Don Muir Guesthouse

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Free WiFi

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About this property

Don Muir Guesthouse is located in a residential area of Oban, just 5 minutes' walk from Pulpit Hill Viewing Point and 15 minutes' walk uphill from the ferry terminal and railway station. This family-run guesthouse features rooms with private or shared bathrooms. All rooms at Don Muir Guesthouse have attractive décor and come with a TV, heating, tea and coffee-making facilities and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is included. Oban has a range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Ferries to many of the islands leave from the town’s port. Inveraray can be reached in an hour by car, while Glasgow and its airport are around 2 hours’ drive away. Don muir guesthouse is a Room only guesthouse. No breakfast is offered

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Situated in the best rated area in Oban, this property has an excellent location score of 8.4

Availability

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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly welcoming host, spotlessly clean room and bathroom. Breakfast tray and fresh juice, milk and yoghurts were a nice surprise. Very cozy, warm room.”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely place! My second time staying there! Lovely host, beautiful room and great location!”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely host, and very much appreciated the free room upgrade - thank you! Lovely addition of snacks provided in the room as well.”
Daniel
Belgium Belgium
“Well-situated above the town and near a great vewpoint. Yet only 10 min walk into the centre. The owner is very helpful.”
Lukas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had to make a booking on short notice due to an amber weather warning. The owner was very welcoming and allowed us to drop off bicycles and bags in the morning. Bicycles can be stored in a garage. Despite stating that there was no breakfast...”
Ann
United States United States
“Hostess was very wellcoming and helpful with getting me oriented, e.g., directions, trying to find another accommodation. Nice to have tea and snacks in the room.”
Zhiling
China China
“Great service, it has everything we need in the room”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice quiet location. The house clean and comfortable, and good value.”
Georg
Germany Germany
“Located a 15 min walk from the town centre (steep!). Parking for my motorcycle was possible on the pavement, with a car you had to park 3 min away. Room was spacious, clean and very quiet. Shared bathroom was also clean. Good!”
Bill
Australia Australia
“The host was very friendly and helpful.. Breakfast snacks were provided.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 303 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

We've made some changes for 2024 . We have a set check from 4 pm to 8 pm for guests who like to be greeted or you can ask for details on self check in which allows you to arrive at the property from 4pm at your own pace , no rushing. We don't offer an earlier check in but arrangements can be made to drop your luggage off. We no longer offer breakfast at the house but there are plenty of cafes and restaurants 10 minutes walk into town.There is no onsite parking but plenty of free parking available

Neighbourhood information

We are situated 15 minutes walk uphill from the train station in a quiet residential area of Oban. Pulpit hill viewpoint is 2/3 minutes walk from the guesthouse which shows some beautiful views of Oban and surrounding areas.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Don Muir Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Don Muir Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Don Muir does not accept arrivals after 20:00.

Car parking is at a free public car park located 3 minutes walk away.

For late arrivals please ask for a self-check-in if after 8 pm.

Payment is taken upon 2 days before arrival after the free cancellation period has ended.

Please inform Don Muir Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

License number: AR01498F