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25 / 25  Cottage set in the midst of the spectacular Argyll countryside

Gorstain Bheag

Balindore, Argyll and Bute
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Romantic
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Idyllic and romantic hideaway in the Highlands
  • Walk along the tranquil shore of beautiful Loch Etive
  • Spot local wildlife including red deer and red squirrels
Overview
Property code: CA425

Gorgeous, traditional, stone-built cottage set in the midst of the spectacular Argyll countryside, perfect as a romantic retreat for two.

With miles of local paths straight from the door, this idyllic spot is the perfect place to enjoy the fresh Highland air and spot the local rich and varied wildlife. Enjoy spectacular walks along nearby Loch Etive or take the short drive to the delightful coastal town of Oban from where you can catch a ferry to Mull. Enjoy superb seafood, go seal-spotting or visit the excellent Oban distillery and sample the local fine malt. Visit Dunollie Museum Castle and explore the attractive grounds.

Enter this charming cottage through the front door and you’ll find yourself in the narrow hallway where there is space to store coats and muddy boots. From here, turn into the cosy little lounge/dining room, tastefully decorated in soft greys and purples that evoke the Scottish landscape. Snuggle up on the comfy sofa in front of the glowing wood burner (starter pack of logs supplied) and enjoy a film and a glass of wine in the evening. Next door the smart galley kitchen is well-equipped for rustling up a romantic meal for two. At the end of the day, retire to the king-size bedroom with its luxuriously soft bedding and enjoy a blissful night’s sleep. In the morning, enjoy an invigorating shower in the adjacent bathroom.

Stroll outside into the small, private garden, where you can sit and enjoy the peace and quiet or perhaps share a meal together on warm days. Next to the cottage is private parking for two cars.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 shower room with hand basin and WC
  • Electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge with ice box, microwave, washer/dryer
  • Highchair and cot available on request
  • Wood burner – starter pack of logs supplied - extra fuel available to purchase
  • Electric heating
  • TV, DVD
  • Small, enclosed private garden with seating
  • Private parking for two cars
  • Private water supply
  • Local shop and restaurant 2 miles
  • Neighbouring property has pond in garden, children must be supervised
  • Please note, the last 1/4 mile is an un even farm track, unsuitable for low slung cars. Please drive carefully
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

April McKillop

This property is personally managed by April.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 40 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Pamela 2nd September 2023

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Fabulous cottage in a heavenly location! The lane up to the cottage needs very careful driving to avoid grounding. We didn't think our car was particularly low-slung but certainly had to navigate carefully. This is not a complaint by any means. We would return to Gorstain Bheag any day! Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

Reviewed by Cath 26th August 2023

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Cottage in a remote location, excellent for spectacular views and wildlife.

Reviewed by Livia 22nd July 2023

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We loved our one week stay in this cottage. It is situated in the lovely scottish countryside but still close to the small village of Taynuilt. The only company we had were lots of sheep. The small house and garden are beautiful. To enjoy the summer sun the only thing missing was a table in the garden that would have allowed us to eat outside.

Reviewed by Alexander 15th July 2023

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The solitude and quietness of the area suited us and the farm road is no problem. The friendliness of the locals made the holiday and if anyone did pass you got a wave or if working on the estate stopped to talk about our holiday. Hopefully we could come back at lambing time and Angus's Garden would be ideal then.

Reviewed by Sue 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by Glenys 17th June 2023

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Reviewed by Ashleigh 11th June 2023

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Perfect wee retreat nestled away from the hustle and bustle with amazing views! As per other reviewers, its a 5 mins drive up a country track but we had no issues with this. The refuse bins were located by the main road and accessed with a key, keep this in mind when youre checking out. Bed is super comfy and the kitchen had everything you need. ThRead moree cottage was nice and cool on the hot sunny days, was great to come back to after a day out. Hide

Reviewed by alison 27th May 2023

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Absolutely great fantastic position and views. The cottage had everything you could think of in the kitchen. The welcome pack was lovely. Loved the biscuits!!! Oban was a lovely town with plenty of choices to eat and drink. Just loved Scotland and all the friendly locals who couldn't do enough for you.

Reviewed by Dani 13th May 2023

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Reviewed by Belinda 6th May 2023

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Wonderful setting, absolutely magical and peaceful location. Very comfortable cottage. We had a lovely week and would book again if going back to explore the area further.

Reviewed by Catriona 29th April 2023

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We loved our stay at this lovely wee cottage. Only about a mile off main road up a single track which was very quiet. There is a farm track up to cottage which is quite bumpy but thankfully short. Lots and lots of sheep, they mind their own business . Close to Taynuilt should you need to top up on beer and biscuits - about a 35 minute walk if you fRead moreancy it.. Oban about 15 minute drive away. Check out the Creagan Inn near Appin , for drinks and food you won't regret it. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 18th February 2023

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Delightful place stay and relax, location is perfect.

Reviewed by Thomas 11th February 2023

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The cottage was beautiful just what we required, lovely and peaceful.

