West Scotland cottages and self catering

Stables Cottage, Clachan, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £250 to £380

Self catering accommodation in Clachan sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Carse Cottage is located in the sleepy little backwater of Glengap yet easily accessible to everything that this beautiful land has to offer. Dating back to around 1870. the property represents superb and stylish accommodation finished to a high standard. Beautifully nestled on a former drover's road, this delightful cottage has glorious views of the surrounding countryside, Wigtown Bay and toward the distant Cumbrian Fells. The pretty little fishing town of Kirkcudbright is well worth a visit with its colourful high street and busy working harbour. The town has an excellent assortment of local shops from individual boutiques to craft shops and as a sea port it is a great place to pick up  local seafood and a bottle of wine. From there head to any one of a number of local beaches for a delicious barbecue. Kirkcudbright is known as the Artists Town which is obvious when you see the landscape and amazing light conditions which has inspired artists down the centuries. The local village of Twynholm is home to The David Coulthard Museum and Pit Stop Diner and boasts items from champagne bottles popped by David on various podiums around the world to the actual cars and karts raced by David during his career. The walking here is second to none with a great range of choice from the remote and challenging Galloway Hills to local strolls taking in the amazing scenery. There are a number of venues locally offering the 7Stanes mountain biking experience; not for the faint hearted! Gatehouse of Fleet is a lovely wee toon offering an assortment of hotels, a few shops, a great place for afternoon tea and you can even order a kilt, although measurements should be taken after you have sampled the delights of the Cream of Galloway! The country is home to a thriving community of artists and there are lots of activities centred on arts and crafts. Spring Fling is a perfect example of artists opening their studios to mere mortals and revealing their work. For those who love the outdoors and an adrenalin rush, then head to Laggan where you can sample the heady pursuit of mountain balling. You might even catch a glimpse of the Isle of Man as you tumble downhill. The climate in this area is temperate and if you find that a surprise then do take a trip out to Logan Botanic Gardens where plants from the South Seas are thriving. The Galloway Forest Park is the largest in the UK and has mile after mile of forest which is home to a wide range of wildlife and flora and fauna. Galloway Forest is also an astronomer's delight as it has recently been awarded a 'Dark Sky Park' which makes it one of the best places in the world to stargaze. For those who like their history, myths and legends, then this is the place to come as we have castles galore, stone circles and standing stones, buried hearts and ancient abbeys. There are sea lochs and fresh water lochs and sea fishing for those who want to sit awhile with their rod and bait and some quiet contemplation. For foodies this is the land of milk and honey produced by local farmers and Castle Douglas is known as the Food Town so you can sample as much as you want. Property has oil central heating.

Westerings, Lochgoilhead, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £319 to £753

Self catering accommodation in Lochgoilhead sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks Detached Pub near by sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This spacious property enjoys a magnificent quiet and secluded waterside setting (see left photograph). It overlooks spectacular Loch Goil (right photograph) which is now a National Park where activity on both water and shoreline includes fishing sailing riding walking tennis and golf. There are restaurants ½ mile away and a leisure centre within walking distance. The Kyles of Bute Oban Fort William and the Trossachs are all within touring distance. Loch Lomond – Scotland's best known loch – the largest expanse of fresh water in Britain makes an ideal day trip. Shop and pub within ½ mile.

Patio door entrance to sitting/dining room. Fitted kitchen. Twin bedded room. Bunk bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Cloakroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Rockcliffe, Loch Fyne Tarbert, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £500 to £1265

Self catering accommodation in Loch Fyne Tarbert sleeps 9.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: Enjoying stunning views over Tarbert's harbour (right photograph) 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 glorious landscape of the Kintyre Peninsula holds a rich variety of attractions with excellent hill walking and beautiful forest scenery. At Lochgilphead (15 miles) Kilmory Castle displays its world famous rhododendrons in its lovely gardens. A little further on Dunadd hill fort and Kilmartin Glen's wealth of standing stones are steeped in history

Spacious sitting room with stunning view and electric and open fires. Well fitted kitchen leading to dining room. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath) and bidet. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room with ensuite shower room/W.C. Single bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £352 to £

Self catering accommodation in Lochgilphead sleeps 4.

Features include: • Four Poster Bed • Romantic Break Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Garden • sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In a lovely peaceful woodland setting north of Crinan, this substantial stone built Victorian lodge was built in 1855 and has all the charm of the fairy tale 'Gingerbread House' with its pointed roof profile and overhanging eaves. Facing south, the house sits in a private, well-tended, safely enclosed garden (with garden furniture) in a secluded position on the edge of Poltalloch Estate, for which it once served as a gatehouse. Lovingly restored and furnished to a high standard, the rooms are tastefully decorated and very comfortable, with lovely views over open countryside and Kilmartin Glen. 7 miles north of Lochgilphead, there is wonderful scenery here, but also relics of prehistoric Scotland - stone circles, chambered cairns, and sculptured stones. Visit the Kilmartin House Museum or walk in the beauty of the surrounding hills, fish on lochs and rivers, watch the boats on the Crinan Canal, and taste the local seafood. Main shopping at Lochgilphead, shop/PO, pub and restaurant in village (1 mile) 1st Floor: 1 double with 4 poster and 1 twin bedroom, large family bathroom.Ground Floor: attractive sitting room with open fire, smart well-eqipped kitchen with dining table and wood-burning stove, utility room with double size shower cubicle, whb and wc.All electric with central heating and open fire. Fridge, auto washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave, television, video, DVD player, CD system, payphone. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Kilmore, Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £634 to £

Self catering accommodation in Oban sleeps 8.

Features include: Fishing nearby Wheelchair access Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed Luxury accommodation • Golf near by Garden • sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Set next to a walled garden of 1.5 acres, this delightful traditional stone-built cottage was originally built to house the gardener for the 1000 acre estate surrounding a large Victorian mansion but has now been extended and extensively renovated to create a warm, elegant home in the country house style. Accessed by 1/2 mile of private road from the main West Coast route south of Oban (4 miles away), this is an ideal peaceful location yet within easy reach of many activities and places of interest. Oban offers trips to the islands, a distillery, cinema and sports centre as well as extensive shopping. Sailing, diving, horse-riding, water sports, golf and tennis can all be arranged. Guests staying at Glenfeochan enjoy free fishing for sea trout, brownies and possibly even a salmon on the River Nell. Loch fishing can also be arranged. Shops 4 miles. Good choice of restaurants in the area. This charming cottage has its own pretty enclosed garden with barbecue and teak furniture, and guests may also use a picnic site (with pinic table) on the top of the hill behind the cottage with superb views over the valley. There is a ramp access and the spacious ground floor rooms have wide doorways. The interior design is very tasteful with comfortable furnishings and some lovely period furniture.Ground floor: 1 twin bedroom with en suite bathroom (low bath with hand rail); lovely sitting room with wood-burning stove, dining room, large well-equipped breakfasting kitchen, utility room, cloakroom with wc/whb.First floor: 1 king size double with en-suite bathroom, 2 twin bedrooms, bathroom with shower over bath. Cot and high chair available.Cooking by electricity, oil-fired central heating plus wood-burning stove. Fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, auto washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 televisions, DVD, video, CD player. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Onich, Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £453 to £

Self catering accommodation in Fort William sleeps 2.

Features include: Pub near by • Golf near by sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This unique former boathouse is in a spectacular position on the banks of Loch Linnhe with wondrous views over the loch to the 'Dragon's Tooth' mountain. The surrounding landscape is simply breathtaking and this is the perfect romantic retreat for a very special break. Watch the resident seals and otters frolic in the water by day or the stars by night from the beautiful deck as the waves lap beneath. The boathouse is a luxurious and enchanting destination. Membership provided for local swimming pool/leisure club.Lochaber offers a myriad of activities - energetic guests may wish to explore the Nevis Range with its unique Gondola, mountain trails and downhill mountain bike track, skiing, boarding and winter climbing. Fishing, golf and hill-walking are readily available and for the less active there is a popular distillery nestling in the foothills of Ben Nevis or take a day trip to Oban or Fort William. In nearby Ballachulish there are seafood restaurants, a general store and post office. Bedroom with king size bed, luxurious open plan living space with well equipped kitchen / dining area. Beautiful shower room with power shower. Cooking by electricity, central heating by gas. Fridge, microwave, washing machine, television, DVD player. Bed linen and towels are provided.

The Bothy, Tarbert Loch Fyne, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £253 to £481

Self catering accommodation in Tarbert Loch Fyne sleeps 3.

Features include: Short Breaks • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access Pets allowed sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Kintyre Peninsula Barmore Farm offers visitors a wonderful holiday at any time of the year. Once the home farm steading on the historic Stonefield Castle estate these fine old stone built cottages have been lovingly restored. Clustered around a pretty landscaped courtyard the attractive crow stepped gables are among many original early 19th century features which enhance their period charm and character.
Set in 30 acres of countryside grounds Barmore offers plenty of space for boules badminton football and a large secure children's games area. Sailing horse riding and clay pigeon shooting can all be arranged and the cottages are just 2 miles north of the fishing village of Tarbert on Loch Fyne where there are shops and a good choice of inns and restaurants. Stonefield renowned for its sub tropical gardens which flourish in the mild Gulf Stream climate is just 200 yards from the cottages and has a small beach which is sandy at low tide (more extensive beaches are 20 minutes by car).
Quintessential Argyll the Kintyre Peninsula offers some wonderfully scenic forest and hill-walking. The local Art Centre is a nature lovers' treat with its deer park wildfowl pond and museum area. Ferries to the beautiful isles of Mull Iona and Colonsay are available from Oban (an hour's drive) while trips to Islay Jura Gigha and Arran are available close by. Five superb golf courses including the 18 hole championship links course at Machrihanish are close at hand. Cycle hire is available at Barmore Farm and there are numerous tracks to follow.

Open plan sitting/dining room with electric fire and kitchen area. Double bedroom with 5' bed. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Border Lodge, Dunoon, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £281 to £

Self catering accommodation in Dunoon sleeps 4.

Features include: Pub near by • Pets allowed Golf near by sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Argyll Forest Park, this timber lodge is one of a small group set amongst trees and lawns, enjoying peace and seclusion. The area encapsulates the essence of Scotland with mountains, lochs and sea lochs combining to create a place of great scenic beauty. There are walks and mountain bike trails to explore, or visit the Benmore Botanical Garden nearby, a satellite of the Royal Botanical Garden in Edinburgh. Wildlife is plentiful here and this is an ideal location for ornithologists, hill-walkers and ramblers. The popular seaside resort of Dunoon is 6 miles away and offers good shopping, a cinema, golf course and large indoor swimming pool. Nearest shop and pub 1 mile.This comfortable lodge is fully double glazed and central heated for a holiday at any time of year. 1 king-size double and 1 twin bedroom each with patio doors , lounge with electric focal fire and dining table open plan to well-equipped kitchen, shower room. All electric. Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, auto washer/dryer, television, DVD player. Bed linen and towels are provided and a cot is available for hire if arranged in advance.

Treetops, Ardbeg, Isle of Bute, West Scotland

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £220 to £325

Self catering accommodation in Ardbeg sleeps 3.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Nolands is a lovely cedar clad cottage located in the small village of Strachur, which lies on the east shore of Loch Fyne. The cottage is situated at the end of a quiet lane, set back from the shoreline with a beautiful view of the sea. Nolands has been lovingly renovated and tastefully decorated throughout. The cottage is all on one level with ramped access to the front door. From the master bedroom you can wake up and see the sea. The lounge has a leather suite, wood burning stove and a small balcony outside. From the lounge you are led into the sun room where you can dine or just relax. The sofa bed can sleep a further 2 people and this area can be curtained off from the lounge to make a private space. Leading off from the sun room you can access a decked area which has a chiminea, BBQ and outdoor seating. The kitchen is well equipped with all you need for your holiday. The local village shop is only a 5 minute walk along the lochside and where there is also a small cafe. Strachur is a great location to explore the surrounding area, there are sea lochs to explore, mountains to climb, with an abundance of wildlife and history to delve into. The Argyll Forest is on your doorstep, which is part of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and there are numerous forest tracks, marked walks, cycle ways and wonderful waterfalls to find within this area. Loch Fyne is famous for its sea food and there are many good eateries within easy driving distance where you can sample this local produce. Strachur House is part of the  Scotland Gardens Scheme and is open to the public at certain times of the year. Ian Flemings character James Bond was said to be inspired by a man who once lived in this area, Sir Fitzroy MacLean, who in 1962 developed the Creggans Inn located in the village of Strachur. You could explore slightly further afield to Dunoon which has a good centre for shopping, leisure facilities, cinema and the Benmore Botanic Gardens is a must see with its avenue of Giant Redwoods and wonderful plants. The Isle of Bute is only a short drive and ferry crossing away and you could visit the fabulous Victorian Gothic Mount Stuart House. Inverary is also a great day out with the Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll or a visit to 19th century Inverary Jail which is great fun for the whole family. Strachur is a fantastic peaceful location to relax in or for the more adventurous, explore and find hidden treasures

Alarch, Trearddur, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps
Weekly price range £ to £

Self catering accommodation in Trearddur sleeps .

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Superbly located just ½ mile from Trearddur Bay's beautiful Blue Flag beach this supremely comfortable detached property sits within a select and exclusive cul de sac only a few minutes' walk from the village pubs restaurants and shops. Trearddur Bay enjoys a wonderul setting on Anglesey's west coast a perfect location for exhilarating walking on the dramatic coastal path bird watching and visiting the famous South Stack lighthouse. The bustling port of Holyhead for day trips to Ireland is just 1 mile away and golf fishing sailing pony trekking and the Snowdonia National Park are all easily accessible.

Hall. Spacious sitting room with gas fire. Dining room. Well equipped kitchen with Range cooker. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with 5' bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Double bedroom with 5' bed. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Second floor: Twin bedded room with sloping ceiling. Small twin bedded room (for + 2 children) with sloping ceiling.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Pap Apartment, Kinlochleven, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £250 to £380

Self catering accommodation in Kinlochleven sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Pub near by • Parking Available • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Coalfin is a large, impressive detached farmhouse sitting high on the hillside overlooking the small village of Skipness on the Kintyre Peninsula.  The property has a stunning view south over Kilbrannan Sound to the Isle of Arran. The large, spacious kitchen is the heart of this property, a place for everyone to gather and chat.   At one end of the kitchen is a large bunk room (sleeping 4), with en-suite facilities. The opposite end leads into the lounge where there is a cosy, open fire.  The main hallway provides access to a large double bedroom with en-suite.  Upstairs there are a further two bedrooms and a shower room.   All rooms have a stunning sea view, looking out to Arran. The property is spacious and ideal for a family holiday. The large half acre garden is fully enclosed and grassy.  There are no other immediate neighbours and the rear of the property affords direct access to the countryside.  A short walk down to the village leads on to a large pebble beach and an impressive coastline with rocky outcrops.  At the far end of the beach is Skipness Castle, dating back to the early 1200s.  The area has numerous walks and the Kintyre Way, a long distance walk of 87 miles from Tarbert in the north to Dunavertry Bay in the south, passes close to Coalfin. Close proximity to the sea ensures lots of opportunities for coastal walks, boat trips, otter spotting, bird watching and sea angling. Fishing permits can be obtained locally to fish in the areas lochs and rivers.  Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Campbeltown provide a wide range of facilities and a good selection of food and drink outlets. Coalfin makes a great base to explore the Kintyre Peninsula and islands.  Close by are ferry terminals for Arran, commonly regarded as Scotland in miniature, the beautiful Isle of Islay, famous for its whisky distilleries, and the small island of Gigha, home to Achamore House & Gardens and the ideal place for a gentle cycle in the fresh air. The Kintyre Peninsula is steeped in history with ancient monuments, standing stones, a burial ground and an Iron Age fort.  The famous Kilmartin Glen is only about half an hour's drive away.  The area is superb for golfing as Machrihanish has two 18-hole golf courses, which are both part of the Great Scottish Links Collection.   Property has oil central heating.

Drimdarroch Cottage, Strachur, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £565 to £

Self catering accommodation in Strachur sleeps 10.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Easy Walking • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Glendale Lodge has an uninterrupted view overlooking Loch Awe and out to the twin peaks of Ben Cruachan. This is a wonderful peaceful location on the quiet single track road which runs the southern length of Loch Awe - Scotland's longest inland loch at 24 miles long. Glendale sits with another 4 lodges, each with spacious surroundings and access to over 5 acres of grounds. The lounge has large windows looking out to the stunning view and making the room feel part of the scenery and the galley style kitchen is very well equipped. The lodge has a fantastic large spacious deck across the front and side of the property, which has a Accommodation is all at ground floor level, is heated by electric.