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 6 Corran Esplanade, Oban, Argyll, PA34 5AO
Phone: +44 (0)1631 562476 Fax: +44 (0)1631 564339
Email: info@corriemarhouse.co.uk
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Click here or on the image to view a virtual tour of Corriemar House. |
McCaigs Tower from Oban town centre |
About Oban and the areaOban is a very picturesque fishing town on the West Coast of Scotland. Built around a natural bay, it is hard to escape the sight of the sea. Oban is also surrounded by islands, the nearest, Kerrera being only a very accessible 5 minutes ferry trip away. Caledonian MacBrayne run ferries from Oban to Mull, Coll and Tiree, Lismore, Barra and South Uist and Colonsay, and due to this, Oban has come to be known as the Gateway to the Isles.
Corriemar is built on the Esplanade with a level walk to the centre of the town. The views of the bay from the guest house are superb, especially in the evening when the sun sets over the hills to the west. |
View from the esplanade at sunset |
 Oban Esplanade |
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Oban itself has a great many places to eat and drink, from small cafes and takeaways to top class restaurants. It also has a wide range of shops and supermarkets. There is a pleasant sandy beach about 2 miles from Corriemar with parking facilities. Atlantis Leisure in Oban comprises a large swimming pool with flume as well as a large sports hall, gym, climbing wall, tennis courts, soft play area and play park. There is also a cinema and theatre and many of the local pubs have a variety of live entertainment on offer. If you want to learn a new skill, you can try diving or sailing. |
For thse visitors who are interested in the abundance of birds and wildlife in the surrounding area, there are trips to local islands where puffins, kittiwakes, fulmars and much, much more can be seen. There are several tours available, including trips to the Treshnish Isles and the Isle of Staffa where Fingals cave can be visited. Closer to Oban and on the mainland is the Oban Seal Sanctuary where visitors can watch the rescued seals and seal pups being fed as well as the otters and various types of fish in their pools and tanks. Another interesting place to view animals is Oban Rare Breeds Farm Park. Situated about 2 miles from the town, the Park has a number of animals which were once common throughout Britain but are now almost an endangered species and the Park endeavours to breed some of the rarest animals helping to keep them in existence. Also Oban and the area boasts many gardens, castles, and wonderful places to walk and climb.
Closer to home, behind Corriemar Guest House lies Dunollie woods with its paths and walks. Here there are many birds from our own blackbird to our more speedy summer visitors the swift and the swallow. Occasionally that rare but most interesting of sights can be seen; the red squirrel. |
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