some aspects that require refurbishment (bathrooms and decking area). The outside seating was inadequate which was a shame as we had good weather while we were there. No welcome message or checking in from the owners while we were there either.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous airy and spacious house with spectacular views
We’ve had the most fabulous week in Taigh Nam Broc. It’s a great location to explore the west coast of Scotland. The house is brilliantly equipped , with a great array of pans and cooking equipment. A cooks dream. The bbq is great and space to eat outside and in and is perfect for big family gatherings. There are some fabulous walks from the doorstep and a trip out on the Jenny Wren with Barry is highly recommend. More than anything, the view is stunning. The local pub is good and friendly, but we didn’t manage to eat there as they get booked up super fast , so book well ahead. Our friends who had their boat in the marina said the food is delicious. Gillian answered all our questions and was really helpful. Would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Senga S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
long weekend with 8 friends
This was my second visit, fantastic house. Superb location, for food and boat trips!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and tranquility
Fabulous property with stunning views. Craobh Haven is a small marina with changing weather and great skies!. The house was perfect for family gatherings with enough space to cater for everyone's needs.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gillian Fleming

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Growing up on the West Coast of Scotland this is where my heart lies with the beautiful scenery and mild weather. There is so much to do around the local area for all ages or just simply relax and enjoy the tranquility and views.

Why they chose this property

We have been coming to Craobh Haven to spend Easter for more than a decade and fell in love with the views of a neighbouring property before this one was built. As soon as we stepped inside Taigh Nam Broc the relaxation is instantaneous with those views.

What makes this property unique

Large and spacious there is a feeling of tranquillity and watching the amazing changing views is mesmerising. Nature is all around with walks and boat trips from the doorstep and an excellent local pub less than 10 minutes walk. Unlimited ultra fast broadband means all the family can have connectivity or choose to switch off and enjoy this magical place.

Perfect for those looking for space with 2 en suite bathrooms and two living areas in addition to the large lounge, kitchen and dining hall.

With underfloor heating and a wood buring stove downstairs and radiators upstairs the house is cosy and warm to relax and watch the boats coming in and out of the Marina and accross to the corrievreykan whirlpools.

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English, French

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