Guests say
Cliff Cottage in Appin is highly praised for its stunning, tranquil location and beautiful surroundings, making it ideal for those seeking peace and nature. Guests consistently mention the cottage’s comfort, spaciousness, and well-equipped kitchen. The sun room and garden views are particular highlights. While the property is generally clean and cosy, some minor maintenance issues such as slippery paving and mould have been noted. Access via a rough lane may require care, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return, reflecting a very positive experience.
The cottage is described as warm and comfortable, with plenty of hot water and generally clean facilities. However, some guests noted areas needing attention, such as mould around a bathroom window and slippery paving stones, indicating room for improvement.
The location is repeatedly described as amazing, beautiful, peaceful, and tranquil, with fantastic views and wildlife. The only minor drawback mentioned is the remoteness and the rough access lane, but these are outweighed by the positives.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, spacious, and well-suited for relaxation. The bedrooms and bathrooms are highlighted as comfortable, and the sun room is appreciated, though it can get hot in good weather.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and offers thoughtful amenities such as a sun room and large garden. Some maintenance issues are noted, such as the need for power washing and potential improvements to ventilation and patio access.
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 (8)
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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
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Paul Witts
Nice and quiet location, well equiped and very spacious.
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Confirmed Guest
Our third time at the house so we must like it! The location is amazing and the house was warm and comfortable with plenty of hot water for the showers. As some reviews have mentioned, it could do with a bit of TLC here and there. The paving stones from the sitting room to the garden were incredibly slippy and in need of power washing and there’s mould around the upstairs bathroom window for example.