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The Drury from the lawn below: a grey granite Victorian villa with sandstone bay windows, dormers in the slate roof and tall chimneys.
Argyll and Bute

The Drury

For 22, with 11 bedrooms, a hot tub and room for the dog. Two nights at least.

Licence AR-02594-F

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Welcome

The Drury is a Victorian mansion on Dalriach Road in Oban, with sea views across Oban Bay, built, the owners say, with the architecture and historic workmanship of a country house and furnished with 21st-century comforts.

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Its name comes from the old French word ‘dreurie’, which the owners say translates as ‘love and friendship’, and the house is made for gathering: eleven bedrooms for up to 22 guests, seven and a half bathrooms and a dining room that seats 24.

Downstairs there are a drawing room, a dining room, a cinema room and a TV room with surround sound, Sky and Netflix, and beds are made up in crisp white Egyptian cotton. The games room, in the grounds, has a crystal chandelier, sofas, a pool table, table tennis and sub soccer.

Outside are lawns and terraces, a firepit with logs provided, heated outdoor seats, a five-metre outdoor dining table and a William Holland spa bath, oversized and open to the bay. Parking is for seven cars.

There's an old French word, dreurie, which translates as love and friendship, and we couldn't think of a more appropriate word for the atmosphere.
Kate
What is here

Eleven bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms: on the ground floor a bedroom, drawing room, dining room for 24, cinema room, kitchen, butler’s pantry, utility and WC; on the first floor seven bedrooms, four of them en suite, a family bathroom and WC; and on the second floor three bedrooms and two wet rooms.

Hot tub
Bath tub
Firepit
Private terrace or patio
Outdoor dining area
Games room
Cinema room
Baking equipment
Board games
Books
Dishwasher
Dryer
Kitchen
Local maps and guides
Self check-in
TV
Washing machine
Good to know
Sleeps
Twenty-two in eleven bedrooms: one downstairs, seven on the first floor, three at the top.
Bathrooms
Seven and a half: four of the bedrooms are en suite.
Dogs
Up to three small, well-behaved dogs.
Groups
No stag parties: small weddings, birthdays and company retreats are welcome.
Smoking
None: not in the house, the games room or the grounds.
Fires
The fire pit only: the old fireplaces are capped, for show.
Spa bath
Bring swimsuits: and keep to the bath’s safety rules.
Dinner
A private chef: David at Argyll Chefs Table cooks in the dining room or round the fire pit.
Coffee
About 50 Nespresso pods to start: bring more for a group of coffee drinkers.
Parking
Seven cars: in the driveway, through the big gates.
Signal
Good mobile signal.
Shops
Tesco, M&S Food, Lidl and Aldi: Tesco delivers if you order ahead.
By train
Oban station is a 5 to 10 minute walk: three hours from Glasgow Queen Street.
Leaving
Dishes washed and put away: used towels in the bathrooms, the beds left made.
When it is free

October2026

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Your dates

Choose the night you arrive.Then the morning you leave.

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Where it is

The Drury is on Dalriach Road, Oban PA34 5EQ, with views across Oban Bay.

By car it is about two hours from Glasgow Airport, through Loch Lomond, the Rest and Be Thankful pass, Inveraray, Loch Awe and Kilchurn Castle. The West Highland Line train from Glasgow Queen Street takes about three hours. Parking is in the drive, for up to seven cars.

Getting hereSatnav finds it. On Dalriach Road, look for the big gates on the right once you have crossed the corner of Albert Road; park in the driveway.

