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Hawthornbank Guest House is a delightful Victorian villa built in 1873 by local builder William Menzies for one of his two sons.

It is pleasantly situated in a slightly elevated position close to Oban town centre(5 minutes walk), yet in a quiet residential setting. A wooded footpath leads from the front garden towards the town.

Extensive refurbishment and upgrading has been carried out whilst retaining, as far as possible, the period charm of the house which has been awarded the grade of 4 Star Guest House by the Scottish Tourist Board.

Robert & Morven Wright will provide you with a warm welcome and a relaxed atmosphere to make your stay with us an enjoyable one.

Hawthornbank Guest House Accommodation

All bedrooms have en-suite facilities comprising toilet, washbasin (with shaver point) and temperature controlled shower (toiletries and soft pure cotton towels supplied). Restricted WiFi access is available on request. Each bedroom is equipped to a high standard, including:

· Remote control Freeview television
· Hairdryer
· Electric blankets
· Continental quilts and spare blankets and pillows.
· Central heating with individual thermostatic control
· Hospitality tray
· Small seating area and coffee table

The first floor:
Regency Room enjoys one of the best views over Oban Bay to the islands of Kerrera and Mull. The bed is a beautiful Regency four-poster, refurbished and fitted with a modern divan mattress to ensure a luxurious and comfortable night's sleep. This is complemented with rich mahogany antique furnishings.

The room is spacious, being originally the drawing room of the house, with intricate ceiling rose and cornice.

The Victorian Room is similarly fitted out in appropriate style, including a Victorian brass double bed (with modern mattress), and an impressive mahogany wardrobe. Like the Regency Room, it is located on the first floor, and enjoys a similar view to the West.

The top floor:
Seaview Double Room is on the second floor, withcoomb ceilings, and a view to the West over Oban Bay to the islands of Kerrera and Mull, through Velux windows. It also has a view to the East over the bowling green to Oban Hill, through a dormer window.

The top floor Seaview Twin Room is also on the second floor, with coomb ceilings, and a view to the South West over Oban Bay to the island of Kerrera through a large Velux window. It also has a view to the East over the bowling green to Oban Hill.

We have three standard double rooms, all facing East to the bowling green and Oban Hill. There are two on the first floor and one on the ground floor.

Our check in time is any time from 3:30pm. There is ample off street parking in our grounds.

Food and Drink
The dining room features original oak 'Arts & Crafts' chairs, with matching tables specially commissioned from a local craftsman. For breakfast, cooked, vegetarian and continental options are available each morning.

For those who wish to eat out in an evening, there are a wide selection of local restaurants,offering meals to suit every taste and pocket within easy walking distance.

Smoking Policy
For your health and comfort, smoking is totally prohibited throughout the house and grounds. Bookings are therefore only accepted from non-smokers.

Leisure Activities
Immediately across the road from Hawthornbank there is the local bowling green with tennis and squash courts, swimming pool and leisure complex. A 5 minute walk takes you into the centre of Oban with its shops and attractions,including a cinema and indoor bowls complex.

Oban is situated on the West Coast of Scotland and has a railway station with connections to Glasgow and the south. It is a major ferry port from which you can sail to many of the Scottish off-shore islands.

The ferry terminal offers daily trips to a variety of off shore islands, including Mull where you may be lucky enough to see Otters and the rare Sea Eagle.

There is ample off-street parking within the grounds and by choosing to stay here,you can avoid the parking problems of the town centre!

Oban is an ideal base from which to explore Argyll and the West Highlands.

DIRECTIONS
When entering Oban from Fort William or Glasgow by car (A85), you will come down a steep hill towards the bay. Turn left immediately after the Kings Knoll Hotel (signposted to the swimming pool), and at the next junction go as near as possible straight across, into Dalriach Road.

Pass the new "Atlantis Leisure" swimming pool/sports centre on your left, and we are just beyond, on the right.If arriving from Lochgilphead or Campbeltown (A816), drive right through Oban and follow signs for Crianlarich A85 (A82).

As you climb up the hill out of Oban (after the two small roundabouts), take the first turning on the right, just before the Kings Knoll Hotel, and then proceed as above.

Email Hawthornbank Guest House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com