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ABOUT THE TOUR
Great Western Hotel, Oban - Festive Self-Drive
The Great Western Hotel is a striking building dating back to the 19th century, and is ideally placed on Oban’s esplanade, making the perfect base for exploring. You can enjoy pleasant strolls down to the harbour, as well as panoramic views from the large windows in the bar and lounge areas. Celebrate the festive season with our Christmas package or join us to bring in the New Year!
TOUR INCLUDES
- Christmas package includes 4 nights hotel, daily Scottish breakfast, 4 evening meals, 4 cream teas, mulled wine on arrival, and a traditional Christmas Day lunch
- New Year package includes 3 nights hotel, daily Scottish breakfast, 2 evening meals, Bucks Fizz on arrival, and a 5 course dinner and drinks reception on New Year's Eve
- Pet friendly hotel in selected rooms
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5 Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Travel to Your Hotel
Make your own way to your hotel, where you will enjoy a comfortable four-night stay. Settle into the hotel with a mulled wine to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Included meals: Dinner
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Days 2 to 4: Oban
Spend three days independently exploring the area in and around Oban.
Surrounded by miles of coastline, Oban town and port features important historical intrigue with no less than five castles nearby, three of which were the seat of the Clan MacDougall of Lorne. From Oban you can set sail and take a tour of the islands of Mull, Iona and Staffa.
Highlights include the Oban War & Peace Museum, partially-ruined Dunstaffnage Castle, and Oban Distillery, where you can explore the history of whisky and learn exactly how it’s made.
Each afternoon there will be a cream tea at the hotel, and on Christmas Day there will be a traditional Christmas Lunch.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5: Return Home
After breakfast, and full of festive cheer, check out of your hotel and make your own way home.
Included meals: Breakfast
4 Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Travel to Your Hotel
Make your own way to your hotel, where you will enjoy a comfortable three-night stay. Settle into the hotel with a Buck's Fizz to get you into the celebratory spirit.
Included meals: Dinner
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Days 2 & 3: Oban
Spend two days independently exploring the area in and around Oban.
Surrounded by miles of coastline, Oban town and port features important historical intrigue with no less than five castles nearby, three of which were the seat of the Clan MacDougall of Lorne. From Oban, you can set sail and take a tour of the islands of Mull, Iona and Staffa.
Highlights include the Oban War & Peace Museum, partially-ruined Dunstaffnage Castle, and Oban Distillery, where you can explore the history of whisky and learn exactly how it’s made.
On New Years Eve there will be a 5 course dinner, drinks reception and entertainment to welcome in the New Year and celebrate in style!
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4: Return Home
After breakfast, and ready for another year's adventures, check out of your hotel and make your own way home.
Included meals: Breakfast
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Hotels
You will stay for three or four nights at the Great Western hotel, located in Oban.
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Great Western Hotel
Formerly a Bay Hotel set on the shores of Oban Bay, the Great Western Hotel is within easy reach of some of Scotland’s most majestic and beautiful scenery, with the diverse Islands and the immensity of the Highlands close by. The town of Oban is just a short walk away with a number of places here to sample local produce including delicious seafood and the refined and elegant whiskeys that the region is famous for. Located right on the seafront just a short walk to Oban's town centre and pretty harbour, enjoy fantastic views over Oban Bay while sipping a tasty drink in the bar and lounges after a long day enjoying Scotland’s natural beauty.
Features & Facilities- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Bath and/or Shower
- Telephone
