About this property

Historic Charm: Orchy Bank House in Dalmally offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy mountain and river views, complemented by a beautiful garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom, hypoallergenic bedding, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a wardrobe, electric kettle, and carpeted floors. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including warm dishes, pancakes, fruits, and juice. Gluten-free options are available. Convenient Location: Located 34 km from Oban Airport, the property is near Inveraray Castle (27 km), Dunstaffnage Castle (37 km), and Corran Halls (39 km). Free on-site private parking is provided. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its breakfast, attentive host, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Gluten-free

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location and delightfully refurbished old house. Very comfortable and clean. Charming host and hostess
  • Alessia
    Belgium Belgium
    We had an amazing stay. The property is lovely, the staff super kind and the breakfast fantastic.
  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    We loved everything but particularly the location and friendly staff.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Exceedingly well planned and decorated. Lovely setting
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our hosts, Nikolai and Melinda, were wonderful, especially as due to travel and weather from Skye, we didn't arrive until 9.30 pm. The communication and response to our messages was so helpful. Thank you, Melinda. Melinda spent time making us feel...
  • Grant
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a great traditional bed and breakfast in the highlands of Scotland. It is ideally situated for exploring the local area and is furnished to a very high standard. The breakfast was lovely and there are very nice areas to relax inside the...
  • Ivan
    United States United States
    Location, quality, hosts, breakfast. Top choice across the board.
  • Anna
    Italy Italy
    Beautifully restored guesthouse with spacious rooms. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. Great breakfast with hot porridge and warm croissants.
  • Sebastian
    Germany Germany
    Super nice host, great breakfast and beautiful room
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    had a great two day stay at different times would recomend it to anyone

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Nikolai and Melinda

Company review score: 9.8Based on 631 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Nikolai and Melinda have many years of experience in the hospitality business, as chef and hostess accordingly, both within the ski business in France and here in Scotland in summer, in hunting and fishing lodges. They know what makes for a successful and happy guest experience, by ensuring that the guests’ needs are met through expert planning and preparation and proactive anticipation of their guests’ every need. Nikolai will be the chef and on hand for all other aspects of the business. Melinda will be running the house as well and looking after our guests during their stay at Orchy Bank.

Property information

Welcome to Orchy Bank Guesthouse, Dalmally, Argyll and Bute. We assure you a warm welcome and a great stay in one of our new, beautifully designed bedrooms with incredible views of the River Orchy, Ben Lui or Ben Cruachan mountains. We are within easy access by road from Glasgow (70 miles), Edinburgh (100 miles), Stirling (62 miles) and Perth (70 miles), we are also accessible by train to Dalmally station, 15 minutes away by foot. Many visitors come to this part of Scotland to explore the coast and visit the islands. Caledonian MacBrayne run regular daily ferry services from Oban, as well as from other locations on the west coast, to the Inner and Outer Hebrides.

Neighbourhood information

This part of Scotland is renowned for the rich diversity of wildlife, rugged scenery, ancient forests, sea and freshwater lochs, cascading rivers and magnificent mountains, plus thousands of miles of unspoilt coastline with access to the archipelago of the Western Isles, comprising the Inner Hebrides and up along the coast to the Outer Hebrides. A short 40 minute drive away is Oban, the UK’s seafood capital, with a rich history, stunning harbour and beautiful natural surroundings for wildlife-spotting. Fort William, also nearby, is the outdoor capital of UK with incredible climbing, mountaineering, walking, stalking, fishing, and a wide range of extreme sports including canyoning, snowboarding and skiing.

Languages spoken

English,French,Hungarian

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

License number: ar00102f

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