Self-Catering at The Knowe Upper | Holiday Cottages in Inveraray

Holiday home
The Knowe Upper is a first floor cottage set in the village of Taynuilt and can sleep four people. There is a king-size double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a bathroom and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with an electric fire. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and a shared lawned garden with furniture. The Knowe Upper is a lovely first floor holiday cottage. Please note: this property can only accept bookings starting on a Friday.

Accomodation Details
All first floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.

Area
The village of Taynuilt is situated 12 miles from the bustling town of Oban. The village offers a Post Office, pub, hairdresser, toy shop, newsagents, butchers, grocers, tearooms and a 9 hole golf course. The area is a haven for hill walkers and nature lovers, and Oban has a number of amenities to suit all tastes.

Region
From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain's best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Amenities
Electric storage heating with electric fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with FreeSat, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Shared lawned garden with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1 min walk, pub 3 miles. Note: There is a stream running round the lawn and there is a wall with a 2 ft. drop near the lawn, children to be supervised. Note: Mobile reception can be intermittent.

Mrs Chambers

September 2020

The property is absolutely gorgeous, stunning views from every window, immaculately clean and well equipped.. We spent a week exploring the area - lots of hikes and bike rides (due to COVID-19 not many places open). Will definitely book here again! So peaceful and serene, the owner was lovely and so helpful. We can not fault this in any way whatsoever, absolutely made our holiday staying somewhere so beautiful

Mrs Chambers, September 2020

August 2020

The apartment was spotless and had everything and more for us to have a lovely .... The apartment was spotless and had everything and more for us to have a lovely week, nice and spacious would thoroughly recommend

Mr Burton

May 2019

Lovely quiet property in a great location and train into Oban very handy.. Pretty village. Lovely property owners.

Mrs Keenan

Great apartment everything was spot on lovely welcoming package included a bottle of Prosecco the village is ideal base for exploring the area x Iain our host was lovely as was the people we met in village giving directions etc.. Ian in the village shop was a mindful of information will definitely be coming back ❤️ Maisy our dog

Mr Edwards

February 2019

The warm & comfortable cottage was so peaceful and quiet.. Fabulous

Mr Shaw

October 2018

The flat was amazing, set in a beautiful stone house, this flat had everything you need for your holiday.. It was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. I would highly recommend this property, to anyone who wanted to visit this part of Scotland. There is a loch a short walk away, a village shop, butchers and post office, in the village. From this location will easily got to Fort William, Oban, isle of Mull, Iona and loch ness. We had such a perfect week and would love to come back. The hosts were very friendly, and the bottle of bubbly, tea and coffee were very much appreciated after the long drive up. Once again thank you for making our holiday so perfect.

Ms Owen

September 2018

The apartment was extremely well equipped and the wine and other goodies that were there on arrival was a real treat which set our holiday off on a very good note..

Mrs Barbour

The accommodation certainly ticked all our boxes; well maintained; warm; it enjoys a very comfortable sitting area with a well equipped kitchen adjoining.. The bedrooms, a double and a twin were very comfortable and well presented, again equipped with more than sufficient storage for clothes and other bits and pieces needed for a walking holiday. The bottle of Prosecco, the pint of milk in the fridge and the "Tunnocks Teacakes" beside the kettle were a nice welcoming touch and much appreciated after a long drive up from Cairnryan. The cottage has the essentials to survive within a minutes walk, an excellent butchers; a well stocked general store (licensed) and a post office; all of which are owned and run by very friendly and helpful people, who are prepared to answer any questions you may have and offer recommendations for local eateries (when asked) - these recommendations certainly lived up to their descriptions. As for location the cottage is an excellent base for either travelling further north, or for walking. The owners of the cottage provided a list of local walks, which supplemented our own research on walks in the area, which was very thoughtful as well as being useful. No matter what the weather The Knowe Cottage at Taynuilt is an excellent holiday base location and one which we will return to again in the future

Mrs Quintrell

August 2018

We all total loved the very clean and spacious flat.. It has everything you need within the building. The garden is big garden which the dogs loved especially the steam running along the bottom and there is also a bbq you can use. The owners was really nice and welcoming. They had also printed some local information which was brilliant thing to do as it was really helpful. We will deffenatly be back when we return to Scotland. Thankyou once again for a great place to stay

Mrs Mackenzie

July 2018

A lovely cottage in a peaceful location.. Comfortable and well equipped for self catering. Great place to stay...Thank you.

