Boatman's Cottage at Invernian Mor
ID: S1331067
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 3
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Boatman's Cottage at Invernian Mor receives glowing praise for its immaculate presentation, tranquil and scenic location, and exceptionally warm hospitality. Guests consistently highlight the spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished interiors, peaceful surroundings teeming with wildlife, and the thoughtful attention from the hosts. The cottage is well-equipped for a relaxing stay, with many appreciating the personal touches and generous welcome. While the remote setting offers perfect seclusion and nature, visitors note the need to plan for supplies due to limited local amenities. Overall, the property is highly recommended for those seeking comfort, relaxation, and a memorable countryside retreat.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as 'spotlessly clean', 'immaculately clean', and 'very comfortable', with no negative comments regarding cleanliness. The consistent praise across all reviews indicates an exceptional standard of cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly described as peaceful, tranquil, and perfect for relaxation, with beautiful views and abundant wildlife. The only minor drawback mentioned is the remoteness, requiring guests to plan ahead for supplies and travel to shops. However, this seclusion is generally viewed as a positive by guests seeking a quiet escape.
Guests frequently mention the cottage's comfort, describing it as 'very comfortable', 'cosy', and 'beautifully furnished'. There are no negative remarks about comfort, and several guests state it is among the best holiday experiences they've had.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped and beautifully maintained, with highlights including a rowing boat, bird feeders, and access to both a private loch and Loch Awe. The only minor note is the need to bring supplies due to the remote location, but this does not reflect on the facilities themselves.
The hosts are repeatedly commended for their exceptional hospitality, personal touches, and generous welcome packs. While many guests mention receiving gifts such as welcome baskets and fresh eggs, it should be politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A luxury highland cottage in a woodland setting on the banks of the stunning Loch Awe, Boatman’s Cottage offers a great retreat for couples or a small group to experience living on a small highland estate.. 4 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Lawned garden with patio, sitting-out-area, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Adults only. The property has a natural water supply from a spring. There is a lake in the grounds, 2 minutes’ away.. Boatman’s Cottage is a charming croft cottage sitting in a sheltered woodland setting with a lovely outlook over Loch Awe and to the mountains beyond. It sits amongst the oak woods in the grounds of Inverinan Mor, a small country estate on Loch Awe which is one of Scotland’s most spectacular lochs, 23 miles long and runs south west from the village of Lochawe to Ford near the west coast.
Sympathetically renovated to combine the charms of the old cottage with its two-foot thick walls, with a modern luxurious finish throughout, Boatman’s Cottage is double glazed, highly insulated and well heated cosily providing a balance of luxury and comfort while maintaining the character, charm and feel of a highland cottage in a quiet woodland location. The cosy living room enjoys fantastic views through an almost completely glazed frontage with patio doors opening onto a terraced seating area. The master bedroom enjoys a loch view and has a luxurious en-suite bathroom complete with double bathtub and walk-in shower. An additional single room with en-suite to the rear of the cottage serves for an additional guest or as a dressing room. The gardens and grounds of Inverinan Mor Estate extend to approximately 37 acres and include a delightful small loch (Hamish’s Loch) with wild brown trout, which is sheltered by a native oak wood.
In front of the house, the woodland land slopes down to the loch side, accessed by a narrow track which leads to pretty bay with an ancient pier, ideal for wild swimming and with fishing rights extending to 400m along the lochside together with a slipway for easy launch of boat, canoe and paddleboard. Nearby village of Dalavich is well-served for visitors with a community centre offering bar and restaurant facilities, as well as a small licensed grocery store, café, takeaway and post office, bike and canoe hire. Loch Aweside is a beautiful, peaceful area, offering opportunities to view a wide range of wildlife. Loch Awe is Scotland longest fresh water loch and has superb fishing, enchanted islands and deserted castles to explore. The area provides an amazing natural playground. There are forests, burns, rivers, castles, mountains and lochs to explore and enjoy with many walking and cycling routes.
A world renowned destination for anglers, Loch Awe provides one of the best opportunities for wildlife watching with Pine Marten and Red Squirrel and Osprey often seen nearby. You can also see Golden Eagle and Sea Eagle, Red and Roe Deer and an unparalleled amount of bird life. Within 30 minutes’ drive along the network of single track roads through stunning scenery, you can reach the villages of Kilchrenan, Ford, Kilmelford and Taynuilt, all with village shops, pubs, and cafés. The larger village of Taynuilt, 11 miles’ drive has a grocery store, post office, craft shop, butcher, hairdresser, golf course and railway station. A 50 minute drive into Oban gives you access supermarkets, ferry terminal, shops, cafés, restaurants and has a cinema, leisure centre and whisky distillery. Beach 1 mile.
Free WiFi
No children or babies allowed.
Private slipway onto Loch Awe.
Please note no electric vehicle charging at this property.
Scottish Letting Licence No: AR00886F
Reviews (20)
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Angela MacPhail
This lovely cottage was immaculately clean and very comfortable. There was a personal welcome and details about the cottage we needed to know to enhance our stay.We were offered help if we needed it for anything we couldn't do or find.The views are spectacular and we soon were relaxing and enjoying the surrounding countryside and forest walks. There is also a useful little slipway for any kayakers which I used to explore Loch Awe.I would certainly recommend Boatman's Cottage and its hosts.
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Confirmed Guest
We recently spent an extremely relaxing fortnight at Boatman's and can highly recommend it. The cottage is in a wonderfully quiet location and is finished & furnished to a very high standard with everything one could want whilst away from home. During our stay we saw red squirrel, a pine marten and a large selection of birds, all in the garden! Top tip: take bird seed and peanuts for the wildlife (feeders are provided), but please don't feed the pine marten, as a few previous visitors have done, peanut butter and jam are extremely harmful to them. NB Owners Jane and Matt are extremely helpful & accommodating (pardon the pun!).
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Confirmed Guest
Boatman’s Cottage is an amazing place, tranquil and teeming with wildlife. The cottage is very tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. The hosts are very friendly and nothing would be too much trouble should you need them. The welcome basket was unbelievably generous. With walks on the estate to keep you entertained, you can walk along to a small loch which has a rowing boat available for use and there is also a short walk down to Loch Awe shoreline itself. Oban is about a 45 minute drive away and is well worth a visit. Overall, a very pleasant and relaxing place, we hope to return.