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Ardachearnbeg Farmhouse Cottages, Glendaruel
Nestling in the Glen surrounded by beautiful hills the cottages are the original outbuildings of a traditional 18th century farm, renovated to the highest standard using, where possible, original features and items. Ardachearnbeg Farmhouse Cottages

Its location makes an ideal base for exploring Cowal, Argyll Forest Park, the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Kintyre, the SW Islands and Glencoe plus easy access via one of the shortest sea ferry crossings in the world to the Island of Bute.

All the properties have ample parking, central heating and double-glazing throughout, TV, CD player, video, indoor and outdoor games, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, patio, garden furniture, gas barbecue and garden.

Tel: +44 (0) 1369 820272
Address: Dougie Munro, Ardachearnbeg Farmhouse, Glendaruel, Argyll PA22 3AE
Web: http://www.ardachearnbeg.co.uk
Email: cottages@ardachearnbeg.freeserve.co.uk
Rates:
Ardmarnoch Estate, Kilfinan
On the shores of Loch Fyne, 3 unique stone built houses with stunning views from most bedrooms, each offering a high standard of accommodation. On a 700 acre sporting estate with 3 miles of coastline. Ideal for sailing, fishing, walking, bird life, seals and otters. Woodland and kitchen gardens. Iron Age Fort, Neolithic chambered cairn and arboretum. Ardmarnoch Estate
Tel: +44 (0)1700 811623
Address: Kilfinan, Argyll, PA21 2ER
Web: http://www.ardmarnoch.co.uk
Email: angela@ardmarnoch.co.uk
Rates: 9 Properties, sleeping 1 to 8, prices from £580.00 to £1130.00 per unit per week
Cairndow Cottage, Cairndow
Beautiful picturesque restored 19th century (1823) detached stone lochside cottage with wonderful uninterrupted views - and fabulous sunsets - on the shore of Loch Fyne which is the longest and deepest sea loch in Scotland and yet just 10 miles from historic Inveraray. Cairndow Cottage

Excellent 4 Star accommodation includes Victorian open fire, log burner, natural wooden doors and floors (with rugs), own garden and foreshore - the perfect place to relax and unwind. Golf, fishing, riding, wildlife, woodland and hillwalking in the vicinity; numerous gardens to visit; easy access for day trips to the inner Isles. Loch Fyne Oyster Bar 1 mile.

So, if you can visualise yourself sitting in the garden taking in the fabulous sunsets looking out over the loch with its ever changing moods or enjoying a cosy night in front of the Victorian open fire or French style log burner - perhaps after visiting the famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar - contact us for more information.

Tel: +44 (0) 1245 231657
Address:
Web:
Email: cairndow@celtic-cottages-scotland.co.uk
Rates: 1 Property, sleeping 1 to 4, price £425.00 per unit per week
Clyde Cottage, Dunoon
Enjoy all the amenities of the lovely coastal town of Dunoon; appreciate the sea views from the house; 5 minutes drive away is some of Argyll's loveliest scenery - or take a day trip to Edinburgh or Glasgow to soak up some culture. Clyde Cottage

Situated on the sea front with wonderful views of the Firth of Clyde. Completely renovated in 1998. Thoughtfully and tastefully furnished. Very convenient for the town centre, with a good selection of shops and restaurants within easy walking distance.

External stone steps lead up to the ground floor, with a lounge, dining kitchen and toilet. The kitchen is well equipped with gas cooker, fridge-freezer, washer- drier, microwave and dishwasher. There is a colour TV and both upstairs rooms have lovely views of the Firth and pier.

The original curved stone stairs lead to the lower ground floor where there are two double bedrooms, one twin bedroom with ensuite shower room and a bathroom with bath and shower above.

Full gas central heating. All gas and electricity, linen and towels are included in the rent. Travel cot and high chair available. There is a garden to front and rear, the rear garden being private, suitable for young children, and with patio and garden furniture. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Private parking is available at the rear of the property, accessed from John Street.

