About this property

Cologin’s chalets, lodges and private houses offer attractive self-catering accommodation in the Highlands, less than 3 miles from Oban on Scotland’s west coast. Surrounded by the green hills of picturesque Lerags Glen, there is free parking and a country pub on site. All of the non-smoking properties on this family-run farm site have fully-fitted kitchens, a dining area and a living room with a flat-screen smart TV with Freeview channels. There is free WiFi throughout all our properties. There is also free wifi in the Barn Bar where you can bring your laptop, have a coffee and do what you need to but this will only be available during the Barns opening hours. Cosy bedrooms are complemented by a bathroom with shower or bath. Towels and bed linen are supplied in the five-bedroom farmhouse, and bed linen is provided in the chalets and lodges. In addition to The Barn Bar, the site has a children’s play area, fishing loch and lots of local walks from your door step. Nearby Oban has become known as Scotland’s seafood capital, and is home to many restaurants, cafés and coffee shops. There are many small craft shops and some well-known stores, as well as ferry crossings to the Isle of Mull. Cologin Farmhouse is the only property at Cologin with a private hot tub.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
Bedroom 5
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic Property and set up having originally booked one lodge for a week for one of our squads, we have went back this week taking 5 lodges, Katie has been excellent and super accommodating we will be using the lodges more long term and for...
  • Alistair
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Liked the tranquility, the cabin was cute. The onsite bar in the barn was great, the food was fabulous and Alice, our hostess, was amazing. Also a great walk to the loch.
  • Ralph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the peaceful location cabin had everything we needed the barn bar was lovely and the staff where amazing
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly family that run the site, lovely bar/restaurant on site, great food and fantastic service. Location of site was perfect for exploring Oban and surrounding areas, would definitely recommend and would book for a return trip
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location. Clean and well appointed . Easy checkin, friendly , helpful staff
  • Shuff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is in a very beautiful location. It was quiet and peaceful.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well situated good food staff were very helpful and courteous
  • Chun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    located at a quiet area where you can enjoy the nature and not getting disturbed, the lodge is clean and tidy, have everything we need, love the chocolate Labrador!
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! Staff were super friendly, stunning location, really well-appointed accommodation. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
  • Shannon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Modern lodge, very clean and dog friendly. Great location! Nice walks and less than 10 mins drive into Oban. On site restaurant does great food too 😁

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Battison Family- Cologin Farm Lodges

Company review score: 9.6Based on 338 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

As a small family run business we take great pride in making sure all our guests are comfortable and have an enjoyable stay with us. We are always trying to improve what we offer each year as we truly believe we are located in one of the most peaceful spots on the west coast without being too far away from civilisation. My name is Katie and I have come into the business in the last 3 years as I have a passion for hosting and showing off our wonderful home, and I love it! I will be the one communicating with you from the moment you book to the moment you leave. I love helping out my guests and nothing is too much trouble so please don't be shy, any burning questions- ask away! My parents are Linda and Jim and they started this business 25 years ago, they are now able to have some well earned holidays but you may still see them about site helping me out in the height of summer. We have a small team who also help us out, mainly Karen (our headhouse keeper) who has been working for us for nearly 20years now and Ali who is also part of our full time cleaning team and has been with me for the past three years. Finally Brian who has his own business but he looks after all things maintenance and is coming into his 15th year with us. We employ some more local staff to help us out in the busier months also as we have a lot of properties to keep on top of.

Property information

We are a small family run business located just outside of Oban. I (Katie) will be the one who will communicate with and see you during your stay but you may also see my parents. Please don't book us if you want street lights and an urban buzz! We are in the countryside and in a "dark sky" area so expect a bit of wilderness, plenty of rustic charm and some fantastic stary night skies but only a 10min drive from the center of town its easy to explore all things Oban has to offer. We are pleased to say we offer free WiFi in all our properties. This is a good speed and you will be able to stream from our smart TV's but each lodge has a download the same download limit of 20Mbps. The Barn also offer free WIFI which you can have access to when they are open (while also ordering a coffee). Our properties are all SELF CATERING but if your stay coincides with the pub being open you can always eat in the onsite award winning restaurant, The Barn Bar. Pets are welcome but we do charge and there is a limit of one per property in our one bedroom lodges and two per property in our two bedroom lodges, and you can also take your pet into the pub. Plenty of dog walking options with 17,000 acres, a fishing loch and numerous hills to explore all from your lodge door.

Neighbourhood information

The parish of Kilbride boasts an historic kirkyard just a short stroll across our fields. Liam who maintains the graveyard can tell you about the warriors and clan chiefs that rest there. Our neighbours are all farmers - Cologin was once a large working farm and The Barn Bar - our country pub on site is housed in an old stone byre (barn) and still has the slate cattle stalls which add to its rustic charm and character. Oban is on your doorstep - you could walk over the hills (if you have wellies) but it is easier to drive the 2.5 miles by car. Oban is the ferry hub for Calmac with connections to the Inner and Outer Hebridean islands, train and bus links to Glasgow and Edinburgh and of course is home to world famous Oban Malt Whisky. McCaig's Tower, Dunollie House and Dunstaffnage Castle in town or Duart Castle on Mull and Iona Abbey on the historic Isle of Iona.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Barn
    • Cuisine
      British • Scottish • Seafood • Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

House rules

Cologin takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 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.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 09:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The Barn Bar is closed Tuesday and Wednesdays but open for lunches and dinners for the rest of the week. During the summer months guests can catch one of the impromptu sessions of folk music played by the locals on Sundays.

Pets are welcome at Cologin on request. Please note there is a surcharge of £5 per pet per night.

The Farmhouse is our only property on site with a private hot tub. None of our lodges have hot tubs.

Please inform Cologin in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration