Self Catering

Aird Cottages, Aird Farm, Ardfern, PA31 8QS. STB 4 and 5 Star Self Catering. Situated at the end of the Craignish peninsula and with wonderful views across to the islands of Mull, Jura, Luing and Scarba, Aird House is part of Aird Farm and sleeps up to 6 guest in four bedrooms. It is set in its own walled garden. Public rooms include a cosy lounge with open fire, and a fully fitted kitchen/dining room. There is a family bathroom on the upper floor and a cloakroom on the ground floor. A utility/drying room is provided at the rear of the house. Aird Cottage, with views to the west and Loch Craignish to the east, offers 5 Star luxury accommodation for 2. The cottage forms the west end of the traditional farm steading and is furnished to a high standard. Both properties have their own secluded gardens - a great place to relax - and are ideally placed for touring this varied and interesting region. Open all year, rates from £260 - £700, including all linen and fuel. Short breaks available out of season excluding Christmas and New Year. Contact: Alison Campbell. Tel/Fax: 01852 500224.
E-mail: alison@craignish-holidays.co.uk
WWW: www.craignishholidays.co.uk

Airds Bay View, Airds, Port Appin. Sleeping up to 4 guests, Airds Bay View is situated on the first floor of a peaceful country courtyard property and has been renovated to a very high standard to provides everything you might need for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. Furnished with a lovely mix of new and old, the property has retained a great deal of character. The accommodation is all on at first floor level and comprises an open plan living room with fitted kitchen and dining area. The sitting area has a delightful view out over a virtually private beach. The two bedrooms each have king size double beds (or twin beds by arrangement), and the family bathroom has a shower over the bath. There is an excellent hotel within easy walking distance and a fine restaurant is less than a mile away. Open all year. Rates from £193-£385 per week (Friday to Friday) including all linen and electricity. Pets are welcome. Smoking outside only, please. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL41.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Airdeny Chalets, Taynuilt, PA35 1HY. With spectacular views towards Ben Cruachan and over Glen Etive, Airdeny Chalets offer the perfect hideaway. A choice of 2 and 3 bedrooms chalets are available, all beautifully appointed and equipped with everything you could possibly need in a comfortable home away from home. The living areas are all open plan and comprise a fully fitted kitchen and a lounge/dining room. The 2 bedroom chalets have double and twin bedrooms sleeping up to 4 guests. The 3 bedroom chalets have one en-suite double bedroom, and either two twin bedrooms or one twin room plus a bedroom with bunk beds. Outside, garden furniture is provided and there is space to relax. With the completion of a beautiful new studio, Airdeny Chalets now offers a selection of courses, catering for many tastes including watercolour painting, stained glass jewellery, creative writing, wildlife photography and fly fishing. Open all year. Rates from £265-£685 per week. Dogs welcome in some chalets. Contact: Jenifer Moffat. Tel: 01866 822648.
E-mail: jenifer.moffat@airdenychalets.co.uk
WWW: www.airdenychalets.co.uk

Appin Holiday Homes, Appin, PA38 4BQ. STB 3 Star Self Catering and 4 Star Holiday Park. Set within 20 acres of beautifully maintained grounds amidst spectacular scenery on the shores of Loch Creran, Appin Holiday Homes comprises ten 2 bedroom lodges, a selection of 2 bedroom static caravans and the newly refurbished 3 bedroom Station Cottage - the former Station Master's House for Creagan station on the old Oban to Ballachulish line. The site is midway between Oban and Fort William and is ideally located for a whole host of activities in the local area. There is walking in the grounds, you can hire one of our rowing boats and fish on the loch and we have a well equipped games room - great for kids of all ages. All our properties come highly appointed with everything you could possibly need in a comfortable home away from home. Whichever you choose, you'll find them prepared for your arrival, ready for you to just relax. Open all year. Contact: Julie or Ian Weir. Tel: 01631 730287.
E-mail: info@appinholidayhomes.co.uk
WWW: www.appinholidayhomes.co.uk