Tel: +44 (0) 1546 510316
Address: Ri-Cruin , Kilmartin, by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QF
Web: http://www.holidaycottage-dunoon.co.uk
Email: gordon@ri-cruin.freeserve.co.uk
Rates: 1 Property, sleeping 1 to 6, price £455.00 per unit per week
Darroch Beag, St Catherine's
Darroch Beag, is a traditional 19th century cottage, located amidst stunning scenery on the edge of Loch Fyne. It offers accommodation of a particularly high standard, with oil-fired central heating and an open fire. The large kitchen is fully equipped with electric cooker, fridge, and dishwasher for those who enjoy practising their culinary skills whilst on holiday.
Darroch Beag

There is also a utility room, which houses the washing machine, tumble drier and microwave. Why not pass a few winter evenings lounging by the log fire listening to music from the cd player or radio, with television, a video or a variety of books as alternative options. Upstairs is a double and a twin bedded room, both with superb far-reaching views, akin to those from the main rooms downstairs. Fluffy towels, cosy duvets and crisp bed linen help to set the scene.

Tel: +44 (0) 1732 761166
Address: Carol MacTavish, Strathalmond, 18 Woodland Rise, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0HY
Web: http://www.mactavishs-cottage.co.uk
Email: carolmactavish@hotmail.com
Rates: 1 Property, sleeping 1 to 4, price £365.00 per unit per week
Glenstriven Estate, Loch Striven
Two luxurious self catering cottages are available to let on Glenstriven Estate. Just over an hour west of Glasgow (and 25 minutes outside Dunoon), this secluded yet accessible estate provides the perfect holiday location for families and country lovers, a panoramic backdrop for such relaxing pursuits as fishing and walking and a perfect base from which to explore Argyll. Glenstriven Estate

Each of our individual properties is situated in its own private grounds, no property overlooks another and there is no through traffic. Both Pier Cottage and Highfield Cottage boast stunning views, comfortably furnished interiors, open fires and a relaxed homely ambiance.

Prices quoted are weekly and include electricity, logs for the fire, bed linen, towels etc. Special rates exist for short breaks and long weekends – please enquire. These lovely cottages are available for let all year so whether you are looking for a summer holiday, spring or autumn break or an out of season getaway a warm welcome awaits you and your family.

Tel: +44 (0) 1369 870361
Address: The Lodge, Toward, by Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 7UN
Web: http://www.glenstrivenestate.com
Email: enquiries@glenstriven.com
Rates: 2 Properties, sleeping 1 to 8, price £450.00 per unit per week
Halftown Cottages, St Catherine's
Two completely renovated, refurbished and enlarged 17th century semi- detached cottages each sleeping 4 overlooking Loch Fyne and immediately opposite the elegant ducal highland town of Inveraray.
Halftown Cottages
The cottages are 54 miles from Glasgow and can be reached by driving along the 'bonnie banks of Loch Lomond' past Tarbet and Arrochar and then turning 6 miles along the south bank of Loch Fyne just before Cairndow; or may be approached by steamer from Gourock to Dunoon then along Loch Eck and then 4 miles past Strachur.

The cottages sit on the site of a former highland village (celebrated in story by Neil Munro and in song by the Gaelic poet Evan MacColl) and are surrounded by secluded natural woodland which is protected by national heritage.

Each cottage has central heating, log fires, latch doors and is fully furnished with linen provided.

Day trips can be taken to Iona, Mull, Bute, Glencoe, Oban and Loch Awe. Visit nearby castles, museums, gardens, prehistoric sites (such as Temple wood, Kilmartin and Dunadd near Lochgilphead), or fish, golf, dive, pony trek, try water sports or just walk in the beauty of the hills and shoreline (over which the owner enjoys fishing rights available to occupants) along loch frontage of 3 miles.

