Near Oban
Slochd
Introduction
Slochd sits at Barcaldine, a small village on Loch Creran about nine miles north of Oban. The owners, Caroline and Paul, both grew up in Oban and moved here over 30 years ago to raise their family. Paul is a local joiner who built the place himself, and that care shows.
There are three apartments. Two of them, Slochd 03 and 04, have private hot tubs out on the patio. Slochd 02 keeps the same patio and views but skips the tub. Inside, expect calm, pared-back interiors. A walnut kitchen. A super king bed dressed in Egyptian cotton. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that pull the loch right in.
It suits couples, solo travellers, anyone after a slower few days. And the location is hard to fault. Oban, the Gateway to the Isles, is fifteen minutes down the road.
Facilities & Services
Open-plan living with a generous corner sofa, smart TV and Sonos sound bar. The walnut kitchen comes fully equipped, with fresh coffee provisions to start the morning. A super king bed, Egyptian cotton linen, Arran Aromatics toiletries and a walk-in rainfall shower. Fast WiFi throughout. Private hot tubs in Slochd 03 and 04.
Bedrooms
Type :
Slochd 02
Details :
Refined interiors with open-plan living and loch views, complete with a private patio designed for slow sunrises and quiet sunset evenings.
Type :
Slochd 03
Details :
Minimal, calming interiors with a private hot tub, designed for slow mornings and restful evenings.
Type :
Shochd 04
Details :
Thoughtfully designed interiors with natural textures, ambient lighting and a private hot tub for complete relaxation
Location
Slochd overlooks Loch Creran at Barcaldine, in Argyll, with views across to Appin and the Morvern hills. Oban is roughly fifteen minutes away. Glencoe is about thirty. Fort William and Ben Nevis sit around an hour north. Cycle Route 78 starts a two-minute walk from the door. Properly well placed.
Good to know
Bookings run as fixed stays. Three nights from a Friday, or four mid-week nights from a Monday. Slochd 02 doesn't have a hot tub, though it shares the same private patio and views as the others. Self check-in and private parking are sorted. The sleeping area has separate toilet and shower rooms.
What's nearby
Barcaldine Forest has walking and cycling trails, with deer and pine martens about. Castle Stalker, the tower house that became Castle Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, is a short drive up the A828. Oban's CalMac ferries reach Mull, Iona, Kerrera, Coll, Tiree and beyond.
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