Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne

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Host

9.8

Exceptional

2 bedroomsSleeps 473 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Inveraray

Crarae Garden Argyll2 min drive
New Castle Lachlan50 min drive
Old Castle Lachlan58 min drive
Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)102 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Auchgoyle Bay Cottage is the perfect base to explore Argyll – the Coast of the Gaels. The cottage is in the small village of Minard, just south of Inveraray and has direct views across the ever-changing panorama of Loch Fyne. There are walks to suit all abilities from the cottage, along the shore, round the village and up into the hills to the deserted Feorlin village or a short walk away at the National Trust gardens at Crarae. The loch shore is 100 metres away, where you can launch small boats and kayaks. Inveraray and Lochgilphead offer a range of facilities including restaurants, shops and other tourist attractions. Both are a short drive away. You can explore further afield if you wish with Oban and Kintyre within easy reach, but just as easily spend a week within a few miles of the cottage and do something different every day.

Property manager

Brian Barker

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Front of house enclosed garden by wooden gates

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Travel cot ravel cot and high chair available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number AR00375F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Inveraray

Located in Inveraray, this cottage is in a rural area. Auchindrain Highland Farm Township and Inveraray Jail are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dunadd and Old Castle Lachlan. Crarae Garden Argyll and Argyll Adventure are also worth visiting.

Inveraray

What's nearby

Crarae Garden Argyll - 2 min drive
Inveraray Castle - 18 min drive
New Castle Lachlan - 50 min drive
Dunans Castle - 56 min drive
Old Castle Lachlan - 58 min drive

Getting around

Helensburgh Garelochead Station - 74 min drive
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

‪Inver Restaurant - ‬49 min drive
‪Inver Cottage Restaurant - ‬50 min drive
‪Quarry View Garden Cente and Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪Quarry View Garden Centre - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Loch Fyne and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Crarae Garden Argyll. Auchindrain Highland Farm Township and Argyll Adventure are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laura I.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

Such an amazing view to wake up too. The property is just stunning. Such a cute little place to stay. The host are amazing too. They went above and beyond what we expected. The weekend away was just one of the best weekends we have had. Worth a stay! X

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian O.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage in a great area

First of all we can recommend the cottage without any reservation. Everything is very neat and clean - prepared by the very kind hosts. They will assist you with everything and are always ready to make your stay as comfortable und nice as possible. The area is just beautiful, offering a scent of seaside, hills and the greenest nature you will find on the planet. We're happy to have been there!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharina E.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Großartiges Cottage, großartige Lage

Das Cottage entsprach genau unseren Vorstellungen. Es ist gemütlich und der Blick auf Loch Fyne ein Traum. Ein idealer Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge oder einfach die Seele baumeln lassen. Die Vermieter nebenan sind sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und dezent. Gerne empfehlen wir es weiter.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siemen V.

20 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Cottage on a Nice spot

We enjoyed our stay very much and there is a lot to see in this area of Scotland

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

10 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a wonderful time here! Beautiful views of the water, quiet and peaceful place. The owners are very nice. Local area has lots to offer.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

4 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Brian and Becs have thought of everything to make this property the perfect getaway. The cottage is pristine and communication from booking to leaving (reluctantly) was spot on. We will be back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Henry B.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really great base for exploring South Highlands and Inner Hebrides

Really enjoyable

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Olivier G.

24 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour à Inveraray

Bonjour, L'endroit est très agréable et très cosy. Il est décoré avec charme et fonctionnalité. Le propriétaire qui habite à côté a été très gentil, à répondu à nos questions mais à su rester très discret. Nous avons passé un agréable séjour. Olivier Gastaud

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage on Loch

Hosts have done an outstanding job providing every comfort. Loch views and access directly across street with access to numerous hiking trails. Highly recommend and one of the best self catering rentals I’ve experienced.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in stunning location

The cottage has everything you need and a full folder provided with things to do in the area. Very comfortable. The highlights were the boat trip from Crinan and the distillery tour at Springbank. Beautiful area and not so many tourists.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Logan M.

