Cottages in Argyll and Bute

Kerrera View    Oban

In an enviable location in the heart of Oban, this modern second floor holiday apartment enjoys wonderful views across the bay and out to the islands beyond. From Oban’s bustling harbour, there are daily boat trips to the surrounding islands, including Mull, Staffa and Iona where porpoise, dolphins, whales and basking sharks are often spotted. Local activities include walking, mountain biking, kayaking and skiing.

Shore Cottage    near Tarbert

Boasting glorious sea views and a breathtakingly lovely setting on the shores of east Loch Tarbert, this beautifully renovated holiday cottage, originally built over 100 years ago for the quarryman, is now an idyllic and secluded holiday retreat. With a shoreside garden and great walking from the door, visitors can enjoy watching deer, seals and seabirds in their natural habitat, nearby is the village of Tarbert, a picturesque fishing and sailing port with a variety of shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants and craft galleries.

Hazelbank    Ford    Loch Awe

This delightful detached holiday cottage has every amenity, having been tastefully renovated yet retaining its rural character. It offers an idyllic holiday, with spectacular walks to beautiful Loch Awe, to hidden ruined chapels, a hilltop castle and the hundreds of Neolithic monuments just 3 miles away. Fishing, deer stalking and bird watching are local activities: an osprey nest is 500 metres away - a photographer’s paradise. Shop and pub 3 miles.

Cumbrae    Toward    near Dunoon

This stunning B listed country house, dating back to 1817, was once the seat of the McGorrie Lamonts and has huge historical importance throughout the area. Fabulously restored and divided into apartments(refs SYYE, SYYF, SYYG and SYYH), Knockdow House offers a superb level of holiday accommodation and is located on a 6000-acre estate on the Cowal Peninsula. Throughout the estate there are beautiful landscaped gardens, ponds, river, fishing loch (fly fishing by prior arrangement) and woodland and coastal walks, with a diverse range of fauna and flora.

Old Brewery Cottage    Ellenabeich    Seil Island

Idyllically perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Firth of Lorne, just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic ocean, these stylish and romantic havens offer magnificent sea and island views. Each boasting its own suntrap patio, perfect for enjoying the spectacular sunsets, they sit in a little row in the delightful village of Ellenabeich beside a bar serving the excellent local beer and food. Connected to the mainland by the world famous ‘bridge over the Atlantic’, Seil Island lies 16 miles from Oban and its ferries to the Isles.

Darach    Ardfern

Darach is a charming semi-detached cottage in a rural location, four miles from the village of Ardfern in the Argyll region of Scotland. This cottage sleeps two people in one double bedroom. The cottage also has a bathroom and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and a front garden with furniture and barbecue. Darach is an ideal retreat for a couple who wish to explore the area on foot and admire the stunning scenery.

Storm    Muasdale    near Tarbert

This detached property with studio accommodation is located only 50 yards from the beach on the Kintyre Coast and it enjoys views over the sea to the islands of Jura and Islay. Set back from the main road and sharing the grounds with other properties, this holiday property is the perfect place to relax and unwind, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Kintyre boasts wonderful stretches of secluded beach and coastal walks with coves and rockpools.

Rockcliffe    Tarbert

Enjoying stunning views over Tarbert’s harbour and Loch Fyne, this spacious and comfortably furnished house is within walking distance of the quayside shops, inns and restaurants. A bustling fishing village, Tarbert also offers boat trips to Jura, Gigha, Islay and Arran, whilst opportunities for sea fishing and riding in the lovely surrounding countryside are available locally. There is golf too, with the 18 hole championship links course at Machrihanish just a short drive away, and four other courses close by.

The Barn    Benderloch    near Oban

Enjoying a peaceful setting, this detached holiday cottage makes an ideal base from which to explore the west coast of Scotland. Close to the pretty village of Benderloch and the sandy beach at Tralee Bay, there are plenty of attractions including the Sea Life Centre, Castle Stalker, Bonawe Iron Works and Cruachan Hollow Mountain. There are superb walking and climbing routes with miles of forestry tracks and cycle ways to discover. The Hebridean Islands of Mull, Lismore, Staffa and Iona are easily reached and offer wonderful scenery and wildlife.

Kilbrannan Cottage    Skipness

Situated just yards from the beach, this traditional stone built detached holiday cottage is located in the quiet coastal village of Skipness. With spectacular views over Kilbrannan Sound to the Isle of Arran with sightings of seals, otters, sea birds and porpoises. The village of Tarbert is 13 miles away with shops, restaurants, golf, sea fishing and riding. Campbeltown offers two whisky distilleries, museum and heritage centre. Shop 100 yards, pub 11 miles, restaurant (seasonal)1 mile.

