Coastal cottages and self catering in West Scotland

Glenahuil, Tighnabruaich, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £310 to £ 595

Self catering accommodation in Tighnabruaich sleeps 7.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by &#

Accommodation overview: This lovely detached new build property sits in an elevated position overlooking Loch Awe - the longest inland loch at 24 miles long. The property has a wonderful south facing decked balcony area, which spans the width of the house and where you can enjoy relaxing or dining al fresco. The lounge, dining and kitchen areas all have French doors, which open out onto the balcony where there are stunning, uninterrupted views over Loch Awe to the mountains beyond and glimpses of Kilchurn Castle. The property is furnished to a very high standard -the kitchen boasts solid oak units, with a lovely breakfasting area and a separate dining room. The contemporary style includes Italian tiling in all bathrooms, a luxury leather suite in the living room and Italian design wall mounted fire. In addition, there is a study with a broadband wireless connection. This stunning property is close to essential amenities; only a few minutes' walk from the local village shop, post office, a hotel and pub with restaurant and an ideal central location for exploring. The surrounding area has lots to offer all ages and interests - there's fishing on Loch Awe, famous for brown trout and pike - or go salmon fishing on the River Orchy. Explore the loch by hiring a boat or relax and take the steamboat in the summer months. Dalmally has a 9 hole golf course 2 miles away and there's an 18 hole course at Oban, 21 miles away. Argyll is fantastic for walkers and climbers and just behind the property is the Beinn Cruachan group of mountains, which has 7 peaks all over 3,000 feet (ideal for Munro baggers!). Cruachan (3 miles) itself is famous as the "Hollow Mountain" and is home to a hydro scheme built deep into the mountain and a reservoir high above -  a unique attraction for all the family. This area is steeped in history with the ruins of Kilchurn Castle and Conan's Kirk. To the south is Inverary (15 miles) which attractions include the Inverary 19th century Jail - fun for all the family! Property has oil central heating.

Rockcliffe, Loch Fyne Tarbert, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 9
Weekly prices from £500 to £ 1265

Self catering accommodation in Loch Fyne Tarbert sleeps 9.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: Enjoying stunning views over Tarbert's harbour (right photograph) and Loch Fyne this spacious and comfortably furnished house is within walking distance of the quayside shops inns and restaurants. A bustling fishing village Tarbert also offers boat trips to Jura Gigha Islay and Arran whilst opportunities for sea fishing and riding in the lovely surrounding countryside are available locally. There is golf too with the 18 hole championship links course at Machrihanish just a short drive away and four other courses close by.
The glorious landscape of the Kintyre Peninsula holds a rich variety of attractions with excellent hill walking and beautiful forest scenery. At Lochgilphead (15 miles) Kilmory Castle displays its world famous rhododendrons in its lovely gardens. A little further on Dunadd hill fort and Kilmartin Glen's wealth of standing stones are steeped in history

Spacious sitting room with stunning view and electric and open fires. Well fitted kitchen leading to dining room. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath) and bidet. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room with ensuite shower room/W.C. Single bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Whiting Bay Cottage, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran, West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £260 to £ 405

Self catering accommodation in Whiting Bay sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Drimdarroch Farm Steading Cottage is a beautiful detached converted steading located on a working farm near the small village of Strachur, which lies on the east shore of Loch Fyne.  The open plan kitchen with dining and lounge area has oak flooring and is spacious and light. The kitchen has been completed to a very high standard with corian worktops and sink, soft closing unit doors, large stove style cooker and is very well equipped. The large wooden farmhouse table provides space for everyone to dine together. There is a vaulted ceiling over the lounge area and the gable end is fully glazed to provide a superb view over Loch Fyne. Doors lead onto the patio area, sheltered on one side by an outbuilding, with a great view to the countryside. Downstairs there is a twin bedroom, bunk room and bathroom; with a further two large double bedrooms upstairs, both with en suite facilities. Drimdarroch has been lovingly renovated and tastefully decorated. From the garden you have access across fields to loch side (500 metres).  The cottage backs onto the farm yard and you have a lovely westward facing aspect on the other, across farm fields, to the hills beyond and Loch Fyne.  The local village shop and small cafe are only a short drive north and there is also a lochside restaurant 3 miles south.  Strachur is a great location to explore the surrounding area, there are sea lochs to investigate, mountains to climb, with an abundance of wildlife and history to delve into. The Argyll Forest is on the doorstep, which is part of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and there are numerous forest tracks, marked walks, cycle ways and wonderful waterfalls to find within this area. There are many good eateries within easy driving distance where you can sample this local produce; Loch Fyne Oyster Bar is famous for its sea-food.  Strachur House is part of the Scotland Gardens Scheme and is open to the public at certain times of the year.  Ian Fleming's character James Bond was said to be inspired by a man who once lived in this area, Sir Fitzroy MacLean, who in 1962 developed the Creggans Inn located in the village of Strachur. The ruins of Old Castle Lachlan can be explored. There are four golf courses close by and many opportunities for a spot of fishing. Take time to visit Dunoon which has a good centre for shopping, leisure facilities and a cinema. Benmore Botanic Gardens is a must see with its avenue of Giant Redwoods and wonderful plants, as is the Ardkinglas Gardens. The Isle of Bute is only a short drive and ferry crossing away and you could visit the fabulous Victorian Gothic Mount Stuart House. Inveraray is also a great day out with the Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll or a visit to 19th century Inveraray Jail which is great fun for the whole family.  The Cowal Peninsula is a fantastic peaceful location to relax in or for the more adventurous, explore and find hidden treasures.