Alison F

June 2018

I don't want to go home from this wee flat in Taynuilt. Have absolutely loved my stay here. Fully equipped, comfy and cosy flat with a large pretty garden which has a bbq. Welcoming bottle of prosecco, tea/coffee biscuits and milk in fridge. There is an ample shop called Graeme's Grocers straight across rd. Lovely shopkeeper who will get you what you need if he doesn't already have it. There is a beautiful walk to the pier with gorgeous views. The train station is on your doorstep if you want to leave the car. We went 2 stops for a drink in the Ben Cruachan Inn at Loch Awe. Gorgeous scenery on journey. I would come back here again in a hearbeat. Thanks so much to the owners Iain and Shirli...the bottle of fizz was a lovely touch and went down a treat. Alison Jim and family.

Mr Mcmillan

Lovely cottage.. Great location. Ideal for touring the west coast.

Mrs Hardy

Nice property in a lovely location, unfortunate that pub in village was closed.. There was absolutely nothing lacking in the flat equipment wise. Nice garden, unfortunately the weather did not allow us to make the most of it. Bottle of wine on arrival was very welcome, as was the tea coffee and milk.

Owners were very courteous and welcoming.. Great attention to detail, even left us a couple of beers what else could you ask for?

A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

May 2018

Ideal base for great hill walking. The Knowle Upper was very spacious, owners clearly take pride in the building, really couldn't fault it. Would highly recommend, very reasonably priced.

LizzieMey

March 2018

Great cottage in a lovely village.. Loads to do within a short distance.

Mrs Meynell

The Knowe Upper was a perfect place for our holiday.. It has a lovely view of the mountains around the loch, and is in a friendly village with excellent small shops covering all the essentials. It’s an excellent base for exploring Oban, the west coast, the central highlands and Glencoe. There is a good selection of eating places in the area, including several which welcome dogs.

The apartment was very comfortable, clean, well equipped and, importantly in a March cold snap, warm! It has a lovely view of the mountains around the loch. Taynuilt is a friendly village with excellent small shops covering all the essentials, and a nice tea room which opens 4 days a week. It’s an excellent base for exploring Oban, the west coast, the central highlands and Glencoe. There is a good selection of eating places in the area, including several which welcome dogs. I have no hesitation in recommending The Knowe Upper.

Mrs Tothne Dely

August 2017

The cottages was absolutely perfect for 4 people in the family + a dog.. That area was beautifull, and great for fishing, and for trip. We loved it!

Mr Whittington

July 2017

Very well located.. A short walk to Loch Etive, a short drive to Oban and a shop within 50 metres. Very comfortable and a relaxing place.

Mr Honeywill

April 2017

It was a cosy and attractive home to return to each day.. The friendly owner had made many welcoming touches too. Taynuilt is both pretty and an excellent centre for a holiday, especially for walkers!

Mr Lewis

June 2016

The location of the property is excellent, particularly with us having a dog. Not only did she love the garden but there is a fabulous 20 minute walk down to Loch Etive. The property was extremely homely and we all felt immediately comfortable. It was also extremely handy having the owners next door!

Mr Farrington

May 2016

The accommodation was ideal and represents excellent value for money. It's location is a nice little village where everyone we met was very friendly. It is ideally situated for access to places of interest in the region. Spotting a deer in the garden was a highlight.

Mr Bryce

March 2016

This was a lovely place to stay, the flat was beautiful. The bedrooms and living room were quite big and the bathroom was lovely - actually makes me want to buy a new bath tub! Overall a fantastic stay in a beautiful area - Thank you

Mr Neville

February 2016

Perfect.

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The Knowe Upper in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute