Ards House

Ards House, Connel, , Oban, PA37 1PT, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>238</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.0
Scored 9
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
238 reviews

Lovely view and location! Wonderful breakfast and informative host!

Lynn United States of America
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Ards House

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Ards House is a traditional Victorian Villa located on the shores of Loch Etive, in the small picturesque village of Connel. It is within a 15-minute walk from Connel Ferry Train Station, a bus stop and the local pub. Ards House features panoramic views across the bay and mountains, and is just 5 miles north of the busy and popular town of Oban. Oban offers ferries to Isle of Mull and beyond, and is famous for its sea food. All rooms have been individually styled, most have sea views, and all have private bathrooms. One of the highlights of the house is the large guest drawing room, with spectacular sea views, an open fire, a grand piano and a large flat-screen TV. Ards House offer a wide range of choice for breakfast, from a traditional cooked Scottish breakfast to smoked salmon, kippers and much more. All dishes are served using fresh and locally sourced produce. Ards House benefits from a large private car park and free WiFi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lynn
    United States of America United States of America
    “Lovely view and location! Wonderful breakfast and informative host!”
  • Patty
    United States of America United States of America
    “Warm and inviting hosts! Excellent breakfast! Felt like home! Truly enjoyed meeting and conversing with other guests!”
  • Dana
    United States of America United States of America
    “Chris the co-proprietor extremely accommodating and helpful. Was able to give us ground floor room for elderly mum. And helped with dinner and breakfast suggestions and carrying out bags in the rain!”

Host Info

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Ards House is a traditional Victorian Villa still keeping much of its original charm, warmth, and character. It benefits from stunning views over the sea and mountains beyond with spectacular sunsets. The house is located in the village of Connel with three restaurants within walking distance, train station, buses, local shop and church. Connel is five miles from the popular town of Oban offering many sea food restaurants and ferries to the islands. This season we have opened a new a self catering apartment with its own entrance, log burning stove and panaramic sea views. Ards House benifits from a large private car park opposite.
We (Steve & Ilze) warmly welcome you to Ards House, we are in our eigth season running our four star B & B. We feel very fortunate to live here in such a beautiful part of the world, with panoramic views across the Firth of Lorn, surrounded by mountains and the Morvern Hills beyond.
Connel is on the shores of the Firth of Lorn and Loch Etive, with the Falls of Lora under the bridge, where there is an abunance of wildlife such as seals, sea otter and much more. Benderloch is about four miles north with beautiful beaches and the small mountain of Ben Lora. Oban airport is opposite where there are scenic flights and scheduled flights to some of the islands. There is sea kyaking school about 300 metres away. From Ards House there are numerous walks into Oban and surrounding countryside. A popular place to visit from here are the islands of Mull, Iona and Staffa, early booking is recommended. Fort William and Glencoe are about a 50 minute scenic drive. In Oban there is the distillery, McCaigs Tower, boat trips and the island of Kerrrera.
Languages spoken: English,Latvian

Area info

Amenities of Ards House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Packed lunches
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Latvian

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Ards House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 6 are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Ards House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that all pet friendly rooms can only accommodate 1 pet

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

    License number: E

    FAQs about Ards House

    • Check-in at Ards House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Ards House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Canoeing
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Bicycle rental

    • Room options at Ards House include:

      • Double
      • Apartment
      • Twin

    • The prices at Ards House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Ards House is 3.7 miles from the center of Oban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Ards House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • American

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ards House on this page.