About this property

Historic Charm: Orchy Bank House in Dalmally offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy mountain and river views, complemented by a beautiful garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom, hypoallergenic bedding, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a wardrobe, electric kettle, and carpeted floors. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including warm dishes, pancakes, fruits, and juice. Gluten-free options are available. Convenient Location: Located 34 km from Oban Airport, the property is near Inveraray Castle (27 km), Dunstaffnage Castle (37 km), and Corran Halls (39 km). Free on-site private parking is provided. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its breakfast, attentive host, and convenient location.

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 (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, staff, guest lounge, cleanliness, breakfast, welcome, helpfulness,
  • Catharine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was a beautiful guest house in a very pretty location. We felt very well looked after and it was a very comfortable place to stay. The breakfast was delicious
  • Redkidd
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing price for the room and service we received. A wonderful hidden little gem, so glad we found it. Lovely breakfast infact lovely everything. Deffinately would recommend.
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully furnished room. Owners very welcoming and friendly. Hotel in stunning location by the river. Really appreciated all the little touches such as fresh milk for drinks and decaffeinated tea bags being available downstairs. Excellent...
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy check in. Exceptionally clean throughout, and very comfortable. Lovely breakfast, with the added bonus of seeing all the ducks feeding outside the window. Friendly and helpful staff. We would definitely stay here again and would very highly...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is impossible to find anything to criticise, I wish I could take it with us for the rest of the trip
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location and delightfully refurbished old house. Very comfortable and clean. Charming host and hostess
  • Alessia
    Belgium Belgium
    We had an amazing stay. The property is lovely, the staff super kind and the breakfast fantastic.
  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    We loved everything but particularly the location and friendly staff.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Exceedingly well planned and decorated. Lovely setting

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Nikolai and Melinda

Company review score: 9.8Based on 626 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Nikolai and Melinda have many years of experience in the hospitality business, as chef and hostess accordingly, both within the ski business in France and here in Scotland in summer, in hunting and fishing lodges. They know what makes for a successful and happy guest experience, by ensuring that the guests’ needs are met through expert planning and preparation and proactive anticipation of their guests’ every need. Nikolai will be the chef and on hand for all other aspects of the business. Melinda will be running the house as well and looking after our guests during their stay at Orchy Bank.

Property information

Welcome to Orchy Bank Guesthouse, Dalmally, Argyll and Bute. We assure you a warm welcome and a great stay in one of our new, beautifully designed bedrooms with incredible views of the River Orchy, Ben Lui or Ben Cruachan mountains. We are within easy access by road from Glasgow (70 miles), Edinburgh (100 miles), Stirling (62 miles) and Perth (70 miles), we are also accessible by train to Dalmally station, 15 minutes away by foot. Many visitors come to this part of Scotland to explore the coast and visit the islands. Caledonian MacBrayne run regular daily ferry services from Oban, as well as from other locations on the west coast, to the Inner and Outer Hebrides.

Neighbourhood information

This part of Scotland is renowned for the rich diversity of wildlife, rugged scenery, ancient forests, sea and freshwater lochs, cascading rivers and magnificent mountains, plus thousands of miles of unspoilt coastline with access to the archipelago of the Western Isles, comprising the Inner Hebrides and up along the coast to the Outer Hebrides. A short 40 minute drive away is Oban, the UK’s seafood capital, with a rich history, stunning harbour and beautiful natural surroundings for wildlife-spotting. Fort William, also nearby, is the outdoor capital of UK with incredible climbing, mountaineering, walking, stalking, fishing, and a wide range of extreme sports including canyoning, snowboarding and skiing.

Languages spoken

English,French,Hungarian

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 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 of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

License number: ar00102f