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10/10 Excellent
26 Mar 2025
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Achalic Beag - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
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Achalic Beag is a beautifully situated cottage in Lerags Glen, offering rural peace and quiet just ten minutes' drive from Oban. The modernised interior features a brand new kitchen, log burning stove, and expansive views of the surrounding fields and hillsides through large windows.
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
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About this property
Achalic Beag - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
- This wonderful is beautifully situated within the Lerags Glen, offering complete rural peace and quiet, yet very convenient for Oban just ten minutes' drive to the north.
The house has been designed to look like a traditional highland cottage from the outside, yet has just been completely refreshed and modernised inside.
As you begin to wind your way down the glen on the quiet single-track road you get a sense of the tranquillity and landscapes you are about to enjoy. You will pass the renowned Barn Bar and Restaurant, where you can enjoy hearty local fare and a range of cask ales, along with a warm welcome from the locals.
The beautiful panoramic views from this cosy cottage are best enjoyed from the spacious triple aspect sitting room, where you can sit and enjoy a quiet drink by the log burning stove and watched the shadows lengthen across the glen. The Large windows provide expansive vistas across the surrounding fields, hillsides dotted with sheep and the beautiful woodlands beyond.
The area has an abundance of wildlife including red and roe deer, red squirrel, pine martin, occasional sea eagles overhead and otters in the nearby burn and sea loch (Loch Feochan), some 500m to the west.
Achalic Beag has 2 good sized bedrooms upstairs, along with a well-appointed shower room, and a further bathroom downstairs off the large utility room, providing plenty of space for two couples or a family. The house features a bright and fresh dining kitchen and a very spacious sitting room with a beautifully cosy interior decor. Comfortably sleeping 4 Achalic Beag can accommodate a further 2 children on request.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Internet access
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Bathtub or shower
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 9:30 AM
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
Pets not 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number AR02474F
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Oban is home to this cottage. McCaig's Tower and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and Glencruitten Golf Club. Atlantis Leisure and An Cala are also worth visiting. Visit our Oban travel guide
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Oban, Argyll and Bute
What's nearby
Oban Distillery8 min drive - 5.5 miles
McCaig's Tower8 min drive - 5.7 miles
Oban War and Peace Museum8 min drive - 5.9 miles- RSPB Visitor Centre7 min drive - 5.3 miles
- Glencruitten Golf Club8 min drive - 5.7 miles
Getting around
- Oban Station15 min drive
- Glasgow International Airport (GLA)151 min drive
Restaurants
- The Oban Inn6 min drive
- The View Oban6 min drive
- Cuan Mor7 min drive
- LULU Lounge6 min drive
- George Street Fish & Chip Shop6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Achalic Beag - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Achalic Beag - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Achalic Beag - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 9:30 AM.
Where is Achalic Beag - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Situated in Oban, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of RSPB Visitor Centre, Pulpit Hill and Glencruitten Golf Club. St. John's Cathedral and Oban Distillery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Achalic Beag - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
26 May 2024
A lovely stay near Oban
Achalic Beag was perfect as a base for us to explore the West Coast and just up the road from Oban with plenty of shops and restaurants, plus the ferry over to Mull. Lovely, peaceful location with loads of space around and throughout the property - well equipped and spotlessly clean. Would highly recommend as a property and location to explore this wonderful area!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
18 Sept 2023
Quietness
Location, though only 10 minutes from Oban , was so quiet you could not but relax. Area was ideal for exploring. Try The Barn for a good evening meal after exploring all day.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 Apr 2024
Wonderful cottage.
We stayed for a week at Easter holidays and we couldn’t have been happier. It’s a beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting. It has everything you’d need, great information and the hosts also made contact via text to see if we were comfortable and to wish us a happy stay.
The location is fabulous, you feel like you’re away from everything yet only a 10 minute drive from Oban.
My daughter was extra happy because we could get a pizza delivered too!
We had a great family holiday and would definitely recommend and we would book again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 Feb 2025
February Getaway
A lovely weeks stay in Achalic Beag, the weather gods were with us so made getting out and about a pleasure. Oban is just a short 15 mins journey away, giving access to all the attractions the area has to offer.
Recommend, foot passenger ferry over to the Isle of Kerrera for a days walk around around the island including a visit to Castle Gylen, compact but impressive tower house in a spectacular setting.
The cottage is very comfortable, spacious, clean with a well equipped kitchen. Great communication and any issues are quickly resolved.
