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Kimberley House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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Welcome to the Kimberley Hotel, Oban.
The Hotel has recently been acquired by Brian and Valerie McGee who successfully owned and ran a smaller 4 Star Guest House in the Oban for the past 8 years.
The Hotel had previously been run under management, however Brian and Valerie have created a private apartment within the building and are always on hand to attend to your every need.
Whilst the Hotel retains its Victorian charm, Valerie has been busy adding her own personal touches to the rooms to make them even more appealing. The Hotel itself is a hidden gem secluded by private gardens yet only 2 minutes from the main street. From its elevated position you have fine views over the Bay of Oban towards Kerrera and Mull.
Kimberley House Accommodation
The main entrance leads in to a large hall dominated by a beautiful marble fireplace which has recently been opened up again providing a welcoming atmosphere. All bedrooms are en suite with either bath or shower and have televisions, tea/coffee making facilities and delicious homemade tablet.
There are twelve letting bedrooms, two of which have super king size four poster beds. One is on the ground floor and the other on the first floor. Both have magnificent sea views of Oban Bay and the Islands of Kerrera and Mull. These are spacious rooms with seating areas within the turret of the house.
Room 9, again on the first floor, has an uninterrupted view from its bay window out towards Mull. Relax on the chaise longue and watch the boats ply in and out of Oban. The bed in this room is a super king sleigh bed.
Room 18 is a twin room at the top of the house which has two king size sleigh beds so can be used as a twin or family room. Room 16 is a large room with King size sleigh bed and a single bed with further pull out single bed.
All the other rooms have king size sleigh beds and most rooms have sea views. Some are large enough to accommodate a third Z bed on request.
Dining
The hotel is being run on a bed and breakfast basis at the moment however
it is only a short stroll into town where there is an abundance of restaurants
to suit all tastes.
Breakfast is served in the conservatory which has stunning views out towards the Sound of Mull. Take a leisurely breakfast and watch the boats coming in and out of the bay.
There is a substantial choice of fresh fruits, cereal, cheeses and home made preserves from the side board, not forgetting Valerie's home made Clootie dumpling. Freshly prepared full Scottish breakfast using locally sourced produce; Loch Fyne oak smoked kippers and vegetarian options.
Who knows you might even want to have breakfast al fresco on the large patio area... weather permitting!
Some local restaurants within walking distance:
. Coast
. Piazza - Pizza/Pasta Restaurant
. Eeusk Seafood Restaurant
. Waterfront Seafood Restaurant and Bar
Attractions
The Kimberley is situated in Oban in the heart of Argyll and is in a perfect
location for touring the west coast of Scotland. We are more than happy
to help out with suggestions for a day/afternoon out and will provide
a picnic lunch if required.
Local places of interest:
· Kilmartin - 13 miles
· Dunstaffnage Castle - 3 miles
· Dunollie Castle - 1 mile
· Glencoe - 20 miles
· Fort William - 35 miles
· Glasgow - 90 miles
Directions to Oban
Driving:
Oban is approximately 2½ - 3 hours drive from Glasgow and 1 hour
from Fort William. If you wish to plan your route you can use the AA or
RAC route planners.
Train:
Oban also has a railway station which is within walking distance of the
Kimberley Hotel, and there are taxis outside. Trains leave for Oban from
Glasgow Queen Street Station and the journey takes 3 hours through spectacular
scenery.
Glasgow Queen Street also serves trains from Edinburgh offering connections to the East Coast. Coming up from the West trains arrive in Glasgow Central Station which is a 5 minute level walk or there is a free bus service.
Coach:
Oban is served by a regular coach service offering links to other cities
in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Flying:
The nearest major airport to Oban is Glasgow which is about a 2 hour drive.
There is also a seaplane which leaves Glasgow and arrives in Oban Bay
approximately 25 minutes later.
Email Kimberley House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
