Cottages in Argyll and Bute

Crubasdale Lodge Chalet    Muasdale, near Tarbert

This detached timber chalet is in a lovely location, just 30 metres from the sea shore, with wonderful views of the west coast islands of Islay, Jura, Gigha and Cara. This charming property, previously the annexe to a Victorian hunting lodge, has been modernised to provide comfortable holiday accommodation. Most of the rooms are timber lined, adding to the rustic charm of the chalet. They are bright and cheerful with comfortable furnishings and electric heating, the cost of which is included in the price.

Cnocachanach Cottage    near Tarbert

Cnocachanach Cottage, is a cosy, detached cottage located in the remote village Ardpatrick, near to Tarbert, in the region of Argyll and Bute, Scotland and benefits from its peaceful atmosphere. The cottage consists of one double bedroom with an ensuite shower, basin and WC, and can sleep two people. The rest of the cottage is made up of an open plan living space with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a woodburning stove.

Achavalich Cottage    Clachan near Tarbert

Enjoying views over the countryside, this detached holiday cottage is an ideal base for exploring the Kintyre Peninsula, with ferries to Arran, Gigha, Jura and Islay nearby. Kintyre has miles of unspoilt coastline with sandy beaches surrounded by rolling hills, wooded landscapes and lochs. Some of the best golf courses in Scotland can be found nearby and other activities include fishing, horse riding, cycling, walking and surfing. Campbeltown and Lochgilphead are within easy reach and offer a variety of bars, restaurants and shops. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant 11 miles.

Crinan Canal Cottage No8    Cairnbaan

Crinan Canal Cottage No. 8 is a charming mid-terrace cottage set alongside the Crinan Canal, five miles from Kilmartin in Scotland. The cottage can sleep four people in two bedrooms which are a double and a twin as well as a family bathroom. The rest of the cottage is made up of a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with woodburning stove. To the outside is off road parking for two cars as well as an enclosed area with furniture, which then leads to a large grassy area.

Lochnell Cottage    Connel near Oban

With magnificent views over Loch Etive and the Falls of Lora, this spacious detached single-storey cottage is a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxing holiday in a quiet rural location. The cottage is a short drive from Oban, a bustling town with ferries leaving for many of the islands including Mull, Iona and Kererra. Travel north to Fort William and admire the rugged mountains. Travel south along the varied coast of southern Argyll with its many coves and beaches. Boat mooring and salmon fishing can be arranged on arrival.

Kingarth    Rothesay, Bute

Set on the most accessible of west coast islands, this ground floor apartment boasts views and lies mere yards from the shoreline. Bute offers a varied landscape of rolling hills of the island’s heart to the craggy, heather-covered moorlands and the sandy beaches around the coastline. A haven for walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, Bute has a wealth of wildlife including feral goats, buzzards and roe deer; Scalpsie Bay, set against the backdrop of Arran, is the home of a large colony of seals.

The Knowe Upper    Taynuilt

The Knowe Upper is a first floor cottage set in the village of Taynuilt and can sleep four people. There is a king-size double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a bathroom and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with an electric fire. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and a shared lawned garden with furniture. The Knowe Upper is a lovely first floor holiday cottage.

Tigh-an-t-struthan    Tarbert

With wonderful views across the bustling harbour and Loch Fyne, this apartment is beautifully furnished and makes the perfect holiday base. The village is home to a working fishing fleet and is an increasingly popular destination for the yachting fraternity. In May the heats for the Scottish Yacht Series are staged in Loch Fyne and the Seafood Festival in July is also very popular.

Dunbheag Cottage    Strone

Enjoying wonderful views across a large garden down to Holy Loch, guests are invited to go down to the beach and use the decking which is partly covered and gives the opportunity to sit next to the water. This detached, single-storey property with its own garden stands in the village of Strone within the Argyll Forest Park, which is part of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Set within its own grounds, it is beautifully furnished and makes a lovely relaxing holiday base.

Tigh an Uillt    Strachur

Nestled in a sea front position beside the shore of a west coast sea loch, in the peaceful village of Strachur, this stylish holiday cottage is light and airy with picture windows facing south and west, which fill the rooms with sunlight and give uninterrupted panoramic views over Loch Fyne and the mountains beyond.

