Guests say
15 Cairnbaan Cottage is praised for its excellent location beside the Crinan Canal, offering easy access to scenic walks, cycling routes, and local attractions. Guests appreciate the cosy atmosphere and well-equipped kitchen, making it a comfortable base for exploring Argyll. While the cottage is generally homely and provides good value, some guests noted issues with cleanliness, dated décor, and heating. The peaceful setting and beautiful views are standout features, ensuring a memorable stay for those seeking relaxation and outdoor activities.
Several guests mentioned issues such as mould, dust, cobwebs, and a need for a deep clean, particularly in the bathroom and bedrooms. However, a few reviews did note that the property was clean overall. The mixed feedback results in a below-average score.
The location is consistently highlighted as a major positive, with guests loving the proximity to the canal, beautiful views, and easy access to walking and cycling routes. The peaceful surroundings and convenience for exploring the area are frequently praised.
Guests found the cottage cosy and comfortable, but several reviews mention problems with heating, dampness, and dated décor. While many enjoyed their stay, these recurring issues affected overall comfort.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with a good kitchen and internet. However, guests reported maintenance issues such as broken radiators, a temperamental electric fire, a flooding washing machine, and dated appliances. Some also noted a lack of basic supplies like towels and kitchen essentials.
There is no mention of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches. Some guests noted the absence of basic provisions such as tea, coffee, salt, towels, and toilet roll, which impacted their experience.
About this property
15 Cairnbaan Cottage lies peacefully situated in a delightful little village on the banks of the Crinan Canal..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed garden with garden chairs. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. On the banks of Crinan Canal. Peacefully situated in this delightful little village on the banks of the Crinan Canal along which numerous yachts pass, with a south facing garden directly overlooking the canal. Crinan Beach, 4 miles. Lochgilphead, 3 miles. This cottage is a good base for a holiday touring or walking amidst the spectacular west coast scenery. Local interests include pottery, crofting museum, gardens and archaeological sites. Golf and fishing are available nearby. Hotel/pub ½ mile
Free WiFi
Towels are not included.
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
Great location with tons of opportunities for walking, cycling and driving to explore the stunning Kinytre peninsula. Hose is very tired in places and doesn't appear to have been updated or decorated in a long time. Problems include mouldy cutains and bathroom, fixtures and fittings are broken and loose in places and crockery and cutlery were dirty.
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Annie
Washing machine flooded kitchen on first use so was unable to use it. There was an Electricity meter in lounge to constantly remind you how much electricity was being used and how much it was costing. At times very cold as took long time for heaters to warm up. Curtains in second bedroom coming away from rail. However it was very clean with all amenities. It was situated in beautiful and peaceful surroundings .
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Avril
Nice cottage but could use some closer attentions. Mold and cobwebs in the bathroom. No way to find towels unles you looked in hidden drawers under main bed. Dusty. Needed a vacuum upstairs in particular. It is a very pretty area and right on channel, but is a very tight acces road and best of luck getting into the designated parking spot if you have a bigger car or truck. I think I greatly amused the neighbours having to reverse all the way down the lane way to get to the parking spot.