• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

The Old School provide comfortable self-catering apartments in Dalavich, on the banks of Loch Awe in the Scottish Highlands. With a variety of apartments sleeping up to 7 guests, The Old School provides free Wi-Fi and free parking. Each apartment features a well-equipped kitchen, with an oven, microwave, fridge, kettle and toaster, as well as a dining area. The living area has a DVD player and TV with Sky channels. All apartments have a double bedroom, joined in the larger apartments by 1 or 2 additional bedrooms with twin or bunk beds. 1 cot or 1 child's beds can be added by prior arrangement. You can drive from Dalavich to the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in just over 1 hour. The town of Oban on the west coast is around 50 minutes away, where you can take a ferry trip to the Isle of Mull or visit 13th-century Dunstaffnage Castle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Dalavich
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We just had a fantastic stay with Carol and Peta couldn't of asked for a nicer couple. So helpful with the area things to explore, and telling us if there was anything that we need extra in the apartment, they would get it. Was clean and tidy,...
  • Rena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable, clean, everything you need for a relaxing break.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location on Loch Awe. Spotlessly clean and very friend owner.close to Dalavich social club for food and drink.

Managed by Peter & Carol

Company review score: 9.3Based on 117 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

My name is Carol. Peter & I moved here in 2012 to get away from the rat race. We succeeded big time :-) I am a Mum, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Supply Chain Expert, Scout, Project Manager, and I believe in helping others, trying to leave the world a better place, and laughing as much as I can. I love welcoming people to our home, in a quiet rural location and is a wonderful antidote to 21st century living. It's great to see people's shoulders relax as they settle in to the pace of Dalavich. I love meeting people & their pets and enjoy getting know them. We will chat to you if you want, leave you alone if you prefer, offer advice now hat to do if you ask, help wherever we can.

Property info

Guests describe our property as unique, quirky, great, fabulous. The building is an old wooden school built by the Forestry Commission in 1952. High ceilings in 3 of the 4 apartments (old classrooms), in the middle of the village 2 minutes walk from the loch. The car park is the old playground and the school field is open to guests. We are 14 miles down a single track highland road. Enjoy the experience, take your time & lots of photos but please don't expect to whizz along it! This is a get away from it all chance to recharge your batteries and spend time exploring the local countryside and local (in Argyll speak) tourist attractions. We are slowly working our way around the property dealing with years neglect and steadily improving the place. It's a huge property and the task will never be complete but it now looks cared for and all the urgent stuff is done. We are now in a program of redecoration, that our guests have given us great feedback on. We love it here and many of our guests come back time and again. We hope you will too!

Neighborhood info

Dalavich is a small community of just 40 or so properties. It will take you 30 minutes to get out of the glen. Kilmartin is the closest attraction and it is fascinating. Learn about Dalriada (the ancient name for this area), explore ancient history, enjoy the museum and cafe. On a sunny day you cannot beat Crinan Canal and Crinan itself - make sure you have plenty of battery in your camera! Take a trip to Inveraray (1hr 45mins) and visit the Jail and Castle; take in Loch Fyne Oyster Bar for a truly delightful dining experience. Then of course, you must do Seil and the Atlantic Bridge (it really is a Bridge over the Atlantic). Don't miss Oban, the Oban Chocolate Factory, Ee-Usk (best Fish restaurant for miles) or Mccain's Tower. Plan a day out to Mull, do the Corryvrekan Experience, link up with Loch Vision for a photography experience, walk Ben Crucan, hire a boat, or hire bikes. If you are here between Thursday and Sunday then Loch view Grill & Bar is a must. Come when there is Ceilidh on and have a ball. Or just walk locally, enjoy the peace, and watch out for the Ospreys, Golden Eagles, Swallows, Pine Martin, Red Squirrel, Deer, Bats, and a myriad of other wild-life.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old School
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old School takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 9 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old School of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about The Old School

  • Yes, The Old School is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Old School (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Old School is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Old School may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Old School offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing

  • The Old School is 1,300 feet from the center of Dalavich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Old School (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 7 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.