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Knipoch House Hotel

Knipoch House Hotel
Rated 8.9 in 596 reviews

Knipoch House Hotel, located just a short distance from the charming town of Oban in the United Kingdom, offers guests a serene retreat in the Scottish countryside. This boutique hotel, with its enchanting setting overlooking Loch Feochan, is an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and a touch of historical elegance during their stay. The property, which dates back to 1592, exudes a sense of timeless charm with its traditional architecture and finely preserved features, reflecting the rich heritage of the region.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted with warm Scottish hospitality, making them feel instantly welcome. The hotel's interiors are tastefully decorated, combining antique furnishings with modern comforts to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The spacious lounges, adorned with period details and picturesque views, provide the perfect space to unwind and relax after a day of exploring the surrounding landscape.

Known for its attention to detail and personalized service, Knipoch House Hotel also boasts a delightful dining experience. The hotel's restaurant offers a menu that highlights the best of local produce, presenting dishes that are both flavorful and beautifully crafted. Guests can enjoy their meals while taking in the stunning vistas of the loch and the rolling hills beyond.

Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands, Knipoch House Hotel serves as an excellent base for exploring the natural wonders and historical sites of the area. With its combination of elegance, comfort, and warm hospitality, this boutique hotel provides a memorable and restful escape.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 7
Rain free days
February
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 10
Rain free days
March
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 9
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April
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May
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 14
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Oban and near Knipoch House Hotel

Gylen Castle
Gylen Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Oban distillery
Oban distillery
Whisky distillery in Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
St John's Cathedral
St John's Cathedral
Building in Oban, Scotland
7.2km / 4.5mi
St Columba's Cathedral
St Columba's Cathedral
Cathedral in Oban, Argyll, Scotland
7.5km / 4.6mi
Oban Hydro
Oban Hydro
Hotel in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi
McCaig's Tower
McCaig's Tower
Folly in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
7km / 4.4mi
Oban War and Peace Museum
Oban War and Peace Museum
Museum in Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
7.1km / 4.4mi
Oban Free High Church
Oban Free High Church
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Oban Congregational Church
Oban Congregational Church
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Dunollie Castle
Dunollie Castle
Small ruin located north of the town of Oban, Scotland
8.3km / 5.1mi
Ardmaddy Castle
Ardmaddy Castle
Scottish castle
9.5km / 5.9mi
Dunollie Castle
Independent museum in Scotland, United Kingdom
8.3km / 5.1mi
Dunstaffnage Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
11.7km / 7.2mi
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
11.6km / 7.2mi
Eilean Fraoch
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
11.3km / 7mi
Easdale Island Folk Museum
Local museum in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.9km / 8mi
Duart Castle
Duart Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Lochdon Free Church
Lochdon Free Church
Church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Carn Dubh, Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Dalavich Church
Dalavich Church
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.8km / 9.8mi
Ardchattan Parish Church
Church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.8km / 9.8mi
Achnacree Moss, Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
14.7km / 9.1mi
Dun Bachlach,dun 800m W of Balure
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.6km / 9.7mi
Dun Bachlach, dun
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.6km / 9.7mi
An Dun (Broch)
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15km / 9.3mi
Torosay Castle
Torosay Castle
Country house on Mull, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
17.2km / 10.7mi
Ardchattan Priory
Ardchattan Priory
Monastery buildings later used as a house, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
16.6km / 10.3mi
Innes Chonnel Castle
Innes Chonnel Castle
Ruined castle on an island on Loch Awe near Dalavich, Scotland
16.8km / 10.4mi
Achanduin Castle
Achanduin Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
16.8km / 10.4mi
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Industrial complex located in Bonawe, Lorn District, Scotland
18km / 11.2mi
Innis Chonnel, Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
16.7km / 10.4mi
Innis Errich, Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
16.9km / 10.5mi
Carn Mhic Chealair, Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
17km / 10.6mi
Craobh Haven, King's Yard
Craobh Haven, King's Yard
War memorial in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
16.5km / 10.2mi
Old Mill
Old Mill
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
17.1km / 10.6mi
Luing War Memorial
War memorial in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
16.8km / 10.4mi
Kilchattan Parish Church
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
16.8km / 10.5mi
Caisteal Suidhe Cheannaidh, dun 470m NW of Achnacraobh
Dun in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
17.7km / 11mi
Nelson Monument, Taynuilt
Nelson Monument, Taynuilt
Standing stone memorial in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
17.2km / 10.7mi
Tirefour Castle
Tirefour Castle
Iron Age broch 4 km north of Achnacroish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
19.8km / 12.3mi
Tirefour Castle, Broch
Tirefour Castle, Broch
Iron Age broch 4 km north of Achnacroish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
19.8km / 12.3mi
Eriska,crannog on S shore of
Eriska,crannog on S shore of
Crannog in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
19.8km / 12.3mi
Loch Tromlee,Eilean Tighe Bhain,fortified dwelling
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
19.2km / 11.9mi
Fincharn Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
19.4km / 12.1mi

