The Old School

–Excellent location – show map
+21 photos
Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

10
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Old School in Dalavich offers a 2-star apartment with a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a private bathroom, kitchen, and garden views. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a patio, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and family rooms. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Kilmartin House Museum is 14 mi away, Dunstaffnage Castle 25 mi, and Corran Halls 27 mi. Oban Airport is 23 mi from the property. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and quietness of the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Vijaykumar
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Its a very good property . It has everything you need to stay and rooms were very spacious. Big backyard and lots of spaces for children to play”
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Netherlands Netherlands
“We stayed in the Literature apartment. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Milk and cookies and a warm welcome from Carol to top it off. We made beautiful walks in the area (Oakwood, Lake Avich and inverinan) and had coffee and...”
Melanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, cosy and fully supplied with all you could need in a lovely community village.”
Ross
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location in the small village of Dalavich. Carol was so generous with our family. Our daughter is usually very shy around new people but Carol was very welcoming and made her feel at ease, even taking her to get some eggs with the...”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious accommodation, very comfortable, quiet, lovely location and on site facilities.”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, apartment was more spacious than expected and equipped to a basic standard, had everything we needed. Great value for money. Owner was very welcoming and helpful. Dalavich is an interesting place with a strong community focus...”
Ursula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved the single track road to the property, so peaceful, lush and green and several woodland walks caught our eyes in passing. On arrival a warm welcome, friendly and helpful. So comfy, so cosy, so dog friendly, very spacious. Lovely big...”
Lindsey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything you need for self catering thought about. Including excellent shortcake and milk in the fridge with coffee and tea packets. Charming village and a warm welcome from hosts carol and peta.”
Michele
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in the middle of Dalavich village Close proximity to a great wee cafe and the community centre”
Carrie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous location,great price,very homely,lovely touch with biscuits and milk left for us. Well equipped kitchen and soul really comfy bed. Stayed 2 nights and would definitely return.”

Managed by Peter & Carol

Company review score: 9.7Based on 111 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

My name is Carol. Peter & I moved here in 2012 to get away from the rat race. We succeeded big time :-) I am a Mum, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Supply Chain Expert, Scout, Project Manager, and I believe in helping others, trying to leave the world a better place, and laughing as much as I can. I love welcoming people to our home, in a quiet rural location and is a wonderful antidote to 21st century living. It's great to see people's shoulders relax as they settle in to the pace of Dalavich. I love meeting people & their pets and enjoy getting know them. We will chat to you if you want, leave you alone if you prefer, offer advice now hat to do if you ask, help wherever we can.

Property info

Guests describe our property as unique, quirky, great, fabulous. The building is an old wooden school built by the Forestry Commission in 1952. High ceilings in 3 of the 4 apartments (old classrooms), in the middle of the village 2 minutes walk from the loch. The car park is the old playground and the school field is open to guests. We are 14 miles down a single track highland road. Enjoy the experience, take your time & lots of photos but please don't expect to whizz along it! This is a get away from it all chance to recharge your batteries and spend time exploring the local countryside and local (in Argyll speak) tourist attractions. We are slowly working our way around the property dealing with years neglect and steadily improving the place. It's a huge property and the task will never be complete but it now looks cared for and all the urgent stuff is done. We are now in a program of redecoration, that our guests have given us great feedback on. We love it here and many of our guests come back time and again. We hope you will too!

Neighborhood info

Dalavich is a small community of just 40 or so properties. It will take you 30 minutes to get out of the glen. Kilmartin is the closest attraction and it is fascinating. Learn about Dalriada (the ancient name for this area), explore ancient history, enjoy the museum and cafe. On a sunny day you cannot beat Crinan Canal and Crinan itself - make sure you have plenty of battery in your camera! Take a trip to Inveraray (1hr 45mins) and visit the Jail and Castle; take in Loch Fyne Oyster Bar for a truly delightful dining experience. Then of course, you must do Seil and the Atlantic Bridge (it really is a Bridge over the Atlantic). Don't miss Oban, the Oban Chocolate Factory, Ee-Usk (best Fish restaurant for miles) or Mccain's Tower. Plan a day out to Mull, do the Corryvrekan Experience, link up with Loch Vision for a photography experience, walk Ben Crucan, hire a boat, or hire bikes. If you are here between Thursday and Sunday then Loch view Grill & Bar is a must. Come when there is Ceilidh on and have a ball. Or just walk locally, enjoy the peace, and watch out for the Ospreys, Golden Eagles, Swallows, Pine Martin, Red Squirrel, Deer, Bats, and a myriad of other wild-life.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old School

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:30 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 9 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old School of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

License number: D, Literature = AR01417F; Science = AR01418F

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