Close byWhere the owners send their guests, nearest first.
  1. The dark stone front of the Oban Distillery and its sign, Estd 1794.Oban DistilleryThe owners' pick for a tour, founded in 1794 before the town grew up around it.Half a mile 2 min by road
  2. A seafood platter at Ee-Usk in Oban: langoustines, oysters, mussels, a crab claw, scallops and smoked salmon on a white plate, with a glass of white wine.Ee-UskOne of the owners' three for fish in Oban itself, on the North Pier with windows over the bay.Half a mile 3 min by road
  3. Piazza, Argyll and ButeThe PiazzaThe owners' choice for pasta and pizza, its home-made pizzas to take away too; on the North Pier beside Ee-Usk.Half a mile 2 min by road
  4. Mussels and prawn cocktail with white wine on a restaurant tableThe Waterfront FishouseAnother of the owners' three for fish in town, on the Railway Pier by the station.Half a mile 3 min by road
  5. Whole lobsters on ice beside a chalkboard sign reading "lobsterThe seafood hutOban is famous for it, the owners say: fresh seafood to grab and go, with sandwiches, lobster and other shellfish.Half a mile 3 min by road
  6. The ferry's ramp and the island across the sound.The Kerrera ferryThe little ferry from Gallanach crosses to Kerrera, the island in the view from the house; the owners also suggest the water taxi to its marina.3 miles 6 min by road
  7. Kerrera Tea Garden, Argyll and ButeKerrera Tea GardenThe halfway reward on the Kerrera walk, at Lower Gylen: order at the fence and eat in the old byre.4 miles 8 min by road
  8. Gylen Castle on its headland above the Firth of Lorn.Gylen CastleThe MacDougalls' tower at the south end of Kerrera, the walk to take once the ferry has put you ashore.5 miles 12 min by road
Walks from here
  1. Battleship HillBattleship Hill3½ miles, about three hours, with lunchUnder a mile away
  2. DunollieDunollie2¾ miles, about an hour from the stationUnder a mile away
  3. KerreraKerrera4 miles, a five-minute crossing3 miles away
  4. KerreraKerrera6 miles, about four hours3 miles away
  5. Beinn LoraBeinn Loraabout an hour and a half to the Eagle's Eyrie and back, 3.3 km; up to three hours with the summit7 miles away
  6. Glen NantGlen Nant2 miles, about an hour and a half15 miles away
Directions
Colourful waterfront buildings and McCaig's Tower overlooking Oban harbourAttractionsOban0.3 miles
Arched stone window frames a harbour and islands beyondAttractionsMcCaig's Tower0.4 miles
Sorcha Bakery, Argyll and ButeCafeSorcha Bakery, Oban0.5 miles
The Jetty Gallery, Argyll and ButeShoppingThe Jetty Gallery, Oban0.6 miles
A large abstract painting and framed works in the white gallery.AttractionsPassing Place Gallery0.6 miles
Oban Whisky and Fine Wines, Argyll and ButeShoppingOban Whisky and Fine Wines0.6 miles
Hinba Coffee Roasters, ObanCafeHinba, Oban0.6 miles
RestaurantsCuan Mor, Oban0.6 miles
Fishing boats Kyrene and Dorus Mor moored in Oban harbour, McCaig's Tower above the townAttractionsOban Bay0.6 miles

