Oban may be small but it is might, and in the holiday months, its visitor numbers swell the population by thousands, with Oban holiday cottages booked up with couples and groups looking for cosy accommodation in the heart of the town. Oban is a seaside resort in Scotland's Argyll and Bute, known for being the seafood capital of Scotland, its busy port and stunning and diverse surroundings, including rolling hills and lush gardens to the south. You'll discover a beautiful, wild coastline, tumbling rivers and deep Scots pines forests to explore.
Look for Oban holiday cottages in town and you'll discover plenty of traditional seaside buildings, with handsome architecture and stone. The tall buildings around the harbour are beautifully lit at night and there are plenty of floral displays that further brighten this bustling little town. This town is easily walkable from visitor accommodation and you'll discover superb restaurants and gastropubs, independent shops, a distillery, museum, art galleries and the ruins of Dunollie Castle, which is a short stroll away along the seafront.
There is so much to see and do in this part of the world, and Oban is a superb base for exploring the wider area. Take a day trip to the islands of Mull, Iona and Staffa, explore Gylen Castle's ruins, indulge at the Oban chocolate company or visit the Puffin Dive Centre. Arduaine Garden is a lush paradise on the coast, Kilmartin Glen is packed with ancient stone circles, and there's also a huge amount of hiking, cycling, horse riding, caving, climbing, watersports and more on offer from comfortable Oban holiday cottages for your most versatile accommodation choice.
The best choice of accommodation in the area has to be the wide range of Oban holiday cottages, offering spacious living spaces, parking, beautiful views, outdoor areas with BBQs and even hot tubs, beautiful interiors and high-end interiors. Other amenities such as fast broadband and pet-friendly cottages are also ideal.
