There's always that little hidden gems that you happen to stumble upon without even knowing. Places…read morethat you can walk by and observe from a distance. In many cases you walk by, admire from a far, take a picture and move on. Well, this wasn't the case. Mackays Guest House, right in the heart of Oban picturesque waterfront. A beautiful property run by Iona Mackechnie who was the sweetest and loving soul. A warm Scottish smile greeted us upon arrival. Checking in was quite a breeze. Once inside, the foyer with its soothing calm beachy vibe and tartan pattern. Beautiful cool tones on the walls and throughout the property. We had room number 1 which was one of the ones downstairs. Once you walk in, it's pretty massive and spacious. Modern vibe with its cleans line and cool color palettes perfectly suitable for the sea. Nice comfortable bed awaits you as well as two plush comfortable sling back chairs with the million dollar view of the waterfront. Heater fireplace in front of the bed for those chilly nights which is a given. As well as the flatscreen television above. You also have your en-suite which is nice as a lot of places don't offer them. It's pretty spacious with plenty of room for sharing. Walk in shower, all your toiletries offered. To top it off, the warm Scottish welcome of their traditional drink the irn-brn soda and tea cakes were on the dresser. What a sweet little welcome treat. Location is just minutes from the beach. Walking distance from the main town where plenty of restaurants and shops are. The ferry and train station. There's parking available right in front but based on first come. Street parking also available along the front but not quite sure what the restrictions are. Mackays Guest House is a must if you're looking for a quaint weekend getaway or for a longer stay for that nice R&R break. Perfect location, friendly face, beautiful view of the waterfront, minutes from town and restaurant. An overall amazing experience. Highly recommend.

Mackays is an excellent guesthouse. Especially for those not seeking a lot of interaction with…read moreother guests or the hosts. There isn't really a common area to hang out in, other than the breakfast room in the morning. And that is kept at a minimum as breakfast is served from 8-9am. Our room (Room 4) looked out at Oban Bay. Which was very nice. After returning from dinner in town - which is a short walk away - we just sat in front of the great bay window in our room, drank tea, read, and watched boats sail by. The room was rather large and nicely decorated. Not only did our room have the window sitting area, it also had a separate sitting area between the king size bed and bathroom. Parking is onsite and very easy. We would definitely stay here again. Breakfast in the

it's charming and the bed is so comfortable, I can't wait to go to sleep. the room is large with…read moreplenty of light. It's just in walking distance of a lot of eateries and s couple of pubs. I wish I knew how lovely it was here as I would have stayed longer

Such a beautiful place and Andrew is awesome! The home is neat and clean. The food is very good and…read morethe location is great as it is easy to wonder into town! It is a nice place to lay your head after a long day of traveling!

We came across this very friendly,very clean and very reasonably priced guest house on our tour of…read moreScotland and found it to be a gem. For an evening meal we were directed to an hotel just a short walk through Aviemore, and the recommendation was spot on. The short walk back was definately required to "see off" the fantastic meal we enjoyed! Our room was quiet, clean and very well equipped. As for the breakfast, typically Scottish, with "Pete's Porridge" a must. Both proprieters very much "hands on" and clearly experienced, and happy in the business. When next in the area we will definately book The Cairngorm GH again.

After seeing that Torlinnhe wasn't yet listed with Yelp, I just had to add it myself. My husband…read moreand I recently took a trip to Scotland, with just about 2 days spent up in Fort William and the Western Highlands. We discovered Torlinnhe Guest House through TripAdvisor and just stayed one night, but it was excellent and we can't wait to go back. The guest house is owned by a Andy and Sue, a really sweet English couple who have now been living in Scotland for ~20 years and running this guest house for the last 5. Stepping into the place is like stepping into a kind friend's house. It is clean and homey, with comfortably-decorated rooms and a common room on the first floor for lounging or enjoying a full Scottish breakfast in the mornings. Andy and Sue really go out of their way to make you feel comfortable without being overly friendly or involved in your holiday plans. But if you have questions, they are a wealth of information and can point you in the right direction for exploring the UK's outdoor capitol. We learned quite a bit about the local area from our conversations with them, and Sue even went out of her way to drive us to the look out point to actually see Ben Nevis before our departure (we didn't have a car). We would highly recommend Torlinnhe and found it to be a gem of an accommodation and experience. We also went during low season, so were able to enjoy Fort William in a leisurely way.

Incredible experience!! Our hostess did everything she could to make sure we had a great time and…read morefelt cared for In the room, there was coffee, a coffee machine, chocolates, hot chocolate mix, many different teas, biscuits, cups, saucers, and bottled water. The beds were so comfy, and the overall room is amazing. She even made her own jam for breakfast. I would come again in a heartbeat.

This is a wonderful place to stay. Welcoming, great location, and a truly wonderful breakfast…read more Elenor was a wonderful host. Can not wait to come back!

nice hospitable owner. this was by far one of THE best B&B on the west highland way…read more modernly remodeled rooms were bright and not dreary. very clean, very neat, well appointed b&b. Best shower i had on the WHW, beds were nice, rooms had fans, TV and little random knick knacks to make it feel more like home such as a bean bag chair in the room. free wifi covered the whole 3 story house. this place is better than the hotels on the WHW. as my friend said "if i had a house like this, I would be proud"

We stayed here quite a few years ago, when they were just starting out. They were the nicest people…read moreever. The husband cooks the most delicious meals and both are kind and friendly. When we return to Scotland someday soon, we will definitely stay here.