Oban Holiday Lets

Name: Oban Holiday Lets
Address: Oban, GB
Telephone: +447860403025

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Passionate about Oban. Relax while we maximise your holiday home income.

Professional about property. 🏡
Local holiday let management: more bookings through smart pricing & marketing, plus guest comms, check-ins, cleaning and maintenance handled for you.

30/10/2026

🎄 If you think Oban winds down once summer’s over, Oban Winter Festival might change your mind.

Running from 13 November to 20 December, the festival brings together festive events, craft markets, community celebrations, the Argyll Haggis Competition and the illuminated Winter Woods at Glencruitten. This year’s theme is “A Celebration of Light”, so expect the town to be twinkling.

It all started back in 2011, when a small group of locals decided the start of winter was a good excuse for a festival. It’s grown into what the organisers call “the biggest winter party in the West”, and the volunteer committee behind it has even been recognised with the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

What we love most is how much of Oban gets behind it. Schools run stalls and sing in the children’s choir, charities take part, and local businesses decorate their windows, stay open late and put on events of their own. It’s a wonderful time of year to experience the town.

The festivities kick off on Friday 13 November. The parade leaves Corran Halls at 5pm and heads to Station Square, and the Creel Tree is switched on at the Esplanade. Bring a lantern or wear some lights and join in. Most of the festival happens in town, and Oban is compact enough that you can walk to almost everything.

Just search “Oban Winter Festival” online for the full events programme. If Winter Woods is on your list, book early, as tickets are online only.

Planning a winter getaway? Make a weekend of it rather than just a day trip. Stay in town, wrap up warm and enjoy a few evenings of it.

Browse our Oban stays and book direct for best rates. Link in bio.

29/10/2026

📢 Short-Term Let Control Area: just over two weeks left to have your say

Argyll & Bute Council is proposing new planning controls on holiday lets across Oban, Lorn, Mull, Iona, Islay, Jura, Colonsay, Coll and Tiree. A decision this big should rest on sound evidence and clear answers. Right now, some of both are missing.

🔹 The headline figure has already been corrected. The Council’s “42% of homes unavailable” figure has been revised to 38.8%. That figure counts second homes and long-term empty properties as well as holiday lets, so it doesn’t measure holiday lets on their own.

🔹 The economic picture is missing. In June, councillors were told a holiday let supports around £32,000 a year for the local economy, compared with around £12,000 as a home. That figure isn’t in the public consultation.

🔹 The detailed rules haven’t been published. The policy that would decide individual applications will be consulted on separately, later.

🔹 Existing businesses need a clear answer. The Council has said existing operators won’t be affected retrospectively, but there’s still no clear answer on what happens when a fully licensed holiday let comes up for renewal.

We recognise the housing pressures in our communities. But the answers should come before the decision, not after it.

The consultation closes on Sunday 15 November. Whether you live here, visit, work here or run a business, please respond in your own words - link in comments.

27/10/2026

🎃 Planning Halloween weekend in Oban? Here are three local events worth knowing about!

👻 Oban: The Dark Side | Friday 30 & Saturday 31 October
Walking Tours in Oban are running a 90-minute Halloween walk exploring the town’s myths, legends and darker history. Hear stories of selkies, the Blue Men of the Minch, the woods around Dunollie, the castle’s Green Lady and a doomed wedding in 1463.

Tours leave from outside the War and Peace Museum at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Tickets cost £15 for adults and £8 for children aged 7+, and dogs are welcome.

Tickets are limited, so book ahead. Just search “Oban The Dark Side Halloween Tour” online.

🌿 Wild Magic at Dunstaffnage Castle | Wednesday 28 October, Saturday 31 October & Sunday 1 November
A family-friendly autumn trail from Historic Environment Scotland. Children can hunt for plants and trees around the castle while learning the old Scottish stories about their magical powers.

Dunstaffnage is about 3 miles north-east of Oban, just beyond the village of Dunbeg, and the trail is included in the usual admission price.

