Name: Ards House
Address: Ards House, Connel, , Oban, PA37 1PT, United Kingdom, Ards House, Connel, Argyll and Bute, PA37 1PT, UK
Rating: 9.0

Ards House

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About this property

Historic Setting: Ards House in Connel offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy sea, garden, and mountain views from the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include walk-in showers, spa baths, and work desks. Dining Experience: A continental and full English/Irish breakfast is served daily, including local specialties, warm dishes, and fresh fruits. Vegetarian options are available. Leisure Activities: Guests can engage in hiking and cycling, with nearby attractions such as Dunstaffnage Castle (2.5 mi) and Loch Linnhe (29 mi). Oban Airport is 1.2 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View 1 queen bed
Small Double Room 1 full bed
Double Room with Sea View 1 queen bed
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View 1 queen bed
Deluxe Twin Room 2 twin beds
Apartment with Sea View 1 full bed 1 sofa bed
Budget Double Room 1 queen bed
Double Room 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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Jean-luc

United States

“We really liked that we were outside of Oban to be away from the crowds. The host was so gracious and friendly. We commented to each other that it was the most welcome we had felt in any of our accommodations. The breakfast was delicious, the...”

Sasha

United States

“Beautiful setting across from the water with picturesque boats moored outside.”

June

United States

“Room with a beautiful view. Comfortable bed, roomy bathroom. Delicious breakfast”

John

United States

“Very nice property with very comfortable rooms in a wonderful location. Steve was very friendly and helpful.”

Mary

United States

“Great location, across the street from water, easy bus ride to Oban,convenient to train station, very clean and comfortable.”

Katherine

United States

“This B&B was very charming, the room was lovely, clean, and very comfortable with a large well-equipped bathroom with nice toiletries. The hosts were very friendly and nice and offered us great tips. The breakfast was delicious and the view from...”

Paula

United States

“Very easy to find. Has a few great restaurants around.”

Lynn

United States

“Lovely view and location! Wonderful breakfast and informative host!”

Patty

United States

“Warm and inviting hosts! Excellent breakfast! Felt like home! Truly enjoyed meeting and conversing with other guests!”

Dana

United States

“Chris the co-proprietor extremely accommodating and helpful. Was able to give us ground floor room for elderly mum. And helped with dinner and breakfast suggestions and carrying out bags in the rain!”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 215 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

We (Steve & Ilze) warmly welcome you to Ards House, we are in our eigth season running our four star B & B. We feel very fortunate to live here in such a beautiful part of the world, with panoramic views across the Firth of Lorn, surrounded by mountains and the Morvern Hills beyond.

Property info

Ards House is a traditional Victorian Villa still keeping much of its original charm, warmth, and character. It benefits from stunning views over the sea and mountains beyond with spectacular sunsets. The house is located in the village of Connel with three restaurants within walking distance, train station, buses, local shop and church. Connel is five miles from the popular town of Oban offering many sea food restaurants and ferries to the islands. This season we have opened a new a self catering apartment with its own entrance, log burning stove and panaramic sea views. Ards House benifits from a large private car park opposite.

Neighborhood info

Connel is on the shores of the Firth of Lorn and Loch Etive, with the Falls of Lora under the bridge, where there is an abunance of wildlife such as seals, sea otter and much more. Benderloch is about four miles north with beautiful beaches and the small mountain of Ben Lora. Oban airport is opposite where there are scenic flights and scheduled flights to some of the islands. There is sea kyaking school about 300 metres away. From Ards House there are numerous walks into Oban and surrounding countryside. A popular place to visit from here are the islands of Mull, Iona and Staffa, early booking is recommended. Fort William and Glencoe are about a 50 minute scenic drive. In Oban there is the distillery, McCaigs Tower, boat trips and the island of Kerrrera.

Languages Spoken

English,Latvian

Area info

Amenities of Ards House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

6+ years

Extra bed upon request

£45 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all pet friendly rooms can only accommodate 1 pet

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: ARO1258F, E