Blarcreen, Oban, PA37 1RG, United Kingdom
#5 of 58 B&Bs and Inns in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 96 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 August 2025
Gudrun
IcelandA very special place and Deidre and David are wonderful hosts. Strongly recommended!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Christopher
GermanyExcellent breakfast , Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Crispin
Germany-
Deirdre and David incredibly friendly, felt like coming home, by far best and cleanest rooms on the whole 14d Scotland trip, the house is an art work project!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Lisa
United Statesthe breakfast was wonderful - everything you could ever ask for. And I felt catered to and cared for the whole time I was there. Thank you.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Dan
United KingdomNothing
1. Unique stay with a specific and special atmosphere 2. Beautiful +++ 3. Breakfast served in a gorgeous setting and definitely worth it 4. Easy to approach hikes from area if with car 5. Gorgeous bedroom 6. Every detail is thought of 7 One of the best stays in my life 8.Staff is absolutely wonderful 9. Will return with extensive family
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Lisa
United KingdomN/A
We were well informed before our stay. The property was lovely and comfortable with a homely feel. We felt well looked after, everyone went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Hilary
AustraliaFantastic hosts Diedre and David. Lovely breakfast and the supper is excellent. Spectacular location!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 21 June 2025
Jayne
United KingdomAbsolutely everything was wonderful I would give extra stars if I could!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 June 2025
D
GermanyWonderfully peaceful location, beautiful house and garden, calming views of grazing sheep and the loch, high-quality simple food, great tips for hikes and things to see/do in the area. Thanks to Deirdre and David for a lovely stay!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 10 June 2025
Neil
United KingdomDelightful friendly hosts, super breakfast, light supper on arrival was just what we needed, nice choice of malts to end the day!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 8 December 2024
Mihály
HungaryI tried hard to write anything negative, but I just simply cannot. :)
Blarcreeen is a place of peace. It is not just an accommodation, it was kind of our home for those days. Deidre and David were extremely social, helpful and kind, which made our stay even more special. We have never experienced such a warm welcome anywhere else. I do not know if it is needed to talk about breakfast itself, because obviously it was not just the food, but the surroundings that made it so perfect - looking at the sheeps at the yard and enjoying the lovely room, just magical. And if you fancy, they can organise a fantastic dinner for you that you even can spend with some of the other guests if you are keen on making some nice, new friends. We encourage everyone who stays at Blarcreen to slow down and stay there a bit, read in the living room and enjoy the crackling wood in the fireplace or just walk down to the pond, because this is what we think Scotland and a holiday is really about. Just skip some of your "must see's" and just enjoy yourselves. :) Thanks again, we go back next time without any doubt!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2024
Sharon
United StatesI liked it all. For those who can't climb stairs, the 2nd story bedrooms might be harder to get to. And it is out in the country side.
We traveled Scotland for 17 days and stayed here for 3 nights. It was my favorite place. Beautiful setting, stellar service, great breakfasts and extremely nice hosts. Excellent in every way.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 23 October 2024
Susan
United KingdomWonderful hosts. Absolutely stunning location. Beautiful loch-side views.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 20 October 2024
Carole
PanamaEverything was perfect. Cosy, beautiful, super clean, the surrounding are magnificent, the full house is so well decorated, the bed is really comfortable, very calm, super nice staff, yummy breakfast with fresh products… the list could never end!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 October 2024
John
United KingdomBeautiful views, peaceful location, stunning old building, quiet
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2024
Peggy
GermanyWe had a great time! Deirdre and her partner are lovely hosts who fulfill all your wishes. The house has a special charm - with its Victorian decor and nature all around, perfect to enjoy the time away.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Georgina
South AfricaWe loved our stay here .It was so much more than we expected.The hosts were very helpful and gave us really good information on where to go in the area .
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
On
ItalyIt’s difficult to find anything negative to say about my stay. If I had to mention one thing, it would be the Wi-Fi speed, which could sometimes not be the fastest. However, it’s comparable to what you might expect in most homes and does not impact the experience.
The house is a true jewel nestled in the beautiful Argyll countryside, offering stunning views of nearby Loch Etive and surrounding fields, where sheep graze peacefully and wild deer sometimes make an appearance. There are four beautifully furnished bedrooms, each more charming than the last, along with a cozy dining area where a delicious, home-cooked breakfast is served. The inviting living room is perfect for relaxing with a good book, playing board games, or having lovely conversations with the host and other guests. The area around the house is ideal for leisurely walks, with opportunities to spot wildlife, take refreshing swims in the loch, or enjoy short hikes along picturesque rivers. The host is a wonderful and attentive woman who goes above and beyond to ensure guests have everything they need, adding thoughtful touches and amenities that make the stay truly special.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Beer51
GermanyBeautiful environment, quite, even with all the sheep around us. Very nice hosts.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Laura
United StatesBeautiful, old Victorian house, well kept, lovely furnishings, comfortable bed. Gorgeous surroundings. Very friendly, helpful and informative innkeeper
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Julie
United KingdomNo beans on breakfast.
Lovely quite location , 28 minutes from oban itself. Staff were lovely and accomadating. Lovely breakfast. Rooms were spotlessly clean, and beds comfortably . Beautiful views . Would stay again.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Maria
SwitzerlandIt didn't bother us but people should know that it is a 15mins drive away from the main road on a narrow road.
Charming old beautiful house, exceptional hosts, great breakfasts, very good bar choices, comfortable big beds, marvelous surroundings
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Monique
AustraliaWe had I most delightful stay . The breakfast was delicious and so wonderfully presented.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Anyone
United StatesCan't think of anything
I feel so fortunate to have stumbled across this place. Deirdre, the host could not have shown us more hospitality. Fantastic traditional Scottish breakfast. The rooms were delightful. The setting is magical even though it was quite out of town it's worth it. I would absolutely recommend it!
Stayed in June 2024
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