🕸️ Halloween Horror Maze, Dunbeg | Saturday 31 October
Just along the road from Dunstaffnage, on the pitch beside SAMS. There are two sessions to choose from:
5:15pm-6:45pm: no jump scares
7pm-9pm: the scary maze

Riccardoughs pizza van and a coffee van will be on site.

Getting there: follow Kirk Road through Dunbeg towards SAMS and the Ocean Explorer Centre, and park in the first car park on the left. The pitch is a two-minute walk back up the road. For more details, see ’s Halloween horrors - Oban

You could easily make a day of it: explore Dunstaffnage Castle during the day, then head into town for the ghost walk or stay put for the maze after dark.

🏡 Browse our Oban stays and book direct for best rates:
https://www.obanholidaylets.com

23/10/2026

🚨 NEW PROPERTY ALERT

We’re delighted to welcome 7 Drimvargie Terrace to Oban Holiday Lets!

This bright top-floor flat has a view you’ll want to wake up to, across Oban to McCaig’s Tower. It’s on a quiet street, but town is just a short stroll away.

🛏 2 double bedrooms, sleeps 4
⛴ 5 minutes’ walk to the ferry terminal
🥃 10 minutes’ walk to Oban Distillery

It’s ideal for two couples or a small family. Walk into town for dinner, hop on the morning ferry to Mull, then come home to that view in the evening. We know guests are going to love it.

Bookings are open now, so grab your dates early. Book direct for best rates.

21/10/2026

🌈 A little bit of Oban magic

You never quite know what the Scottish weather will bring. A passing shower, a glimpse of sunshine, and sometimes a rainbow over the bay.

Stay in the heart of Oban at 9 Kilmartin Court, with the waterfront and town just outside your door. This top-floor apartment on Shore Street overlooks Station Square, with views over Oban Bay and up to McCaig’s Tower. It’s the kind of place where you find yourself watching the ferries come and go with a cup of coffee, then gathering everyone around the table as the evening light settles over the water.

Inside, there are two king bedrooms and a single, and it sleeps up to 5. There’s a family shower room, plus an en-suite shower in the main bedroom. The lounge and dining area face the bay, and the table seats six. A travel cot and high chair are available on request.

There’s also a free allocated parking space. Once you’ve parked, you can leave the car and walk everywhere: the ferry terminal and Oban Distillery are about 5 minutes away, and you’re close to some of the town’s best seafood.

Book 9 Kilmartin Court direct for the best rates: https://obanholidaylets.bookingsboom.com/listing/24849

16/10/2026

🤝 Personal service, professional standards

Meet our property managers, the friendly local faces behind the day-to-day care of every property we look after.

At Oban Holiday Lets, we’ve always believed that good holiday let management should feel personal. Owners should know who is looking after their property, and guests should feel they’re being looked after by people who know the town.

That’s why we’ve stayed a small, local team. 🏡 Each property is managed by people who know it well, from how it’s laid out to what guests tend to ask before they arrive. When something needs attention, it’s handled quickly by someone who understands the property and is close by.

Since we started in 2017, our portfolio has grown, and with it the benefits we can offer owners. We have dedicated account managers at both Airbnb and Booking com, so when a platform changes something or a listing needs support, we can speak directly to a named contact. Pricing is managed using live market data, and our team provides support 365 days a year.

Throughout that growth, our values have stayed the same. We aim to deliver a high level of service and performance for our owners, and a 5 out of 5 experience for our guests. We do that by staying hands-on, communicating clearly and caring about every property as if it were our own.

If you’re planning ahead for next season and would like to talk through your options, we’d be glad to help.

Thinking of letting your Oban property? Speak to our local team by contacting us through our website.

13/10/2026

One of our favourite walks in Oban is the climb up to Pulpit Hill 🥾

It sits on the south side of the bay, above the ferry terminal. Along with McCaig’s Tower, it’s one of the town’s classic viewpoints, and it gives you a different angle on the bay and out to the islands.

