Last-Minute Cottages in Argyll & Bute

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• JFM - Verified booking

  We've just returned reluctantly from Achaglachgach Cottage until our next LHH fix!

  This snug little cottage sits pride of place in front of West Loch Tarbet, where some mornings we had prolonged views of otter feeding amidst the seaweed. It's a nature lovers paradise with barn and tawny owls spotted nearby and red, roe and sika deer all on the road to Kilberry. Waking up to the sound of the sea is always a joy and our children spent hours sorting through shells on the beach and bringing them home to identify. Birds buoyed in the sea; lots of divers, Red and black throated, and ducks and seals were watching us back. There are lots of scenic walks right from the door but further afield there is a wealth of places to explore. We enjoyed looking for beavers at Knapdale, seeing the standing stones and the museum of ancient culture at Kilmartin. We rode a rib (a bit of a drive away) at Seil Island, and spotted peregrine and golden eagles alongside wild goats and deer. The weather was changeable but we're waterproof and even in the rain the loch was alive and beautiful to look out on to. The cottage was cosy and comfortable and made a great practical base for our family and dog. We were greeted with homemade treats from the housekeeper who had left an inviting, clean and cared for cottage for us to enjoy. The cottage is located down a peaceful single track road which within fifteen minutes takes you to the bustling little fishing village of Tarbet, complete with a well stocked supermarket, butchers, galleries, gift shops, pubs and cafes. The larger Stable House next door and Gate House are close by and can also be booked through LHH. We've stayed in the larger house before with friends and it was also beautiful, but despite their close proximity, we didn't feel overlooked or interrupted. They could all be booked together for larger family groups. If the site of the sea and a cosy cottage and coal fire float your boat, then we'd highly recommend Achaglachgach Cottage. We loved it.

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• JFM - Verified booking

  We've just returned reluctantly from Achaglachgach Cottage until our next LHH fix!

  This snug little cottage sits pride of place in front of West Loch Tarbet, where some mornings we had prolonged views of otter feeding amidst the seaweed. It's a nature lovers paradise with barn and tawny owls spotted nearby and red, roe and sika deer all on the road to Kilberry. Waking up to the sound of the sea is always a joy and our children spent hours sorting through shells on the beach and bringing them home to identify. Birds buoyed in the sea; lots of divers; Red and black throated and ducks and seals were watching us back. There are lots of scenic walks right from the door but further afield there is a wealth of places to explore. We enjoyed looking for beavers at Knapdale, seeing the standing stones and the museum of ancient culture at Kilmartin. We rode a rib (a bit of a drive away) at Seil Island, and spotted peregrine and golden eagles alongside wild goats and deer. The weather was changeable but we're waterproof and even in the rain the loch was alive and beautiful to look out on to. The cottage was cosy and comfortable and made a great practical base for our family and dog. We were greeted with homemade treats from the housekeeper who had left an inviting, clean and cared for cottage for us to enjoy. The cottage is located down a peaceful single track road which within fifteen minutes takes you to the bustling little fishing village of Tarbet, complete with a well stocked supermarket, butchers, galleries, gift shops, pubs and cafes. The larger Stable House next door and Gate House are close by and can also be booked through LHH. We've stayed in the larger house before with friends and it was also beautiful, but despite their close proximity, we didn't feel overlooked or interrupted. They could all be booked together for larger family groups. If the sight of the sea and a cosy cottage and coal fire float your boat, then we'd highly recommend Achaglachgach Cottage. We loved it.

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• John - Verified booking

  "Had a lovely stay at Seaview Cottage.

  If you are looking for a secluded location, look no further. The cottage is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and wildlife everywhere you look. Jacinta, the host, has gone to great lengths to ensure her guests are well informed with things to do and see, from the property description on this website to the selection of books and handwritten index cards found in the property on arrival. Having come from the hustle and bustle of Nottingham (relatively!) it was really quite bizarre the first time we stepped out of the car and heard pure silence. That in itself was an experience I won't forget. There are loads of nice, short walks right on the cottage's doorstep, and a whole country full of them if you are prepared to travel a little further afield. There is a very picturesque bay a short walk from the property, and when the tide is out you can walk across to an island. Sturdy walking boots would be essential! The cottage itself is really lovely, well furnished and very well equipped. I particularly enjoyed the log burner and appreciated that there was enough wood for one night when we arrived. More could be purchased from nearby Lochgilphead (10 min) or Oban (50 min). The cottage was kept cozy with electric central heating and there was always plenty of hot water available for washing ourselves or dishes. It was our first trip to Scotland and my wife and I are already itching to return, and we would stay here again without a moments hesitation. I just have one piece of feedback to the owner (or any other owners of remote properties), which is that finding the property on a map before we came was a real challenge and providing the "What 3 Words" address along with the postal address would have been a big help and avoided any doubt that after a long journey I'd arrive at a remote location and find it was the wrong house!"

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• Douglas - Verified booking

  This is a lovely holiday cottage which has everything you need for an enjoyable stay.

  Bring your own logs for the log burner and even in winter you can be nice and cosy. I suggested to the owner that draught excluders on the outside doors would benefit the cosiness. The chairs and the bed are comfortable, and the kitchen is well stocked with crockery and cooking utensils. The cottage is on a farm and therefore quite remote. This provides a great setting with lovely paths and (single track) roads to walk along to admire the scenery. Even from the cottage windows there are open views across the countryside to distant hills and the sea. The beautiful Crinan Canal is only a few miles away and by driving a few more miles you can tour through the most beautiful countryside. There are hundreds (literally) of historic sites within a few miles - standing stones and cairns/barrow mounds in abundance. While were there, there was an electricity outage and Jacinta came round with a battery lantern and a bag of logs for the fire. Jacinta was also full of good ideas of places to go and interesting things to see. The only disappointing feature of our stay was a lack of instructions for things like the cooker, the heaters, the log burner, how to process the rubbish etc. Otherwise, it was all good and we had a great time.

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• Hazel - Verified booking

  We had a lovely relaxing holiday.

  Directions were clear and found it no problem even though tucked away up in the countryside. Peaceful and quiet setting with spectacular views on the descent to main road. At night there was no light pollution an ideal area for star gazing. We saw plenty of deer right up close to the property. Cottage was unique, cosy, clean and equipped with everything we needed with lots of additional special touches. The welcome basket and mini desserts in the fridge were a nice surprise, I am a huge cheesecake fan so these went down a treat, was so hard to decide what to try first and what to leave until last, thank you, they were all delicious. The kitchen area was very well equipped but just a tad dull when working at the cooker. Bedrooms were very comfortable, spacious with ample storage space. We would highly recommend a stay at this cottage and would love to return at a different time of year just to experience more of the outdoors, to spend more time at the beautiful beaches nearby and to see the spectacular views in the area with clearer, brighter skies. Hazel's Cottage is the ideal location to explore the Kintyre region.

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