Darach Ardfern, Argyll and Bute

John and Sue made us welcome from the minute we arrived, our labradors were at home immediately. The cottage was very clean and tidy with all the amenities needed. We were treated to John's knowledge of the area and his great sense of humour . The location is perfect for exploring the beautiful Scottish countryside and with John's assistance even smoked the fresh caught mackerel . We will definitely return and thanks again guys for a great holiday

We loved the area of the cottage was in easy reach to some very beautiful places.. The cottage was spotless clean comfy bed we were very cosy there and had everything we needed. Sue and John were very helpful and friendly and on hand if we needed anything. The garden was huge and had great views we saw deer in the field across from the garden :)

This is a great property to stay in, particularly with dogs, as there is a fabulous field for exercise with stunning views towards Craobh Haven and we enjoyed just sitting looking at the sun going down.. The access road is interesting! The hosts were very welcoming, available if needed and gave tips on interesting places to visit. The property itself was clean and airy with good basic equipment and a great shower. Lovely to have a heated towel rail too! The bed was a bit firm for my liking but perfect for my daughter, and I imagine nice and cosy on cooler nights with the heated blanket. We didn't use the TV, WiFi could be a bit patchy but my phone signal was adequate if WiFi dropped, this wasn't an issue for us at all. All in all, it is the perfect base for exploring the area, a bit of RnR, and perfect for dog lovers like ourselves. Very much recommended.

Amazing place and location.. Set way back from the road up the farm track so you feel like you've really got away from it all with breathtaking views of glens, hills and the sea, and the cottage itself is surrounded by gardens and paddock, vyou could just spend a week there without going out! Having said that, it is well located to get out into Kilmartin and surrounding areas. John and Sue were perfect hosts, John tipped me off about some of the great spots I might have missed. I should say I was up and down the farm track all the time, turned up in pouring rain (the only day) and came up it in the night, and my beaten up 15 year old Mondeo had no trouble. It takes you straight up and that's the pleasure of it, it gets you away from everything. I'll definite go back. Didn't want to leave. You'd be hard put to find such a spot like this. Cottage had everything you'd need to, and there are local shops.

We have just returned from a two week holiday and it was so lovely.. The cottage was very well equipped, clean and cozy and warm with an amazing shower and very comfortable bed, we loved coming back here after a busy day exploring. The garden was very big with the best views ever and on the front another very large grassy area for the dog to run with views over the loch. The owners Sue and John were very friendly and always there to chat and help us find different places to visit. Highly recommended.

We had an absolutely fantastic time at this cottage.. It may partly have been due to lockdown cabin fever. It was just so great to have a change of scene. The cottage was spotlessly clean and had everything we could possibly wish for. The hosts are very friendly and helpful but at the same time discrete. The cottage is next door to their home but we didn’t find this a problem at all. They have a beautiful garden in the front of the cottage. They would rather dogs were kept on the lead in this area as they have chickens. However there is a fantastic paddock 20 seconds from the cottage which is completely enclosed and safe which has wonderful views of Craobh Haven and the islands beyond. We did great walks in the area and all in all had a great holiday.

Lovely cottage, extremely clean & very well stocked.. The bed is very comfortable. Storage heaters which keep the cottage lovely & warm. Ample hot water which heats up overnight. Extremely peaceful. Owners live next door but don’t bother you once they have checked you in. Chickens live at the bottom of the garden & are well fenced in so dogs can’t get to them. Massive garden for dogs to roam freely with a massive grassy area behind the cottage for dogs to run & play, fenced in with spectacular views. The drive up is on a hilled farm track, stay in low gear & take your time & it’s easily passable. There is a gate at the top which the satnav wants to take you through, but turn sharp left & carry on up the hill to the cottage. The nearest shop is in Ardfern a 5 minute drive away (a small convenience store). The nearest supermarket is Tesco in Oban, half an hours drive away, so take your groceries with you. Storm Dennis accompanied us on our weekend break but we managed to do some site seeing.

Very well equipped cottage comfortable and spotless

The track up to the property is very steep and rough with 2 hairpin bends Low vehicles beware .. Once at the cottage its fantastic .

This cottage is perfect for exploring the west coast of Scotland.. It is exceptionally clean and has everything one would ever need for a perfect holiday, including glorious views. The owners are the most welcoming people and added to the perfect stay.