Recommend to a friend

Days out in ObanAll days out from Oban
  1. Oban War and Peace Museum and lunch at CoastOban War and Peace Museum and lunch at CoastUnder half a mile away A few hours
  2. Sunset at McCaig's Tower and supper at the Waterfront FishouseSunset at McCaig's Tower and supper at the Waterfront FishouseUnder half a mile away A few hours
  3. A boat trip from Oban's North Pier and lunch at Ee-UskA boat trip from Oban's North Pier and lunch at Ee-UskUnder half a mile away A few hours
  4. A day in ObanA day in ObanUnder half a mile away A day out
  5. Oban's Railway Pier and breakfast at Food from ArgyllOban's Railway Pier and breakfast at Food from ArgyllUnder half a mile away A few hours
  6. Dunollie Wood, the Dog Stone and Dunollie Castle walkDunollie Wood, the Dog Stone and Dunollie Castle walkHalf a mile away A few hours
  7. The Dog Stone with the dog and the Oban Chocolate CompanyThe Dog Stone with the dog and the Oban Chocolate CompanyHalf a mile away A few hours
  8. Pulpit Hill above Oban Bay and coffee at HinbaPulpit Hill above Oban Bay and coffee at HinbaHalf a mile away A few hours
  9. A walk up Battleship Hill above ObanA walk up Battleship Hill above ObanHalf a mile away A few hours
  10. Dunollie and Ganavan Sands with the childrenDunollie and Ganavan Sands with the childrenHalf a mile away A day out
  11. A wood-fired sauna on Ganavan Sands, ObanA wood-fired sauna on Ganavan Sands, Oban1 mile away A few hours
  12. Ganavan Sands and lunch at Cuan MorGanavan Sands and lunch at Cuan Mor1 mile away A few hours
  13. Round the south of Kerrera by Gylen CastleRound the south of Kerrera by Gylen Castle2 miles away A day out
  14. Walking on KerreraWalking on Kerrera2 miles away A day out
  15. A walk to the Hutcheson Monument on KerreraA walk to the Hutcheson Monument on Kerrera2 miles away A few hours
  16. Gylen Castle on Kerrera and lunch at the Oban InnGylen Castle on Kerrera and lunch at the Oban Inn2 miles away A few hours
  17. The Ocean Explorer Centre and lunch at the Beach CafeThe Ocean Explorer Centre and lunch at the Beach Cafe3 miles away A few hours
  18. A wet day in ObanA wet day in Oban3 miles away A day out
  19. Historic Kilbride and lunch at the Barn at CologinHistoric Kilbride and lunch at the Barn at Cologin3 miles away A few hours
  20. Dunstaffnage Castle and lunch at the Oyster InnDunstaffnage Castle and lunch at the Oyster Inn3 miles away A few hours
  21. The Falls of Lora and lunch at the Oyster InnThe Falls of Lora and lunch at the Oyster Inn4 miles away A few hours
Days out from Oban
  1. A Day on the Isle of LismoreA Day on the Isle of LismoreUnder half a mile away A day out
  2. A walk up Beinn Lora above BenderlochA walk up Beinn Lora above Benderloch6 miles away A few hours
  3. Angus's Garden at Barguillean, in Glen LonanAngus's Garden at Barguillean, in Glen Lonan7 miles away A few hours
  4. Duart Castle and lunch in its tearoomDuart Castle and lunch in its tearoom8 miles away A few hours
  5. A Day Exploring Mid-ArgyllA Day Exploring Mid-Argyll8 miles away A day out
  6. Clachan Bridge and a pint at Tigh an TruishClachan Bridge and a pint at Tigh an Truish8 miles away A few hours
  7. A swim and afternoon tea on the Isle of EriskaA swim and afternoon tea on the Isle of Eriska8 miles away A few hours
  8. Kelly's Pier on Loch Etive and lunch at the Kilchrenan InnKelly's Pier on Loch Etive and lunch at the Kilchrenan Inn9 miles away A few hours
  9. Round the Appin Rocks to Clach Thoull at Port AppinRound the Appin Rocks to Clach Thoull at Port Appin10 miles away A few hours
  10. The Coalers Trail walk in Glen NantThe Coalers Trail walk in Glen Nant10 miles away A few hours
  11. A walk round Easdale and lunch at the Oyster BarA walk round Easdale and lunch at the Oyster Bar11 miles away A few hours
  12. The Jubilee Bridge and Castle Stalker shore walkThe Jubilee Bridge and Castle Stalker shore walk11 miles away A few hours
