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Alltavona Guest House

Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AQ , Scotland
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Alltavona Guest House
Ranked #41 of 97 Oban B&B and Inns
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Anstruther, United Kingdom
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65 reviews 65 reviews
32 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We stayed here for one night as we were getting an early ferry to Mull the following day. The guest house is located right on the waterfront about a 10-15 minute walk from the town centre. It has a small parking area and there is also on street parking outside. The welcome was friendly and the room was spotlessly clean... More

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CarolAHarris, Owner at Alltavona Guest House, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Thank you for your comments and points which I would like to address as some of the things you said are inaccurate. Cereal bowls are situated on the shelving unit beside the display cabinet not in the cabinet , the butter and jams are in the little covered dishes on all tables! As you were a littlie early we were... More

London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We knew very liitle about Oban and booked this accommodation by chance on the net, it was just wonderful. The beautiful old house is literally on the water and looks out over beautiful Oban. It is also a very short walk into the main part of town with all of the pubs and restaurants, under a 10 minutebwalk along the... More

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CarolAHarris, Owner at Alltavona Guest House, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Thank you for your lovely comments and really pleased your enjoyed your stay. When guests send good feedback with positive comments it makes all our hard work worthwhile. We have repeat business and great reviews and feel elated when our guests are happy. As we spend a lot of time and money to try to make our guests stay a... More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We stayed at Alltavona Guest House last Saturday during a Highland trip for my birthday. Our host Carol is a lovely lady that made us feel very comfortable during our stay in the house, and was very helpful giving us indications to get to a restaurant we had booked a table for dinner. The views over Oban bay from the... More

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CarolAHarris, Owner at Alltavona Guest House, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Thank you for you positive comments and very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We are only to happy to help our guests with table reservations and recommendations for dinner. We try to give help and something a little extra, personal touches which you would not receive in larger guest houses or hotels. Our Wfi was being a little... More

west yorkshire
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32 reviews 32 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We stayed for one night,booked before we went. The guest house sits right on the seafront at the the end of the esplanade and has some great views over the sea from the front rooms. Although evening meals are not available,it is in walking distance of the town centre which has has plenty of choice. The welcome was warm and... More

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Dundee, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We were a party of four staying for two nights, B&B at this first class accommodation. Upon arrival we were greeted by Carol who was very helpful and welcoming. The two men in our group went golfing and received excellent advice on how to survive the course! The bedrooms are very comfortable and furnished to a high standard, the breakfast... More

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CarolAHarris, Owner at Alltavona Guest House, responded to this review
26 April 2013

We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and it was a pleasure having you stay. Thank you for the delightful comments and really happy our service food and accommodation were up to the standard you required. I do hope you will return to the stay with us but I'm not so sure you will play the Glencruitten Golf... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Spent a fabulous weekend enjoying Carol and her teams hospitality a few weeks ago. Very special wedding weekend for us and Carol couldn't have been more welcoming or thoughtful. Rooms were beatifully unique, spotlessly clean and the beds were super-comfy! Breakfast was relaxed, with totally scrumptious food. I've stayed in Oban many times at many different hotels/guest houses but I... More

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CarolAHarris, Owner at Alltavona Guest House, responded to this review
26 April 2013

It was a pleasure having you stay and for you all to leave for the wedding from Alltavona. We enjoyed being involved with all the wedding preparations as Christy the bride has stayed with us regularly over the past 14 years and class her as friend. It was a lovely day a we were delighted to be part of it.... More

Livingston, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Stayed one night but wished we had booked longer, This guest house is clean,comfortable and very good value for money. The guest house is in a prime position with great views overlooking the bay. From the moment we arrived we received a warm and friendly welcome .Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Will definitely stay again at the Alltovanas and recommend... More

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CarolAHarris, Owner at Alltavona Guest House, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Loved you great positive comments and remember to stay longer next time. We look forward to seeing you again. Carol. More

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

An Easter weekend in Oban was a spur-of-the-moment trip so we pretty booked this the night before arriving. It's always a worry as to what you're going to but the reviews looked reasonable so off we went. On arrival, we were offered a room on the ground floor, beside the dining room, but it was a bit dark and we... More

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CarolAHarris, Owner at Alltavona Guest House, responded to this review
4 April 2013

I am sorry you feel we have not achieved your four star rating however I can certify that we have in fact received our four star rating from Visit Scotland and have maintained this for 14 years. If we had put a bog standard bed and drove a bog standard car would we then have received a four star grading... More

Isle of Gigha
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I booked this guest-house having looked at Alltavonas own website. The prices were higher than advertised and the breakfast was a standard full fry up, not the more varied one advertised. I was looking forward to a proper vegetarian breakfast, i.e. one with vegetarian sausages, not just one where i did without, and scrambled egg and smoked salmon for my... More

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CarolAHarris, Owner at Alltavona Guest House, responded to this review
4 April 2013

I am very sorry you that you think our web site is inaccurate, was this is due to the fact did not receive a vegetarian sausage which was on the vegetarian menu? I also offer vegetarian haggis, but on this occasion and other mornings offer different options. I asked both yourself and your husband what you would want for breakfast... More

dunoon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

We were made very welcome by Carol. Given a beautiful bedroom, well appointed with fantastic views. The breakfast was wonderful and extensive. Good value for money for Oban on the Esplanade ! SUGGESTIONS ..... From a convenience/safety point of view it would have be helped to have an outdoor light on the steps from the car park. Our Bedroom was... More

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CarolAHarris, Owner at Alltavona Guest House, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Thank you for your review and useful comments. I am sorry the room was a bit cold at this time of year and it di not help that he window was open, we have taken you comments on board and now make sure all windows are closed prior to arrival and heating is on. The electric shower thermostat was faulty... More

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Additional Information about Alltavona Guest House

Also Known As:
Alltavona Guest House Hotel Oban
Alltavona Guest House Hotel
Alltavona Guest House Oban, Scotland
Address: Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AQ , Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Argyll and Bute > Oban
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #41 of 97 B&Bs / Inns in Oban
Price range (per night): 100 AUD - 110 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Alltavona House is situated on Oban's select Corran esplanade overlooking Oban Bay and the surrounding Islands. Alltavona is a family run guest house famed for its warm and friendly atmosphere. Guests arriving at Alltavona for the first time, are immediately aware that this is a house of outstanding quality, where no effort has been spared to provide a level of elegance and refinement in keeping with its original character. Magnificent unobstructed views. Four star Visit Scotland Tourist Board Grading and Four star AA Grading. Ten minutes walk into town,queit location ,private parking. ... more   less 
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