Guests say
Am Bruadar is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in Dalmally, ideal for groups and families seeking a base to explore the Highlands and nearby attractions such as Oban and Inveraray. Guests consistently praise its excellent location, cosy atmosphere, and ample facilities. While the property is generally clean and comfortable, some guests noted issues with mattress comfort and minor maintenance in bathrooms. The hosts are friendly and provide clear instructions, and the house is well-suited for both short and long stays.
The property is generally described as clean and tidy, with several guests specifically mentioning its cleanliness. However, some reviews mention mould in the bathrooms and a need for improved shower cleaning, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to local attractions, beautiful views, and suitability for hill walking and exploring the Highlands. Guests appreciate its proximity to Oban, Inveraray, and local amenities.
The cottage is described as cosy and warm, with a spacious layout. However, multiple guests found the mattresses, especially on single beds, uncomfortable, which affected sleep quality for some.
Facilities are well regarded, with guests noting the well-equipped kitchen, log burner, and garden. Minor issues such as a temperamental kettle, insufficient kitchen towels, and a lack of a barbecue were mentioned, but overall the house meets most needs.
Some guests appreciated complimentary items such as milk, though it was noted that these were out of date on one occasion. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed. Hosts are described as friendly and provide clear instructions.
About this property
A spacious, luxury family home, set amongst spectacular scenery with lovely views over the countryside towards magnificent Ben Cruachan, offering a relaxed and comfortable base to tour the Western Highlands..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 5: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgates. Welcome pack. . Enclosed rear garden with patio and garden furniture. Front garden. Balcony. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. Am Bruadar is a delightful holiday home in a peaceful location between Dalmally and Loch Awe overlooking Ben Cruachan, the highest mountain in Argyll, which dominates the landscape.
The property offers plenty of living and entertaining space, as well as a fully enclosed rear garden. Downstairs the spacious living/dining area is open plan, opening onto a well-equipped kitchen with adjacent utility room. Easily accessible for those with limited mobility, with an entrance ramp and wider doors, there is a single and double bedroom with en-suite shower room on the ground floor.
Upstairs is a large en-suite master bedroom with super king bed, with a balcony where you can enjoy views towards magnificent Ben Cruachan, as well as a twin room and a single room served by the master bathroom with large deep bath and shower.
Railway enthusiasts will be delighted to know that at the rear of the house is a single railway track that serves the Oban to Glasgow route, and occasional special trains. It is a very low volume track with only a handful of two carriage trains that trundle slowly past. The enclosed rear garden is secure from the railway track by a security fence that stops any access to the track.
The house is just two minutes from Dalmally village centre which has a village store, post office, doctors’ surgery, railway station with adjacent craft shop, and a golf course. Dalmally is ideally placed for exploring the impressive mountains of Ben Lui and Ben Cruachan, and it is very close to beautiful Glen Orchy and the road which leads to Bridge of Orchy. There are many local forest walks locally and there is excellent fishing on the River Orchy.
The whole area is full of historic castles and churches, close to the village and well worth visiting is Glen Orchy Church which is of unusual octagonal architecture as well as monument on the mountainside, dedicated to Duncan Ban MacIntyre – the celebrated 18th Century Gaelic poet. Just 5 minutes’ drive is the small inland loch-side village of Loch Awe, which is well served by a general store and post office, a hotel, and a newly refurbished inn. Loch Awe is Scotland longest freshwater loch and has superb fishing, enchanted islands, and deserted castles to explore. Loch Awe has a number of beautiful attractions to visit including the stunning Kilchurn Castle, St Conan’s Kirk and Cruachan Visitor Centre, all within a 5 minutes’ drive.
Nature lovers will be spoilt for choice with many Nature and Forestry reserves offering walking and cycling routes, all available locally. This part of Argyll has miles of unspoilt countryside with fantastic mountain, woodland, and coastal walks to enjoy. With Oban, the Gateway to the Isles and Inveraray, the home of the Duke of Argyll, both just a 30 minutes’ drive, there is plenty to explore. Oban gives you access supermarkets, ferry terminal, shops, cafes, restaurants and has a cinema, leisure centre and Oban whisky distillery. Glasgow Airport and the cities of the central belt are within reasonably easy reach.
Free WiFi
Letting Licence No: AR03004F
Reviews (12)
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Confirmed Guest
The house was extremely well equipped with everything needed for a relaxing holiday It was very clean and had a lovely garden. Dalmally was an excellent location for trips to Oban and Inverary and there was a good selection of restaurants and cafes within an easy driving distance
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Ryan Stephen
Overall, this was a great house for our group of hill walkers. The layout worked really well, and the property was very clean throughout. We had a couple of minor issues during our stay, such as a lack of kitchen towels and a few areas that could benefit from some maintenance, for example the kettle was a little temperamental. It would also be an ideal house for a barbecue, so it was a slight disappointment that this wasn’t an option. Overall though, we had a very enjoyable stay and would happily recommend it.
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Martyn
A lovely property in a quiet locations. Everything you could want for a short break or long stay. Friendly hosts with clear instructions for the house.