  13. A wildlife boat to the Gulf of CorryvreckanA wildlife boat to the Gulf of Corryvreckan11 miles away A few hours
  14. A Daytrip to Glen Coe from ObanA Daytrip to Glen Coe from Oban11 miles away A day out
  15. The Isle of Luing and the slate village of CullipoolThe Isle of Luing and the slate village of Cullipool12 miles away A few hours
  16. Arduaine Garden on Loch MelfortArduaine Garden on Loch Melfort13 miles away A few hours
  17. A walk up to the Cruachan Dam above Loch AweA walk up to the Cruachan Dam above Loch Awe14 miles away A few hours
  18. Round the Glen Galmadale horseshoe above KingairlochRound the Glen Galmadale horseshoe above Kingairloch14 miles away A few hours
  19. A walk to Ardtornish Castle on the Sound of MullA walk to Ardtornish Castle on the Sound of Mull14 miles away A few hours
  20. Ardtornish Gardens and lunch at the Coal ShedArdtornish Gardens and lunch at the Coal Shed14 miles away A few hours
  21. A walk along Loch Aline to Kinlochaline CastleA walk along Loch Aline to Kinlochaline Castle14 miles away A few hours
  22. A walk to the Fairy Bridge in Glen CreranA walk to the Fairy Bridge in Glen Creran16 miles away A few hours
  23. A walk round Lochbuie to Moy Castle and Laggan SandsA walk round Lochbuie to Moy Castle and Laggan Sands16 miles away A few hours
  24. St Conan's Kirk and afternoon tea at the Oban Bay HotelSt Conan's Kirk and afternoon tea at the Oban Bay Hotel16 miles away A few hours
  25. Kilchurn Castle and lunch at the Hollow Mountain CafeKilchurn Castle and lunch at the Hollow Mountain Cafe17 miles away A few hours
  26. Following the Quiet Road Around Loch AweFollowing the Quiet Road Around Loch Awe17 miles away A day out
  27. Cuil Bay and the memorial to James of the GlensCuil Bay and the memorial to James of the Glens17 miles away A few hours
  28. A walk to the cleared township of Aoineadh MorA walk to the cleared township of Aoineadh Mor18 miles away A few hours
  29. A Day Exploring North Mull and UlvaA Day Exploring North Mull and Ulva19 miles away A day out
  30. A walk up Dun na Cuaiche above Inveraray CastleA walk up Dun na Cuaiche above Inveraray Castle20 miles away A few hours
  31. Kilmartin Glen and DunaddKilmartin Glen and Dunadd20 miles away A day out
  32. A drive down Glen Etive and lunch at KingshouseA drive down Glen Etive and lunch at Kingshouse20 miles away A few hours
  33. Inveraray Jail and lunch at the GeorgeInveraray Jail and lunch at the George20 miles away A few hours
  34. A walk on the Kilmartin Coach Road to Carnasserie CastleA walk on the Kilmartin Coach Road to Carnasserie Castle20 miles away A few hours
  35. A walk through Ariundle OakwoodA walk through Ariundle Oakwood21 miles away A few hours
  36. The seals of Garbh Eilean on Loch SunartThe seals of Garbh Eilean on Loch Sunart21 miles away A few hours
  37. A hilltop sauna at Woodlands Glencoe and Glencoe LochanA hilltop sauna at Woodlands Glencoe and Glencoe Lochan21 miles away A day out
  38. Segway, archery and nine holes at Woodlands GlencoeSegway, archery and nine holes at Woodlands Glencoe21 miles away A day out
  39. Ballachulish Slate Quarry and lunch by Loch LevenBallachulish Slate Quarry and lunch by Loch Leven22 miles away A few hours
  40. Resipole Studios, a gallery on Loch SunartResipole Studios, a gallery on Loch Sunart23 miles away A few hours
  41. Corran Point and a pint at Ardgour AlesCorran Point and a pint at Ardgour Ales23 miles away A few hours
  42. A walk up through Crinan Wood to Castle DounieA walk up through Crinan Wood to Castle Dounie23 miles away A few hours
  43. Glencoe Visitor Centre and tea at the Isles of GlencoeGlencoe Visitor Centre and tea at the Isles of Glencoe23 miles away A few hours
  44. A walk to Inchree Falls and Wade's Road in Glen RighA walk to Inchree Falls and Wade's Road in Glen Righ23 miles away A few hours
  45. Signal Rock and a pint in the Boots Bar at the Clachaig InnSignal Rock and a pint in the Boots Bar at the Clachaig Inn23 miles away A few hours
