Guests say
Stronafian House is a spacious and beautifully furnished cottage, ideal for families and groups seeking peace and relaxation in a scenic, tranquil setting. Guests consistently praise the well-equipped kitchen, en-suite bedrooms, and ample entertainment options such as games and books. The house is clean, comfortable, and perfect for both sunny and rainy days. While the remote location offers stunning countryside views and privacy, a car is essential for exploring the area. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but overall, guests thoroughly enjoyed their stays and would happily return.
Multiple reviews highlight the house as very clean and well maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness. Only one review mentioned water staining on a ceiling, but this did not appear to be a widespread issue.
The location is described as beautiful, peaceful, and ideal for those seeking tranquillity. However, it is remote, requiring a car for access to shops and attractions, and one guest felt the location could have been better explained.
Guests found the house spacious, warm, and comfortable, with en-suite bathrooms in all bedrooms and plenty of space for relaxation. One review mentioned duvets being too warm and some issues with conservatory temperature, but overall comfort was highly rated.
The property is praised for its excellent facilities, including a fully equipped kitchen, games room, books, toys, and en-suite bathrooms. Some maintenance concerns were raised about windows, conservatory access, and a broken chair, but these were not common across reviews.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a well-equipped kitchen, entertainment options, and kind, considerate owners. While some reviews mention the owners' kindness, gifts or extras are not guaranteed for all guests.
About this property
Stronafian is a large country house offering a perfect opportunity for families and friends to immerse themselves in nature and explore Argyll’s Secret Coast.. 4 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Range, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Conservatory: Table Football, Toys, Woodburner
Games Room: Pool Table, Selection Of Books
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burners available locally. Travel cot, highchair and stairgates available on request. . Enclosed, lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced boggy pond area in the garden, 15 yards away.. Stronafian is a secluded country house set in its own estate grounds with salmon and trout fishing rights and excellent stalking opportunities, offering the perfect location for families and friends to immerse themselves in nature and explore Argyll’s Secret Coast, without the interruption of mainstream television
The hub of the house is the spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen area with its wood burner and comfy seating. This opens onto a large conservatory which wraps around the front of the house offering views of the natural garden and more opportunities for enjoying another wood burner, comfy seating and a large more formal dining area. Relaxation is well provided for, as there is a pool table and table football available, traditional children’s toys and games, as well as Wi-Fi, and although not connected to any TV service, there is a colour TV and DVD player with a well-stocked DVD library.
Roe deer and red deer are often seen from the house and otters are seen regularly along the coast. For bird watchers the area is also interesting with osprey, white-tailed eagle and golden eagle seen regularly at nearby Loch Riddon. There are plenty of locally harvested produce for sale locally, such as game, fish, sea fruits and sea weed, lamb, vegetables etc. which can be cooked to create delicious meals in the well-equipped kitchen. Stronafian has fishing rights on a beat of the River Ruel which is a 14 mile long spate river, fly fishing for salmon and sea trout. Permits for other beats can be arranged locally. There are several other local rivers and hill lochs with day permits available through the Dunoon and District Angling Club. Sea fishing from shore or boat is available on Loch Riddon. Red deer or Roe deer stalking can be easily arranged via a local company who offer stalking trips outings, accompanied by full time experienced stalkers in challenging terrain. Further details on the options for fishing and stalking can be provided.
The nearest village, Colintraive is just a 6-mile drive and has a restaurant, gastro-pub, post office, general store and a car ferry to the beautiful Isle of Bute. There’s also a community garden with picnic places, a welcoming bowling green and the Colintraive Heritage Centre where you can discover the story of the village and its farming heritage over the last 150 years. Cowal’s major town, Dunoon is just 12 short miles away and has a great selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and bars, as well as a ferry over to Gourock. It is also home to the outstanding Benmore Botanic Gardens and hosts the Cowal Highland Gathering, the biggest Highland Games in the UK. There are many interesting sites in the vicinity that are worth visiting on day trips, such as Castle Lachan, Ardkinglas Woodland Garden and Gruffalo Trail, Puck’s Glen, Portavadie Marina and the Isle of Bute and Mount Stuart.
The long distance footpath, the Cowal Way runs the length of the Cowal Peninsula, passing through some of the most beautiful and varied landscape and is easily accessible from Stronafian. Within a short drive you can see the beautiful Kyles of Bute, which are stunning stretches of water between the Isle of Bute and the mainland. Sheltered and scenic, they are perfect for kayaking and sailing with a sailing school at nearby Tighnabruaich. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub, and restaurant 6 miles.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Scottish Letting Licence No: AR-02850-F
Reviews (13)
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James Hopkins
Downstairs toilets are set to high from floor level, my granddaughter could not use.Only one door in and out , In the conservatory, only could open 1 window and no doors , so too hot to sit in.Said do not use heaters in conservatory if it was cold!!!!So didn’t use that room at all.Bedroom with separate stairs we didn’t want to use re bad water staining on ceiling right above bed, unknown if leak had been fixed.All windows are a death trap for fingers when shutting, likely to get fingers trapped.Duvets were too high tog and so hot to sleep even when windows open.It’s very dangerous re fire hazard to have windows like these and only one door to use.I will be contacting you for sum form of refunding.Says on add conservatory to use, but can’t!Could not use balcony either , not available to open doors.How do you think we felt , when we pay upfront, and we don’t get exactly what was promised.
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John Brind
This was our 3rd stay at Stronafian House, it is a wonderfully spacious and well appointed property in a beautiful, quiet and un spoilt area.
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Kyle dingle
The singles had a lovely time here there was a chair broken in the master bedroom but otherwise no complaints would definitely recommend