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No.26 by the Sea

No 26 by The Sea Corran Esplanade
Rated 9.5 in 562 reviews

No.26 by the Sea is a charming boutique hotel located in the picturesque coastal town of Oban, United Kingdom. Nestled amidst a scenic landscape, this delightful hotel offers a serene getaway experience with stunning views of the surrounding waters and lush greenery. The hotel is known for its meticulous attention to detail and personalized service, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay for each guest.

No.26 by the Sea combines modern amenities with classic elegance, creating an inviting atmosphere that is both luxurious and homely. Each uniquely designed room showcases a blend of traditional and contemporary design elements, providing a cozy retreat equipped with comfortable furnishings, high-quality linens, and modern conveniences. Large windows allow natural light to flood the rooms, accentuating the beautifully curated decor and offering guests captivating vistas of the nearby bay or gardens.

The boutique hotel also boasts a welcoming common area where guests can unwind, along with a tastefully designed dining room that serves a delightful range of locally sourced cuisine. Breakfasts at No.26 by the Sea are a highlight, featuring an array of delicious options to start the day on a high note.

Guests at No.26 by the Sea enjoy easy access to Oban's vibrant town center, with its array of shops, cafes, and attractions. Whether exploring the nearby islands, touring historic sites, or simply reveling in the tranquil seaside ambiance, this boutique hotel offers an idyllic base for experiencing the beauty and charm of the Scottish coast.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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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 No.26 by the Sea

Oban distillery
Oban distillery
Whisky distillery in Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
0.9km / 0.58mi
St Columba's Cathedral
St Columba's Cathedral
Cathedral in Oban, Argyll, Scotland
300m / 320yd
St John's Cathedral
St John's Cathedral
Building in Oban, Scotland
0.7km / 0.46mi
Dunollie Castle
Dunollie Castle
Small ruin located north of the town of Oban, Scotland
0.6km / 0.35mi
Oban Hydro
Oban Hydro
Hotel in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
1.3km / 0.84mi
McCaig's Tower
McCaig's Tower
Folly in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.63mi
Dunollie Castle
Independent museum in Scotland, United Kingdom
0.6km / 0.35mi
Oban War and Peace Museum
Oban War and Peace Museum
Museum in Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
0.8km / 0.51mi
Oban Free High Church
Oban Free High Church
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
1.3km / 0.79mi
Oban Congregational Church
Oban Congregational Church
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.65mi
Dunstaffnage Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
4.4km / 2.8mi
Gylen Castle
Gylen Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Dun Bachlach, dun
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Dun Bachlach,dun 800m W of Balure
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
An Dun (Broch)
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
8km / 4.9mi
Achanduin Castle
Achanduin Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Achnacree Moss, Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
8.1km / 5.1mi
Duart Castle
Duart Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
11.3km / 7mi
Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ardchattan Parish Church
Church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
10.4km / 6.5mi
Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre
Museum in by Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
11.9km / 7.4mi
Torosay Castle
Torosay Castle
Country house on Mull, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
13.2km / 8.2mi
St Moluag's Cathedral, Lismore
St Moluag's Cathedral, Lismore
Cathedral in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.6km / 7.8mi
Lochdon Free Church
Lochdon Free Church
Church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.9km / 8mi
Tirefour Castle
Tirefour Castle
Iron Age broch 4 km north of Achnacroish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.1km / 7.5mi
Tirefour Castle, Broch
Tirefour Castle, Broch
Iron Age broch 4 km north of Achnacroish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ardchattan Priory
Ardchattan Priory
Monastery buildings later used as a house, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.3km / 7.7mi
Eriska,crannog on S shore of
Eriska,crannog on S shore of
Crannog in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.4km / 7.7mi
Coeffin Castle
Scheduled monument in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.8km / 8mi
Nelson Monument, Taynuilt
Nelson Monument, Taynuilt
Standing stone memorial in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
15.2km / 9.4mi
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Industrial complex located in Bonawe, Lorn District, Scotland
15.7km / 9.8mi
Ardmaddy Castle
Ardmaddy Castle
Scottish castle
16km / 9.9mi
Castle Stalker
Castle Stalker
Tower house or keep on a tidal islet on Loch Laich
17.7km / 11mi
Portnacroish Episcopal Church, Portnacroish
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
17.9km / 11.2mi
Easdale Island Folk Museum
Local museum in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
18km / 11.2mi
Ardtornish Castle
Ardtornish Castle
Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
19.9km / 12.4mi
Caisteal Suidhe Cheannaidh, dun 470m NW of Achnacraobh
Dun in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
18.8km / 11.7mi
Robert Macintyre Monument, Kilchrenan Kirkyard
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
20km / 12.4mi
Tom an Iasgaire
Hillfort in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
19.3km / 12mi
Loch Tromlee,Eilean Tighe Bhain,fortified dwelling
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
19.9km / 12.4mi
Eilean Fraoch
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
18km / 11.2mi
Crannog
Artificial island in Loch Teàrnait, Highland, Scotland, UK
19.2km / 12mi
Carn Dubh, Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
19.8km / 12.3mi
Kilchrenan Parish Church
Church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
20km / 12.4mi

What to do in Oban and near No.26 by the Sea

Oban distillery
Oban distillery
Whisky distillery in Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
0.9km / 0.58mi
St Columba's Cathedral
St Columba's Cathedral
Cathedral in Oban, Argyll, Scotland
300m / 320yd
St John's Cathedral
St John's Cathedral
Building in Oban, Scotland
0.7km / 0.46mi
Dunollie Castle
Dunollie Castle
Small ruin located north of the town of Oban, Scotland
0.6km / 0.35mi
Oban Hydro
Oban Hydro
Hotel in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
1.3km / 0.84mi
McCaig's Tower
McCaig's Tower
Folly in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.63mi
Dunollie Castle
Independent museum in Scotland, United Kingdom
0.6km / 0.35mi
Oban War and Peace Museum
Oban War and Peace Museum
Museum in Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
0.8km / 0.51mi
Oban Free High Church
Oban Free High Church
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
1.3km / 0.79mi
Oban Congregational Church
Oban Congregational Church
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.65mi
Dunstaffnage Castle
Dunstaffnage Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Church building in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
4.4km / 2.8mi
Gylen Castle
Gylen Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Dun Bachlach, dun
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Dun Bachlach,dun 800m W of Balure
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
An Dun (Broch)
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
8km / 4.9mi
Achanduin Castle
Achanduin Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Achnacree Moss, Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
8.1km / 5.1mi
Duart Castle
Duart Castle
Castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
11.3km / 7mi
Crannog
Architectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ardchattan Parish Church
Church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
10.4km / 6.5mi
Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre
Museum in by Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
11.9km / 7.4mi
Torosay Castle
Torosay Castle
Country house on Mull, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
13.2km / 8.2mi
St Moluag's Cathedral, Lismore
St Moluag's Cathedral, Lismore
Cathedral in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.6km / 7.8mi
Lochdon Free Church
Lochdon Free Church
Church in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.9km / 8mi
Tirefour Castle
Tirefour Castle
Iron Age broch 4 km north of Achnacroish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.1km / 7.5mi
Tirefour Castle, Broch
Tirefour Castle, Broch
Iron Age broch 4 km north of Achnacroish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ardchattan Priory
Ardchattan Priory
Monastery buildings later used as a house, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.3km / 7.7mi
Eriska,crannog on S shore of
Eriska,crannog on S shore of
Crannog in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.4km / 7.7mi
Coeffin Castle
Scheduled monument in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
12.8km / 8mi

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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