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The Old Byre

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Exterior
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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Oban, Scotland
  • Place, Loch Creran Marine Protected Area
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Byre

With thick stone walls and a wood-burning stove the open plan lounge/kitchen make this the perfect place to stay to explore the West Coast.

Cycling, walking and fishing are right on your doorstep. Loch Creran has dive/fish, kayaking with space in adjoining barns to store equipment. The A85 is less than a mile away and leads south to Oban and north to Fort William, Glencoe and so much more.
The space
This lovely cottage was converted from an old barn/byre which was part of the original Dallachulish Farm. The walls are of thick stone with one or two extra little windows cut in which adds character. The rear door which is the main entry has ample parking and leads in to the hallway with a coat hanging area. Left of this is the shower room wih a WC and wash hand basin and to the right of the hallway is the main living area. This comprises of a spacious open plan lounge with wood burning stove sofa, chairs and TV. There is a dining table for two and a well equipped kitchen with a washing machine and dishwasher fitted. Outdoors to the front of the cottage in the shared (with Ross) large gravelled parking area, is a rotary washing line and a patio/seating area with table and chairs (private for your use) looking down towards the Loch, this is accessed from a sliding French door which supplies the view from your lounge area.

Guest access
The entire cottage is for guests to enjoy, with a patio area to the front and a lawned garden.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Loch Creran Marine Protected Area. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as in-room jetted baths and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute walk from Loch Creran Marine Protected Area and a 3-minute drive from Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve
The Old Byre offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Oban cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Dallachulish By Loch Creran
Dallachulish Lodge by Loch Creran Oban
Dallachulish Lodge by Loch Creran Private vacation home
Dallachulish Lodge by Loch Creran Private vacation home Oban

The Old Byre at Dallachulish Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corri F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful property in a beautiful location. Just couldn't get enough of the views! Close to everything, quiet and cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb

Great spot, great house - couldn't have enjoyed it more :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

The house is so clean with wonderful views of the loch and moutians. Well equipped and well located for numerous trips out. Host friendly and very hospital making it the best cottage we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., Arizona, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent rental property

We had a wonderful stay near Oban. The house was clean and comfortable! It had a kitchen that was fully stocked and we were able to cook in. The views were amazing! The owner was right next door and able to quickly answer any questions we had. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sonja van

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house with amazing views. Ross welcomed us upon arrival, and both him and his mum are super friendly. The house is lovely and very clean and there is a lot of space for all to do different things without disturbing each other. The views are stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Well equipped, comfortable and clean. We used the home as a hub for our Highland site-seeing excursions. While it was centrally located, driving was slow. Watching the lambs frolicking in the front pasture was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bardon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible week in the Highlands!

Our stay at Dallachulish Lodge exceeded all expectations. Dorothy and Ross were friendly, responsive and eager to help. I can't come up with the words to describe how beautiful the setting along the lake was. We spent a week here using the house as a base to explore the Highlands. The location was great for accessing a lot of different areas, and was a very quiet refuge to return to in the evening. We would highly recommend this for anyone looking for a unique place to stay on your next Scottish adventure.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nan T.

Second Visit

Ideally situated for trips to Oban, Fort William and further afield. Excellent for local walks .Accommodation is first class and the owner is very friendly and helpful, would highly recommend this holiday rental, hence our second visit there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

marion p.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very comfortable house, with stunning views.

The owner is very warm and welcoming. He was ready to help in any way we needed. The house is well appointed, very comforable and has an incredible view. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter T., Bethesda, MD (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific place in ideal location for Highlands exploration

The view from the house is terrific for early morning and late evening moments taking in the vistas. The location was ideal for us to explore Oban, Mull, Ft William, Ft Augustus, and Glencoe within one week. The house itself is cozy and roomy for family to enjoy their time together. Great sized kitchen area and great to have access to washer/dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent getaway, beautiful quiet location, with easy drive to Oban and Fort William.

Ideally situated in a beautiful quiet location. The property was extremely well equipped, spacious, with excellent views of the hills and loch. The owner, Ross, was there to welcome us on arrival and was very helpful during our stay. We would have no hesitation in recommending this proprery.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful house with exceptional views. Excellent host.

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful house with exceptional views. Excellent host and hope to come back again, will highly recommend the house to family and friends also. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

This beautiful house is fully decked out.

Huge house, chefs kitchen, with 3 ovens 8 burners 2 living rooms, two sitting rooms 4 full baths (one with shower instead of tub). Delightful fireplace and absolutely epic views of Loch Creran. It’s close to plentiful hiking, biking and wonderful restaurants. Also not far from Oban, Glencoe, or even Fort William. There are tons of hiking opportunities, distilleries, and great restaurants nearby. And the ferry from Appin to Lismore is only 15 minutes away and it is only a 5 minute ride with some stunning views from the hike. We saw eagles, otters, butterflies, seals, and more plus relaxing with a whiskey overlooking the loch, doesn’t get better. Very responsive and friendly owner Ross, and a delightful friend to everyone Moss.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arshad J.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful view

Ross the owner is really a friendly person he has managed the property excellently. the location is so beautiful that no word to explain. i shall come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

Very beautiful house with all the necessary amenities.The owners are very kind and helpful.The cleanliness is incredible.The view is beautiful and the location is perfect for visiting Oban or Fort William.The only slight downside is the view of the camper van area from some rooms in the house, but it's a minor detail.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfekte Auszeit in Schottland!!!!

Grandiose Lage, mitten in den Westhighlands. Der Blick auf Loch Ceran ist einfach unbeschreiblich schön!!! Im Haus ist alles was man braucht! Sehr gute Ausstattung der Küche.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021