Reviewed by Ruaridh 30th December 2022

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Lovely cosy stay in Gorstain Bheag for New Year. The cottage is homely and well equipped with a nice starter supply of logs, kindling & fire starters for those cold winter days. Beautifully situated in a remote part of the countryside with stunning views down the just a short walk up the hill, access to near by towns, shops or walks/trails can alsoRead more be a little tricky - but no biggy if you have the vehicle. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back ourselves! Hide

Reviewed by Alan 22nd November 2022

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Reviewed by Kathleen 22nd October 2022

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We had a wonderful stay here. The cottage is far enough off the beaten track that it's idyllic and peaceful, but close enough to the local sights to make it a great base with walks right from the front door. The kitchen was well equipped - everything you would need, and even had a washer dryer. It was clean, cosy and the perfect spot for a relaxingRead more holiday. The garden is fully enclosed so perfect for the dog - provided your dog doesn't mind the odd nosey sheep! Will be booking for next year! Hide

Reviewed by Corey 15th October 2022

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Reviewed by Jacobo 10th September 2022

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Superb cottage and service. Would happily start there again.

Reviewed by Lynne 20th August 2022

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Had a great holiday. Cottage lovely and well equipped. Garden untidy and could be better maintained to allow for sitting out. Only suggestion would be to have a drainer on sink for draining dishes once washed. Exta towels were available in hall cupboard if needed.

Reviewed by Michael 13th August 2022

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Lovely cottage in a great location very peaceful and great walks.

Reviewed by Christine 30th July 2022

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Perfect holiday cottage, decorated so nicely, location was great not too far from amenities and places to visit ( love poppies garden centre, cakes to die for ) . Welcome pack was really good, everything in it usable and tasty . Such a gorgeous place to relax, loved it will be back x

Reviewed by Laura 18th June 2022

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What a fabulous location ! Quite remote and so stunning . Brilliant for walkers. Lots and lots of sheep and cattle so bear this in mind if you have a dog that doesn't like them. There is a small garden which is very pretty but mostly "natural" so not very usable . I think the boundaries are dog proof but as we couldn't properly see them we decided Read morebetter not to trust them. Jack Russell's and lambs are not a good match! The cottage is comfortable and well appointed but bring your own hairdryer.!SELECTED! !ENDOFSELECTED! Hide

Reviewed by Helen 11th June 2022

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Reviewed by HL 28th May 2022

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The cottage is lovely. Clean, well equipped and a generous welcome hamper to greet us. So peaceful and quiet, just birdsong and the occasional baa from a passing sheep! The track up to the cottage from the main road wasnt as bad as we anticipated after reading reviews before we left. However, we didnt feel the garden was suitable for a dog as it waRead mores quite overgrown. We would recommend to friends and family but perhaps not with their four legged friends. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 1st May 2022

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Reviewed by Robert Ian 23rd April 2022

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We stayed there last week in April. The cottage is clean and has excellent facilities. The welcome pack was very good. The track leading to the cottage is bumpy but not a problem at all. The garden was secure and ideal for our little dog Overall the cottage was lovely, the area was amazing and the people are friendly. We have no negative comments tRead moreo give at all and would highly recommend it. Hide

Reviewed by Till 16th April 2022

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Very nice cottage for two - excellent remote location - very well equipped & comfortable - perfect for a short break and very quiet !

Reviewed by Julie 9th April 2022

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Perfect location for touring around the Oban area. The cottage was lovely and cosy, very clean and in a beautiful location. Would highly recommend a stay here.

Reviewed by emma 12th March 2022

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Reviewed by Deborah 19th February 2022

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Comfortable adorable cottage.. everything you could wish for and more

Reviewed by Charles 15th January 2022

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Lovely little cottage, perfect for a cosy getaway away from the hustle of bustle of modern life. The surrounding scenery was beautiful with ample choice for walking and hiking. We were very sad to leave and cant wait to come back again.

Reviewed by Andrew 11th December 2021

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Reviewed by Ross 4th December 2021

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Superb cottage, well equipped with everything you would need. Comfortable and relaxing, set in perfect location to enjoy the peace and quiet

Reviewed by Melanie 13th November 2021

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Beautiful location and a lovely cottage. Very well equipped and the roaring log fire was lovely. Lovely welcome pack as well. Very comfy big bed. Lots to do in the area and just a stunning part of the world.

Reviewed by Carolanne 6th November 2021

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You really do need a good car for the single track road, but worth it when you get there as the cottage is very comfortable and when you work out how to use the heaters it is lovely and warm, garden totally enclosed but if you have a bigger dog the fence is only 3ft high with Barbed wire at the top, so you may feel like us being uncomfortable leaviRead moreng the the dog to toodle round the garden on her own Hide

Reviewed by Suzanne 30th October 2021

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Absolutely loved our stay here, so relaxing and peaceful and just what we needed. We loved the fact that we were off the beaten track but still close enough if we wanted to explore. Perfect and cottage had everything you needed for a comfortable stay.

Reviewed by Herlinde 25th October 2021

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The cottage lived up to expectations, well presented and cosy, lovely peaceful location. The welcome pack was appreciated.

Reviewed by Joy 25th September 2021

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A few more home comforts in the property would have been nice ie cushions on sofa, local information and how to use appliances.

Reviewed by Joanne 18th September 2021

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Lovely, cosy cottage in a remote but beautiful location with sheep for your neighbours. Ideal for long walks. Perfect for a romantic getaway. The farm track is fine if you take it slowly. A few nice looking restaurants on the roads into and out of the village. Large Tesco in Oban or Morrison's in Fort William; thoroughly recommend visiting both towRead morens. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 11th September 2021

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A well presented single storey traditional Scottish Cottage . Set in great walking areas with lovely views. The steep drive to the cottage and its distance does not allow for access on foot to local amenities . The interior of the cottage has a lovely country feel especially when the excellent log burner is alight . Great contemporary artwork by a Read morelocal artist is throughout . Visit Port Appin , eat at The Pier house ,also Inveraray, Castle , town and Samphire Restaurant. Hide

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