A 10-minute drive from Oban, with its stunning horseshoe bay on the Firth of Lorn, this B&B has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. It is situated on 20 acres of private land, 10 minutes’ walk from the sandy Tralee Bay beach. Breakfast at Hawthorn Cottage is personally prepared each morning, and the menu features homemade bread and preserves, scrambled egg, smoked salmon and cereals. Home-cooked evening meals are also available, with food made from fresh local produce. Rooms are traditionally furnished, and some look out over the B&B’s grounds or distant mountains. Features include a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a bathroom with free toiletries. On the west coast of Scotland, Hawthorn is a good base for guests wishing to explore the picturesque Highlands. Boats to the nearby islands can be taken from central Oban, and the village of Benderloch is less than 1.2 miles away.