Feorag Lodge    Rashfield    near Dunoon

This popular and comfortable lodge lies on the Western edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park within the Argyll Forest Park. Feòrag Lodge offers the ideal base for a walking break on Cowal’s mountains, coastline or through its fabled forests and glens. A king size double bedroom, two spacious twin rooms and bathroom with electric shower complement the large, relaxing vaulted lounge and a kitchen-diner with cooker, washing machine/tumble dryer, microwave, dishwasher etc.. The covered deck offers the perfect beer and feet-up spot after a long day!

The Old Byre    Duror

Located midway between Fort William (Ben Nevis's home town) and Oban, the Old Byre cottage is the perfect self-catering base from which to explore some of the most spectacular scenery in the British Isles. The Old Byre is adjacent to the 18th Century manse house at Duror in Argyllshire. From the front door a 10 minute walk brings you to the sea loch of Cuil Bay on Loch Linnhe with its sea otters, sea eagles and seals, another 20 minutes and you can enjoy the spectacular views from the gentle slopes of Beinn a' Bheithir, 30 minutes in the car and you're skiing in Glencoe. Sleeping up to 5, the cottage's seemingly remote location, thick walls and cosy furnishings ensure complete relaxation.

Rose Cottage    Strachur

Rose Cottage is a mid-terrace cottage in the Argyll village of Strachur. This cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, consisting of two double and a twin, as well as a bathroom and shower room. The cottage also has a kitchen, sitting room with dining area and woodburner and another sitting room with an open fire. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and access to a lawned garden with summerhouse, furniture and barbecue. Rose Cottage is an ideal base for walking, cycling and fishing.

Ardabhaigh    Kilchrenan    near Taynuilt

This Canadian-style, cedar clad, detached bungalow is a real ’home from home’. Bright, exceptionally spacious, well furnished and with free wi-fi, this property makes a charming holiday retreat at the end of a full day’s touring. Situated near the shores of Loch Awe, this property is ideally located for nearby Oban, gateway to the western Isles and a centre for those attracted by the grandeur of the western Highlands.

West Loch View    Tarbert

Situated in a small lodge park and boasting elevated, panoramic views over West Loch Tarbert to the islands beyond, these luxury single-storey, detached holiday lodges are furnished to a good standard and offers an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area. Close by there are many quiet and sandy beaches to explore and there is easy access to the Isles of Islay, Arran and Jura - all of which are well worth the visit.

Tiree Cottage    Barcaldine    near Oban

Enjoying a peaceful setting in the grounds of Barcaldine House, a 16th century mansion, these holiday cottages are an ideal base from which to explore this magnificient part of the west coast of Scotland. Iona Cottage (ref 29133), Tiree Cottage (ref 29578)and Staffa (ref 30835) adjoin the owner’s home, whilst Easdale Cottage (ref 29134) stands detached. Close to the village of Benderloch and the sandy beach at Tralee Bay, there are plenty of attractions to visit, including the Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary, Castle Stalker, Bonawe Iron Works and Cruachan Hollow Mountain.

Glenview    Appin

Situated in Appin, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this delightful single storey holiday home boasts spacious accommodation throughout. Set in its own large grassed garden area, ideal for children and pets, this also affords ample parking. Walking, running and cycling are popular activities, and the official Glencoe to Oban cycle/walking path (Route 78) passes nearby. Cycle hire, boat hire and horse riding are also available locally. The foot ferry, 3 miles, takes visitors to the beautiful island of Lismore via a short crossing.

New York Lodge    near Dalavich

With uninterrupted views across Loch Awe to the mountains beyond, New York Lodge is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are miles of walks and cycle paths straight from the lodge itself, many marked out by the Forestry Commission and the shores of Loch Awe are at the end of the shared grounds.

Clutha    Kames Castle Estate    Rothesay    Isle of Bute

Situated in a wonderful coastal location in Kames Bay on the east side of Bute, the lovely traditional stone cottages that form Kames Castle (refs SSBA, SSBB, SSBC, SSBD, SSBE, SSBF, SSBG and SSBH) are situated in approximately 19.5 acres of woodland and parkland and provide a superb, secluded location. Within the estate there is a wonderful B listed, 18th century walled garden containing a listed Victorian greenhouse with productive vines, tennis court, river running through and plentiful walks and wildlife to observe.

Island View    Bellochantuy    near Campbeltown

Sitting proudly overlooking the sea, with superb views across to the islands of Gigha and Islay, this detached holiday cottage makes a wonderful base for those wishing to explore the Sound of Kintyre. Outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with superb surfing and windsurfing, sea angling, diving, cycling, horse riding and bird watching. Close by are miles of beautiful white sandy beaches and for walkers, the Kintyre Way runs from Tarbert in the north to Danaverty Bay in the south.

Aros Beag    near Tyndrum

An idyllic self catering cottage for two. From cathedral ceiling to flagstone floor to feature woodwork, nice cushions, fluffy towels and hand made soaps, it is the perfect traditional hide away for a quiet break away from normality. Aros Beag offers all the conveniences of a modern building from under floor heating to whole house music system to wifi and digital entertainment systems. Plenty of room for the car at the front door and a drying room in case you get your jacket wet.

Tyndrum is a great location for an active or totally relaxing holiday - plenty of spectacular walking, wildlife, cycling on the doorstep and a good base for touring the area.

Rhubodach House    Isle of Bute

With stunning views over the Kyles of Bute, this detached holiday property lies just yards from the shoreline, with the housekeepers on site in a separate cottage. Bute offers lush, fertile and rolling hills, craggy, heather-covered moorlands, and sandy beaches around the coastline; it is a haven for walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts. Historical sites include standing stones at Ettrick Bay, the ancient chapel of St Blane, and the vitrified Iron Age fort at Dunagoil.

High Pastures    Clachan Seil    near Oban

Situated on the island of Seil, High Pastures is in an ideal location to explore the west coast of Scotland. Situated a few miles south of Oban on a quiet private road, having crossed the picturesque Atlantic Bridge onto Seil Island, High Pastures is a very well-equipped detached villa which offers a real home from home and a very comfortable and peaceful base from which to explore the beautiful views, wildlife and archaeology of Scotland’s west coast.

Old West Wing    South Lochaweside

Late 16th century Ardbrecknish House is in a magnificent Highland setting with wonderful views of mountains and glens. These attractive holiday properties are set amid 20 acres of mature woodland close to beautiful Loch Awe - 26 miles long and Britain’s longest freshwater loch.

Misty Isles Cottage    Ellenabeich    Seil Island

Idyllically perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Firth of Lorne, just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic ocean, these stylish and romantic havens offer magnificent sea and island views. Each boasting its own suntrap patio, perfect for enjoying the spectacular sunsets, they sit in a little row in the delightful village of Ellenabeich beside a bar serving the excellent local beer and food. Connected to the mainland by the world famous ‘bridge over the Atlantic’, Seil Island lies 16 miles from Oban and its ferries to the Isles.

Stables Cottage    Clachan Seil    near Oban

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, rich in wildlife, with pine marten, otters and golden eagles close by to the cottage. A warm welcome awaits visitors to this comfortable holiday cottage. Just minutes away are the Bridge over the Atlantic and Seil Island where a small ferry can be taken to visit Luing and Easdale. Excellent coastal walks and boat trips to view offshore wildlife can be enjoyed from Seil Island, 3 minutes away. Keen astrologers will marvel at the wonderfully dark skies.

Cameron Lodge Cottage    Innellan    near Dunoon

Situated just a number of yards from the seashore, this detached, single-storey cottage is located adjacent to the owner’s home close to the village of Innellan, and is within walking distance of a local shop and two pubs serving fine food. There is also a golf course and tennis courts within the village.Innellan serves as an excellent base to begin walking or cycling along the coast and around the peninsula to Loch Striven.

Auchinellan House    Ford    Loch Awe

Enjoying an elevated position with magnificent views and overlooking Loch Ederline, this detached Victorian house is ideal holiday accommodation for family holidays. This spacious and pleasantly furnished property is situated in 20 acres of gardens and wooded grounds and is part of a 900 acre estate. It.is one mile from the village of Ford, at the south western end of Loch Awe in the Kilmartin Glen which is rich in historical and archaeological sites and has some excellent restaurants. Explore the ruins of Carnassarie Castle, or fish in Loch Awe.

Fisherman's Cottage    near Campbeltown

These cottages (refs SBW and SRRL see below for individual description) are set on the beautiful Kildalloig Estate on The Mull of Kintyre. Set against the rugged beauty of the sea and the wild landscape of the Kintyre Peninsula, they provide an idyllic sanctuary, offering modern amenities and historic coastal charm. Surrounded by natural beauty and sea views, each cottage is comfortably furnished, provides wonderful character and history and has been thoughtfully arranged to accommodate couples, honeymooners, families, golfers, hikers, birdwatchers and other visitors.

Highland Cottage - Home Farm    Glendaruel

Amidst a glorious landscape of unspoilt wooded glens, fragmented coastline, stunning sea lochs and breathtaking bays, the delightful cottages at Home Farm nestle in the peaceful wooded valley of the River Ruel. The steading and cottages, formerly the home farm to the estate, have been lovingly restored and are very comfortably furnished in contemporary Scottish style.

Waterside    Tighnabruaich

An exceptionally spacious contemporary house built over the sea wall with stunning views across the Kyles of Bute. Waterside is located in the quiet and picturesque coastal village of Tighnabruaich, with facilities including local shops and restaurants. This detached holiday property sits on the sea wall (the edge of the shoreline) where the large balcony (20 yards), overhangs the water at high tide and looks across the open water towards Bute, Inchmarnock and Arran.

The Log Cabin    Oban

The Log Cabin is surrounded by countryside and boasts mountain views and is set 10 miles from the bustling town of Oban. This log cabin sleeps two people and has open plan living accommodation consisting of a double bed, fitted kitchen and a sitting area with woodburning stove. There is also a separate shower room. Outside, the log cabin has off road parking for 2 cars and a shared decked area with duck pond. The Log Cabin in an ideal romantic retreat.

33 Easdale Island    Easdale

33 Easdale Island is an end-terrace 19th century stone cottage situated on the small island of Easdale. This cottage sleeps six people and has three bedrooms consisting of one ground floor double, one double and one twin as well as a family bathroom. There is also an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, dining area and a sitting area at this cottage. Outside is a rear front and rear garden with furniture. No cars are allowed on the island, so a short ferry crossing is required.

Finchairn Cottage    Ford    near Lochgilphead

Ederline is a family owned working hill farm of around 13,000 acres of some of the most breathtaking scenery in Argyle and Bute. Finchairn Cottage (ref UKC1707) is a secluded cottage completely on its own in an elevated position overlooking Lock Awe. Situated in a truly get away from it all location, about a mile along a farm track, with wonderful views of the open hills.

High Trodigal    Machrihanish

This stunning natural stone and turf roofed, single-storey, detached holiday cottage, is built in to the hillside, reflecting an ancient neolithic design with views over the Atlantic Ocean. This stunning property features beams and two patio areas with doors leading from the bedroom and the living room, and is situated less than a mile from the world-famous Machrihanish Golf Course. Glasgow is only 30 minutes flying time from Machrihanish Airport, which in turn is 10 minutes driving time from the property.

Garden Cottage    Tyndrum

Centrally situated in the village, this cosy detached cottage, surrounded by spectacular hills, is convenient for a wide range of opportunities and touring delights, with Oban 35 miles, Glencoe 28 miles and Fort William 47 miles. Tyndrum is Scotland’s only national park located on the A82, at the junction of Oban and Fort William. There are excellent facilities in the village, including pub, mini market, restaurant, fish and chips cafe, petrol station, cash machines and two railway stations.

Inveruel    Colintraive

Inveruel is a stunning, detached property situated on the quiet coastal road overlooking Loch Riddon on the Cowal Peninsula. This spectacular self-catering cottage has lovely views over the sea loch and surrounding hills from all main rooms. It has been finished to a very good standard with solid oak floors downstairs and oak finishes throughout. The cottage has a state of the art air heat recovery system supplying the underfloor heating and a heat recovery ventilation system.

Bramble Cottage    Port Appin

Bramble Cottage is situated in the grounds of a hotel in the stunningly beautiful hamlet of Port Appin. Whilst not directly facing the loch it is only a couple of minutes’ walk from the beautiful scenery of Loch Linnhe and the Morvern Mountains. It is also possible to get access to the loch through the hotel garden.The cottage is tastefully furnished with great attention to detail and the open plan layout gives a contemporary feel.

Pier Cottage    Kilmun    near Dunoon

Situated on the shores of the Holy Loch, in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, this restored, former ticket office is ideal for a relaxing holiday. Standing detached at the end of Kilmun Pier, this property offers a variety of activities, including walking, fishing, cycling, golf, quad biking and a range of watersports. The area abounds with wildlife, and visitors can take a leisurely stroll through woodland gardens at nearby Benmore Botanic Gardens. Further afield, there are day excursions to Inveraray, Oban and Loch Lomond.

Sula    Cuil Bay    near Duror

Sula is a beautiful three bedroom house filled with light and with fantastic views to sea and mountains. The house has a handmade kitchen, an open-plan living area and a wood burning stove. The drying room and shower room by the main entrance makes Sula the ideal place to stay if you love the outdoors, not to mention that it’s only 300m from the beach and surrounded by mountains, with great sea-kayaking, sailing, mountain biking, climbing, walking and skiing all on the doorstep and the Oban-Fort William cycleway passing right by.

Dungrianach    Ellenabeich    Seil Island

Located in the heart of the beautiful conservation village of Ellenabeich, this former mid-terraced single storey slate-worker’s cottage is reached by crossing the famous ’bridge over the Atlantic’. The cottage is well-equipped and offers a great base for touring the west coast and the Kintyre Peninsula. There are plenty of leisurely walks and cycle tracks to explore and activities such as sea fishing, golf and a variety of water sports are also close by.

Tigh A Vullin    Ardfern

With the shore and village pub, shops and restaurants only a stroll away, this peaceful cottage offers a great base for a relaxing break. A stream runs through its garden, which also boasts a games room and hot tub in a gazebo in the garden, whilst the village itself is a haven for sailing and water sports. Argyll’s craggy coastline of hidden beaches is a delight to explore. Visitors can enjoy fishing on-site (rainbow trout) or sample the local catch at nearby restaurants.

2 Clifton Cottages    Tyndrum

Set in an iconic row of cottages in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and surrounded by the Munros of the Southwest Highlands, 2 Clifton is the perfect holiday base.

The recently renovated cottage was originally two mine workers’ cottages and retains much of its historic charm while accommodating up to four people very comfortably. Two bedrooms, bathroom, separate shower room, well equipped kitchen, dining room, sitting room with wood burning stove, garden and parking. The West Highland Way runs in front of the cottage.

Chandlers    Ascog    near Rothesay

Situated on the most accessible of the west coast islands and straddling the Highland Line, this spacious, detached, country house with large deck boasts stunning views over the open water and lies in a rural location, just a few yards from the shoreline. Most rooms enjoy sea views, the 10 bedrooms each have a TV, and three have a DVD player. Chandlers is full of elegance and charm and enjoys a cosy snug area with comfy sofas and a bar, which can be stocked to your requirements.

Ardlamont House    Tighnabruaich

Amidst a stunning secluded location with a 1½ mile private beach, this really is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday or family celebrations and is just 4 miles from the nearest villages. Nestling in 460 acres of unspoilt natural woodland, Ardlamont Estate is ideal for large parties and weddings. It is located in an area of stunning natural beauty with hills, glens, rugged coastlines, white beaches, clear waters and ancient forests.

Alexandra Apartment    Oban

In an enviable location on the seafront of the bustling harbour town of Oban, with stunning sea views across to the Isle of Kerrera, this second floor apartment has been tastefully furnished and is very well equipped. It is ideally placed for those wishing to explore the west coast by day and sample the variety of restaurants and bars in the evening. Oban is known as the ’seafood capital of the UK’ and the ’gateway to the isles’.

Seabank Cottage    Seil near Oban

This spacious detached holiday cottage is situated in one of the most scenic areas of Southern Argyll by the famous ’Bridge over the Atlantic’. Boasting superb uninterrupted sea views and access to the beach across a small field to the rear of the property, it is tastefully furnished, and offers excellent holiday accommodation for families and larger parties. The picturesque conservation village of Ellenabeich with its small ferry to the slate island of Easdale is just a short drive.

Quien West (Bannatyne)    Rothesay    Isle of Bute

Quien West, Bannatyne is a lovely cottage situated near Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. The cottage can sleep six people in one double with en-suite shower, two further doubles and there is a family bathroom. Also in the cottage is an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Outside is ample off road parking and an enclosed garden with patio and furniture.

The Coach House - Home Farm    Glendaruel

Amidst a glorious landscape of unspoilt wooded glens, fragmented coastline, stunning sea lochs and breathtaking bays, the delightful cottages at Home Farm nestle in the peaceful wooded valley of the River Ruel. The steading and cottages, formerly the home farm to the estate, have been lovingly restored and are very comfortably furnished in contemporary Scottish style.

Dundonald Landing    Benderloch

Dundonald Landing is a detached wooden chalet in a secluded location close to Loch Etive, 2.5 miles from the village of Benderloch on the west coast of Scotland. The chalet offers open plan, studio style accommodation all on the ground floor level, with a double bed (made up of 1 single with pull-out stacker bed), fitted kitchen and sitting/dining area. There is also a shower room with shower, basin and WC. The front doors open onto the lawned area with furniture and BBQ and the private jetty.