5 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cottage!

Brian and Becs have a great cottage in a beautiful area. Their recommendations for hillwalking were spot on! Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apartment on the Loch

Pleasant apartment with window views of Loch Fyne. Very comfortable 2 bedrooms upstairs. 15 minutes from Inveraray with nice shops, activities and some good restaurants. Easy access to the rest of the peninsula. Hosts made it very easy. Even though they were out of town we were able to get in and out without difficulty. Would definitely recommend this spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Argyle coast escape

Our family of 4 loved every minute at Brian and Bec’s cozy and homey little cottage. It’s perfectly located to explore and they’ve thought of everything you could ever need to be comfortable. The linens are lovely, the sun porch was heavenly, and the space was perfectly organized with Bosch appliances and comfy beds. The cottage is small but still perfect for a family of four. We loved exploring Kilmartin, Dunadd, Invarary, and loch Fyne. Brian had great advice for exploring and the cottage made for a quiet rest bit after our day of travel.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam D.

4 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geweldig

Top. Werkelijk alles: de ontvangst, de cottage, het uitzicht. Een aanrader

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jean D.

11 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

15 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Erholung pur, Aufwachen mit Seeblick

Ein mit viel Geschmack eingerichtetes, toll gelegenes Cottage, in dem es an nichts mangelte. Ein idealer Ausgangspunkt, um Schottland mit allen Sinnen, zu Fuß, mit Bus (Haltestelle vor der Tür), oder eigenem Pkw, zu erfahren. Brian & Becs sind sehr hilfsbereit, offen und gleichzeitig unaufdringlich. Fazit: Super Location!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

5 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage on loch

What a wonderful stay! We had everything we needed, and the hosts were delightful. The area is so lovely, too - we wish we had planned to stay longer to enjoy this cottage and the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

12 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

A warm welcome awaited us at Auchgoyle cottage, with a little note and welcome pack and fresh milk in the fridge. The cottage is a cosy little home from home with everything we could need for our stay and has stunning views across the loch. Brian and Becs are on hand next door if there are any issues, but we didn’t have any. The cottage is perfectly placed to explore the surrounding area. We’d love to return! Anne and Jim

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

18 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from Home

The property was very cosy and homely. It had stunning views across the Loch from both bedrooms, which was great to wake up to. The property was perfectly located for exploring Argyll and Bute.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

27 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

We enjoyed our week in the cottage very much. It was beautifully clean and very well equipped with everything we could possibly want for self-catering. There are so many lovely places to explore in the area and the cottage made a perfect base. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

amelia W.

21 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic 5 star

What a fantastic find! The most perfectly catered for holiday home. Everything has been thought about so carefully down to an emergency sewing kit! Brian and Becs were such friendly, helpful and informative hosts. We were greeted by a very welcoming tray of goodies and milk already in the fridge. Bravo to both of you!

10/10 Excellent

Maia S.

16 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful loch views, comfy cottage

Very comfortable cottage, great help from the owners who live next door, lots of treats provided. Amazing to see the constant change of light and shadow over the loch on the doorstep, and the wider views to the Arrochar Alps. Lovely little village, very handy for Inverarary, Kilmartin Glen, Crinan Canal and other attractions of Argyll. Definitely to be recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

12 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Vacation.

Cosy, comfortable cottage with fantastic views in great location for touring the surrounding area. Friendly welcoming owners who are a mine of information. The cottage was spotless and had everything you would need for the perfect vacation. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jacky B.

20 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 night short break on way back from Skye.

Well equipped cottage with lovely view over Loch Fyne. Small galley kitchen and bathroom downstairs.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

ian m.

14 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful cottage in prime location

excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Brian Barker

Owned by Brian & Becs Barker. We live next door to the cottage and are keen to help our guests enjoy their visit to Argyll and to love the area as much as we do.