Oban Vacation apartment rental with internet access, golf, walking and TV

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  • Apartment
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 night min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Embank Garden Apartment is a small, recently refurbished holiday flat situated a five minute walk from the busy sea side town of Oban. Set beside a large 19th Century stone house, this stylish and comfortable apartment sits on ground level with the windows of the sitting room, bedroom and kitchen looking out onto the garden. The property has a private entrance, decking area for al fresco dining and a free parking space for all guests. All bedding has 400 thread count Egyptian cotton, and a comfortable mattress to aid a pleasant and relaxing sleep.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • 1 Wet room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Grigor/ruth S.
Average reply time:
3 hours 52 minutes

Calendar last updated:
18 Apr 2024

Years listed:
9

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

4.5
Very Good
27 reviews
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Tigerman62
United Kingdom

Very good accommodation
Nov 2023

I’m so surprised at the negative reviews of this apartment. It is so homely and comfortable. Heating is more than adequate in every room. Very well equipped with everything you need. Comfortable… More 

5 Nov 2023

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Fiona0360

Some very good points
Sep 2020

Well stocked kitchen and wonderfully comfortable king size bed. Found the living space a little tired- a few small touches could have made a big difference. The bathroom was basic with no waste bin an… More 

19 Sep 2020

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derekf866
Larkhall, United Kingdom

Short break accommodation while working
Jan 2020

Recently stayed at Elmbank garden apartment while my son and I were in Oban for 3 days working. My company booked this apartment due to its location and parking availability as I was with van with too… More 

24 Jan 2020

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1975Jon-c60
Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

Disappointing - better accommodation available I'd think.
Jul 2019

Spend your money wiser and find a nice 'clean' place. The photographs are not representative as they've been taken when the apartment was new. The skirtings haven't been cleaned si… More 

26 Jul 2019

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Response from the owner
Sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay at Elmbank Garden Apartment, you do however seem to be the only one. As the saying goes, you can't please everyone.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Ian_Denton
The Cairngorms, Scotland

Comfortable and convenient
Apr 2019

Again enjoyed staying in the Garden Apartment as a base for a few days in and around Oban. Particularly appreciated a good shower, a very comfortable bed, reliable wifi, free street parking 24x7, and … More 

20 Apr 2019

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Response from the owner
Thank you Ian, glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the wonderful review.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Grigor/Ruth (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Grigor/Ruth (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Grigor/Ruth (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Grigor/Ruth the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Grigor/Ruth (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Grigor/Ruth (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Grigor/Ruth (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Grigor/Ruth (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Grigor/Ruth (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Grigor/Ruth (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Grigor/Ruth (the owner) a message.

If Grigor/Ruth (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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