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Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom

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Marina
Sun-loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Craobh Haven, By Oban, Scotland
  • Arduaine Garden
    6 min drive
  • The Lord of the Isles
    6 min walk
  • Oban Connel Ferry Station
    32 min drive
  • Oban (OBN)
    53 min drive

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About the area

Lochgilphead

Located in Lochgilphead, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Arduaine Garden and Kilmeford Church. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Carnasserie Castle and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Kilmartin House Museum.

What's nearby

  • Kilmeford Church - 10 min drive
  • Kilmartin Glen - 14 min drive
  • Oban Distillery - 30 min drive
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive
  • Ardmaddy Wishing Tree - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 32 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kilmartin Museum Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chartroom Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crafty Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lord of the Isles - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lord of the Isles - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom

Taigh Nam Broc is a stunning spacious contemporary holiday home standing in an elevated position, above Craobh Haven Marina, by to the sea with unparalleled views across the Sound of Jura towards the Isle of Mull and the famous Corryvrekan Whirpools. Tucked away near the end of a short gravelled track this spacious and magnificent house offers peace and tranquillity yet within walking distance of a pub / restuarant and only 25 minutes drive from many restaurants in Oban. Underfloor heating keeps the house cosy with individual room stats for your own comfort while admiring the picture views from the patio windows, which lead onto a stunning decking area to take it all in. The house is exceptionally spacious with a living area both upstairs and downstairs and a games room in the basement giving guests plenty of opportunities to relax in their own space.

• Large living room with corner leather sofa and seating for 8 , wood-burning stove, widescreen tv with Freeview and DVD player, including a large library of DVD's.
• Cast Iron Woodburning stove with a supply of logs in included in your stay.
• Unlimited superfast broadband.
• Large dining hall seats 8 with amazing views through the patio doors leading out to a large outdoor decked balcony area.
• Spacious modern kitchen very well equipped with fantastic range master cooker, dishwasher, microwave and seated breakfasting area.
• The ground floor has 1 double bedroom with super king double bed and desk for those looking to work in peace and quiet.
• Ground floor cloakroom and toilet.
• First Floor there is a large Master double bedroom with super king bed, and large en-suite bathroom with free standing bath, walkin shower and amazing views over the famous Corrievreckan Whirpools between the isles of jura and scarba.
• A further first floor sea view bedroom with super king bed (this is a zip & link bed can be specially requested as a twin in advance) with lovely en-suite shower room and toilet.
• Large Twin first floor bedroom with garden views
• Spacious family shower room on first floor with toilet.
• Additional Mezzanine lounge / reading area with binoculars and a telescope for taking in the amazing views day and night.
• Games room with full size table tennis in the basement.
• Garage where outdoor equipment and wet gear can also be stored.
• Outdoor dining table with seating for 8, bbq and sun loungers in the summer months.

The area is ideal for coastal walks from the door, wild swimming, sea wildlife trips and sea fishing are availble from the marina a 10 minute walk. The surrounding countryside provides an abundance of outdoor activities including hill walking, horse riding at Lunga stables, (10 minute walk) and mountain biking.

Oban, around 22 miles north, offers a more extensive range of services including shopping, swimming pool and cinema. There is a ferry terminal with daily boat services to a range of islands including Mull and the Outer Hebrides and a mainline railway station with connections to Glasgow. Lochgilphead is about 17 miles south and there is a regular bus service between the two towns. Inverary Castle and Jail is well worth a visit within an hours drive.

Arduaine Gardens (a National Trust garden), about 3 miles to the north of Craobh Haven, is famous in the district, originally conceived by J. Arthur Campbell who also built the adjoining award winning Loch Melfort Hotel with excellent restaurant.

The waters off the west coast of Scotland are famed for sailing and stunning scenery. The sheltered marina at Craobh Haven is well known among the sailing community and has always drawn yachts and boating craft to its pretty and safe anchorage. Boat trips to the famous Corryvreckan whirpools and sea eagle / wildlife trips are availble from the marina.

The surrounding countryside and sea is excellent for walking, horse riding at Lunga stables 10 mins walk from the house and mountain biking. There are also many opportunities for wild water swimming and fishing a stones throw from the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Gillian Fleming

