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The family-run Lancaster Hotel is right next to St Columba's Cathedral and has a view of Oban Bay. Built in 1850, it offers snacks, meals and lounge areas.

From the front rooms you can look down the Firth of Lorne, almost all the way to Easdale and across to Lismore, Ardnamurchan and Mull. Each room at Lancaster Hotel has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

In the morning, a breakfast is served in the dining room with breathtaking views which include the island of Kerrera with the distant peaks of Mull in the background. Breakfast can be eaten in the rooms and hot snacks include macaroni cheese and lamb hotpot.

The bar has darts, a pool table, dominoes, cards, a TV and a jukebox.

Oban Rail Station and Oban Ferry Terminal are only 5 minutes’ drive from the Lancaster. There is free parking at the property.

With a stay at Milton Birnam Hotel in Dunkeld, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Birnam Oak and 12 minutes by foot from Ossian's Hall. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Dunkeld Cathedral and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Polney Loch.

Located in Doune, 12 miles from Lake of Menteith, The Woodside has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

All rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Woodside, rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property.

Loch Katrine is 24 miles from the accommodation, while Mugdock Country Park is 28 miles from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 35 miles away.

Located in the town of Pitlochry, Atholl Villa Guest House is a privately owned Victorian building, offering views of Ben Vrackie. It has free parking and retains many original features, such as open fireplaces and wooden sash windows.

Athol Villa’s guest bedrooms are all equipped with free Wi-Fi, a contemporary private bathroom, a Freeview LCD TV and a refreshment tray. The 1-bedroom apartment has its own private entrance and features a lounge area, large bedroom and kitchen with fridge and kettle.

The freshly prepared breakfast is served in the conservatory, which looks out onto the garden. Guests will be treated to cereals, fruit, yogurt or porridge to start, followed by traditional Buckie smoked haddock and Scottish smoked salmon.

Pitlochry Rail Station is less than half a mile from the guest house and there are many shops and restaurants just a few hundred yards away. The picturesque Tay Forest Park is 3 miles from Atholl Villa and Pitlochry Golf Club is less than a mile away.

The Dunollie Hotel has views across the sea to Loch Kishorn and the Applecross Hills. There is complimentary WiFi available in the lounge.

Each of the smart and spacious rooms at Dunollie Hotel feature a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. Some of the rooms also include an private bathroom.

The restaurant looks out across the water where dolphins and whales can occasionally be sighted. There are similarly splendid views from many of the shore-side bedrooms. The hotel has a bar offering local malt whiskey and ales.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the Fairy Pools at Glen Brittle are a 44-minute drive away. The stunning Faerie Glen is also less than an hour's drive from the hotel.

With a stay at Golf View Hotel in Lossiemouth, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Moray Golf Club and a 2-minute drive from Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum. This golf hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lossiemouth East Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Covesea Lighthouse.

Located in Newtonmore, The Glen Hotel is in a national park, a 2-minute drive from Highland Folk Museum and 12 minutes from Dalwhinnie Distillery. This golf hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Highland Wildlife Park and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Cairngorms National Park.

Located in Kyle, Tingle Creek Hotel is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Skye Bridge and Plockton Harbour. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Bright Water Visitor Centre and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Caisteal Maol.

Located in Gairloch, The Millcroft offers 3-star accommodations with a bar. Free WiFi and free parking is available.

All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom, while most rooms offer sea views.

Guests can enjoy a full Scottish breakfast or continental breakfast. The restaurant at The Millcroft serves local cuisine. During the winter months, the kitchen serves a reduced bar menu.

Gairloch beach is 1 mi from the property.

Ullapool is 23 mi from the accommodations. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 78 mi from The Millcroft.

With a stay at The Crown in Callander, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Galleria Luti. This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Great Trossachs Path - East and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Callander - Balquhidder Trail.

Located in Oban, a 4-minute walk from Corran Halls, King's Knoll Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at King's Knoll Hotel also offer free WiFi, while some have a sea view.

Dunstaffnage Castle is 3 miles from the accommodation, while Kilmartin House Museum is 29 miles away. Oban Airport is 5 miles from the property.

Featuring free WiFi, The Shore House offers accommodations in Lochgoilhead, 27 mi from Oban. Guests can enjoy the on-site private bar and evening meals (on request) in the dining area. Free private parking is available on site.

The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Views of the mountain, lake or garden are featured in certain rooms. Rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Paisley is 29 mi from The Shore House, while Inveraray is 8.1 mi away. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 28 mi from The Shore House.

With a stay at Waverley Inn Apartments in Inverness (Inverness City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Victorian Market. This apartment is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Eastgate Shopping Centre and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve.

With a stay at Ardcana in Strath (Breakish), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Isle of Skye Market Square and Giant MacAskill Musuem. This cabin is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Skye Bridge and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Bright Water Visitor Centre.

With a stay at Fashven Bed & Breakfast in Lairg, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durness Beach and Balnakiel Craft Village. This bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Smoo Cave and 22.4 mi (36 km) from Sandwood Bay Beach.

With a stay at The Trossachs Collection in Glasgow, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Aberfoyle Golf Club. This lodge is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Loch Lomond and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre.

The vacation home consists of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Providing free private parking, this 3-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The property offers sea views.

Benbecula Airport is 39 miles away.

Wee Kirkhill is located in Perth, just 29 miles from Discovery Point and 21 miles from Gleneagles. With free private parking, the property is 6.3 miles from Scone Palace and 27 miles from Castle Menzies. Falkland Palace & Garden is 21 miles from the apartment and Glamis Castle is 26 miles away.

This 1-bedroom apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchenette, a seating area, a dining area, and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

University of Dundee is 28 miles from the apartment, while Hill of Tarvit Mansion is 30 miles away. Dundee Airport is 26 miles from the property.

Just a 4-minute walk from Newtonmore Golf Club and 0.9 miles from Highland Folk Museum, 10 Monarch Country Apartments features accommodations in Newtonmore with a garden. The property is around 3.5 miles from Kingussie Golf Club, 4 miles from Ruthven Barracks, and 7.2 miles from Highland Wildlife Park.

The apartment features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Featuring free private parking, this 3-star apartment also features free Wifi. The accommodation is non-smoking.

The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 49 miles from 10 Monarch Country Apartments.

With a stay at this cottage in Inverness (Crown), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery. This cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.