Woodend    near Kames

Woodend is a large detached country house situated within the owner’s beautiful 640-acre estate. It is in a stunning, secluded location with a 1½ mile long beach within its grounds. Known as ’Argyll’s secret coast’ and tucked away in a small corner of Argyll on the west coast of Scotland and bordered by Loch Fyne and the Kyles of Bute, it’s an area of stunning natural beauty, with hills, glens, rugged coastlines, white beaches, clear waters and ancient forests.

Enmore Beach House    Dunoon

Located close to Dunoon Promenade, this spacious lower conversion boasts superb sea views and is within walking distance of the town centre. Dunoon, the main town on the Cowal Peninsula and the south-western gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, is one of the Firth of Clyde’s foremost resorts. Local attractions include Castle House Museum and Gardens, the Bishop’s Glen, Dunoon Ceramics, Morag’s Fairy Glen, a swimming pool and leisure centre, Cowal Golf Club, tennis, bowling, and the extensive scenic promenade.

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.

The Lodge    Ardmaddy Castle

"Stunning locations in breathtaking scenery..."In a magnificent setting by the sea, Ardmaddy Castle sits in its own bay with unrivalled views over Seil Sound and the world famous local Slate Islands, designated one of Scotland’s National Scenic Areas. Graded ‘4 Star’ by the Scottish Tourist Board, these four cottages (SBZ, SRW and SRY) and Caddleton Farmhouse (UNP) are set in secluded, peaceful locations around the estate and offer an ideal base for exploring this stunning part of the West Coast of Scotland.

Squirrels Dray    Oban

Situated in an elevated position up a steep, rough country track, this detached, single-storey log cabin is in a very good location for those wishing to enjoy the stark natural beauty of the Scottish countryside, yet still have easy access to the bustling harbour town of Oban. From Oban, there are daily boat trips to the surrounding islands, including Mull, Staffa and Iona, where you can see an abundance of birds and wildlife.

Craiguillean    Ardmaddy Castle

"Stunning locations in breathtaking scenery..."In a magnificent setting by the sea, Ardmaddy Castle sits in its own bay with unrivalled views over Seil Sound and the world famous local Slate Islands, designated one of Scotland’s National Scenic Areas. Graded ‘4 Star’ by the Scottish Tourist Board, these four cottages (SBZ, SRW and SRY) and Caddleton Farmhouse (UNP) are set in secluded, peaceful locations around the estate and offer an ideal base for exploring this stunning part of the West Coast of Scotland.

The Heron    Ardentinny, near Dunoon

This tastefully restored, detached cottage is situated only yards from Loch Long and boasts stunning views over the open water. Situated within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, The Heron, formerly the village tea rooms, is located in the hamlet of Ardentinny, near Dunoon. It is sited next to the Argyll Forest which offers numerous forest tracks, marked walks and cycleways, all easily accessible from your doorstep.

Kilbride Cottage    Southend

Kilbride Cottage is a lovely ground floor semi-detached cottage set alongside the owner's home, 2 miles from Southend near Campbeltown. The cottage sleeps two people in one double bedroom which has Jack-and-Jill access to a shower room. There is also a kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room. Outside there is a lawned garden to the front with a patio and furniture and off road parking for two cars. Kilbride Cottage provides a fantastic romantic retreat for couples looking to get away from it all.

Kames Gate Lodge    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, 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.

Avalon    Campbeltown

This detached holiday villa is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre and with stunning views over Campbeltown Loch and Knockscalbert. The backdrop of forest and hills provides endless scope for walking, from rugged scrambles, to the easy to follow forestry paths. The forestry comission provide mountain bike routes for the hardy or try a gentle ride through the Carradale Estate. Close by is a modern swimming pool, sports centre and the famous Links Golf Course (18-hole) is only 5 miles away. Shops, pubs and restaurants 0.

Daisylea    Cairnbaan

Situated beside the picturesque and historic Crinan Canal, this charming terraced house is in a perfect location to enjoy everything Argyll has to offer. Guests will find Daisylea welcoming, comfortable and delightfully decorated with work by local artists. Stunning beaches, woodland walks and National Nature Reserves within a short drive. Nearby are castles and historic Kilmartin Glen. Spectacular views of Dorus Mor (gaelic for Big Door), gateway to the islands, a 10 minute walk uphill. Very convenient for ferries to Islay, Jura, Gigha, Arran and Colonsay.