Benderloch Self Catering, Benderloch, By Oban, PA37 1SB. STB 4 Star Self Catering. Comprising Seabank Farmhouse for 10 and Seabank Lodge for 8, these two generously appointed properties are set in private grounds of 130 acres in a spectacular location with magnificent mountain and sea views. Seabank Farmhouse is a large 5 bedroom property on the shore of Loch Creran. Seabank Lodge is a newly built detached cottage based on a traditional highland design. The Lodge has a hot tub in the garden. Their location provides opportunities for most outdoor activities, on or off the water. There are beautiful walks and cycle routes nearby and adjoining part of the grounds is a wildlife reserve with marked trails. Benderloch has a licensed general store, cafe and restaurant and Oban is just 20 minutes away. Open all year. Rates from £500-£1500 per week inclusive of towels, linen, electricity and heating. Short breaks available in low season. Contact: Sandy Orr. Tel: 01631 720602.
E-mail: sandy@ldorr.demon.co.uk
WWW: www.oban-selfcatering.co.uk

Blarghour Farm Cottages, Blarghour Farm, Lochaweside, by Dalmally, PA33 1BW. STB 4 Star Self Catering. Blarghour is a 2000 acre working hill farm offering a choice of high quality accommodation along the beautiful south eastern shore of Loch Awe within easy reach of a wide range of activities and attractions. The four self catering cottages, sleeping from 2 to 6 guests, are all centrally heated and double glazed for year round comfort. Each has individual character and enjoys it own special place in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Generously sized beds feature throughout, all linen is included and properties come equipped with guest convenience in mind. Children are welcome and cots and highchairs are available. Sorry Blarghour cannot accept pets. Open all year. Seasonal rates and details of availability are published on Blarghour's website, accessible via the link below, or contact: Mr and Mrs E Crawford. Tel: 01866 833246. Fax: 01866 833338.
E-mail: blarghour@btconnect.com
WWW: www.self-catering-argyll.co.uk

Calgary, Near Port Ramsay, Isle of Lismore. This peaceful island retreat for up to 5 guests offers stunning sea and coastal views straight out over Loch Linnhe to Ben Nevis and the mountains of Lochaber. Accessed by a private, single track and unsurfaced road, this surprisingly spacious detached property is an ideal place in which to relax completely. A vehicle ferry crosses from Oban, but many islanders and visitors leave their cars parked on the mainland, using a little passenger ferry from Port Appin. Calgary has a spacious, fully fitted kitchen/dining room, a sitting room with electric fire and an optional open fire. Also on the ground floor are a double bedroom with additional single bed, a twin bedded room (both bedrooms with sinks) and a shower room. Open all year. Rates from £159-£317 per week including all linen except personal towels. Electricity by meter reading. Pets by arrangement only on this crofting farm. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL93.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Cologin Country Chalets & Lodges, Lerags Glen, By Oban, PA34 4SE. STB 3 and 4 Star Self Catering. Less than three miles from Oban in a tranquil country glen, Cologin offers a range of self catering accommodation from one bedroom chalets and two bedroom lodges to 4 star Cruachan cottage and Cologin Farmhouse sleeping up to 14 - including children. All our properties are situated on a friendly, family-run site with lovely rural views and the advantage of an excellent country inn - The Barn at Cologin - for lunchtime and evening meals. Hill loch fishing (tackle and boat free to residents), Forestry Commission waymarked walking trails through the woods and a playpark should entertain both young and old and of course all Oban's attractions are just minutes away by car. Full site facilities include a drying room and self-service launderette. Wi-fi hotspot in the Barn, which also hosts live music through the season. Open all year. Pets welcome. OAP discount. Short breaks (minimum 2 nights) and long lets available in addition to regular weeks. Secure online booking via our website and live availability. Contact Jim and Linda Battison. Tel: 01631 564501. Fax: 01631 566925.
E-mail: info@cologin.co.uk
WWW: www.cologin.co.uk

Craobh Haven Cottages, Craobh Haven, By Oban. STB 4 Star Self Catering. Less than 100 yards from the sea, Craobh Haven Cottages are two charming, traditionally built properties in the picturesque village of Craobh Haven on the north shore of the Craignish peninsula. The village has its own marina, shops, restaurant, coffee shop and pub and you'll find the locals most welcoming. Oban is just a short drive from here and the Argyll coast offers a whole host of things to see and do. Jura Cottage sleeps up to 6 in three bedrooms and has a large open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room plus a family bathroom. Islay Cottage is ideal for 2 or 4, with similarly open plan living to Jura, plus two bedrooms and a bathroom. Both properties come highly appointed and all linen, electricity and coal for the open fire is included in the let. Open all year. Rates from £440-£690 per week. Pets welcome. Contact Alison Hampton or Matthew Haggis. Tel: 0131 661 2783. Fax: 0131 478 0566.
E-mail: contactus@craobhcottages.co.uk
WWW: www.craobhcottages.co.uk

