"Lovely short break. Brian kept in touch, letting us know when we could arrive early.
Great welcome including tea, coffee, milk and biscuits. The cottage was warm, clean and welcoming ."
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About this cottage rental
Auchgoyle Bay Cottage is the perfect base to explore Argyll – the Coast of the Gaels. The cottage is in the small village of Minard, just south of Inveraray and has direct views across the ever-changing panorama of Loch Fyne. There are walks to suit all abilities from the cottage, along the shore, round the village and up into the hills to the deserted Feorlin village or a short walk away at the National Trust gardens at Crarae. The loch shore is 100 metres away, where you can launch small boats and kayaks. Inveraray and Lochgilphead offer a range of facilities including restaurants, shops and other tourist attractions. Both are a short drive away. You can explore further afield if you wish with Oban and Kintyre within easy reach, but just as easily spend a week within a few miles of the cottage and do something different every day.
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9.7Outstanding
(34 Ratings)
"Lovely short break. Brian kept in touch, letting us know when we could arrive early.
Great welcome including tea, coffee, milk and biscuits. The cottage was warm, clean and welcoming ."
Auchgoyle Bay Cottage is the perfect base to explore Argyll – the Coast of the Gaels. The cottage is in the small village of Minard, just south of Inveraray and has direct views across the ever-changing panorama of Loch Fyne. There are walks to suit all abilities from the cottage, along the shore, round the village and up into the hills to the deserted Feorlin village or a short walk away at the National Trust gardens at Crarae. The loch shore is 100 metres away, where you can launch small boats and kayaks. Inveraray and Lochgilphead offer a range of facilities including restaurants, shops and other tourist attractions. Both are a short drive away. You can explore further afield if you wish with Oban and Kintyre within easy reach, but just as easily spend a week within a few miles of the cottage and do something different every day.
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo
Ratings and reviews
9.7 / 10.0
Outstanding(34 Ratings)
8.0 / 10.0
The cottage was equiped with everything we needed. We did find the stairs very steep and narrow. It was great to be able to cook a meal and get up to date with washing and drying. Becs was helpful when we arrived and Brian.communicated well beforehand. We appreciated the dairy free milk and delicious GF biscuits
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely short break. Brian kept in touch, letting us know when we could arrive early.
Great welcome including tea, coffee, milk and biscuits. The cottage was warm, clean and welcoming .
8.0 / 10.0
Just stayed 2 nights lovely and clean. Great views over the loch . Had everything we required .
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage is lovely. Just perfect to wind down and relax. We were in the area for a family wedding & were only there for the weekend but it was lovely to sit in the sun room for beakfast and just chill. I would love to go back for a longer stay.
10.0 / 10.0
A great holiday cottage in a beutiful location. You will likely want to have a car but there are bus services to the village. There are pretty port towns along the loch at Inverary, Lochgilphead and Tarbert. Ferries to Islay and Jura run from the port at Kennacraig.
10.0 / 10.0
We know Minard well. Property
10.0 / 10.0
We really did enjoy our stay in this lovely cottage.
The view over Loch Fyne is spectacular and even a rainy day is no problem at all.
10.0 / 10.0
Such an amazing view to wake up too. The property is just stunning. Such a cute little place to stay. The host are amazing too. They went above and beyond what we expected. The weekend away was just one of the best weekends we have had. Worth a stay! X
10.0 / 10.0
First of all we can recommend the cottage without any reservation. Everything is very neat and clean - prepared by the very kind hosts. They will assist you with everything and are always ready to make your stay as comfortable und nice as possible.
The area is just beautiful, offering a scent of seaside, hills and the greenest nature you will find on the planet.
We're happy to have been there!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay very much and there is a lot to see in this area of Scotland
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful time here! Beautiful views of the water, quiet and peaceful place. The owners are very nice. Local area has lots to offer.
10.0 / 10.0
Brian and Becs have thought of everything to make this property the perfect getaway.
The cottage is pristine and communication from booking to leaving (reluctantly) was spot on.
We will be back again.
8.0 / 10.0
Really enjoyable
10.0 / 10.0
Hosts have done an outstanding job providing every comfort. Loch views and access directly across street with access to numerous hiking trails. Highly recommend and one of the best self catering rentals I’ve experienced.
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage has everything you need and a full folder provided with things to do in the area. Very comfortable. The highlights were the boat trip from Crinan and the distillery tour at Springbank. Beautiful area and not so many tourists.
10.0 / 10.0
Brian and Becs have a great cottage in a beautiful area. Their recommendations for hillwalking were spot on! Highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0
Argyle coast escape
Argyle coast escape
Our family of 4 loved every minute at Brian and Bec’s cozy and homey little cottage. It’s perfectly located to explore and they’ve thought of everything you could ever need to be comfortable. The linens are lovely, the sun porch was heavenly, and the space was perfectly organized with Bosch appliances and comfy beds. The cottage is small but still perfect for a family of four. We loved exploring Kilmartin, Dunadd, Invarary, and loch Fyne. Brian had great advice for exploring and the cottage made for a quiet rest bit after our day of travel.
10.0 / 10.0
Apartment on the Loch
Apartment on the Loch
Pleasant apartment with window views of Loch Fyne. Very comfortable 2 bedrooms upstairs. 15 minutes from Inveraray with nice shops, activities and some good restaurants. Easy access to the rest of the peninsula. Hosts made it very easy. Even though they were out of town we were able to get in and out without difficulty. Would definitely recommend this spot.
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice
Very nice
Very nice
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful cottage on loch
Wonderful cottage on loch
What a wonderful stay! We had everything we needed, and the hosts were delightful. The area is so lovely, too - we wish we had planned to stay longer to enjoy this cottage and the area.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing break
Relaxing break
A warm welcome awaited us at Auchgoyle cottage, with a little note and welcome pack and fresh milk in the fridge.