Llan Ddulas Farm House, Amlwch, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps
Weekly prices from £

Self catering accommodation in Amlwch sleeps .

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Ideal for summer beach holidays and relaxing winter escapes these delightful cottages command wonderful countryside views from their first floor living rooms. Recently renovated to offer spacious accommodation of a very high quality they form part of small complex of exclusive holiday homes. There are glorious Blue Flag sandy beaches and coastal walking nearby and a butterfly farm sea world Beaumaris Castle a racing circuit and boat rides to watch puffins are among the area's myriad family attractions. Day trips to Snowdonia and even Ireland are easily accessible. Pub serving food and shop 1 mile.

Double bedroom with 5' bed and ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room. Double bedroom with 5' bed. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). First floor: Spacious sitting room with wood burner and kitchen area. Dining room.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

The Old Post Office, Tarbert, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 445

Self catering accommodation in Tarbert sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Beach close by • Easy Walking • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: What a wonderful base to discover this beautiful area of Galloway! The Lodge is idyllically placed sitting adjacent to Loch Ryan and overlooking the volcanic rock of  Ailsa Craig rising from the sea! The 'Cottage' is tucked away in a quiet and relaxing area of Stranraer where you can find solitude whilst the facilities of the town are easily accessible. Loch Ryan is a sea loch which acts as a natural harbour providing calm waters for the ferries operating between Scotland and Northern Ireland. A voyaging ferry ablaze with lights against a clear night time sky is a sight to behold! Stranraer is the largest settlement on the loch's shores and the town is reached in just over a mile; a very pleasant walk along the loch side. For children Agnew Park has pedal boats, train rides, an adventure playground and crazy golf and thanks to its unique geographical position the area is touched by the warm breezes of the Gulf Stream, however if it does rain there is always the leisure pool! As one would expect from the gentle climate, this country has some beautiful, diverse and spectacularly stunning gardens on offer including, Logan Botanic Gardens, Castle Kennedy and Glenwhan gardens, all being within a short distance. With around 200 miles of amazing coastline on offer, the area boasts some stunning beaches and on many days the only footprints in the sand will be your own. The coastline north and south of Portpatrick is indented with secluded bays and beaches - Morroch Bay, Sandeel Bay, Lairds Bay and perhaps the loveliest of them all, Killantringan. Portpatrick is cradled at the foot of rocky cliffs and looks across 22 miles of the Irish Channel to Donaghdee. This is where the annual lifeboat week and the acclaimed folk festival is held. Just down the road from here is Port Logan where the BBC's 2000 Acres of Sky was filmed. Stranraer is a great centre for the serious walker and it is skirted by the Southern Upland Way which runs 212 miles from Portpatrick in the west across the South of Scotland to Cockburnspath on the east coast. If you wish to venture a little further then head for the Galloway Hills where there is some seriously challenging walking to be had. The area is a haven for golfing enthusiasts with a plethora of excellent courses; 18 holes of golf at Creachmore, Glenluce or Dunskey at Portpatrick. Further east is a championship course at Southerness and you could spend a day in the area calling in at the Artist's Town of Kirkcudbright, The Granite Town of Dalbeattie and Scotland's Book town at Wigtown. Let's not forget the cycling enthusiasts too as the area has a good choice of world class cycling on offer with various venues offering the 7Stanes world acclaimed mountain biking experience. A really different experience would be to visit Logan Fish Pond, a fish larder for storing live sea fish within a natural rock formation on the shore. Recent additions to the original pond now include Touch Pools, Cave aquarium and Gift Shop. On the rocks next to the Fish Pond is the Bathing Hut, now restored and open for viewing. Since early times the area's proximity to Ireland has established close links with the Emerald Isle and why not take the fast ferry across the water and see for yourself   how green it is on the other side! Belfast has some excellent shopping on offer for a day of retail therapy. Scotland's most southerly point is at the Mull of Galloway which unbelievably is further south than Hartlepool. On a clear day, Ireland, The Isle of Man and Cumbria are visible! Property is all on ground floor level.

