The Old School

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Free WiFi

10
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Old School in Dalavich offers a 2-star apartment with a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a private bathroom, kitchen, and garden views. Convenient Facilities: The property features an outdoor seating area, picnic area, and family rooms. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Kilmartin House Museum is 22 km away, Dunstaffnage Castle 40 km, and Corran Halls 43 km from the apartment. Oban Airport is 37 km distant. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the friendly host, convenient location, and the quietness of the area.

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

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

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
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Neal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast not included. Was fairly isolated and one track road to get there which was a bit difficult. However if you took care it was okay.”
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful views and was very great value for money,great apartment.”
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Loved this, especially the fact it’s dog friendly,carol was amazing very friendly.”
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stunning location, really nice hosts, extremely welcoming and knowlegeable - lovely garden, very dog friendly”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very tastefully furnished and comfortable in a fabulously isolated village. Very friendly and helpful hosts with lots of suggestions to meet every taste and interest”
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Unique property in a lovely location. Spacious and comfortable, home from home a relaxing feel”
  • Smith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nice peaceful location for some quiet time relaxing”
  • Chiara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I'd never stayed in an old village school before, such a cool idea! Perfect location for a small break away from our busy/stressful city lives. We had a garden, trails and endless walks pretty much from the doorstep which was brilliant for our...”
  • Revolrats
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely village and location, a very short walk from Loch Awe, with nearby woodland to ramble in. So quiet at night too. Owners were very nice, friendly and welcoming. Some amazing views in the area.”
  • Andras
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Escape to tranquility! This apartment was the perfect getaway for those seeking peace and quiet. Nestled in a truly remote corner of Scotland, with Loch Awe just steps away, we couldn't have asked for a more idyllic location. The apartment itself...”

Managed by Peter & Carol

Company review score: 9.7Based on 115 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My name is Carol. Peter & I moved here in 2012 to get away from the rat race. We succeeded big time :-) I am a Mum, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Supply Chain Expert, Scout, Project Manager, and I believe in helping others, trying to leave the world a better place, and laughing as much as I can. I love welcoming people to our home, in a quiet rural location and is a wonderful antidote to 21st century living. It's great to see people's shoulders relax as they settle in to the pace of Dalavich. I love meeting people & their pets and enjoy getting know them. We will chat to you if you want, leave you alone if you prefer, offer advice now hat to do if you ask, help wherever we can.

Property information

Guests describe our property as unique, quirky, great, fabulous. The building is an old wooden school built by the Forestry Commission in 1952. High ceilings in 3 of the 4 apartments (old classrooms), in the middle of the village 2 minutes walk from the loch. The car park is the old playground and the school field is open to guests. We are 14 miles down a single track highland road. Enjoy the experience, take your time & lots of photos but please don't expect to whizz along it! This is a get away from it all chance to recharge your batteries and spend time exploring the local countryside and local (in Argyll speak) tourist attractions. We are slowly working our way around the property dealing with years neglect and steadily improving the place. It's a huge property and the task will never be complete but it now looks cared for and all the urgent stuff is done. We are now in a program of redecoration, that our guests have given us great feedback on. We love it here and many of our guests come back time and again. We hope you will too!

Neighbourhood information

Dalavich is a small community of just 40 or so properties. It will take you 30 minutes to get out of the glen. Kilmartin is the closest attraction and it is fascinating. Learn about Dalriada (the ancient name for this area), explore ancient history, enjoy the museum and cafe. On a sunny day you cannot beat Crinan Canal and Crinan itself - make sure you have plenty of battery in your camera! Take a trip to Inveraray (1hr 45mins) and visit the Jail and Castle; take in Loch Fyne Oyster Bar for a truly delightful dining experience. Then of course, you must do Seil and the Atlantic Bridge (it really is a Bridge over the Atlantic). Don't miss Oban, the Oban Chocolate Factory, Ee-Usk (best Fish restaurant for miles) or Mccain's Tower. Plan a day out to Mull, do the Corryvrekan Experience, link up with Loch Vision for a photography experience, walk Ben Crucan, hire a boat, or hire bikes. If you are here between Thursday and Sunday then Loch view Grill & Bar is a must. Come when there is Ceilidh on and have a ball. Or just walk locally, enjoy the peace, and watch out for the Ospreys, Golden Eagles, Swallows, Pine Martin, Red Squirrel, Deer, Bats, and a myriad of other wild-life.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old School takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
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 00:30 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 9 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old School 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.