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 2691 sq ft (250 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and family reunion
Very relaxing stay in a comfortable house with friends and family. Stunning views facing the sea and the islands.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
September Week
Excellent property, very quiet location with truly spectacular views. Easy communication with owner and minor problem with heating sorted immediately. Although the weather does not form part of the contract, we only had one day of rain. Only advice is - don't follow the last little bit of sat-nav route unless you are in something like a Hummer! (There is a sign at the entrance to the 'track' to this effect)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs UP from Texas
The view was breathtaking and the house was beautiful. Comfortable and spacious rooms for group gathering and large comfortable bedrooms for private time. Home was very clean and beds and bedding very comfortable. Even took time for a table tennis match last night there. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place, crazy sunset!🌆
A wonderful place, magical views. The place was clean, well stocked, and we loved every minute of it. We could seriously spend the entire day outside on the balcony - and we did. The weather was magnificent. It seems like the area has its own weather ecosystem - a bit warmer than the rest of the surrounding area. 🙂 truly a great family friendly place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
You could stay on that balcony for ages , a stunning ever changing vista! When the weather is wild the views are still fabulous and moody. The dining room a stunning setting for a small family celebration and the well equipped kitchen makes cooking easy. Very comfortable house & we enjoyed the family table tennis competition! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views, lovely house
We loved our stay- the house has amazing views over the marina, across to Mull and to Jura. It’s our 4th visit to the area and this was definitely the nicest house we have stayed in. It’s very spacious, relaxing, modern, well equipped, comfortable and clean. Did I mention the views? Very hard to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house but too hot
We really enjoyed our stay. To make things even better May I suggest new fluffier towels, cotton bed covers and adjustable heating controls in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay and views
This is a hidden gem! There is so much space for everyone and the views are stunning! Clean and has everything that you need. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view!
Nice place on a hill overlooking the bay. Many times we would just sit upstairs or at the table and relax, watching the boats. Very roomy. Large eat in kitchen if you want to cook. My only real complaint is the water. It smells like fish. I imagine it's safe to drink.... the restaurant, Lord of the Isles, which was very good, served us the same smelling water. Just know that showering in it, if you're not used to it, is unpleasant and to bring drinking water with you. Carnasserie Castle is 8.4 miles south. Amazing castle you can explore on your own. A little further is the Nether Largie standing stones and Ballymeanoch Henge. All of this is free and when we went (May '23) we were the only people there. The owner is not on site, but very nice and although we had a bit of a hiccup, she took care of it immediately and even helped us out with a problem we had with lost luggage. Don't hesitate to reach out to her.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maretta M., Seattle, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house with a terrific view
We had a cousin reunion and the house was a perfect place to stay. It is very spacious and clean with beautiful water views. Lots of books for reading and DVDs to watch. The house is a short walk to the marina which little shop and good pub. And very friendly people. The location was perfect for visiting the surrounding area. Thanks for having us in your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

June W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
This home is truly a gem. It is in an excellent location for walking, hiking, and visiting surrounding towns. It is large enough for a family of 4 adults to each have their own space. Don't miss the local pub.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay in a property with stunning views.
An excellent four-bedroom property which is well equipped and very comfortable. We had some minor niggles: The detail directions refer to the final turn being at a T junction - we arrived seperately in 3 vehicles and all went straight down past the turning. It would be much clearer if defined as taking the right fork onto the track. The toaster did not work adequately. The garage door raising mechanism would not work.. These did not detract from an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandra h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, quiet setting for a peaceful holiday
Gorgeous views from the property and even has table tennis to keep my teenage son happy! Great location if you are looking for solitude.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday with three teenagers
The property is fabulous - immaculate and very well equipped. Spacious with very comfortable bedrooms, sitting rooms and a great kitchen. The viewing area on the landing was a great bonus. Three teenagers struck dumb by the amazing views wad another lovely bonus. The surrounding area is beautiful and only twenty minutes in to the lovely city of Oban. Rain was predicted all week but actually it was sunny every day. I can't recommend this house and area enough. Thank you Gillian for letting us stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Frances C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Taigh Nam Broc
The house is in the most beautiful location and the views are simply stunning. The house is lovely but there are some aspects that require refurbishment (bathrooms and decking area). The outside seating was inadequate which was a shame as we had good weather while we were there. No welcome message or checking in from the owners while we were there either.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous airy and spacious house with spectacular views
We’ve had the most fabulous week in Taigh Nam Broc. It’s a great location to explore the west coast of Scotland. The house is brilliantly equipped , with a great array of pans and cooking equipment. A cooks dream. The bbq is great and space to eat outside and in and is perfect for big family gatherings. There are some fabulous walks from the doorstep and a trip out on the Jenny Wren with Barry is highly recommend. More than anything, the view is stunning. The local pub is good and friendly, but we didn’t manage to eat there as they get booked up super fast , so book well ahead. Our friends who had their boat in the marina said the food is delicious. Gillian answered all our questions and was really helpful. Would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Senga S.

Liked: Cleanliness
long weekend with 8 friends
This was my second visit, fantastic house. Superb location, for food and boat trips!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and tranquility
Fabulous property with stunning views. Craobh Haven is a small marina with changing weather and great skies!. The house was perfect for family gatherings with enough space to cater for everyone's needs.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family getaway
This place was even better than expected. Admittedly we were helped with exceptional weather for early March, but even in worse conditions this place is perfect for a family holiday. Kitchen, living room, dining room and deck are all very spacious. Bedrooms have lots of space too (2 en suite and an extra bathroom with shower). Our kids also made use of the ping pong in the basement room, and we enjoyed the huge landing with panoramic views. Location is great, including for those traveling with smaller kids, since even the little walk around Craobh Haven itself is fun for all. Not many places in this part of Scotland have such great views, from Jura right up to Mull. Local bar/restaurant are an easy (5-10 mins) walk down the hill. We'll definitely try to come back here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Senga S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Excellent house in a fabulous location, we had a great time hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Just back from the most fabulous week at this property. House amazing, location spectacular! Cannot rate highly enough. We will most definitely be back. Communication from the host excellent - efficient, accurate and really helpful. Information at the house about amenities and the local area really good. We also loved the Christmas tree. So thoughtful. Thank you so much Gillian!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely view
Beautiful house, stunning views
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denver M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house that makes your holiday..!!
You only need to read previous reviews about this house, location and hosts, i can add no other words of praise.. This house will make your holiday, so make sure you have plenty of activities planned to drag you away..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C., Perth,Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
When first arriving the property looked good. However when entering the property for the first time the views from the dining / entrance hall way were amazing. Overall the property was comfortable and well equipped which made for a great family holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a gorgeous location.
Stayed with my family, seven of us aged 19 to 92. This lovely airy house meant that we could all stay together without being on top of each other. But best of all is the location and the view, which is absolutely fantastic, better than the photographs can convey. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021