Guests say
Barrach is a beautifully designed, modern cottage set in a tranquil and scenic location near Lochgilphead. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen, as well as the peaceful surroundings and abundant wildlife. The property is ideal for nature lovers, walkers, and families, with thoughtful touches and friendly hosts enhancing the experience. While the open mezzanine bedroom may not suit all families, and the garden is not fully dog-proof, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the spotless condition of the property, describing it as very clean and well maintained throughout.
The location is frequently described as stunning, peaceful, and surrounded by nature, with easy access to local walks, the village, and scenic views.
Guests found the cottage very comfortable, enjoying features like the log burner, window seat, and spacious, light-filled interiors. The open mezzanine bedroom was noted as a minor drawback for some families.
The property is praised for being well equipped, especially the kitchen, and for thoughtful design features. Suggestions for improvement include a utility room and an outdoor tap for dogs and boots.
Guests appreciated welcome baskets and friendly, responsive hosts. Please note that gifts such as welcome baskets are mentioned by some guests but cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Set amongst stunning countryside close to Loch Craignish, in the heart of historic Mid-Argyll, this contemporary house with outdoor sauna, lovingly planned and created by the owners, offers a close-to-nature family holiday with panoramic views..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Cabin 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot (available on request), highchair and stairgates. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture and BBQ. Sauna (private). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Barrach is a unique, architect-designed Scottish home approximately 800m up a farm track, close to the owner’s house. Set within hills, surrounded by nature, its proximity to Loch Craignish alongside its rural position (roughly 1.5 miles from Ardfern), makes an ideal location for a nature lover’s relaxing break or an active land/water-based holiday.
The open-plan galleried living space provides the perfect setting for breakfasting in the south-facing garden or snuggling up by the wood-burning stove. The cathedral ceiling and décor is warmed by a wood burner. The ground-floor bedroom can be made up as either a king-size or twin beds. In the galleried bedroom upstairs, there’s a king-size bed and two bespoke cabin beds built into the eaves. There’s a family bathroom on the ground floor, as well as a separate shower room. recently completed private garden sauna.
The shores of Loch Craignish are only a short stroll away, where you will enjoy exploring the sheltered waters of the Lagoon. A 15-minute walk up the track to Barr Mor hill offers views of the Sound of Jura, Crinan and the entire Craignish Peninsula. Ardfern village offers a friendly village pub and restaurant, café and takeaway, gift shop, and marina with chandlery. Locally within a few minutes’ drive or walk, you’ll also find riding, sailing, canoeing, fresh water and sea fishing, as well as walks and boat excursions.
Right on your doorstep and within 7 miles of Ardfern, is the renowned Kilmartin Glen offering of pre-historic sites, including castles, standing stones, burial cairns, hill forts and Kilmartin Museum. Next door is the Moine Mhor, a rugged, beautiful landscape that is the wild heartland of Kilmartin Glen with the ancient hill fort of Dunadd, just a short distance further towards Lochgilphead.
An array of wildlife, and fresh seafood is available around the area, where local produce is served.
Lochgilphead (16 miles) has a variety of specialist shops, cafés and restaurants, a swimming pool and a golf course. Oban, known as the Gateway to the Isles, Inveraray, the capital of Argyll and Campbeltown to the far South on the Kintyre Peninsula are all within 25 miles.
Free WiFi
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
The owner lives on-site/nearby.
Please note: This property is accessed from main road by 500 metre farm track.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (17)
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Mark & Pat Blayney
A beautiful peaceful and private place to stay. It is off the beaten track but there is a very good village store/cafe in Ardfern, and lots of useful facilities in Lochgilphead.
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Confirmed Guest
Fabulous location with great countryside and Mountain View’s from the brilliant window seat and full height glazed corner windows. Modern, well equipped, clean, warm timber framed house, ideal for families, as second bedroom is on open mezzanine above lounge. We loved the comfy sofa, garden benches and local walks. Ardfern is an excellent location for exploring the western isles peninsulars, with easy access to various island ferries, the Crinan canal, Kilmartin’s ancient treasures, fabulous seafood restaurants etc etc etc.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in quiet location. All you could need supplied & a welcome basket. Some nice walks close by, even saw some wild deer. Cottage was dog friendly but garden not dog proof. This was not a problem for us but could be. Could use a utility room to keep dog food & wet dogs in as you come straight into living area from front door. Also an outside tap/ hose to rinse off muddy boots & dogs would be useful. Enjoyed our stay.