Guests say
Barrach is a beautifully presented cottage in a tranquil, scenic location, ideal for those seeking peace, nature, and outdoor activities. Guests consistently praise the spotless cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and stylish, comfortable interiors. The property is dog-friendly and offers easy access to local walks, wildlife, and village amenities. Hosts are described as friendly and responsive. Occasional minor points include the open mezzanine bedroom and garden not being fully dog-proof, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and very well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as stunning, peaceful, and surrounded by nature, with easy access to walks, the village, and local attractions. Only minor notes about being off the beaten track, which most guests appreciated.
Guests found the cottage cosy, comfortable, and restful, with special mentions of the window seat, log burner, and quality furnishings. The only minor issue raised was the open mezzanine bedroom and a low bed upstairs, which may not suit everyone.
The property is praised for being very well equipped, especially the kitchen, and includes thoughtful features like a sauna. Suggestions for improvement included a utility room and an outdoor tap, but overall satisfaction with facilities is very high.
Guests appreciated welcome baskets, notes, and the hosts’ responsiveness. Please note that gifts such as welcome baskets are mentioned by some guests but cannot be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Set amongst stunning countryside close to Loch Craignish, in the heart of historic Mid-Argyll, this contemporary house with outdoor sauna, lovingly planned and created by the owners, offers a close-to-nature family holiday with panoramic views..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Cabin 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot (available on request), highchair and stairgates. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture and BBQ. Sauna (private). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Barrach is a unique, architect-designed Scottish home approximately 800m up a farm track, close to the owner’s house. Set within hills, surrounded by nature, its proximity to Loch Craignish alongside its rural position (roughly 1.5 miles from Ardfern), makes an ideal location for a nature lover’s relaxing break or an active land/water-based holiday.
The open-plan galleried living space provides the perfect setting for breakfasting in the south-facing garden or snuggling up by the wood-burning stove. The cathedral ceiling and décor is warmed by a wood burner. The ground-floor bedroom can be made up as either a king-size or twin beds. In the galleried bedroom upstairs, there’s a king-size bed and two bespoke cabin beds built into the eaves. There’s a family bathroom on the ground floor, as well as a separate shower room. recently completed private garden sauna.
The shores of Loch Craignish are only a short stroll away, where you will enjoy exploring the sheltered waters of the Lagoon. A 15-minute walk up the track to Barr Mor hill offers views of the Sound of Jura, Crinan and the entire Craignish Peninsula. Ardfern village offers a friendly village pub and restaurant, café and takeaway, gift shop, and marina with chandlery. Locally within a few minutes’ drive or walk, you’ll also find riding, sailing, canoeing, fresh water and sea fishing, as well as walks and boat excursions.
Right on your doorstep and within 7 miles of Ardfern, is the renowned Kilmartin Glen offering of pre-historic sites, including castles, standing stones, burial cairns, hill forts and Kilmartin Museum. Next door is the Moine Mhor, a rugged, beautiful landscape that is the wild heartland of Kilmartin Glen with the ancient hill fort of Dunadd, just a short distance further towards Lochgilphead.
An array of wildlife, and fresh seafood is available around the area, where local produce is served.
Lochgilphead (16 miles) has a variety of specialist shops, cafés and restaurants, a swimming pool and a golf course. Oban, known as the Gateway to the Isles, Inveraray, the capital of Argyll and Campbeltown to the far South on the Kintyre Peninsula are all within 25 miles.
Free WiFi
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
The owner lives on-site/nearby.
Please note: This property is accessed from main road by 500 metre farm track.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (23)
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Alexander Brannan
Lovely Location nice and quiet.
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Richard Langton
I really cant help you here i think it is a great experience as it is and you need to do nothing more, dont mess with something that does not require it. We both had a great time what a lovely little place it is.Thank You.
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Liz Thompson
We very much enjoyed our stay at Barrach in the picturesque village of Ardfern. The cottage was cosy and reasonably well-equipped with copious hot water and good heating; our hosts were very helpful and responded to any queries speedily. The sauna is wonderful! The village pub is friendly with perfectly adequate food, and the local shop very well stocked with superb homemade bakes. Several beautiful walks from the cottage and amazing scenery all around facilitating much sightseeing without too much driving. Please note though that the upstairs bed is very low to the floor and will not suit everyone.