Dairy Cottage, Kilninver Estate, By Oban. An ideal honeymoon hideaway, Dairy Cottage is a typical traditional, picture-book Highland cottage set in a secluded location on the private Kilninver Estate just 8 miles south of Oban. The property has one bedroom, a well-equipped kitchen, a bathroom and a sitting room with TV and wood-burning stove. Guests are free to roam the estate, which extends to 1,300 acres of varied landscape, including woodland, open hills and a sea-loch foreshore. There is good fishing in season and water sports and pony trekking are available nearby. This is also the ideal location from which to explore the surrounding area. From Fort William to Oban and points in between there is plenty to do here. Cross the Atlantic Bridge to the island of Seil and take a boat to Easdale Island, visit the Sea Life Centre at Barcaldine, or the famous Arduaine Gardens further south. From £290-£398 per week. Tel: +44 (0)1835 870779.
WWW: www.unique-cottages.co.uk/cottages/westcoast/argyll/dairy_cottage

Darach Cottage, Near Craobh Haven, Ardfern, Lochgilphead. Set in the coastal hills above Craobh Haven, Darach Cottage is one of two delightful holiday properties that form part of an original steading. Both properties face out from the central area of a courtyard and are not overlooked. Internally, 'Darach' is light and airy and the immaculate accommodation is all at ground floor level. It includes a spacious lounge/dining room with fully-fitted kitchen area, one double bedroom and a bathroom with a bath and shower over. A double bed settee in the lounge is suitable for occasional use. Within easy driving distance of pubs, shops and a host of holiday pursuits, Darach Cottage represents an ideal 'get away from it all' destination. And for those with young children there is a pony to feed (under supervision). Open all year. Friday to Friday lets. Rates from £195 per week including all linen. Electricity is included from May to September, at other times it is charged at £15 per week. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL24.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Kinlochlaich House Apartments and Cottages, Appin, By Oban, PA38 4BD. STB 3 Star Self Catering. Close to the sea and with views to the mountains, Kinlochlaich House is a listed building of the 17th and 18th centuries set in its own beautiful gardens on the south facing slopes of the Appin hills. There are three self catering apartments within the main house plus two traditional cottages in buildings adjacent to it and a unique octagonal eco Tree House. Sleeping from 2 to 5 persons they range from Corrie, a charming courtyard apartment for 2, Tree House, also for 2 and perched off the ground overlooking a woodland burn, through Creran for 4, with two bedrooms and its own turreted staircase, to Laich Cottage for 5, once the gardeners cottage, with its own private sunny garden. The grounds of Kinlochlaich House include a fine walled garden. There is a tennis court and table tennis pavilion and there are racquets and bats for guest use. Open all year. Rates from £180-£490 per week including electricity, oil and wood where appropriate. Bedlinen and towels can be provided for a small extra charge. Contact: Donald and Susie Hutchison or Fiona Hutchinson. Tel: 01631 730342. Fax: 01631 730482.
E-mail: enquiries@kinlochlaich-house.co.uk
WWW: www.kinlochlaich-house.co.uk

Loch Etive View, Airds Bay, Taynuilt, by Oban. This very comfortable first floor property with its own entrance and stairway, is a purpose-built holiday apartment located above the owner’s home. Well equipped and comfortably furnished, Loch Etive View sits in a slightly elevated position by the shores of the loch and provides the ideal base from which to explore the whole of the west coast. The freshly decorated accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area, one double bedded room (which can be converted to a twin on request), one twin bedded room and a bathroom. All rooms have a lovely cottage feel and benefit from fabulous views of the loch. Rates from £226 per week including provision of all bed linen. Personal towels and tea towels available at £6 per person by prior arrangement. Electricity is by coin meter. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL57.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

