Guests say
The Byre is highly praised for its comfortable accommodation, scenic location, and well-equipped facilities. Guests enjoyed the spacious property, beautiful garden, and the variety of outdoor activities available. The property is ideal for family holidays, with a welcoming atmosphere and helpful hosts. Some minor issues were quickly resolved, and guests recommend local dining and attractions.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is described as beautiful and scenic, ideal for walking, cycling, and outdoor activities. It is remote but not isolated, with a community feel in Tayvallich. The property offers easy access to local attractions and dining.
Guests found the property very comfortable, with spacious bedrooms, a relaxing sitting room, and a well-equipped kitchen. The presence of a walk-in shower and a ramp for accessibility were appreciated, contributing to the overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped with a good-sized kitchen, generous parking, and a bike shed. Some guests suggested bringing certain kitchen items, but overall, the facilities met the needs for cooking and socialising. The garden and viewing platform were highlights.
While the reviews mention helpful hosts and a welcoming atmosphere, there is no specific mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Access to the sea, the garden, the short walk to the picnic area and the views over to Jura make this property a fantastic place to stay, with space in the house for everyone to come together.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: 65" Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Welcome pack. 1¾ acre garden with barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no stag or hen parties. Families, couples and holiday makers only.. Situated by beautiful Carsaig Bay on the Sound of Jura, and one mile from the picturesque fishing village of Tayvallich on the shores of Loch Sween, The Byre is a barn conversion which has been tastefully renovated by the owners and offers a great base for family and friends to enjoy the sea and explore the surrounding areas.
The rooms are all on the ground floor with a kitchen/dining room/deck area, a separate living room with a wood burner to enjoy in the evening, and plenty of outside space in the 1¾ acre garden where you can enjoy your morning cuppa or relax after a busy day with the family with a glass of wine in hand watching the kids play in the garden. There are three double bedrooms, whilst the fourth has bunk beds that are 5ft 10in long.
A short walk from the cottage, across the track, over a stile and down a wee path, you will come to a wonderful, secluded picnic/barbecue area from where you can watch the sunset behind the Island of Jura. A four-minute walk from the cottage is Carsaig Bay which is known for its spectacular beach and bay with much sand revealed at low tide. This is a wonderful starting point for kayaks, SUPs and sailing dinghies to enjoy the sea, explore nearby pristine bays, spot seals and cormorants and go mackerel fishing.
There are many forestry walks in and around the peninsula, and the track by The Byre is ideal for mountain biking or walking up to Crinan Harbour, six miles north. Tayvallich is idyllically set around a perfect natural harbour and is known to the yachting community who moor up and come ashore to eat or have a wee dram in the local inn. There are many artists living and working in the Tayvallich area where, by appointment, you will find paintings, prints, photographs and basketwork. Tayvallich is a vibrant village where you will build fond memories and you and your children will always remember beautiful Carsaig Bay. Village shop and café, restaurant within 1 mile. Supermarket shopping in Lochgilphead, 12 miles. Beach within 330 yards.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
EPC Rating = D
Letting Licence No: AR00602N
Reviews (9)
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Confirmed Guest
Great accommodation and location - very clear directions to reach a beautifully out of the way place. Everything we needed was available in the spacious and well equipped property. One minor frustration was despite having engaged with a chatbot (?) and received emphatic reassurance that one of the zipped together mattresses would be unzipped to separate into two beds, they were not!! However, a minor point given how satisfactory everything else was.
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Amanda Knight
Staying at The Byre for two weeks was definitely not enough! We found it very easily and settled in well.Having already spoken with the very kind and helpful owner, I much appreciated the wooden ramp that he offered to fit which helped me to push my rollator up the decking steps to the front door. From my perspective, the walk-in shower was a great bonus and large enough to accommodate my rollator for safe seating.Be aware that there is one step up into the lounge, one to the 4th bedroom and one at the inner end of the hallway.Parking was generous (3 cars) and the bike shed easily took my scooter and a motorbike.The Byre was well equipped and the garden a delight!If you're a cook, bring an electric hand whisk and a favourite knife with you. I appreciate that supplying really sharp knives may be an issue for homeowners, so we're used to bringing our own.A cafetiere would be a useful addition though.We thoroughly recommend visiting the restaurant at Tayvallich Inn.. friendly people and outstanding fare.A visit to the Isle of Jura was amazing too!Thank you for a fabulous base for our family holiday!Mandy & Colin KnightRushden, Northamptonshire.
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Paul Nichol
Everything was first class. The house , its location and the facilities were excellent. The cottage was a real home with everything you could wish for. The family (3 generations) had a wonderful time - fishing, cycling and walking. Remote, but not isolated, Tayvallich was a real community.