Bed and breakfast accommodation with (optional dinner) in the West of Scotland
central for Oban, Kilmartin, Inveraray and Glencoe.
Roineabhal
Kilchrenan
Loch Awe
near Oban
Scotland
2007 Winner of The Golden Spurtle
the "World's Best Porridge Maker" award!
Right; Roineabhal next to Kilchrenan Burn. You can just see Ben Cruachan (3695ft) on the horizon on the right.
Below right; Roineabhal, photograph courtesy of Roger Soep.
Roineabhal is a comfortable and spacious house, full of interesting furniture, pictures and photographs, the family home of Roger and Maria Soep who offer bed and breakfast, and optional (much recommended) dinner - and a very warm welcome.
The house (built by Roger himself) is set on a south facing slope overlooking rushing and tumbling Kilchrenan Burn on the edge of the village, about a mile from Loch Awe. All around are woods, hills and wild grassy moorland. There is good fishing on Loch Awe (Pike and record Brown Trout), and Loch Awe is one of the most beautiful in Scotland.
This is a great area for walking; there are 33 Munroes (hills over 3000 ft) in the area, and the Caldonian Oak Wood reserve of Glen Nant is close by. Roineabhal is convenient for exploring Glencoe (45 minutes), Oban (35 mins) and Mull, and the ancient stone circles and cairns at Kilmartin (30 mins).
Roger is a great source of local knowledge - so ask him!
Accommodation:
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There are three bedrooms, each with colour television, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Above left; Double bedroom with shower-room en suite.
Above right; Double bedroom with shower-room en suite.
Right; Twin bedroom on the ground floor with shower-room en suite, designed for disabled guests with a ramp and wheelchair access.
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Right; Cosy Guests sitting room on the ground floor overlooking the garden and Kilchrenan burn.
"In the finest traditions of country house hospitality, we were thoroughly pampered. Luckily the area has some idyllic walking country - essential if one is to walk off such hearty breakfasts."
Arnie Wilson, Financial Times Travel Writer.
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Breakfast and Dinner:
In the morning (awoken by the aroma of fresh baked bread and muffins...) you can choose from a cooked Scottish Breakfast (including award winning porridge made by Maria, the winner of the Golden Spurtle World's Best Porridge Maker award!) or lighter Continental breakfast served on the big round table in the dining room.
Maria has a reputation for good food! She sources the best quality local ingredients, such as Langoustine, Scallops, Wild Salmon and Venison when in season. She can also provide packed lunches. Please give her some notice if you would like dinner:
Tariff:
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2 nights mininum stay.
£45 per person per night based on two people sharing a room, and including breakfast. (Single occupancy is £55)
£35 for 4 Course Dinner, per person, including a pre-dinner drink and a bottle of wine between two.
Children under 3 free. Under 12 half price.
Open all year, except for Christmas.
5% discount if you tell Maria you saw this page in AboutScotland! A deposit is required with every booking.
This is a no smoking house.
Right; Another sitting area on the landing at the top of the wrought iron stairs.
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To enquire or to book:
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Please contact:
Roger and Maria Soep
email: maria@roineabhal.com
Roineabhal
Kilchrenan
Taynuilt
Argyll, PA35 1HD
Scotland, UK
Tel: 01866 833207
Fax: 01866 833474
(or from outside the UK:
Tel: 44 1866 833207
Fax: 44 1866 833474)
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Please tell Roger and Maria you found Roineabhal through About Scotland!
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