McDougall's King's Arms Holiday Apartments, 103 George Street, Oban, PA34 4NT. STB 3 Star Self Catering. Situated on the sea front overlooking Oban harbour, Kings Arms Holiday Apartments are ideally located for a range of town and country persuits. All of our properties have uninterrupted views out towards the Isles and the Firth of Lorne. There are five two-bedroomed apartments on the second, third and fourth floors of the former Kings Arms Hotel. The Esplanade apartment is a three-bedroomed first floor property a little further along the harbour road. Each self catering let has a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge and family bathroom. In addition, the Kings Arms Apartments have access to a laundry room, whilst the Esplanade has its own washer and dryer. All bed linens are included and towels are also provided to guests staying in the Esplanade. Please note: no pets allowed. Open all year. Contact: Stephanie Irvine. Tel: 01631 570552.
E-mail: enquiries@apartmentsoban.co.uk
WWW: www.apartmentsoban.co.uk

Mountain View, Airds Bay, Taynuilt, by Oban. With stunning views of Loch Etive and the surrounding mountains, Mountain View is a mobile holiday home set in a lovely secluded location. Although compact, it has been carefully refurbished to provide comfortable accommodation for a family and benefits from having a very safe garden area. Mountain View comprises an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area, one double bedded room, one twin bedded room (which can be converted to a double on request) and a shower room. A decking area runs the length of the property and there is a well-equipped laundry room to the rear. Rates from £208 per week including provision of all bed linen. Personal towels and tea towels available at £6 per person by prior arrangement. The cost of all fuel is included in the rental from May to September. At other times it is charged at £10 per week. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL58.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Mullach, Near Craobh Haven, Ardfern, Lochgilphead. Located in the coastal hills above Craobh Haven this delightful croft cottage offers comfortable accommodation for up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms. One of a pair of properties forming part of an original steading, Mullach provides immaculate, very comfortable accommodation, ideal for those who like to 'get away from it all' but at the same time like to be within easy driving distance of pubs, shops and a host of holiday pursuits. The accommodation comprises a spacious living/dining room with occasional bed settee, a fully fitted kitchen area, one double bedroom and a family bathroom all at ground floor level, and an an additional twin bedded attic room accessed by steep stairs. And for those with young children there is a pony to feed (under supervision). Open all year. Friday to Friday lets. Rates from £208-£362 per week including all linen and electricity. Pets welcome. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL25.
E-mail: hamcot@globalnet.co.uk
WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Tigh an Daraich Luxury Self Catering Lodges, Bridge of Awe, Taynuilt, PA35 1HR. STB 4-5 Star Self Catering. Accommodation specially designed for both disabled and able bodied people. Set within its own wooded 5 acre grounds, Tigh an Daraich comrprises three 2 bedroom and one 3 bedroom luxury lodges, each with views over the River Awe to Ben Cruachan. Each lodge is highly appointed with everything you need in a comfortable home from home. Remote control TVs with digital satellite feature in every room and the kitchens have dishwashers, washing machines and tumble driers. Public areas have wooden floors, while all bedrooms come fully carpeted. Two bedroom lodges have a shower room, the three bedroom lodge and shower and a bathroom. Rooms are spacious enough to accommodate a wheelchair. Outside each lodge is a balcony and garden furniture is provided. There is ample parking space. Open all year. Rates from £295-£745 per week including provision of all bed linen and a starter pack of groceries. Tel: 01866 822693.
E-mail: info@tighandaraich.co.uk
WWW: www.tighandaraich.co.uk

Toberonochy, Isle of Luing, Near Easdale. If you are looking for a taste of island life this is the perfect opportunity. The Isle of Luing has one small shop and a post office, but no pubs or restaurants. However, the local people are very friendly and welcoming, and a regular short car ferry service gives access to a much wider range of facilities. The cottage is a delightful mix of new and old, retaining its atmosphere and character, but also providing all modern facilities for a comfortable holiday for 4 guests. The accommodation is all on the ground floor and comprises a modern fitted kitchen with a dining table, a sitting room with an open fire, a double bedroom, a second bedroom with full size bunk beds, plus a family bathroom. Outside is a decking area with a table and chairs. Open all year. Rates from £208-£416 per week including all linen and a starter pack of fuel for the open fire. All electricity is included in the rental from May to September inclusive, otherwise £20 per week. Sorry, no pets. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL54.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk