Guests say
Raglan Cottage receives glowing praise for its beautiful lochside location, spacious and well-equipped interiors, and peaceful atmosphere. Guests consistently highlight the high standard of cleanliness, comfort, and the abundance of thoughtful touches throughout the property. The cottage is ideally situated for scenic walks, wildlife spotting, and exploring the surrounding area, with convenient access to local amenities and public transport. Many reviewers mention returning multiple times, reflecting a high level of satisfaction. The welcome pack is frequently appreciated, though not guaranteed. Overall, Raglan Cottage offers an exceptional and memorable holiday experience.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as 'very clean', 'well kept', and 'of a high standard', with no negative comments regarding cleanliness. This consistent positive feedback supports a near-perfect score.
The location is universally praised for its stunning loch views, tranquillity, and proximity to walks, wildlife, and local amenities. Guests repeatedly mention the beauty and convenience of the setting.
Guests describe the cottage as 'comfortable', 'cosy', 'spacious', and 'well heated', with ample space and a homely feel. Only a minor mention of a temporary hot water issue was noted, which did not impact overall comfort.
The cottage is described as 'well equipped' with everything needed for a self-catering stay, including board games, washer/dryer, and fishing tackle. One review notes a temporary boiler fault, but this was being addressed by the owner.
The welcome pack is repeatedly described as generous and outstanding, and thoughtful touches such as dog throws and responsive hosts are highlighted. Please note, while many guests received a welcome pack, this is not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
Nestled in a truly stunning location, this holiday cottage is the perfect location both for guests looking to explore, and those wishing to enjoy the peaceful setting.. This charming Category B-listed holiday cottage is situated only yards from Loch Long and boasts stunning views over the open water. Nestled in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Raglan Cottage is the perfect escape for guests wishing to relish the peace. Sited next to the Argyll Forest, which offers numerous forest tracks, marked walks and cycleways, all easily accessible and right on your doorstep, this terraced holiday cottage is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore this delectable location. The cottage has the additional benefit of a large front deck overlooking the water’s shore only 3m away from the end of the garden. Guests can, fish for their tea (rods in the cottage) launch a kayak or just rest on the pebble beach and watch for our resident porpoises and seals playing in the Loch. Or you could take a walk along to the local Ardentinny pub and bistro for a warm welcome, and on a fine day grab a table on their beautiful Lochside deck - booking advised for food.
Ardentinny’s sandy beach where the Cowal hills and forest tumble down to the shore is a short stroll from the cottage’s front door and opens into some spectacular trails.
Nearby, the magnificent woodland gardens at Benmore Botanic Gardens are well worth a visit and the incredible Pucks Glen is a must-see for those who love a mystical landscape of gorges and waterfalls. Whilst the town of Dunoon is within easy reach (there is a bus directly from Ardentinny) and has a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants when in Dunoon check out the Queens Hall and Burgh Hall for excellent music gigs and entertainment and also try Dunoon’s little cinema for a night at the movies Take a Wreckspeditions or Waverley paddle steamer cruise and explore Loch Long and Kyles of Bute.
Known as Argyll’s Secret Coast, the Cowal Peninsula is tucked away in a small corner of Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland. Bordered by Loch Fyne and the Kyles of Bute, it’s an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within Scotland’s first National Park, with hills, glens, rugged coastlines, white beaches, clear waters and ancient forests.
Argyll’s Secret Coast is packed with places to visit and things to do. Many sailors, walkers, cyclists and artists are all drawn to this area for its natural beauty. Explore the forests and coastline by foot, bike, kayak or boat.
Abundant in wildlife, including deer, buzzards, otters, golden eagles, red squirrels and even, if you’re very lucky dolphins and porpoises, this beautiful location offers much for the nature lover. The whole area is steeped in Highland history and dotted with ruins, castles and ancient sites. A short drive takes you to Portavadie, with its new marina and the ferry over to Tarbert to explore the Kintyre Peninsula with ferries to the Islands of Islay, Jura and Arran. Shop and restaurant 4 miles.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 40" Freeview TV, Sky, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Range, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder at £7 per basket. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned front garden with decking, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Enclosed rear garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a loch, 20 yards away.
Free WiFi
Initial fuel for the wodburner is included, thereafter £8 per basket.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Letting licence no.: AR02571F
Nearby points of interest
- Loch Lomond Shores
Reviews (13)
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Catherine Rabjohns
Had the most wonderful stay at Raglan Cottage. Stunning location on the lochside, 10 minutes walk from sandy beach, 2 minutes walk to fantastic pub and only 3 miles down the road to the fabulous cafe at Blairmore. The cottage is beautiful, the owner has thought of literally everything you could possibly need. Comfy beds with beautiful linen, large and very pretty garden and also a lovely sitting out area at the front overlooking the Loch. We loved every minute of our holiday here, just sad it's no longer dog friendly so we can't book again for next year, but we will definitely return to Ardentinny, it's the perfect place for a peaceful switch off holiday.
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Corinne
We had a fantastic relaxing time at Raglan cottage. The cottage was home from home and was so welcoming.The gardens were well looked after and nice place to relax in.The host was easy to contact, and was always on hand if needed.It was a shame there wasn't a guest book to write in or read because you can find a lot of information from other peoples experiences.We would definitely book again, without hesitation.Also, the welcome pack was amazing,
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Confirmed Guest
This was our second stay at this comfortable, cosy cottage. It is very well equipped for self-catering and comes with a generous welcome basket of goodies. The cottage is well heated, but also has a well functioning log burner, which provides additional comfort. Donna, the owner, is an excellent communicator and is keen to make a stay as pleasant as possible. Everything is very clean and well kept. There is a pretty garden behind the cottage and the scenic loch is across the road, immediately in front of the house. The Ardentinny pub/restaurant is a short stroll along the road and comes highly recommended by us! This may have been our second stay at Raglan Cottage, but it certainly won’t be our last.