The cottage is a cosy little home from home with everything we could need for our stay and has stunning views across the loch. Brian and Becs are on hand next door if there are any issues, but we didn’t have any. The cottage is perfectly placed to explore the surrounding area.
We’d love to return!
Anne and Jim
10.0 / 10.0
Home from Home
Home from Home
The property was very cosy and homely. It had stunning views across the Loch from both bedrooms, which was great to wake up to. The property was perfectly located for exploring Argyll and Bute.
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable stay
Comfortable stay
We enjoyed our week in the cottage very much. It was beautifully clean and very well equipped with everything we could possibly want for self-catering. There are so many lovely places to explore in the area and the cottage made a perfect base. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic 5 star
Fantastic 5 star
What a fantastic find! The most perfectly catered for holiday home. Everything has been thought about so carefully down to an emergency sewing kit!
Brian and Becs were such friendly, helpful and informative hosts. We were greeted by a very welcoming tray of goodies and milk already in the fridge. Bravo to both of you!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful loch views, comfy cottage
Wonderful loch views, comfy cottage
Very comfortable cottage, great help from the owners who live next door, lots of treats provided. Amazing to see the constant change of light and shadow over the loch on the doorstep, and the wider views to the Arrochar Alps. Lovely little village, very handy for Inverarary, Kilmartin Glen, Crinan Canal and other attractions of Argyll. Definitely to be recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
The Perfect Vacation.
The Perfect Vacation.
Cosy, comfortable cottage with fantastic views in great location for touring the surrounding area. Friendly welcoming owners who are a mine of information. The cottage was spotless and had everything you would need for the perfect vacation. Highly recommended.
8.0 / 10.0
2 night short break on way back from Skye.
2 night short break on way back from Skye.
Well equipped cottage with lovely view over Loch Fyne. Small galley kitchen and bathroom downstairs.
2.0 / 10.0
We had booked this for a 5 night stay for 2 of us for a special birthday and following the 5* reviews we thought it would be a lovely place to stay. We pulled up in our car, the views are amazing so we were looking forward to going into the house. As soon as we opened the door, there was a fusty smell, my partner immediately noticed the dial on the electric heater was hanging off and the dead beetle in the shower tray which is to the right of the front door. We started to unpack, having visited the local food shop to stock up for the days we were going to be there. The kitchen is very small but nicely fitted with what looked like new units. After checking the cupboards to store the food, we came to realise there wasn’t any room, so I opened the large cupboard that was built into the wall thinking that might be the pantry, the walls were black and the pots and pans were hanging in there which is what we would need to use, needless to say that we didn’t unpack the shopping and left the food in the bags. We went into the conservatory which was nice, however the outlook was onto a communal garden that was very overgrown and multiple wheelie bins, some of them full.Obviously we were really disappointed and pretty deflated at this stage but went upstairs to see what it was like. There was a spider hanging from the ceiling, mould around the windows of both bedrooms and the fusty smell continued. We became nervous about having to sleep in the bed.We decided to load the car and go home, knowing we were risking loosing all the money we had paid and we had a long drive home but really didn’t want to stay there for one night, let alone 5. Considering we are in the middle of a global pandemic and the Covid situation in the UK is increasing, we decided it’s not worth the risk.I notified the owner when I got home to advise him and requested out of courtesy a partial refund due to the above, knowing that he didn’t have to do this but I genuinely didn’t want to put a bad review on his property as the end of the day it’s a business he is running, however he has responded very defensively, dismissing everything we said, saying that I was threatening him with a bad review so I’m not getting my money back. That’s fine, I’m happy to walk away without the money but I do question the validity of the previous reviews. Everything I have said above is totally true, and very disappointing. This isn’t 5*.
10.0 / 10.0
beautiful cottage in prime location
beautiful cottage in prime location
excellent
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable, homely stay in an idyllic area
Comfortable, homely stay in an idyllic area
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cute and clean house in an area of outstanding beauty.
The accommodation is well-equipped with everything one might need when on a self-catering holiday, including extras in the kitchen. The view from the front of the house is amazing.
The information on the surrounding areas provided within the house was simply outstanding - ranging from books to maps to personal recommendations from the friendly owners - and very well organised.
5.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cute and clean house in an area of outstanding beauty. The accommodation is well-equipped with everything one might need when on a self-catering holiday, including extras in the kitchen. The view from the front of the house is amazing. The information on the surrounding areas provided within the house was simply outstanding - ranging from books to maps to personal recommendations from the friendly owners - and very well organised.
10.0 / 10.0
Geweldig
Geweldig
Top. Werkelijk alles: de ontvangst, de cottage, het uitzicht. Een aanrader
10.0 / 10.0
Erholung pur, Aufwachen mit Seeblick
Erholung pur, Aufwachen mit Seeblick
Ein mit viel Geschmack eingerichtetes, toll gelegenes Cottage, in dem es an nichts mangelte. Ein idealer Ausgangspunkt, um Schottland mit allen Sinnen, zu Fuß, mit Bus (Haltestelle vor der Tür), oder eigenem Pkw, zu erfahren. Brian & Becs sind sehr hilfsbereit, offen und gleichzeitig unaufdringlich. Fazit: Super Location!
10.0 / 10.0
Viel schöner als im Inserat
Viel schöner als im Inserat
Das Cottage war viel großzügiger und liebevoller eingerichtet als aus den Fotos hervorging. Brian und Becs haben uns sehr herzlich empfangen und verabschiedet. So nette Vermieter trifft man selten.
FAQs
Is parking included with this cottage?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
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