You can walk up from the town centre in around 20 minutes. There’s a signposted path from near the south end of the harbour, then quiet roads and tarmac paths up through the houses. It’s steep but short. You can also drive up, though the road is mostly single track, so take it slowly.

At the top, there are benches and a viewpoint indicator that dates back to 1930. The view takes in the whole bay and the ferries coming and going, and stretches out past Kerrera across the Firth of Lorn to Mull and Lismore.

If you’re staying with us in town, it’s an easy one to fit in before dinner.

If you’d like more walks around the town, Love Oban has two self-guided trails with an audio guide, plus an app with eight more routes:
https://www.oban.org.uk/oban-walking-trails/

Browse our Oban stays and book direct for best rates: https://www.obanholidaylets.com

09/10/2026

🍂 What’s on in Oban | 10-16 October

It’s beginning to feel autumnal here in Oban, but there’s still lots to do, from comedy at the Corran Halls to marine science and autumn trails for the kids over the October holidays. Here are a few of our picks.

Book launch: Sat 10 | 7pm | Waterstones Oban
Mhairi Livingstone launches An t-Oban: The People and the Place, in conversation with Breege Smyth.

Gary Faulds: Sat 10 | 8pm | Corran Halls
His Oban gig was nearly cancelled for low ticket sales, but the town got behind it and he’s now playing the 500-seat room. Get your tickets on Eventbrite.

Intro to Snorkelling: Sun 11 | 2pm | Ganavan Sands
A first look beneath the waves with Dan the Merman, for adults and teens aged 16+. Book through Dan the Merman’s website.

October holidays at SAMS: Tue 13 - Fri 16
A full week of family activities at Dunstaffnage, from lino printing and a free plankton party to heading out on the research boat as a marine scientist for the day. Places are limited for some sessions, so book online through SAMS.

Autumn at Dunollie: all week
Follow the Autumn Trail around the grounds for a prize at the end. On Wed 14 and Thu 15 at 11am there’s storytelling with the Dunollie Faerie, followed by an autumn craft. Spaces are limited, so reserve your place at www.dunollie.org

For everything else going on locally, sign up to Oban in One, the weekly newsletter from This is Oban.

Staying in town? The Corran Halls and Waterstones are an easy walk from our town-centre stays.

Browse our Oban stays and book direct for best rates: https://www.obanholidaylets.com

06/10/2026

Featured Stay | Burnbank Terrace 🌊

Say hello to one of our newest Oban stays - Burnbank Terrace.

Just a 5-minute walk from the town centre, this bright and welcoming 2-bedroom apartment has lovely views across the rooftops towards Oban Bay. Our favourite spot? The window seat - perfect for a morning coffee while taking in the view. ☕️

You’re close enough to wander down to the waterfront, catch a ferry to the islands or head out for dinner, while still enjoying a quieter residential setting when you return.

Sleeping up to 4 guests, Burnbank Terrace has a double bedroom plus a single room with a pull-out trundle bed, making it a great choice for couples, friends or a small family. There’s also a comfortable living and dining space, well-equipped kitchen, fast WiFi and Smart TV, with a travel cot and highchair available for younger guests.

A lovely base for exploring Oban, the islands and the wider west coast. 🌊⛰️

Book directly with us for our best rates:
https://obanholidaylets.bookingsboom.com/listing/28778

02/10/2026

Owner Case Study | 2 Argyll Square 🏡

"I genuinely feel like part of the OHL family."

Words from one of our lovely owners, Elaine. We've been working together for the past 15 months, managing her apartment on Argyll Square in central Oban.

During that time, bookings have continued to grow, and the apartment has become an Airbnb Guest Favourite, with glowing 5-star reviews. ⭐

For Elaine, having a local team to manage the property and take care of the day-to-day details has given her the confidence to step back, knowing everything is being looked after.

Read Elaine's full story here:

https://www.obanholidaylets.com/case-studies/2-argyll-square

📍 Planning a trip to Oban? With its central location and excellent guest reviews, Elaine's apartment is a great choice for families and small groups.

Book directly with us for your next stay - link in the comments.

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