Accommodation
Oban
Corran House
Great views, very close to the sea right in Oban. Warm cosy rooms with freeview TV and baths/showers, twins, family rooms, doubles & small dorms. It has a self catering kitchen. More of a hostel but definitely more than just a hostel. Wifi. We stay there ourselves at times. Bar underneath
http://www.corranhouseoban.co.uk/ 01631 566 040
Failte
A stones throw from Sea kayak Oban with great views over the Harbour from some of the rooms. Excellent breakfast and Mike & Trish are superb hosts. Oh & it means welcome in Gaelic.
http://www.failtebedandbreakfastoban.co.uk/ 01631 570219
Old Manse B&B
Highly recommended guest house in Oban. Our guests love it and it gets great ratings on Trip Advisor. Call Anna and Simon on +44 (0)1631 564 886.
Dunheanish
Also a 5 minute walk from Sea Kayak Oban and well loved by all the guests who get to stay there.
http://www.dunheanish.com/ 01631 566556
Thornloe Oban B&B
Excellent B&B in Oban. Great ratings on Trip Advisor. Call Val on +44(0)1631 562 879.
http://www.thornloeoban.co.uk/index.html
Briarbank B&B
One of the top 5 guest houses in Oban. Great ratings on Trip Advisor. Call Julie on +44 (0)1631 566 549
http://www.briarbank-oban.co.uk/index.html
Oban Self-Catering
Self-catering accommodation in the centre of Oban with great sea view. Call Elaine on +44(0)1289 306 103 (eve).
Portlea Summerhouse
A wee quaint self-catering cottage close to the centre of Oban
http://www.go-selfcatering.co.uk/portleasummerhouse/
Self-Catering Oban, this is also in Argyll Mansions just across the road from us and great sea views.
www.self-cateringoban.co.uk
Outside Oban
Isle of Eriska Hotel & Spa
The Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Golf is a 5 star hotel situated on its own island on the west coast of Scotland connected to the mainland by a small bridge. Situated only 2 hours drive from Glasgow and 10 minutes from Oban, it offers a unique Scottish island experience for those looking for a luxurious break in the countryside.
www.eriska-hotel.co.uk
Garraghmhor
Close to the water on the west side of Seil island with views out to Colonsay, Jura & Islay. A superb little pub/restuarant just down the road 25mins drive to Oban. You really can revel in the West Coast.
http://www.garraghmhor.co.uk/ 01852 300513
#64 Easdale Island
No 64 is a delightful mid-terrace cottage on the unique conservation, car free island of Easdale in the Inner Hebrides of Western Scotland.
The cottage is finished to a very high standard throughout and, although recently built and having all modern conveniences, it looks like it has stood on this tiny Argyll island for 200 years. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.
http://www.easdalecottage.com/
Clan Cottages
A warm welcome awaits you at Clan Cottages, Five 5 newly built, 4 star thatched self catering holiday cottages at Kilmore, just 4 miles south of Oban. Situated on the shores of Loch Nell which is perfect for Kayaking.
Contact John or Mary MacKinnon on +44 (0) 1631 770372 or email info@clancottages.com www.clancottages.com
Lagnakeil Highland Lodges
Self-catering lodges and holiday cottages in beautiful Lerags Glen, 3 miles from Oban. Call Colin & Jo on +44(0)1631 562 746.
Tralee Bay Holidays
on beach 1 mile Benderloch
Self-catering accommodation north of Oban. Very nice, great deals especially in the shoulder and low season.
http://www.tralee.com/ 01631 720 255 or 01631 720 217
Loch Melfort Hotel
Family run Country House Hotel with 25 comfortable ensuite bedrroms and 22 with sea facing terraces or balconies. Magnificent views over Loch Shuna towards Jura, Shuna amd Scarba from all our rooms. 2 AA Rosette restaurant or Bistro for casual dining. Drying facilities and external showers available. Dog and child friendly. +44 (0)1852 200 233
Galley of Lorn, Ardfern
Friendly Pub style Hotel with modern rooms open all year right on the very sheltered Loch Craignish ideal for exploring local area or across to the Corrievreckan.
http://www.galleyoflorne.co.uk/ 01852 500284
Further Afield
We have been asked to recommend accommodation elsewhere in Scotland that is used by kayakers so below is a fairly random selection of places that are raved about.
Bugaboo Self Catering Cottage , Aberfeldy
1 mile from Aberfeldy on the river Tay is the small village of Weem with 2 pubs and the excellent Bugaboo Cottage with great drying room, very comfortable beds and plenty of hot showers. Just what you want after a day on the river.
http://www.sunnyweemselfcatering.co.uk/bugaboo-cottage/
The cottage sleeps 9 or 10 and is great for small groups or families and is well used by a mixture of walkers , kayakers and families. Excellent free wifi and well equipped with beds made before you arrive.
Larch Self Catering Cottage in Sunny Weem, Aberfeldy.
Right next to Bugaboo cottage with all the similar features except only sleeps 4 or 5 (ie 3 singles and a double in one room) with the huge shower room next door and then upstairs a light and cosy living/dining /kitchen
http://www.sunnyweemselfcatering.co.uk/larch-cottage/