Blackmount

Walk through Blackmount into a bright, open-plan ground floor where the kitchen flows into the dining and living areas. The kitchen has an electric range, dishwasher and all the essentials for self-catering; the living room centres on a wood burner with patio doors opening to the garden. Three bedrooms upstairs—a kingsize with en suite, a double, and a zip-and-link twin—share access to a shower room and a separate family bathroom. Each room has heated towel rails. Electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and wifi are included, as is the initial fuel for the wood burner.

The real draw lies outside: a wood-fired hot tub for four, a private sauna, and an enclosed back garden with patio, sitting areas and a barbecue. Parking fits three cars. The property suits families or groups wanting countryside peace while staying close to Oban town centre, five minutes' drive away; the Western Highlands and islands are within reach for exploring. Dogs are welcome. No smoking indoors.