About this property

Cologin’s chalets, lodges and private houses offer attractive self-catering accommodations in the Highlands, less than 3 miles from Oban on Scotland’s west coast. Surrounded by the green hills of picturesque Lerags Glen, there is free parking and a country pub on site. All of the nonsmoking properties on this family-run farm site have fully-fitted kitchens, a dining area and a living room with a flat-screen smart TV with Freeview channels. There is free WiFi throughout all our properties. There is also free wifi in the Barn Bar where you can bring your laptop, have a coffee and do what you need to but this will only be available during the Barns opening hours. Cozy bedrooms are complemented by a bathroom with shower or bath. Towels and bed linen are supplied in the five-bedroom farmhouse, and bed linen is provided in the chalets and lodges. In addition to The Barn Bar, the site has a children’s play area, fishing loch and lots of local walks from your door step. Nearby Oban has become known as Scotland’s seafood capital, and is home to many restaurants, cafés and coffee shops. There are many small craft shops and some well-known stores, as well as ferry crossings to the Isle of Mull. Cologin Farmhouse is the only property at Cologin with a private hot tub.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
Bedroom 4
1 full bed
Bedroom 5
2 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Tourism
    Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    United States United States
    very quiet, nice size cabins, easy to get into Oban
  • Scott-daniels
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spotlessly clean, well maintained lovely outside space excellent WiFi Great base for Oban and around Comfortable bed
  • Eugene
    United States United States
    Very friendly and helpful staff, beautiful landscape.
  • Kelley
    United States United States
    It was nice how close we were to Oban. Having a place outside the city was perfect. It was quiet and comfortable. Dinner at The Barn was fabulous. The staff were very accommodating and helped us when needed.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An absolutely wonderful place to stay, great base to visit around Oban everything was laid out in the chalet with clear instructions for everything. Katie was brilliant and was more than happy to help with any issues, will definitely return to...
  • Jon
    United States United States
    Amazing location. Wonderful staff. We really enjoyed the walks recommended. Easy access to Oban. Very thankful laundry facilities were available.
  • Dylan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy and warm, far enough from the hustle and bustle of a busy town but close enough for you to walk into(Oban). There’s a really good bar right in the middle of the site where a few of the locals seemed to go. Everyone friendly and nice. Katie is...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Modern comfortable interior. Immaculately clean. Appreciate the manager coming shortly after we arrived to check everything was ok.
  • Vicki
    United States United States
    Comfortable. Kitchen amenities ok. Lacked salt and pepper and spatula. Had coffee available. WiFi was pretty good. Excellent staff. Quiet area but walls were thin. Had the duplex unit.
  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    Quiet location Self contained Spacious Bathtub Washer and dryer available to use, also inexpensive The Barn (pub) being so close Not far out of town

Managed by The Battison Family- Cologin Farm Lodges

Company review score: 9.6Based on 342 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

As a small family run business we take great pride in making sure all our guests are comfortable and have an enjoyable stay with us. We are always trying to improve what we offer each year as we truly believe we are located in one of the most peaceful spots on the west coast without being too far away from civilisation. My name is Katie and I have come into the business in the last 3 years as I have a passion for hosting and showing off our wonderful home, and I love it! I will be the one communicating with you from the moment you book to the moment you leave. I love helping out my guests and nothing is too much trouble so please don't be shy, any burning questions- ask away! My parents are Linda and Jim and they started this business 25 years ago, they are now able to have some well earned holidays but you may still see them about site helping me out in the height of summer. We have a small team who also help us out, mainly Karen (our headhouse keeper) who has been working for us for nearly 20years now and Ali who is also part of our full time cleaning team and has been with me for the past three years. Finally Brian who has his own business but he looks after all things maintenance and is coming into his 15th year with us. We employ some more local staff to help us out in the busier months also as we have a lot of properties to keep on top of.

Property info

We are a small family run business located just outside of Oban. I (Katie) will be the one who will communicate with and see you during your stay but you may also see my parents. Please don't book us if you want street lights and an urban buzz! We are in the countryside and in a "dark sky" area so expect a bit of wilderness, plenty of rustic charm and some fantastic stary night skies but only a 10min drive from the center of town its easy to explore all things Oban has to offer. We are pleased to say we offer free WiFi in all our properties. This is a good speed and you will be able to stream from our smart TV's but each lodge has a download the same download limit of 20Mbps. The Barn also offer free WIFI which you can have access to when they are open (while also ordering a coffee). Our properties are all SELF CATERING but if your stay coincides with the pub being open you can always eat in the onsite award winning restaurant, The Barn Bar. Pets are welcome but we do charge and there is a limit of one per property in our one bedroom lodges and two per property in our two bedroom lodges, and you can also take your pet into the pub. Plenty of dog walking options with 17,000 acres, a fishing loch and numerous hills to explore all from your lodge door.

Neighborhood info

The parish of Kilbride boasts an historic kirkyard just a short stroll across our fields. Liam who maintains the graveyard can tell you about the warriors and clan chiefs that rest there. Our neighbours are all farmers - Cologin was once a large working farm and The Barn Bar - our country pub on site is housed in an old stone byre (barn) and still has the slate cattle stalls which add to its rustic charm and character. Oban is on your doorstep - you could walk over the hills (if you have wellies) but it is easier to drive the 2.5 miles by car. Oban is the ferry hub for Calmac with connections to the Inner and Outer Hebridean islands, train and bus links to Glasgow and Edinburgh and of course is home to world famous Oban Malt Whisky. McCaig's Tower, Dunollie House and Dunstaffnage Castle in town or Duart Castle on Mull and Iona Abbey on the historic Isle of Iona.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Barn
    • Cuisine
      British • Scottish • Seafood • Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

House rules

Cologin takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 09:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The Barn Bar is closed Tuesday and Wednesdays but open for lunches and dinners for the rest of the week. During the summer months guests can catch one of the impromptu sessions of folk music played by the locals on Sundays.

Pets are welcome at Cologin on request. Please note there is a surcharge of £5 per pet per night.

The Farmhouse is our only property on site with a private hot tub. None of our lodges have hot tubs.

Please inform Cologin 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.

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

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration