Ards House

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

About this property

Historic Setting: Ards House in Connel offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy sea and garden views, complemented by a sun terrace and lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with free toiletries, tea and coffee makers, and modern amenities such as TVs and electric kettles. Additional comforts include spa baths, kitchenettes, and work desks. Exceptional Services: The property provides private check-in and check-out, a lounge, hot tub, and daily housekeeping service. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity for all guests. Local Attractions: Located 2 km from Oban Airport, Ards House is close to Dunstaffnage Castle (4.1 km), Corran Halls (7 km), and the Massacre of Glencoe (47 km). Loch Linnhe is 46 km away, offering scenic views and activities like hiking and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • 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
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location. Lovely views from the spacious bedroom. Large and comfortable lounge for guests use. Easy parking. Our hosts went to great efforts to make our stay comfortable. Nice suppers at the nearby Oyster Inn. Well stocked kitchen to...”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Traditional Scottish guesthouse feel. Spacious clean and comfortable room. Great breakfast, never had whisky with my porridge before 👍😂”
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, large spacious room with beautiful views. Car parking available. Hosts very friendly and inviting. Breakfast excellent”
Annemieke
Belgium Belgium
“We just loved everything about Ards House . We had beautiful and very clean rooms, an amazing breakfast and last but not least our very charming landlord Chris. He understands the word hospitality in every inch.”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Chris was a super host. Our room was spacious with a very good bed and exceptional views. The breakfast was tasty and more than enough to set us up for the day.”
Barbara
Poland Poland
“I honestly regret that we could only stay one night there and had to leave very early as this place is incredible. Firstly the owner is very kind and welcoming, the place is very cosy and feels so homy. You have everything you need and more in...”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious clean and comfortable room. Delicious breakfast. Helpful host”
Hugh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly helpful service, very comfortable, lovely big lounge, excellent breakfast with good selection for different tastes. Great view. Good car park.”
Jeannine
Switzerland Switzerland
“Everything was perfect- the rooms, the host, the breakfast…”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place(once i'd found it)would defo(and i will on next trip to Oban)stay here again👍🏽”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 248 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ards House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
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 older than 6 years are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

There are no cots 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
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

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

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