Guests say
Cliff Cottage in Appin is highly praised for its stunning, tranquil location with beautiful views and abundant wildlife. Guests consistently mention the cottage’s comfort, spaciousness, and well-equipped kitchen. The sun room and garden are particular highlights, offering a peaceful retreat. While the property is generally clean and cosy, a few guests note minor maintenance issues such as slippery paving stones and some mould in the bathroom. Access via a rough lane is mentioned, but does not detract from the overall positive experience. Many guests are repeat visitors, reflecting the cottage’s enduring appeal.
The cottage is described as warm, comfortable, and generally clean. However, some guests mention areas needing attention, such as mould around a bathroom window and slippery paving stones, suggesting minor improvements could be made.
The location is repeatedly described as amazing, beautiful, peaceful, and perfect for tranquillity. Guests love the views, wildlife, and proximity to local walks and restaurants, with only minor comments about remoteness and the access lane.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, spacious, and well-suited for relaxation. The bedrooms and living areas are praised, with only a minor note about the sun room becoming hot in good weather.
The cottage is considered well-equipped, especially the kitchen and bathrooms. The sun room and garden are appreciated. Some maintenance issues are noted, such as the need for power washing and improved ventilation in the sun room.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Enjoy the cosy woodburner in the winter, or the 3-acre gardens in the summer, an ideal all year round holiday cottage.. This beautifully renovated and extended cottage enjoys an idyllic, rural location just a hundred yards or so from the crystal clear waters of the Lyne of Lorne, and has wonderful sea views. Located at the head of Airds Bay at the end of a private track approximately 1 mile long, Cliff Cottage stands detached and makes a wonderful retreat from which to explore this scenic area and to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the countryside.
An easy walk away is the pretty fishing village of Port Appin, which overlooks Loch Linnhe with its several islands and backdrop of mountains. From here ferries to the Isle of Lismore can be taken, where several places of interest can be visited. Apart from the fortified Tirefour Broch, there are the ruins of the 12th-century Castle Coeffin and the abandoned quarry village of Sailean with its disused kilns, as well as the ruins of Achanduin Castle and the island’s highest point Barr Mor. To the north of Port Appin, the romantic Castle Stalker can be found - much loved by photographers. Appin is a destination for food-lovers with several very highly rated restaurants in the immediate area.
Within easy reach, the Victorian resort of Oban is the second largest town in Argyll. It has the McCaig’s Folly as its landmark, which was built in imitation of Rome’s Colosseum. A tour of the Oban Distillery is a popular experience for whisky lovers whilst boat trips to Mull, Iona, Staffa, Seal Island and the Treshnish Isles can be made from the harbour at Oban. A short ferry ride from Oban takes visitors to the Isle of Kerrera - a small easily explored island from where panoramic views of Mull, the Slate Islands, Lismore and beyond can be admired.
In the opposite direction lies Fort William, with Ben Nevis - Britain’s highest summit - rising up in the background. One of the Highland’s most impressive glens, Glen Nevis, can be found just a further 10-minute drive away and apart from being the starting point for the ascent of Scotland’s highest peak, has been the location for several films, including Rob Roy and Braveheart.
The area is superb for walking, fishing and boat trips, which are all close by, whilst further afield are the fabulous mountains of Glencoe (with skiing in winter). Shop ⅓ mile. Pub ½ mile.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freesat, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Sun Room: Freesat
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freesat
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Air source pump heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Large 3-acre garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 2 cars. Smoking permitted.
Free WiFi
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
Letting Licence No: AR03212F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (10)
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Jo
The absolute perfect location for peace and tranquillity. Well equipped house, comfortable and.gorgeous garden (with deer) right on the loch. Great restaurants on the doorstep, good base for exploring the area
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Viviane Baumert
Just back from a superb week at Cliff Cottage. Lovely in every respect.
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Michael Gold
Stunning cottage in beautiful location. Very comfortable large cottage with all kitchen facilities you need. Sun room is great looking out to large garden area. Very peaceful location. Circular walk from cottage around Port Appin and Pierhouse Hotel gives amazing views of Loch and Lismore. Very comfortable bedrooms and nice bathrooms.The drive along lane to cottage has to be done slowly given rough path and quite narrow at certain points. After our first day and unloading car we left car at car park above Pierhouse Hotel and walked to and from cottage.Highly recommend