Self-Catering at 2 Tayness | Holiday Cottages in Kilmartin

Holiday home
2 Tayness is a lovely semi-detached cottage situated in a rural location, two miles from the village of Kilmartin in Argyll. This cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one twin, as well as a ground floor shower room. The cottage also has a kitchen with dining area and open fire and a sitting room. Outside there's off road parking for two cars and lawned gardens with furniture. 2 Tayness is a convenient base for enjoying a various activities and attractions in the area. Please note: From 1st January the check-in day for this property will be a Friday.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area and open fire. Utility. Sitting room.

Area
The village of Kilmartin is situated at the heart of Kilmartin Glen, one of the most important prehistoric sites on the Scottish mainland. In the area there are rock carvings, standing stones, burial cairns and the remains of the Iron-Age fort at Dunadd. Kilmartin itself has a church, Post Office, shop, pub, a castle and the Kilmartin House Museum with visitor centre housing a café and a shop selling local crafts.

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 heaters with electric fire and open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent, fuel for fire on honesty box basis. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Shelter for canoes and bikes. Front sloping garden and separate lawned area 50 yards from cottage. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 2 miles. Note: The front garden slopes steeply down to a stream. Note: Property accessed via 0.7 miles of uneven rough track, care to be taken. Note: The access road to the property next door passes the front door of this cottage. There is no signal in the cottage, however you will receive it outside of the property. Please note: From 1st January the check-in day for this property will be a Friday.

confusedCheshire

July 2021

Just returned from our stay at 2 Tayness. We loved the seclusion it gave us and going up and down the track each day and seeing the wildlife around. We walked from the cottage to Kilmartin and the stone circles one day and saw a roe deer in the field off the track. My daughter also caught site of a pine marten on her camera trap she put out. A lovely and comfortable cottage, the pink snug was lovely in an evening, though one evening it was too hot inside and we just sat outside having a glass of wine and watching the bats circling round :-). The cottage was very clean and the water was fine to wash in and drink but we were left bottled drinking water and other treats too, thanks for those :-)

Miss Heron

September 2020

Lovely comfortable and clean cottage.. Love the fire place added to the charm , only thing missing was a rocking chair by the fire

Miss Heron, September 2020

The cottage was lovely, set in a beautiful landscape, the only draw back was the road very uneven and hard on the car,

Mr Beale, September 2020

August 2020

The cottage is lovely but the paintwork could do with refreshing and bearing in mind the cost of it it could do with a tumble dryer as it is quite damp and drying clothes is practically impossible..

Mrs Taylor, August 2020

The property was a gem, positioned amongst nature and neolithic history.. Beaches are beautiful and the surrounding area is beautiful The kitchen has a lovely fire and we spent most of our time in there after our days out. Comfortable beds We shall be back as we simply didn’t get to see everything and Jennifer was such a lovely host who really wanted to make sure everything went well. Thank you Mel and Helena

Mrs Bloor, August 2020

Cottage for 4 people.. Only 3 chairs in the lounge. Your slide/photo 3 shows a table in the lounge. Not there. " 7 shows a whisky decanter etc. Much to my daughters dismay this is no longer provided. " 10 Shelving unit in kitchen/dining area not shown in photo to make kitchen area look larger than it is. Do you have to stoop to this? Incidentally, the lighting in the kitchen is very poor. Your photographer must have used flash? Your particulars state lockable cycle storage. This is not true and we had 4 cycles!!!!! My friends and I have used Sykes in the past. This is the first time that I can recall being LET DOWN by misleading photos and inaccurate statements and that I will not be so trusting in the future.

Mr Lamb, August 2020

July 2020

The cottage was lovely: clean, well equipped and in a good location.. The big downside was the quality of the water. The advert said the cottage had its own private water supply from a bore hole and this wasn’t a problem as we had stayed in a cottage before with its own water supply, however the water was brown (the colour of beer) all week. The owner was aware of the problem and had supplied us with enough bottled drinking water for half a week for the four of us. The water was full of sediment and washing in it wasn’t pleasant, it was difficult to feel clean and washing your hair so it felt clean was a challenge. I feel the cottage was quite expensive considering the lack of clean water for washing and drinking and feel we should have been made aware of the quality of the water before arriving.

Mr Holt

April 2019

Mr Atkinson

February 2019

Second time back at 2 Tayness and it was just as good, if not better.. We would like to know if the adjoining cottage is also for hire.

Sandra E

December 2018

If it's rural and rustic that you want then look further than this charming little cottage. Perfectly equipped and extremely functional for an idyllic stay in this part of the world. Hubby and I spent the most chilled of Christmas week's in this perfect little haven. The owners Jennifer and Iain were more than accommading, leaving us some well received supplies and even a wrapped gift under the Christmas tree. The open fire and range in the living kitchen area was just sublime...perfect for drying out walking boots, gaiters and the like, and even the perfect spot for warming your bottle of red!! The Scottish weather was kind to us for the week, which afforded us some great walking days and some pretty stupendous views to boot! We were welcomed warmly on numerous occasions by the lovely staff of the local pub in Kilmartin, which offered a great selection of beers and hearty food to round off a perfect day. The area is steeped in ancient ruins too, for those who enjoy some real history! A return visit is most definitely on our list...thank you enormously Jennifer & Iain.