Would definitely recommend :)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 May 2024
Lovely cottage in delightful location
Achalic Beag is a spacious, comfortable and well equipped cottage set in beautiful countryside and in a great location for visiting Oban and the surrounding area of Argyll and Bute. We saw and heard an abundance of wildlife, which was a constant fascination for our Border Terrier, from Buzzards, Roe Deer, Cuckoos, Woodpeckers, Bats and owls. The lambs in the surrounding fields were a delight to watch from the lounge and kitchen windows. The cottage was a great place to retreat to after a busy day, and with a lovely walk to Loch Feochan from the door.
There are plenty of lovely places to visit in the area, and even driving was a pleasure with spectacular vistas at every turn.
The only minor issue was that the Wireless Internet was very slow, and it was generally quicker to use the mobile network to access the Internet. The Internet connection did impact the ability to use catchup TV as the connection was just too slow for it to work correctly.
The Barn Bar just a mile up the road is easily accessible and serve great meals and beer, and we were treated to an impromptu performance of traditional Scottish music by local musicians and singers on the Friday night.
This was our first holiday in Scotland, we had a fabulous time with great weather, and we would love to return.
If we were to stay in the Oban area again we would definitely consider staying at Achalic Beag.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 Feb 2026
Cozy comfort
Great house and great location it has everything you need for a relaxing peaceful break the owners were so helpful too would definitely recommend 10/10.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew M.
29 Sept 2025
An excellent cottage
The cottage was well equipped, clean and comfortable. The location was ideal for us with easy access to all the things we wanted to do.
The booking arrangements through West Coast Cottages was faultless.
Andrew M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Harry M.
18 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Cottage
Everything about this property is agreeable, neat and clean. Cozy and quite. Location is a little bit far from Oban but no big deal to get there. If you love staying away from the crows this is the place. If the water has a slight color: do not dismay. Water can have color and be potable.
Harry M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
3 Jul 2023
Lovely place to stay
Overall, an excellent cottage. We really enjoyed our two week stay. The only minor points that needed some attention to be perfect are:-
The Satellite Dish needs some re positioning. A poor signal, is made a zero signal when cloud cover comes over.
The bedrooms both have Velux opening windows, which in 28c heat were excellent for allowing excess heat from the bedrooms. However, it seems they haven’t been opened much. The openings by the handle were very dirty, with dust and debris which blew into the bedrooms.
Neither of these points are serious, simple to remedy by the owners, but it’s an amazing place to stay. A high quality holiday cottage.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alison H.
7 Aug 2022
A nice home from home.
Overall a lovely place to stay and a good base for that area of Scotland. The house itself is lovely and had everything you'd need from a property.
The slightly lower scores are nothing that can't be rectified. The tumble dryer hadnt been cleaned for several weeks and had a significant fluff build up which needed vacuuming before use.
It would be helpful to know the water is local and uv filtered before arrival. While it is a personal choice, one of our party has health issues and therefore we preferred to use bottled water during our stay.
There are requirements to use certain types of cleaning products, a few were left but insufficient and it wasn't clear what products should be used. Given the request to fully load the dishwasher on leaving a few more dishwasher tablets would have been appreciated. The value for money is compared to a previous property we rented the week before as well as the cleaning materials left.
Alison H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
28 Dec 2022
Cracking visit
We had an absolutely splendid five nights here. The house is beautifully appointed and cosy and has everything you could need. A short drive into town for all foreseeable amenities. Would definitely stay again
Sarah C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
2 Nov 2022
Idillic
Beautiful cottage in such an idillic location,peace and tranquility guaranteed,hosts were very pleasant and helpful but also respected your privacy.Cottage equipped with everything you need,beds were lovely and comfortable, would definitely return
Sarah M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 Oct 2022
Perfect holiday cottage in a stunning part of the country
This cottage is in a perfect location. Only a 10 minute drive from Oban but still secluded and quiet. The cottage was beautiful. It was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Everything that you would need for a relaxing holiday! Oban is a very charming town, very nice to have a wander round. We had planned on going to Mull, but when we went to book the ferry, they had no space with a car until the following week. So I'd recommend booking that before your holiday! Walked up Ben Lora, the views are amazing and went to Glencoe...would definitely recommend the Hidden Valley walk...a little bit hard work but so worth it! The Holly Tree hotel has a lovely restaurant, on the Loch and Poppies in Appin is also a very nice coffee shop.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Annemargaret B.
2 Oct 2022
Lovely place to stay
I’ve stayed here twice before and noticed a couple of things that require upgrading. Other than that a beautiful location. The main bedroom window seal is bust snd you can’t see out due to condensation. A couple or rings on the cooker are not working. There were 2 wine cheap glasses which I washed and they cracked in my hand . If they are replaced with cheap glasses they will continue to fracture. Was a great stay apart from that
Annemargaret B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
16 Aug 2022
Fantastic
Had a fantastic week at Achalic Beag. The property was first class and the location was just what we wanted (quiet and peaceful) with stunning views aplenty on the doorstep. We had one issue with the cooker (our fault) but the owner came within 10 minutes and put us right! First time both at Achalic Beag and Oban but hopefully won’t be our last
Robert B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
donald s.
31 Jul 2022
Oban Holiday
Lovely cottage in a nice location .Nice and peaceful for us and our two cockapoos.Located just outside Oban we were able to travel back and forward each day to look around Oban .Do shopping,have a snack,go to the beach,go on a trip to Mull and Iona. Try a dive(scuba) at the Puffin centre where you will be looked after and complete your first dive. Tryed out various places for evening meals. The Lorne bar ,Oban inn,water front fish restaurant,and closer to our cottage the Barn Inn which was very popular.
donald s.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mike F.
18 Jul 2022
Lovely cottage in a good location for exploring the West Coast
The cottage was well placed for exploring the West Coast, on a small peninsular 4 miles from Oban. The accommodation was clean, roomy, well equipped, and had everything you could wish for.
The dog loved the wrap around garden, and as it is enclosed it was very dog friendly.
There was an excellent local pub, The Barn, just up the road, and Oban itself and the surrounding area is breathtaking.
Mike F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David S.
15 May 2022
Lovely stay in great cottage
We had a lovely stay - the cottage had everything we needed, was warm and comfortable with lovely views.
David S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robyn S.
1 May 2022
Cosy cottage and stunning location
We had an absolutely fantastic week’s holiday at Achlaic Beag. The location is just amazing with 360 views of the hills and field from every window in the house. Lambs and highland coos made it even more entertaining. Really well placed to go to some wonderful places such as Kerrera, Lismore and Easdale. The Barn is great for food and a wonderful welcome and it’s a nice easy 20 minute walk. The cottage itself was fab. The comfiest beds ever! Wood burner was lovely to have and made it even cosier. Furnishings nicely done and everything there.. apart from a Pyrex glass jug which would be very helpful for cooking. :) it was a wonderful cottage to come home to and we will most definitely be back! Thanks to Gemma for great communication and to Charlie the owner. See you next year!
Robyn S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Apr 2022
A great stay in a lovely comfy house. A really good place to stay as a base to explore the area.
We had a really lovely stay, comfy, clean and lovely and warm. A really peaceful place and such a beautiful valley to explore. It’s also a great base for exploring Kerrera and Lismore.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brett S.
16 Mar 2022
Wonderful last minute stay
We recently had to make an unexpected, last minute dash up to Scotland for a few days, and we were blessed to discover this beautiful property. It's situated in a very convenient & peaceful position, down a lane yet close to Oban. It's much bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside, the beds are very comfortable, the property is clean and everything you need is provided for your stay. It's very warm & cosy and we hope to return. I also wanted to mention that West Coast Cottages are a fantastic company to deal with, Gemma was an absolute star in helping us arrange our stay. We had actually booked with another property company who was unable to provide an extra nights stay that we required, but their customer care skills were quite poor so we decided to look elsewhere for a different property altogether - which is when we found West Coast Cottages. You can tell they are a family run company who genuinely cares about the service they provide & the customers who contact them, they're lovely & super helpful. I would recommend booking through them - and I also wouldn't hesitate to use them to advertise & manage a holiday property if I had one to rent out - thank you Gemma!
Brett S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne W.
13 Feb 2022
The perfect stay
I originally planned to stay for 7 nights but I extended by 2 days because I just didn't want to leave.
The house is in a perfect location and is much larger than I had expected. The kitchen is excellent, fully equipped for every culinary opportunity and there is a large kitchen table that can accommodate 6 people easily.
The living room is very comfortable and spacious with a wood burner fire. I only lit it one night as it was just so warm, despite the rather changeable and cold weather.
There are so many places to visit within easy reach and I recommend this cottage for anyone who wants to enjoy a luxurious stay in an idyllic place.
Anne W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ann C.
29 Dec 2021
JUST ABOUT AS GOOD AS IT GETS
Loved it a real gem, was truly so sad to leave. The owners provide a home to share and it felt like home from the moment we arrived the lovely smell of the Christmas tree, spotless clean comfy furniture, we just fell in love with the house, location and the heavenly peace.
Forgot to write a review in the guest book, a return visit without question with a promise to wax lyrical.
Best wishes for the New Year
Ann & Nick Cunningham
Ann C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tim M.
10 Oct 2021
Spacious House in Idyllc Location
A thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable break. Ideal for our two dogs (large utility room fitted both crates!). We will be back!