Tel: +44 (0) 1499 600239
Address: St. Catherine's, Argyll PA27 8AZ
Web:
Email: halftown@quista.net
Rates: 2 Properties, sleeping 1 to 4, price £280.00 per unit per week
Home Farm Cottages, Glendaruel
Fully modernised and redecorated farm cottages situated on west road, Glendaruel. Ideal for quiet peaceful holiday.
Glendaruel
Tel: +44 (0) 1463 238238
Address: Oldtown of Leys Farm, Inverness IV2 6AE
Web:
Email: dfs@btinternet.com
Rates: 3 Properties, sleeping 2 to 6, price £560.00 per unit per week
Largiemore Holiday Estate, Otter Ferry
Largiemore is a small family run development of 44, privately owned red cedar holiday chalets on the Eastern shore of Loch Fyne. We are not a typical chalet site, offering accommodation in only 4 of the chalets on behalf of the owners and in our own luxury farmhouse annexe.
Largiemore Holiday Estate

Low occupancy rates in the remaining chalets ensures a peaceful and relaxing environment in which to enjoy Loch Fyne's scenery. The site's south westerly aspect provides superb views over Knapdale and magnificent sunsets.

The Farmhouse Annexe was converted from an old barn in 1996. Finished mainly in wood, the accommodation incorporates modern standards of comfort in a traditional farmhouse atmosphere. The downstairs open plan layout enjoys a view from patio doors down to the lochside and features a wood burning stove to complement the electric storage heating in the winter months. The modern kitchen is well equipped and includes electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washer dryer and microwave. Upstairs is a large double bedroom and 2 twin bedrooms. All bedding is supplied.

The Chalets are furnished and laid out according to the owners' tastes, all within 200 yards of the shore and have a sea view through large front windows. The standard layout of 1 double and 1 twin bedroom is extended, using bunks beds, in one chalet to provide accommodation for a family of 5.

Tel: +44 (0) 1700 821235
Address: Otter Ferry, By Tighnabruaich, Argyll PA21 2DH
Web:
Email: largiemore@btinternet.com
Rates: 5 Properties, sleeping 1 to 6, prices from £340.00 to £410.00 per unit per week
Lochwood House, Lochgoilhead

Set within 3 acres of private grounds, this is a 4 star luxury 2 bedroom apartment on the shores of Lochgoilhead.

Accommodation standards are above average and include: sun deck and private parking. There are forest walks nearby.
No pets/no smoking.

 
Tel: +44 (0) 1301 703288
Address: Alan Don, Lochwood House, The Wing, Lochgoilhead, Argyll PA24 8AE
Email: admin@lochwoodhouse.com
Rates: 1 Property, sleeping 2 to 4, price £250 - £400 per week
Old Kilmun House, Kilmun
Old Kilmun House is a luxurious 17th Century country house for up to 14 adults and 4 children, picturesquely sited in two and a half acres of private gardens at the side of the Holy Loch in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in Argyll. Old Kilmun House

The house is well situated for sight-seeing all around the West Coast. The immediate area is renowned for some of the best walking in Scotland, and it's a great base for fishing, riding, shooting, sailing, cycling, climbing or golf.

With a large sitting room, wood-panelled dining room, comfortable kitchen-breakfast room, snug with big TV and DVD, games and snooker room, two baths, three showers and three toilets, plus five double bedrooms, two triple rooms, and a bunk room for children, the accommodation is flexible enough for most parties.

Originally built by the family of the Duke of Argyll in 1693 - the Campbells have a family mausoleum next door at Old Kilmun Church - the house was owned in Victorian times by the Younger family who founded the amazing Benmore Botanic Gardens a couple of miles away, which still contain the tallest trees in the UK. They also planted a huge variety in ours, which is a lovely garden with stunning views at any time of the year.

Tel: +44 (0) 1505 843678
Address: Kilmun, Argyll PA23 8SE
Web: http://www.oldkilmunhouse.com
Email: info@oldkilmunhouse.com
Rates: 1 Property, sleeping 2 to 18, price £795.00 per unit per week
Ros-Mhor Gardens, Sandbank, Dunoon
New first-floor flat, sympathetically designed, taking full advantage of its stunning lochside location. Five minutes to Holy Loch Marina and ferry services. Ros Mhor Gardens
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8892 4248
Address: 305 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 2NP
Web:
Email: jane.vale@btopenworld.com
Rates: 1 Property, sleeping 2 to 4, price £450.00 per unit per week
 
 
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