Dog Friendly Lodges & Log Cabins In Argyll & Bute

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Trip Advsor - Verified booking

  We stayed with our daughter and two friends for a week.

  The house was spacious, clean, warm, comfortable and a delight to stay in. The setting is idyllic with panoramic views over Black Mill Bay and the sound to the islands of Scarba and Lunga with Jura in the distance. The house really is a home from home and as well as, or better, equipped than most family homes, we did not want for anything or feel that anything was lacking. Thoughtfully, there was a bowl of fruit, plus milk and tea waiting for us on arrival. Tooti made us very welcome and has given the house a very special feeling, even putting binoculars in the sun room to help enjoy the views and wildlife. The area is quiet and walker-friendly, the roads are good and easy to take a wheelchair or pushchair along. The hills are of moderate height and easy to navigate away from the tracks to enjoy the views to the west and to catch the sunset over the sea and small islands in the direction of Mull. Wild flowers, orchids and cotton grass abound on the slopes overlooking the sea. We saw an otter in Black Mill Bay near the old jetty, seals near Cullipool, deer and a fox about a mile north of Ardlarach Lodge. Luing cattle and sheep roam the area giving it a special feel. A boat trip down the sound and around Lunga with Alistair from Cullipool was particularly enjoyable. We only left the island twice in the week, just walking around and enjoying the peace, looking at the flowers and wildlife, taking pictures and coming back to the comfortable house. Bliss!

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• Eve - Verified booking

  We absolutely loved this cottage!

  The views were so good that we were quite reluctant to go out and about! It was nice watching the boats sailing by, the changing sky , sea and weather and we had some beautiful moonlit nights while we were there. We also saw a few brown hares lolloping about. The house was extremely comfortable (I would like to know what the pillows were for our own holiday rental property in the south of France!)and it was really well equipped. So peaceful and quiet (occasional mooing) Bit random but I loved the dry stone walls on the property and also the hydrangeas. We enjoyed the Atlantic centre in Cullipool for lunch/ cakes/ coffee and on our last day had a lovely two hour boat trip from Oban (Oban sea tours) during which we saw some seals and were treated to a view of two sea eagles perched on trees on the coast of Mull. One day we also visited Dunstaffnage castle which boasted fabulous views and then had some wonderful fish and chips in Oban sat watching the ferries and boats.(recommend the 'Oban fish and chip shop') All in all ten out of ten. Will definitely consider revisiting. Many thanks to Tooti, Shane and all the team! Also thanks to Tasha, Cora and Puffin for visiting us

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• Chris - Verified booking

  We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Ardlarach Lodge.

  Very well provisioned and we loved the fruit bowl on arrival - thanks. It’s a beautiful property and the view is simply one to take your breath away. Nice to see the birds flirting around - lots of swallows grabbing insects on the wing. Also watching out for brown hares. With typical mixed weather in Scotland, the views just meant it’s fun to watch all season in one day… we spent much time enjoying the lodge or exploring the island on foot. Our dog loved the bays at Toberonochy and Ardinamir. Food at the Atlantic in Cullipool is excellent. Finally, sunset from Blackmill Bay or the ridge south of Cullipool is lovely. We only left the island once in the week we were there. A great place to be at one with the island and get to know it. An Cala on the isle of Seil is well worth a visit. Many thanks Chris.

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• Gill - Verified booking

  The holiday property was lovely and comfortable and was well equipped.

  The island is very peaceful and there are lots of local walks to do to explore. The weather during our stay was perfect. Worth noting that the Atlantic Islands Centre was only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during our stay- some advertising said it was open on Thursdays too, some said all week. We, unfortunately did not get a chance to visit the centre. We had a very interesting and adventurous boat trip from Seil explaining about the history of the islands, birds, wild life and the tides including the Corryvreckan Whirlpool. The ferry to the island runs regularly but in the evenings there can be a long wait between sailings if you miss the crossings! There is alot to do round Oban but it can be a bit of a trek. We enjoyed going to some highland games and visiting Kerrera.

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• Tripo Advisor - Verified booking

  Myself and my extended family had an amazing, relaxing time at Ardlarach Lodge for a week (March 2015).

  Even though the weather wasn't great it was a treat to be in a location so beautiful and in a house that we all loved. Ardlarach Lodge has everything you would need for a luxury self catering break. The little touches are what make it so special, not to mention the generous and friendly hosts Tooti and Shane. Their two dogs Mollie and Tasha are also a brilliant company if you need some canine companions. The furnishings and paintings in the house are simply beautiful, comfy beds, crisp linen and a well kitted out kitchen. The Isle of Luing is like stepping back to a time where life is about simplicity and just appreciating what nature has created. The island is a special place that I can only describe as a piece of heaven.

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