  46. Ardkinglas Woodland Garden and lunch at Loch Fyne OystersArdkinglas Woodland Garden and lunch at Loch Fyne Oysters23 miles away A few hours
  47. The Pap of Glencoe and lunch at the Clachaig InnThe Pap of Glencoe and lunch at the Clachaig Inn23 miles away A day out
  48. Glencoe Lochan and a hot chocolate at the visitor centreGlencoe Lochan and a hot chocolate at the visitor centre24 miles away A few hours
  49. A walk to Old Castle Lachlan from InverA walk to Old Castle Lachlan from Inver24 miles away A few hours
  50. A walk to Loch Shiel from PollochA walk to Loch Shiel from Polloch24 miles away A few hours
  51. A walk to the cup and ring rocks at AchnabreckA walk to the cup and ring rocks at Achnabreck25 miles away A few hours
  52. The beaver loch walk at Barnluasgan in KnapdaleThe beaver loch walk at Barnluasgan in Knapdale25 miles away A few hours
  53. Round Loch Coille-Bharr to the lost village of Kilmory OibRound Loch Coille-Bharr to the lost village of Kilmory Oib25 miles away A few hours
  54. A walk to the cleared village of Arichonan in KnapdaleA walk to the cleared village of Arichonan in Knapdale25 miles away A few hours
  55. The walks of GlencoeThe walks of Glencoe25 miles away A day out
  56. The Three Sisters of Glencoe and lunch at the Clachaig InnThe Three Sisters of Glencoe and lunch at the Clachaig Inn25 miles away A few hours
  57. The Allt Robuic waterfalls walk at GlenbranterThe Allt Robuic waterfalls walk at Glenbranter26 miles away A few hours
  58. Aros Park's play area, disc golf and waterfalls in TobermoryAros Park's play area, disc golf and waterfalls in Tobermory26 miles away A day out
  59. Ardnamurchan Distillery tour and lunch at the SalenArdnamurchan Distillery tour and lunch at the Salen26 miles away A few hours
  60. The farm walk on Ulva and lunch at the BoathouseThe farm walk on Ulva and lunch at the Boathouse26 miles away A few hours
  61. The Treshnish Isles and Staffa by boatThe Treshnish Isles and Staffa by boat26 miles away A day out
  62. A walk to the Singing Sands from ArivegaigA walk to the Singing Sands from Arivegaig27 miles away A few hours
  63. A walk to Eas Fors waterfall on Loch TuathA walk to Eas Fors waterfall on Loch Tuath27 miles away A few hours
  64. Tobermory Distillery tour and lunch at MacGochansTobermory Distillery tour and lunch at MacGochans27 miles away A few hours
  65. Mull Museum and lunch at the GalleonMull Museum and lunch at the Galleon27 miles away A few hours
  66. A wildlife boat from TobermoryA wildlife boat from Tobermory27 miles away A few hours
  67. The Hebridean Whale Centre in TobermoryThe Hebridean Whale Centre in Tobermory27 miles away A few hours
  68. The Rest and Be Thankful and a walk across the Tarbet isthmusThe Rest and Be Thankful and a walk across the Tarbet isthmus27 miles away A few hours
  69. A walk down to Camas nan Geall on ArdnamurchanA walk down to Camas nan Geall on Ardnamurchan27 miles away A few hours
  70. A Day Exploring the Isle of MullA Day Exploring the Isle of Mull27 miles away A day out
  71. Rubha nan Gall lighthouse and a pint at the MishnishRubha nan Gall lighthouse and a pint at the Mishnish27 miles away A few hours
  72. Isle of Mull Cheese farm and lunch in the Glass BarnIsle of Mull Cheese farm and lunch in the Glass Barn27 miles away A few hours
  73. Lip na Cloiche garden above Loch TuathLip na Cloiche garden above Loch Tuath28 miles away A few hours
  74. The via ferrata above KinlochlevenThe via ferrata above Kinlochleven28 miles away A few hours
  75. A walk up Ben Hiant and supper in KilchoanA walk up Ben Hiant and supper in Kilchoan28 miles away A day out
  76. A walk to the Grey Mare's Tail waterfall in KinlochlevenA walk to the Grey Mare's Tail waterfall in Kinlochleven28 miles away A few hours
  77. A walk to Castle Tioram and the Silver WalkA walk to Castle Tioram and the Silver Walk29 miles away A few hours
