Cairnbaan holiday cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and golf

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 2 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

This terraced cottage sits on the banks of the Crinan Canal at Cairnbaan, Lochgilphead close to Kilmartin in Argyll and is the sister of Crinan Canal Cottage No8 (almost identical and practically next door). Great for extended families.

The Crinan Canal offers the ideal environment to enjoy the wonderful scenery, fishing, canoeing, sailing, horse riding, walking and cycling with many cycle tracks signposted throughout the Glen and plenty of forests and hills nearby should you wish something more energetic. Wildlife includes many woodland birds and birds of prey, beavers in the reserve at Knapdale, red squirrels, red and roe deer, seals, otters and occasionally pine martins.

Kilmartin is home to the spectacular ruin of Carnasserie Castle, Nether Largie standing stones, Temple Wood Stone Circle and numerous ancient burial mounds. The medieval hill-fort of Dunadd was considered to be the capital of the ancient Gaelic Kingdom of Dalriada and has ancient stone carvings and the stone footprint believed to be part of a mediaeval coronation ritual. Kilmartin Museum is well worth a visit to discover the rich history of this ancient land.

The nearby town of Lochgilphead has a variety shops, cafes restaurants, hospital/doctors surgery, a swimming pool, golf course and sports center. There is also a shop where bicycles can be hired. Boats can be chartered from Crinan harbour and there are wildlife safari trips around the islands where it is possible to see whales, porpoise, seals, many sea birds including golden and white-tailed eagles, and the spectacular Corryvreckan Whirlpools. A walk, cycle or drive from Crinan to Ardrishaig is 9 miles and provides you with the perfect opportunity to take in the stunning views of Mid Argyll and watch the boats sailing by.

The cottage as been recently decorated to a high standard double glazing and shower room. The cottage has two bedrooms, with the room to the front giving open views across the canal to the hills beyond, and the rear bedroom having views out to the woodland to the back of the cottage.. The ground floor comprises a newly fitted kitchen with a dining area and a cosy sitting room with an enclosed wood-burning fire. Starter pack of logs etc provided. Free Wi-Fi (Fibre Optic) and internet connection recently installed, complete with BTSports.The front garden has a terrace/patio next to the lawn-which is in fact AstroTurf, and has two golf holes - putter and practice soft golf balls provided. Outside table/bench is provided in summer months on the patio to relax and watch the boats go by. There is a bike store at the rear of the property.Perfect for a relaxing holiday. Ideal for walking, cycling, hill climbing, bird watching, fishing.

The cottage is easily accessed from Glasgow via Loch Lomond and also from Oban to the north.

There is no charge for dogs at this property.

Prices are based on the start date of your holiday and are for one week (Saturday to Saturday). The cottage is also available to rent for weekends (Sat-Mon) and midweek (Mon-Fri) out-with the peak periods.

Please note that I do not take bookings that extend into the following week i.e from a Thursday/Friday to a Monday/Tuesday Change over days are flexible depending on length of your visit. Please contact me for prices.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Shower room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

There is a key box entry system which allows the guests to arrive when they want after 16:00 - should earlier entry be required - this may be arranged depending on when the previous guest depart. Guests can contact me by mobile, text or email during their visit should they require. One well behaved dog is allowed at no charge in the cottage living areas but only under responsible supervision and by prior arrangement.
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Cancellation policy

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £200.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

I accept one dog with prior notice free of charge

I do not accept bookings that extend into the following week i.e. from a Thursday or Friday to a Monday or Tuesday without prior notice

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About the owner

Pauline H.
Average reply time:
31 minutes

Calendar updated:
13 Mar 2024

Years listed:
10

Languages spoken: English
This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 01 Oct 2013. Located in Argyll and Bute, it has 69 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £437 to £875.
The Owner has a response rate of 83% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 13 Mar 2024.
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Reviews

4.5
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69 reviews
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FranM2742021
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Great accommodation, so comfortable and well equipped, very dog friendly area.
Feb 2022

The cottage is in a brilliant location. Spotless, really well equipped and very comfortable. Our host Pauline was so helpful before and during our stay. Our dog loved it! Even the neighbours were frie… More 

Reviewed 26 Feb 2022

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Owner's reply:
Many thanks Fran from your review and am really please that you all liked the cottage - including the dog, hope to have you all back soon.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

claireclint24

Fabulous Cottages with the perfect host
Jan 2021

Pauline is a great host, she provides all essential information that you require for your stay and goes out of her way to assist in any way she can. Our guys required to stay here to carry out essent… More 

Reviewed 1 Feb 2021

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Owner's reply:
Thank you so much for your feedback which is really appreciated in these strange times. I am pleased that I could assist your boys with accommodation to enable them to carry out the essential work required.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Gordon M
Congleton, United Kingdom

Cosy well equiped cottage.
Oct 2020

The cottage is positioned just off the canal, with a nice view from the front windows of the canal and the hills opposite. The cottage although small had everything you need (bring your own potato mas… More 

Reviewed 17 Oct 2020

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Owner's reply:
Many thanks Gordon for your review - which is much appreciated - really pleased that your holiday finally went ahead after all the rescheduling. Hope to see you again

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

aanetsie
Grangemouth, United Kingdom

Cozy wee cottage
Sep 2020

Lovely cottage. Quite location. Great base to see the surrounding areas. Also great for walking the canal. Placed halfway between Crinan and Ardrishaig allowed us to walk into crinan and back one day… More 

Reviewed 12 Sep 2020

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Owner's reply:
Thank you so much for your great review in these uncertain times - it is really appreciated and great to meet up with you - at a safe distance - I hope to see you both again at some point

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

bob s
wylam, northumberland

Perfect canal-side terraced cottage
Aug 2020

My wife and I have just spent a wonderful week in this charming cottage overlooking the Crinan canal. The cottage was comfortable and well-appointed with a pleasant garden where we could watch the boa… More 

Reviewed 23 Aug 2020

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Owner's reply:
Many thanks for the lovely review and I am pleased that you both enjoyed your stay at the cottage and all the seafood that the West of Scotland has to offer. I hope to see you both again if you are visiting the area again

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Review 1-5 of 69

FAQs

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Send Pauline (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Pauline (the owner) before booking?

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Pauline (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Pauline (the owner) a message.

If Pauline (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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