What to do in Oban and near Knipoch House Hotel

Gylen Castle
Gylen Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Oban distillery
Oban distillery
Whisky distillery in Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
St John's Cathedral
St John's Cathedral
Building in Oban, Scotland
7.2km / 4.5mi
St Columba's Cathedral
St Columba's Cathedral
Cathedral in Oban, Argyll, Scotland
7.5km / 4.6mi
Oban Hydro
Oban Hydro
Hotel in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
6.7km / 4.1mi
McCaig's Tower
McCaig's Tower
Folly in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
7km / 4.4mi
Oban War and Peace Museum
Oban War and Peace Museum
Museum in Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
7.1km / 4.4mi
Oban Free High Church
Oban Free High Church
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Oban Congregational Church
Oban Congregational Church
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Dunollie Castle
Dunollie Castle
Small ruin located north of the town of Oban, Scotland
8.3km / 5.1mi
Ardmaddy Castle
Ardmaddy Castle
Scottish castle
9.5km / 5.9mi
Dunollie Castle
Independent museum in Scotland, United Kingdom
8.3km / 5.1mi
Dunstaffnage Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
11.7km / 7.2mi
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
11.6km / 7.2mi
Eilean Fraoch
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
11.3km / 7mi
Easdale Island Folk Museum
Local museum in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.9km / 8mi
Duart Castle
Duart Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Lochdon Free Church
Lochdon Free Church
Church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Carn Dubh, Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Dalavich Church
Dalavich Church
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.8km / 9.8mi
Ardchattan Parish Church
Church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.8km / 9.8mi
Achnacree Moss, Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
14.7km / 9.1mi
Dun Bachlach,dun 800m W of Balure
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.6km / 9.7mi
Dun Bachlach, dun
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.6km / 9.7mi
An Dun (Broch)
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15km / 9.3mi
Torosay Castle
Torosay Castle
Country house on Mull, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
17.2km / 10.7mi
Ardchattan Priory
Ardchattan Priory
Monastery buildings later used as a house, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
16.6km / 10.3mi
Innes Chonnel Castle
Innes Chonnel Castle
Ruined castle on an island on Loch Awe near Dalavich, Scotland
16.8km / 10.4mi
Achanduin Castle
Achanduin Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
16.8km / 10.4mi

About Oban

Oban, located on the west coast of Scotland, offers a range of activities that cater to various interests. One of the key attractions is the Oban Distillery, which provides tours and tastings, allowing visitors to learn about the whisky-making process and sample the local spirit. Nearby, you can explore McCaig's Tower, a prominent landmark that offers panoramic views of the town and surrounding islands, making it a popular spot for photography and quiet reflection.

For those interested in outdoor activities, Dunstaffnage Castle is a short drive away and offers a glimpse into Scotland’s history along with scenic walks around the grounds. The Oban War and Peace Museum provides insights into the local history and culture, showcasing artifacts from various periods.

The Oban Marina is a hub for sailing and boating enthusiasts, and you can also take ferry trips from the local terminal to nearby islands such as Mull and Iona, which are known for their natural beauty and historical significance. If you're looking for fresh seafood, the local restaurants, particularly those along the waterfront, serve a variety of dishes featuring catches from the surrounding waters.

Finally, enjoying a stroll along the Oban promenade can be a relaxing way to take in the coastal scenery, especially during sunset. Overall, Oban offers a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty suitable for a range of visitors.




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