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.

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 (open daily all year, serving meals and takeaways).

The Dairy - Home Farm    Glendaruel

"Surrounded by 150 acres of glorious wooded grounds, abundant in wildlife. . ."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.

Cornwall House Maisonette    Tarbert

Tarbert is a busy village with some superb art galleries, cafés and bars. The harbour is a safe haven for the local fishing boats and a very popular destination for yachts big and small. During May the Scottish Yacht Series are staged in Loch Fyne and the Seafood Festival in July is also very popular.

The Farmhouse    Ford, near Kilmartin

Situated in 20 acres of gardens and wooded grounds, part of a 900 acre estate, which is approximately 1 mile from the village of Ford, at the south western end of Loch Awe, this delightful detached farmhouse offers the holidaymaker ’home from home’. This area is renowned for its archaeological sites and sites of historical interest. Fishing, walking and sailing are all available on the doorstep whilst further afield are golfing and horse riding. The property is also an excellent base for touring this popular part of Argyll.

Island View    Kilkenzie, near Campbeltown

Island View is a cosy semi-detached cottage right beside the sea. This romantic retreat adjoining the owners home is set in the dramatic scenery of the west coast of Kintyre, with stunning, unrivalled ocean views to the Mull of Kintyre, Northern Ireland, Islay and Jura. Amazing wildlife is right outside the door and includes, otters, dolphins, seals and bird life, to name just a few. Beautiful Westport Beach, designated a site of special scientific interest by Scottish Natural Heritage, is just 150 yards away.

Craiglarich    Feochaig, Southend

In an elevated position with magnificent views across the Firth of Clyde to Ailsa Craig and the Ayrshire coastline, this detached holiday home has been lovingly furnished to ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable holiday. Close to Campbeltown, it is an ideal location for those wishing to explore the Kintyre Peninsula.

Otter Bay    Kimelford

Sitting on the shores of Loch Melfort with wonderful views and direct access to the loch, Otter Bay is a contemporary detached holiday home. From the shore, small boats or kayaks can be launched or beachcombing along the pebbly coastline is a popular pastime. There are plenty of walks and a variety of organised water sports nearby. Kilmelford has a small shop, post office and hotel with pub, whilst Kilmartin Glen is steeped in history, and rich in archaeological and historical remains.

Summer 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.

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.

Tigh Grianach    Oban

Tigh Grianach is a fabulous ground floor cottage that has loch views, wi-fi and parking and can sleep four people in two bedrooms, comprising of a master double bedroom with king size bed and two twin bedrooms amd a family bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. To the outside of Tigh Grianach there is a large lawned garden with patio and garden furniture taking advantage of the views. Tigh Grianach is a lovely cottage in a fabulous part of Scotland.

Kinlochlaich Garden Self Catering    Appin

Kinlochlaich Garden Self Catering offers 4* VisitScotland rated accommodation in the spectacular coastal landscape of Argyll in the West Highlands of Scotland. Alasdair and Fiona live nearby and are happy to welcome you.

Each Cottage is fully equipped with everything you might need. Laich Cottage and the Old Coach House have a wood burning stoves, with logs provided. Laich Cottage sits in its own sunny, private garden. It also has a Skagards Wood Fired Hot Tub! Tennis Court, Ping pong Pavilion and swings for guests use.

Fern Cottage    Ardentinny, near Dunoon

Situated within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Fern Cottage is located in the quiet hamlet of Ardentinny, near Dunoon. Fern Cottage is situated next to the Argyll Forest, which offers numerous forest tracks, marked walks and cycleways, all easily accessible, and right on your doorstep. Fern Cottage has listed building status, and retains many of its period features, such as stone walls, wooden panelling and the original cast iron and wood staircase.

Glendaruel Lodge - Home Farm    Glendaruel

"Surrounded by 150 acres of glorious wooded grounds, abundant in wildlife. . ."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.

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.

Ferry View    Oban

With superb views across the harbour and onto the island of Kerrera, this third floor apartment allows you to sit and watch the ferries leaving Oban for the Hebrides. It also has wonderful views of McCaigs Folly, bathed with spectacular lighting at night time. For those wishing to explore the west coast by day and sample the variety of restaurants and bars in the evening, it is in an ideal location with the town centre only a short walk away.