  78. The old road at Kingshouse and a pint in the Climbers BarThe old road at Kingshouse and a pint in the Climbers Bar29 miles away A few hours
  79. A walk to St Fillan's Priory and fish and chips in TyndrumA walk to St Fillan's Priory and fish and chips in Tyndrum30 miles away A few hours
  80. A walk to the Falls of Falloch and lunch at the Drovers InnA walk to the Falls of Falloch and lunch at the Drovers Inn30 miles away A few hours
  81. Carrick Castle and the Cormonachan woods on Loch GoilCarrick Castle and the Cormonachan woods on Loch Goil30 miles away A few hours
  82. Steall Falls and lunch at the WildcatSteall Falls and lunch at the Wildcat31 miles away A few hours
  83. A Seal Island cruise and lunch at the Highland CinemaA Seal Island cruise and lunch at the Highland Cinema31 miles away A few hours
  84. Ben Nevis and Glen NevisBen Nevis and Glen Nevis31 miles away A day out
  85. The West Highland Museum and lunch at CrannogThe West Highland Museum and lunch at Crannog31 miles away A few hours
  86. A film at the Highland Cinema and a pizza in its restaurantA film at the Highland Cinema and a pizza in its restaurant31 miles away A few hours
  87. Breakfast at the Wildcat and the end of the West Highland WayBreakfast at the Wildcat and the end of the West Highland Way31 miles away A few hours
  88. Cow Hill with the dog and lunch at the Black Isle BarCow Hill with the dog and lunch at the Black Isle Bar31 miles away A day out
  89. The Old Fort, the Town Pier and a pint at the Ben Nevis BarThe Old Fort, the Town Pier and a pint at the Ben Nevis Bar31 miles away A few hours
  90. A walk up to Dun Deardail above Glen NevisA walk up to Dun Deardail above Glen Nevis31 miles away A few hours
  91. A walk on the Glenfinnan Viaduct TrailA walk on the Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail31 miles away A few hours
  92. The Road from Fort William to ArdnamurchanThe Road from Fort William to Ardnamurchan32 miles away A day out
  93. The Old Boat of Caol and lunch at An Cafaidh MaraThe Old Boat of Caol and lunch at An Cafaidh Mara32 miles away A few hours
  94. Treasures of the Earth and lunch at the Highland CinemaTreasures of the Earth and lunch at the Highland Cinema32 miles away A few hours
  95. A tour at Ben Nevis Distillery and lunch at the Larder CaféA tour at Ben Nevis Distillery and lunch at the Larder Café33 miles away A few hours
  96. Calgary Bay, the sculpture woods and lunch at CalgaryCalgary Bay, the sculpture woods and lunch at Calgary33 miles away A few hours
  97. A wet day in Fort William and GlencoeA wet day in Fort William and Glencoe33 miles away A day out
  98. The Laird's Trail walk at Ardentinny beachThe Laird's Trail walk at Ardentinny beach33 miles away A few hours
  99. A walk from Portuairk to Ardnamurchan PointA walk from Portuairk to Ardnamurchan Point35 miles away A few hours
  100. A walk from Portuairk to Sanna BayA walk from Portuairk to Sanna Bay35 miles away A few hours
  101. Iona Abbey and the Nunnery by the ferry from FionnphortIona Abbey and the Nunnery by the ferry from Fionnphort35 miles away A few hours
  102. A walk to St Columba's Bay at Iona's south endA walk to St Columba's Bay at Iona's south end35 miles away A day out
  103. A walk to Iona's north end and up Dùn ÌA walk to Iona's north end and up Dùn Ì35 miles away A few hours
  104. The Nevis Range gondola and lunch at the Larder CaféThe Nevis Range gondola and lunch at the Larder Café35 miles away A few hours
  105. Historic Kilmun and lunch on Loch EckHistoric Kilmun and lunch on Loch Eck35 miles away A few hours
  106. A Full-Day Itinerary for Exploring Iona on FootA Full-Day Itinerary for Exploring Iona on Foot36 miles away A day out
  107. A walk to Port nam Murrach from the Rhu road end at ArisaigA walk to Port nam Murrach from the Rhu road end at Arisaig37 miles away A few hours
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