Absolutely beautiful cottage.. Very welcoming owners. Amazing surroundings. Perfect getaway.

Mrs English

If you want rural and rustic, then this is your perfect cottage and location.. ..we spent an idyllic Christmas week at this very well equipped and functional cottage. Jennifer & Iain were very accommodating and offered us hospitality beyond expectation, a lovely little wrapped gift under the Christmas tree and welcoming supplies which were warmly received. The Scottish weather was kind to us for the week, which afforded us some stunning walking days and some pretty sublime views in this heavenly part of the world. An open fire and range to come home to were just the icing on the cake for us. We were warmly welcomed at the great little pub in the village at Kilmartin on numerous occasions, some excellent food on offer there to meet all tastes. The area is steeped in some pretty neat history too! Certainly a place we'd love to return to.

Mr Spadavecchia

September 2018

We were a bit dismayed that there was no blind on the bathroom window which is downstairs

Mrs Odenthal

July 2018

It's such a beautiful and nice cottage.. It was very lovingly decorated and the landscape is a dream. Unfortunately, we had to leave early.

Mrs Moore

June 2018

This was a lovely well equipped cottage in a very peaceful location.. The information was slightly misleading as it mentioned a pub and shop 2 miles away in Kilmartin. In fact the shop closed a year ago, so the nearest general store was in Lochgilphead, 8 miles away.

Mr Kiss

May 2018

The cottage is very comfortable,and is in a beautiful place in Argyll.. we had a lovely time and wanted to stay much longer, sadly our holiday lasted only a week.

Mr Cox

April 2018

Wonderful location.. Ideal base from which to travel to the many historic sites that are in the region. Want a get away from it all experience then stay at 2 Tayness!

NewZealand-7

February 2018

A cute cottage in a very quiet spot. We had a relaxing holiday and loved the extras provided such as a drop of whiskey! We were happy with our choice of place to stay.

A cute cottage in a very quiet spot.. We had a relaxing holiday and loved the extras provided such as a drop of whiskey! We were happy with our choice of place to stay.

Mrs Douglas

We have just returned from the most amazing week at 2 Tayness.. Everything about this place is magical, the location is perfect for getting away from it all ( even though we live in a rather rural location ourselves) the cottage has everything you need for a relaxing break, super comfy beds, log fire, beautiful views and an abundance of little extras from the owner. Having worked in hospitality for nearly 20 years it’s the little touches that can really make a holiday go from good to extra special. Tayness is a perfect base to explore the area and we certainly did that. From wildlife, seals, otters, deer & Fox to name a few. To ferry adventures across Loch Fyne and relaxing lunches out. We would normally look to book somewhere new when arranging a holiday, but we have already decided we will be returning to 2 Tayness.

Gary Lee C

December 2017

Better road description/signs to find the cottage on arrival

garyleec

I stayed here with my family (wife to be and two children) as a Christmas get away. Being from London we wanted a traditional Christmas away from the hustle and bustle of city life. This cottage and it’s surroundings have made this one of our most memorable Christmas’s ever. The cottage is set in a lovely secluded setting, the views are breath taking. The cottage itself is amazing, the owners have really taken care of it and have literally catered for ever little detail. They even left us a little Christmas present under the 2 trees which they put out for us and decorated. There is an open fire in the kitchen area which has been great in creating the Christmas atmosphere. We ventured out after our dinner and found some local attractions such as a castle and some lovely historic churches. This really is a lovely place to stay. We have enjoyed every minute of it.

Mr Ashby

July 2017

Lovely area.. Location of cottage is very private which means you really feel like you're getting away from it all - a real retreat. Thoughtful décor and owner.

Charlotte E

September 2016

This cottage is in a secluded rural location on the side of a small hill right next to a beautiful waterfall! It has a wonderful, farm-style kitchen with an open log fire and a dining table for family meals. It comes with all the amenities you would expect; it truly was a holiday when the dishwasher does the hard work for me! The living room is small but comfortable and inviting. Bedrooms are a good size and the beds are so comfortable. The atmosphere the property creates makes your holiday! it is truly wonderful and the owners so welcoming

Miss Macdonald

March 2016

I loved this cottage! Perfectly in the middle of nowhere but close to all needed amenities. Perfect for exploring the wonderful country!

Mr Dawson

February 2016

2 Tayness is a wonderful cottage, in a perfect location. I would certainly recommend staying at this cottage to family and friends.

Mr Trufit

An amazing property with fantastic views and wildlife, the owners couldn't do enough for us!

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2 Tayness in Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute