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Award winners [2012]
Barcaldine House
Barcaldine near Oban Argyll PA37 1SG
Tel +44 (0)1631 720219
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Alastair Stevenson, manager
Hotel reviewed by... Gary McLean Quin, Lea Harris; and others
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Along a wooded lane 20 minutes’ drive from Oban this charming 300 year-old mansion opened as a hotel in May '09. A grand first impression is followed by warm hospitality, period décor, contemporary freshness. A handsome hall; an original big drawing room with sofas, beautiful plasterwork, a grand piano; the Laird’s Room has a whisky bar, open fire, plush red armchairs… all the real McCoy. Ambitious food: the owners (notably well-travelled) have set standards, prices to match the best in Argyll. Dining room is spacious, gold-hued; tables with linen, fresh flowers, candles. Afterwards your bedroom will be a true country house affair. A marvellous billiards room is very popular. Families genuinely welcomed. It's not formal, but a laid-back, stress-eliminating weave of comforts. Need to know > Of 8 bedrooms, 3 are superior grade; one is a family room / suite (4 self-catering cottages, too) > Moray is a pretty, superior king, big bathroom; Finlarig has twin carved beds, is very quiet > Edinample has a loch view, pretty feel; but airy, bay-windowed king Glenure we might like best > Taymouth is biggest: half-tester bed, bay window, huge bathroom - a real suite with dressing area > All rooms have flat TVs, DVDs, free internet, luxury tea / coffee cabinet; locally-made toiletries > Some rooms have quirks; we didn’t like the tiny kettles; shortbread / fresh milk have to be requested > There’s a notably flexible approach throughout; we like this 'yes we can' style we experienced > Dining: go à la carte from the daily-changing menu, or less formally, ie. a steak is catered for happily > House is in great walking country, plenty of information is on hand; grounds are mature woodlands > Ideal for smaller (up to 40) weddings and partnerships (licensed) and just perfect for exclusive use We love… …The beautiful, spacious and original public rooms with their interesting details …Flexibility: choose to stay in the hotel or in one of the 4 very pretty cottages …Owner Heather’s determination to make this country house a family-friendly one …The use of local ingredients: our waitress was from the family who fish the langoustines …Open fires and the scent of woodsmoke: a real country house needs that Note: there has been a change of chef this season and we will update the food aspects of the review shortly for 2011. New chef is Oskar Kalanins. Thank you.
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