Sue and John are a lovely couple and nothing was a bother to them you can even .... Sue and John are a lovely couple and nothing was a bother to them you can even get fresh eggs from them the cottage it'self was well equipped there was everything you needed right down to bin liners

Very quiet and peaceful holiday, rained everyday, but that did not put us off , wonderful scenery and the views were amazing.. our hosts John & Sue were lovely people always ready to chat and give local information, plenty of walking and fishing although fish were a bit scarce, i got the wrong tides ,but still a good holiday

Great Cottage to make as base for exploring local areas, John and Sue could not be more friendly and helpful.. Very relaxing , would defiantly book again when we ate next in that part of Scotland.

Excellent value for money in beautiful location.. Our hosts John and Sue were welcoming and friendly. The surrounding area is breathtaking with a visit to the Crinan canal and Oban a must.

Darach is an excellent cottage.. Very clean and comfortable with all the utensils you need. Mr & Mrs Holmes are very friendly and want you to have a good time. Great for a peaceful getaway. So quiet. Well behaved dogs are welcome and there’s a field for toilet and exercise. Lovely garden for guests. Came home relaxed and rejuvenated.

This is a wonderful compact and useful cottage.. And in a great location. Calm, plenty of walks around.

This is a dog friendly, small cottage in a tranquil rural setting.. The owners live on site. They are friendly and helpful but non-intrusive. Most importantly the cottage is spotlessly clean and everything, without exception, works perfectly. Large numbers of garden birds come to the feeders in full view of the cottage window. Some four or more ravens soar effortlessly in the thermals above the five acre site and interact with each other while on the wing. Less sociable interactions between the ravens and a family of buzzards add interest from time to time. There are two National Trust Gardens nearby; one only five minutes away the other some 20 minutes. The whole area is historically important. Christianity was introduced to Scotland in this region. Prior to the Christian era the west of Scotland Kings were 'installed' here. Once the church was established and the Kings converted, pre-existing pictish stones were modified, to carry Christian symbols on the reverse, and the burials of the deceased royalty was better organised by the Church. There are two thriving marinas within five minutes of the cottage, both offering day trips to inner Hebridean islands or to view the famous whirlpool off Jura or to fish. There is an important marine canal at Crinan and separately, on the road north towards Oban, there is a canal-like stretch of Atlantic Ocean, between the mainland and Seil Island, crossed by a large old stone bridge. Logically this is the 'Bridge over the Atlantic' and quite an adventure for the (grand)children. A number of woodland walks exist, graded and signposted by the Forestry Commission. The most accessible of these are by the Crinan Canal.

John and sue were excellent hosts made us both feel welcome from day one. Full of information about local places and lochs. We will definitely be back!! The cottage was spacious and dog friendly, fully equipped with all you need to cook and clean, views were amazing.

A great welcome at this personally run pair of cottages; lovely setting, well equipped and comfortable cottage, and excellent area around the cottage if you have a dog; the access road is not as intimidating as it looks once you get used to it, and the cottage is an excellent base for this lovely part of Argyll.. We certainly hope to go back in the not too distant future. David and Sheila Jackson

Excellent place to chill out and use as a base for exploring the fantastic scenery.. Well thought out cottage with all the basic needs catered for. One bedroom with separate bathroom and a large open plan lounge/kitchen/eating area.The cottage was prepared to a very high standard and was spotless.The cottage is in effect totally isolated from the other rented cottage by John's workshop ( Man cave with RC planes and other big boys toys ) and the owners own property which is adjacent to the cottage. Total silence each night apart from the local sheep and the geese which fly in to an adjoining field each night for an hour or so. Each cottage gets it's own large piece of grass garden so there is a feeling of having total privacy. The owners (John and Sue ) are very friendly and helpful. They have been renting for some 20 years and seem to have everything covered. Would we go back? OH YES !!!

Nice and friendly host, nice environment, missing on 1rst day of arrival: tea, coffee, sugar etc..

We liked our hosts, they lived next door but did not intrude and were always interesting,helpful and wanted us to enjoy their cottage.. The accommodation was of a very high standard,well equipped and scrupulously clean. The property had a nice garden with lovely views and the Argyll & Bute countryside is beautiful with plenty to do and interest.

