Ards House is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Oban where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge. A hot tub is available for guests. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and shower. Each room has a kettle, while some rooms include a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. As an added convenience, Ards House offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike rental is available at this 4-star bed and breakfast. Loch Linnhe is 29 miles from the accommodation, while Dunstaffnage Castle is 2.5 miles from the property. Oban Airport is 1.2 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, across the street from water, easy bus ride to Oban,convenient to train station, very clean and comfortable.
  • K
    Katherine
    United States of America United States of America
    This B&B was very charming, the room was lovely, clean, and very comfortable with a large well-equipped bathroom with nice toiletries. The hosts were very friendly and nice and offered us great tips. The breakfast was delicious and the view from...
  • Paula
    United States of America United States of America
    Very easy to find. Has a few great restaurants around.
  • Lynn
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely view and location! Wonderful breakfast and informative host!
  • Patty
    United States of America United States of America
    Warm and inviting hosts! Excellent breakfast! Felt like home! Truly enjoyed meeting and conversing with other guests!
  • Dana
    United States of America United States of America
    Chris the co-proprietor extremely accommodating and helpful. Was able to give us ground floor room for elderly mum. And helped with dinner and breakfast suggestions and carrying out bags in the rain!
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful view of water from picture window in room. Very clean and comfortable with genial host. Would love to stay again!
  • Kelly
    United States of America United States of America
    Room was bigger than we needed (family room for just 2 of us) but it was very comfortable. Shower was great. Toilet was in a separate room with a carpeted floor which kind of weirded me out a bit. Breakfast was a bit pricey but very tasty. And the...
  • Douglas
    United States of America United States of America
    Location, host,facilities, history, food .A+. Stay here if you're in the area.
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    The host, Kris, the house, the breakfast, the view, the location, a nice fire in the lounge, and easy private parking.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 254 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We (Steve & Ilze) warmly welcome you to Ards House, we are in our eigth season running our four star B & B. We feel very fortunate to live here in such a beautiful part of the world, with panoramic views across the Firth of Lorn, surrounded by mountains and the Morvern Hills beyond.

Property info

Ards House is a traditional Victorian Villa still keeping much of its original charm, warmth, and character. It benefits from stunning views over the sea and mountains beyond with spectacular sunsets. The house is located in the village of Connel with three restaurants within walking distance, train station, buses, local shop and church. Connel is five miles from the popular town of Oban offering many sea food restaurants and ferries to the islands. This season we have opened a new a self catering apartment with its own entrance, log burning stove and panaramic sea views. Ards House benifits from a large private car park opposite.

Neighborhood info

Connel is on the shores of the Firth of Lorn and Loch Etive, with the Falls of Lora under the bridge, where there is an abunance of wildlife such as seals, sea otter and much more. Benderloch is about four miles north with beautiful beaches and the small mountain of Ben Lora. Oban airport is opposite where there are scenic flights and scheduled flights to some of the islands. There is sea kyaking school about 300 metres away. From Ards House there are numerous walks into Oban and surrounding countryside. A popular place to visit from here are the islands of Mull, Iona and Staffa, early booking is recommended. Fort William and Glencoe are about a 50 minute scenic drive. In Oban there is the distillery, McCaigs Tower, boat trips and the island of Kerrrera.

Languages Spoken

English,Latvian

Area info

Amenities of Ards House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Packed lunches
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Latvian

    House rules
    Ards House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 6 are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    6+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £45 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that all pet friendly rooms can only accommodate 1 pet

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

    License number: E

    FAQs about Ards House

    • Ards House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Canoeing
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Bicycle rental
    • The prices at Ards House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Ards House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ards House on this page.

    • Room options at Ards House include:

      • Double
      • Apartment
      • Twin
    • Guests staying at Ards House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • American
    • Ards House is 3.7 miles from the center of Oban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.