Achabeg, Inverlussa, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £349 to £ 839

Self catering accommodation in Inverlussa sleeps 4.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Sitting in the hamlet of Inverlussa just 1 mile south of Achnamara this spacious and very comfortable property's contemporary design makes the most of views over the hills and Loch Sween to the Isle of Jura. The loch is ideal for sailing and fishing and the pretty harbour village of Crinan (5 miles) is a lovely spot for watching boating activity. The canal towpath affords pleasant walking and cycling and there are many waymarked woodland walks in the area. Island day trips to Gigha Arran and Jura and ferries to Mull from Oban are easily accessible and Lochgilphead (8 miles) has a selection of shops and pubs.

Hall. Sitting/reading room. Shower room/WC. First floor: Sitting room with wood burning stove and doors to terrace. Dining room. Well equipped kitchen. Sitting area with beams and roof window. Double bedroom with king size bed balcony and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Twin bedded room with ensuite shower room/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Langa Cottage, Kilkenzie, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £211 to £ 481

Self catering accommodation in Kilkenzie sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Easy Walk access Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: In a rural location just 3½ miles from Campbeltown this cosy cottage is ideally located for enjoying the unspoilt countryside and glorious beaches of the Kintyre peninsula. Thanks to the warming Gulf Stream palm trees grow easily here and just 1 mile away Westport's fine sandy beach is popular with windsurfers. Set on the owners' working farm Langa Cottage also lies within a short drive of world class golf at Machrihanish on the shores of the Atlantic and walking on the Kintyre Way from Tarbert to Southend is close by. Visitors can enjoy a tour and a 'wee dram' at the whisky distillery at Springbank and the Linda McCartney Memorial Garden is nearby. Trips to the islands of Gigha Islay and Jura are easily accessible and the airport (4 miles) has twice daily flights to Glasgow. Shops and pubs 3½ miles.

Conservatory sitting/dining room with electric fire. Well equipped kitchen. Double bedroom with TV and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Grigadale, Ardnamurchan, Argyll, West Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £432

Self catering accommodation in Ardnamurchan sleeps 6.

Features include: Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Garden • sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Uniquely situated 1 mile from the lighthouse at Ardnamurchan Point, the most westerly point on the British mainland, this beautiful traditional farmhouse stands in 1800 acres of ground with its own beaches, loch and coastline. The house dates back to the early 1900s and has been completely re-built and extended to a very high standard to offer an exceptionally comfortable and spacious holiday home. The sunny, bright rooms are beautifully decorated and enjoy magnificent views of the loch, hills, coastline and across the sea to the Isle of Coll. There is a large enclosed garden with picnic table and a large barn with table tennis. Grigadale is accessed by a beautiful 60 mile drive from Fort William, the last 30 miles are via a spectacular single track road which winds through magnificent coastal and mountain scenery - the house is spectacularly positioned in one of the last remote and unspoiled areas of Scotland. The dramatic, wild mountains, rich forests and varied coastlines offer superb opportunities for walking, biking, birdwatching and fishing. The ferry from nearby Kilchoan to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull offers a great day trip. There is a hotel within 2 miles, an excellent coffee shop at the lighthouse and a well-stocked shop in the village of Kilchoan which is 5 miles away. 2 twin and 1 double bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, bathroom (shower over bath), shower-room, extra separate wc. Cooking by gas hob/electric oven, gas central heating. Fridge, freezer, auto washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, dishwasher, satellite television, dvd player, video, payphone. Travel cot and hogh chair available. Bed linen and towels are provided.