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Cuilfail Hotel


Kilmelford, Oban PA34 4XA, Scotland
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5 of 5 stars
york
14 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This was our first visit to the area and thanks to the wonderful experience we had at the Cuilfail it will certainly not be our last. We loved it. The surroundings are very beautiful, dramatic views greet you around every twist and turn in the road. The hotel itself is full of charm, many old features have been retained giving... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ontario
7 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This was our second stay here, the first time being 8 years ago...and our most enjoyed accomodation during our tour of Scotland. The new owners are working extremely hard to restore this inn to its former glory. Back in the day, it was a premier spot for those travelling to the area for hunting and fishing. The bar is a... more

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3 of 5 stars
scotland
30 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Wanted something different rather than staying on Oban seafront. This hotel with its 200+ years history has that character. New owners are making good progress in upgrading the hotel following years of neglect. Enjoyed our bar meal and would recommend the hotel, friendly staff and the snug bar which still has a collection of banknotes stuck to the ceiling beams... more

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3 of 5 stars
Glasgow
21 Sep 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Very friendly hotel, they even provided a hot meal in the restaurant when we arrived very late on a wet Friday night. Andy the Chef, bar man, receptionist, night porter,breakfast waiter and comedian was the star of the weekend visit. The Hotel is typical of an old Highland Hotel, but was clean and tidy, the food was freshly made and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Heidelberg
18 Sep 2007 | Trip type: Family
2/2 found this review helpful

The Cuilfail Hotel is wonderfully located between the hills and you can reach the coast within 5 minutes by car. It is very quiet up there, a beautiful place to relax. The hotel itself is really old and you will believe the storys of Queen Victoria staying there. The rooms and the furniture could need a little mending but nevertheless... more

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3 of 5 stars
Livingston, United Kingdom
17 Sep 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Not a great Hotel but not terrible either. Room was a bit shabby and the bathroom could really do with a clean. Nice building, public areas are OK. Food plain but acceptable. Breakfast room was a bit chilly. more

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5 of 5 stars
leeds
16 Jun 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

A beautiful building filled with welcoming staff. The rooms are freshly decorated with pristine bathrooms, beds are comfortable obviously tailored to fit the broader spectrum of prefferences. The food is filling which is nessessary concidering ones main activities is exploring the hills and various forms of lakes and seas. This can go hand in hand with fishing which personally i... more

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5 of 5 stars
scotland
12 Dec 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

I highly recommend the Cuilfail Hotel, it is brimming over with character inside and out. It is situated in peaceful surroundings with outstanding Scottish scenery all around. The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful and on my visits I have always enjoyed a genuine warm welcome. The rooms are spacious and quiet. The food is well cooked and well... more

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5 of 5 stars
surrey
1 Dec 2006 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

I went with my husband to this hotel and we had a lovely stay. The room we stayed in had just been decorated and was charming and very Scottish. The staff we always happy to help us, and went out the their way to recommend places to visit and local beauty spots. The food was hearty, simple and good value... more

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1 of 5 stars
Sheffield
4 Aug 2006 | Trip type: Family
5/10 found this review helpful

We booked this hotel after having seen its website. It looked good value. From the moment we stepped through the door we knew we had made a grave mistake. From the tacky plastic tablecloths in the dining room to the fact that we were offered a can of Tennant's when we asked for bottled lager, to the fact that the... more

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patsylewis, Owner

Dear Sir I note your review on tripadvisor dated August 2006. Your visit was two and a half years earlier. We took over the hotel on Feb 2004 in a very poor condition. Since then we have done a lot - redecoration of rooms, hallways, toilets, gutted the dining room & kitchen, installed digital tv (tv reception in area is...

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Kilmelford, Oban PA34 4XA, Scotland