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Dungallan Country House, one of Oban's superb Victorian buildings is owned
and managed by Mike and Marion Stevenson-Coates, who assure a warm welcome.
Great care is taken on attention to detail, to ensure every comfort for the most discerning traveller and visitor to the Scottish West Highlands.
Built in 1870 by the Duke of Argyll for his summer residence at the edge of town, Dungallan's commanding and secluded position offers tranquillity and superb views to three sides over Oban Bay, the Isles of Kerrera, Lismore and Mull and the sound of Kerrera. Oban Promenade and shopping is only a ten minute stroll.
Dungallan House Hotel Accommodation
All bedrooms and en suites are recently fully refurbished to a very high standard, providing all the facilities expected from a 5 star Guest House. Most have magnificent sea views.
Luxurious breakfast and exclusive Whisky and Wine Bar in a most delightful ambience, surrounded by stunning views.We have ample private parking facilities.
Overlooking Oban Bay via a huge picture window, relax in our cosy cocktail lounge with a choice of over 100 single malts. We also have a retro 1930s cappuccino, espresso coffee machine.
The resident's lounge offers quiet relaxation and a wide choice of books and magazines to read by the warmth of an open log fire.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted in the hotel.
Child Policy
We do not cater for children under 12 years of age.
Pet Policy
We do not accept pets.
Oban day trips
Renowned as 'Gateway to the Isles' with ferry access to the isles of Lismore,
Mull, Coll, Staffa, Tiree and Colonsay, Oban offers a wide variety of
day tips to the Inner Hebrides. Iona Abbey was founded
by St Columba who brought Christianity to Scotland, whilst Staffa has
the famous Fingal's Cave immortalized in Mendelssohn's
overture.
Inland from Oban there are direct touring links to Fort William and Glencoe, Crianlarich, Pitlochry, Tarbert, Campbeltown and Dunoon. There is an 18 hole golf course within 10 minutes drive, a Sea Life Centre, the Cruachan 'Hollow mountain' Visitor Centre, a Rare Breeds Park, and a host of other attractions in and around the town of Oban.
Activities around Oban
Lots of interesting information about Oban including a live webcam;
Boat trips
- Argyll Charters , Oban
- Sealife Adventures
. Sea.fari Adventures, Easdale
- Farsain Cruises, Craobh Haven
- Caledonian MacBrayne day cruises, Oban
- Craignish Cruises, Ardfern
Mountain Bikes
- Flit Self Drive
Diving
- Puffin Dive Centre, Oban
Go Karting
- Tralee Rally Karting, open weekends and school holidays
Museums
- Kilmartin Archaeological Museum
- Easdale Island Museum
- Oban War & Peace Exhibition, North Pier, Oban. Free entry.
Castles
- Camasserie Castle near Kilmartin
- Dunollie Castle, Oban
- Dunstaffnage Castle, Dunbeg By Oban
- Duart Castle, Mull.
Ferry from Oban then 3 miles from the ferry, or by motor launch from Corran Esplanade Slipway in Oban.
- Inveraray Castle
- Torosay Castle and Gardens.
Ferry from Oban to Mull, then woodland walk or narrow gauge steam railway. Ideal day trip both for all the family. Open Easter - mid October.
Gardens open all year.
- Arduaine Gardens
- Crarae Gardens
- Ardmaddy Gardens
- An Cala Gardens
- Ardchattan Gardens
Garden Centre/Nursery
- Kinlochlaich Gardens , Appin, By Oban
Tours
- Bowman & MacDougall Tours (Mull/Iona/Staffa)
Golf Courses
- Glencruitten Golf Club, Oban
- Dalmally Golf Club
Swimming
- Atlantis Leisure Oban
Oban Distillery
- Visitor Centre
Sea Life Centre
- Marine life displays (check for seal feeding times) Outdoor adventure
playground, picnic area and restaurant.
Cruachan Power Station
- The 'hollow mountain'. Restaurant and visitor centre.
Whale and Dolphin Watching Trips
- Based in Tobermory, on Mull, enjoy a trip in the local waters looking
for whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Beaches
- Ganavan Sands Oban- Tralee Beach, Benderloch.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Oban Tourist Centre, direct route only 0.5 mile, follow signs for
Gallanach.
Getting There by Railway:
From Oban station only 0.5 mile taxi to Gallanach.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
From Glasgow airport follow signs for A82 to Crianlarich to Tyndrum then
A85 for Oban. From Edinburgh A8 then A9 Stirling then A85 to Crianlarich
to Tyndrum the A85 for Oban.
Getting There by Ferry:
From Oban terminal right turn for Gallanach on leaving ferry area, then
0.25 mile.
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