Fonn-na-mara    Peninver, near Campbeltown

Fonn-Na-Mara is ideally set on the east coast of Kintyre, within a secluded, enclosed garden with terrace and garden furniture, and is just 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. This spacious, detached, single-storey cottage has stunning elevated views over the sea, across to Arran in the distance, and magnificent sunrises over Kilbrannan Sound, Ayrshire and the Ailsa Craig. The village of Peninver is an ideal location for exploring Kintyre and the Islands, or just relaxing and taking in the breath taking scenery.

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, shingle beaches, clear waters and ancient forests.

Nether Stravannan South    Rothesay, Isle of Bute

Nether Stravannan South is a superb coastal property, mostly ground floor, near Rothesay on the Isle of Bute This property sleeps eight people and has three double bedrooms, a twin room (zip/link), two bathrooms, an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove and a first floor sitting room with table tennis. Outside there is off road parking for four cars and a lawned garden with furniture and sea views. Nether Stravannan South is a great holiday base.

Staffa -60    Esplanade Court, Oban

Esplanade Court is situated in a particularly superb location overlooking Oban Bay, on the lovely west coast of Scotland. The holiday apartments have qualified for the STB 4 Star rating. They are equipped and furnished to a good standard with each one having a panoramic view over the bay and out to the isles of Kerrera, Mull and Lismore. Oban is a lively west coast town with lots going on for the visitor.

Point Park    Taynuilt

This beautifully renovated, detached, single-storey holiday cottage enjoys an idyllic location on the shores of Loch Etive. Extremely well furnished and equipped it has direct access onto the beach and boasts stunning views across the loch to the mountains beyond. The bustling Victorian town of Oban known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’ is just 12 miles away and offers shops, bars, seafood restaurants, a cinema and leisure centre.

Shepherd's Cottage    near Tarbert

This traditional stone built, semi detached cottage is in an ideal location for exploring the west coast of Argyll. Next to Stonefield Castle and only 2 miles away from the small, bustling harbour town of Tarbert, Shepherd’s Cottage makes a great base for those wishing to visit the islands of Islay, Gigha and Arran. For the keen walkers and nature lovers the Kintyre Peninsula with its stunning scenery and rugged coastline is only a short drive away.

Bay View Apartment    Oban

Bay View Apartment is a first floor apartment in the town of Oban. This cottage apartment sleeps five people in three bedrooms, consisting of one double, one twin and one single as well as a family bathroom. The cottage also has a fitted kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with dining area and open fire. Outside, there is a small rear courtyard, a balcony with furniture and a free car park 10 minutes walk away.

Island View Lodge    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.

Iona Cottage    Ruthwell, near Annan

This delightfully situated, semi-detached, single-storey, holiday cottage has been renovated to a very good standard and is located within the national scenic area between Dumfries and Annan. The cottage is near Caerlaverock Castle and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. The county towns of Dumfries and Annan are a short drive away providing a wide range of shops and places of interest.

Lunga - Willowburn Cottages    Clachan Seil, near Oban

With wonderful views across the gardens to the Atlantic these two holiday properties are in an enviable location with direct access to the shoreline. Situated on the Isle of Seil and linked to the mainland by the famous ’Bridge over the Atlantic’ it is an ideal base for touring. There are fascinating archaeological sites, beautiful castles and gardens all within easy reach. Enjoy leisurely walks, sea fishing, water sports and golf.

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.

Dunardry View    Cairnbaan

Overlooking the Crinan Canal, this original holiday cottage will allow you to enjoy the many walks along the canal, and explore the varied rugged coastline and beaches. Crinan Ferry beach, 4 miles. Central for touring the Kintyre peninsula, Inverary Castle, 25 miles, harbour town of Tarbert, 16 miles. Historic Kilmartin Glen with Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments should not be missed. Outdoor activities of sailing, walking, fishing and riding are available. Shop 2 miles, pub 800 yards.

Baravullin    Benderloch, near Oban

Enjoying a peaceful setting, this detached, single-storey holiday cottage makes an ideal base from which to explore this glorious area of 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 is superb walking and climbing with miles of forestry tracks and cycle ways to discover.