I loved the cottage and the hosts were very welcoming.. It was ideal for our purposes. However I absolutely hated the volume of emails from Sykes and look forward to unsubscribing to everything. I would never use you again because of this or recommend you.

Such a scenic peaceful location and even though the owners are on site if needed we were simply left to enjoy our stay.. Super walks nearby for dog owners.

It was a perfect relaxing holiday, just what we needed away from all the hustle and bustle of home, no traffic jams and so little traffic, beautiful scenery plenty of things to see and loads of walks..

We arrived using the sat nav and wow wow wow the place is beautiful the views.. We then met John soon followed by Sue. The cottage was perfect there was even a vase of my favorite flowers on the table. We had the perfect week we needed away from everyone. The cottage had everything we needed and the bed was really comfy. I always worry about the bed because i have back problems. Were looking forward to a return visit. We even found a hedgehog one night hoping to find tidbits the birds had dropped off the table.

Fabulous wee cottage, very clean, well equipt and cosy.. Owners very helpful and welcoming. Fantastic surrounding area, full of beauty and historical sites.

Lovely cottage.. Very secluded but with the owners on hand. John and Sue very friendly and had very useful advice about the area and various routes to walk.

Fabulous location very peaceful scenic and relaxing.. Great for dogs need a car to get about but lovely walks- beaches and historic Kilmartin not far away. Owners very friendly and on site if any issues questions. Lots of homely touches.

John and sue were wonderfull great hosts The views were outstanding would recommend to any one.. J,kelly

The extremely well-equipped cottage in its large beautiful garden was just perfect for us and our two dogs. We could not have had two nicer hosts who made us feel very welcome. This is a great cottage in a great location. It was an ideal for a relaxing break.

We felt as if it was our wee haven for the week, no problems at all. Exceptionally clean property done up and kept to high standard; super shower.

This property is idyllically located off the main road, overseen by the owners who live on site. The broadband service runs better than my home supply, yet there is a nice old fashioned atmosphere about the place. The big selling point for our family is that this is a safe, pet friendly establishment.

We had a perfect week. The cottage is isolated and very quiet which is just what we wanted. We plan to go again.

Darach was one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in. Beautiful setting, perfect accommodation and lovely, helpful owners.

It was very clean, warm and cosy in January, and the owners were delightful. Enjoyed my stay very much.

We particularly liked the location of Darach and the friendly owner. Darach is cozy, comfortable and well furnished cottage and there is great space available to let our 2 dogs have a run about outside.

The hosts were friendly and well informed about their area. It felt like home from home.

An excellent cottage in a beautiful location. It was very comfortable and furnished to a very high standard.

The owners were always around to help us plan our day or to answer any questions. They also made us and our little dog feel very much at home. The scenery around Ardfern was very beautiful, even if it did seem to rain quite a bit. All in all it was a peaceful and restful holiday, just what was wanted.

The setting could not get better, just a perfect place to relax and reflect on life. There were plenty of places to go for meals and more walls than you could manage in a lifetime.

Lovely cottage in lovely surroundings and the owners were very friendly and helpful. A true home from home would love to go back sometime.

A very friendly welcome for us and our two Labradors. Fantastic location with beautiful views. Cottage very clean with all home comforts. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

We had a lovely holiday - very relaxing, beautiful scenery and a very well equipped cottage in a beautiful setting. Would definitely recommend the cottage and the area to anyone wanting a relaxed holiday.

The landlords were friendly, but allowed us our privacy. The cottage was warm and cosy, and there was good walking nearby. We will definitely go back again.

Wonderful genuine welcome, very accomodating hosts both to us and our dog. Fabulous location, wonderful views and very peaceful. Lots to do in the surrounding area with lots of walks for dog and us to explore. Access tests your driving skills but destination more than makes up for it.

The property was very clean and tidy with all the comforts of home.

We found the accommodation to be exactly what suited our needs. The area around the cottage is some of the most stunning in the U.K. mixing the beautiful marinas with the wild highland hills and glens. There was a large variety of things to do and see within a 20 mile radius of the cottage, which meant we did not have to travel far each day.

We liked the view from cottage and the owners were friendly.