1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road is located 4.5 km from Oban, 1 km from Dunstaffnage Castle, and provides a patio, garden, and free WiFi. The property has garden and mountain views. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. A children's playground is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Oban
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was a very comfortable, exceptionally well equipped house where the owner clearly knew what little touches would make staying there easy and pleasant, including the simple but helpful fact that anything that needed instructions had them close...
  • Dennis
    Austria Austria
    Great location, easy to find with clear instructions of the owner. Good beds, great shower. All ones would need in the kitchen was available. Pleasant bedrooms, pleasant living room and kitchen.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Outstanding property, well equipped, lovely touches like jam, marmalade, biscuits etc. Everything explained extremely well.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Situated in the family-friendly village of Dunbeg, a mere 3 miles from Oban, 1 Balnakeil is a beautiful self-catering semi-detached house with private garden and onsite parking allowing for up to two vehicles. With three-bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a modern open plan kitchen/sitting room finished to the highest standard alongside free Wi-fi and a 55” TV, 1 Balnakeil makes for the perfect holiday home for all. At 1 Balnakeil we realise that on self-catering holidays some essential household items can be forgotten; therefore 1 Balnakeil features a fully-equipped kitchen for all your culinary needs including herbs & spices, teas/coffees/sugar and complimentary Scottish jams & marmalade. The hosts are also aware that holiday preferences are different for everyone; therefore Sarah & William are happy to be as welcoming as possible but also our key safe-box allows for guests to check-in flexibly and independently. All in all, 1 Balnakeil is an ideally equipped home away from home making for the perfect holiday experience; with welcoming hosts to help with visitor needs and a high-end exterior and interior, we have everything to make you feel at home on holiday.
Sarah & William are welcoming and friendly hosts hoping to make your experience at 1 Balnakeil as comfortable as possible; whether it’s household questions, booking queries, or directions and recommendations, they are easily contactable, accommodating and always happy to help!
With hourly buses into the town of Oban, also named the ‘Gateway to the Isles’ due to the frequent boats traveling to tourist islands such as Mull, Tiree and Coll, 1 Balnakeil is the perfect home for daytrips to picturesque Scottish Isles. Furthermore, Dunbeg also features a cycle track that takes both cyclists and walkers directly into town via the costal path. For our historically-enthusiastic guests or for anyone wishing a short, yet beautiful, walk, Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel is situated just 0.8 mile walk from the house ; Dunstaffnage Castle is rich in Scottish History and was once held by Robert the Bruce and housed the Stone of Destiny. As mentioned above, 1 Balnakeil is ideally situated for bus routes, cycle paths and connections to the ferry routes; the house is also a short distance from the local village shop, a hairdresser, and both a pub/restaurant and a café/garden centre. Alongside being centrally located, 1 Balnakeil is surrounded by beautiful scenery, forest walks and costal views; everything you could need for the ideal holiday location!
Language spoken: English

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Facilities of 1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Pub crawls
    • Squash
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Children's playground
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform 1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    License number: AR00693F, C

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about 1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road

    • 1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road is 2.4 miles from the centre of Oban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, 1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • 1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Canoeing
      • Squash
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding
      • Pub crawls
    • 1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at 1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at 1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • 1 Balnakeil, Kirk Road has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.