Tower Lodge

Tower Lodge is well equipped and very comfortable.

Everything you need for your stay is provided. It is situated in an outstandingly beautiful area. This was our second visit and hopefully, not our last.

Unfortunately we found that Tower Lodge fell short of our expectations.

The cleanliness overall was of a poor standard, example the ash tray for the fire was full to capacity.Furniture generally was tired and worn. Kitchen needs replacing, the cooker needs a deep clean or better still replacing. The cupboards were full of food stuffs that other guests had left behind, I don’t want there left overs….throw them out ! The shower didn’t work ( either scalding hot or freezing cold ) upon our arrival.To be fair the owner did chase this problem up after I complained and it was better but far from perfect after the water pressure was increased slightly.I think a new power shower is needed. Tower Lodge is in a lovely spot but to justify the high tariff charged the facilities, fittings and furniture need to be upgraded or replaced. These comments may be negative but I’m just being honest.

Great cottage for the 2 of us.

Being surrounded by trees and hearing the sing song of bird calls created a really relaxing break. Location is handy for touring the local area. Contact with the owner before and during ensured we had a good stay. Very fortunate to have a very sunny week in April so I swam in the Loch Awe at a stoney beach over the railway crossing 15 mins easy walk from Tower cottage.

A lovely and spacious cottage , positioned within walking distance to a village shop and a pub that does amazing food but far enough down a track to give a sense of isolation.

When we arrived the heating was already on for us which was nice as it was very snowy and cold outside. The log burner was very a very welcome addition on the cold nights making the living room nice and cosy. The kitchen is very well equipped with all the essential’s provided for cooking. The bedrooms were very spacious and comfortable, and a large walkin shower was most welcome. The decoration in the cottage added to the character of the accommodation and made us feel at home upon entering.All in all the accommodation and location was superb. And I would highly recommend the cottage for a break of any length.

Lovely property.

Had a great time. Perfect location to explore the coast. For us a mote secure boundary fence would have been helpful but we walked the little dog around rather than letting her out but that's a very minor point. Would highly recommend.

Lovely week away with the family at Tower Lodge, the setting is beautiful with a great walk up to the Dam right from the front door.

Location makes a great base for exploring the west Highlands, definately recommend an evening fishing trip from Oban too. House is well equipped with plenty of games, enough even for a day trapped inside by Storm Floris.

Tower Lodge was a lovely place to stay for a week.

We enjoyed the games, jigsaws and DVDs while the Internet was out. Owner very helpful in getting Internet restored. Good and prompt communication. Loch Awe very close for picnics, walks, swimming and kayaking. Lots of hill walks and Oban and Inveraray are fairly close for shops and sightseeing. A beautiful place to relax.

Tower Lodge is a superb cottage for a break in the Highlands.

It is well maintained, clean and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and the owners provide all the information needed to make the stay warm and comfortable. The welcome pack was much appreciated. As it is in the woods, it is quiet and relaxing. It is an excellent base to explore the area, whether walking in the woods, up hills and bens, or driving further afield. The only issue I had was not with the cottage itself, but the single track approach road. Not sure how much the owners can do about it, but there were pot holes and ruts along parts of the road, especially near the bottom next to the pub car park, and it is in need of repair.

Tower Lodge felt like a home from home, and it’s a great base for explorations around the county.

Very clean and tidy on first entering, with all amenities for a comfortable stay. Very quiet location but has an inn (award-winning food) and a small shop nearby.

A lovely place in the woods but close to shop and pub.

Very warm and cosy! The area is of outstanding beauty. Tower Lodge of course is a cosy retreat! Clean and ready for your next holiday! A Nuthatch appeared at the bird feeder. Bring your own feed, seed, balls, nuts. There wasn't any provided and the feeder needed uncloging. Great holiday!!

Nicely presented property.

Clean, tidy and cosy (once the vagaries of a rogue storage heater were promptly remedied following two phone calls to the owner and access gained to the wood store). Well located for visiting the region enabling us to have an enjoyable break in a part of Scotland we hadn't visited for over 30 years.

The Tower Lodge was immaculate and catered to all our needs.

Had a wonderful trip made all the better with the excellent home comforts provided by the Lodge. Would highly recommend both the Tower Lodge and the beautiful surrounding areas with many interesting and scenic activities.

We stayed the first week of our three weeks in Scotland in Tower Lodge.

We have been to Scotland several times now. Always in Cottages. Our stay in Tower Lodge clearly stands out above average. Not too big or too small. Good mattresses. Clean. Good facilities, well-equipped kitchen. Very nice location. Pleasant contact with the owner. There were no real negatives for us. A tip would be to tackle the waste bins a bit differently with sturdier solutions and the ceiling of the hallway has of course seen better days (due to a leak or something similar). However, these are minor things.

A lovely cosy cottage in the woods.

Everything we needed for a comfortable stay and lovely decor. We especially liked the little balcony from our bedroom! The teenager appreciated the bunk room den and we had to prise him out for excursions! I would highly recommend this cottage and hope to stay here again.

We had a lovely easy stay in this beautiful house and location.

Extra things that might be useful would be a washing up bowl and some kids cutlery/crockery.

The lodge is situated in beautiful surroundings, peaceful and relaxing.

Everything you need is there, this lodge lacks nothing. Beds and pillows are extremely comfortable. The best accommodation I have stayed in! Cannot recommend this too highly.

A relaxing cottage with a fantastic garden.

We saw Red Squirrels, and numerous different birds. Close enough to Oban and other locations but not too close. The only things I would like to mention are, the Downstairs bedroom could benefit from a mirror and the use of a set of steps would be a good idea, as reaching the top of the cupboards was an issue.

Everything was lovely, comfortable and warm.

The log burner is really good. There was a power cut in the wider area after a storm and for a whole day we only had the log burner and candles but were perfectly warm and able to boil water on the stove. The storage heaters of course stayed warm too. When the electricity came back the electric heater in the twin room upstairs wasn’t turning on. We couldn’t work this out but the whole house was warm anyway. The people in the local Ben Cruachan hotel and neighbours we met were great very friendly. Many thanks for a lovely cosy stay at Christmas.

Tower Lodge is an attractive and comfortable place to stay.

It has character and charm and is laid out well for visiting families. Tim, the owner, was very helpful, providing information prior to our stay. There is much to do in the area. For us, the ability to walk from the Lodge up to Ben Cruachan was great, although challenging. There are plenty of scenic places, the Falls at Dalavich are a favourite. Inverary was a good place for groceries and we found the store in Dalmally more useful than the one in Lochawe. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tower Lodge. It's a beautiful area which we were happy to revisit.

We had a wonderful stay at the Tower Lodge.

The owners were very friendly and helpful, the few minor problems that we had were solved immediately. The lodge was very clean and well equipped, the WiFi worked excellently. The place is absolutely quiet, we never heard anything but birds. It is important to note that you have to have a car to reach any trails or sights or supermarkets.

Great stay here with the kids, I don't think the photos do it justice.

Really comfortable and clean, great base for exploring the surrounding areas. We had a fantastic holiday here!

Enjoyed my stay.

House is very comfortable and well equipped. Only complaint is my dog got out of the garden through the wire fence. So was a bit worried about that.

The cottage was idyllic.

The owners provided for all our needs. It was clean and warm . There were two observations, the first being the provision on a set steps so the high cupboards could be reached and the upstairs bedroom with two single beds could benefit from a mirror. These did not effect the holiday but thought it is worth mentioning

Charming cottage in stunning location.

A great lodge , Swiss chalet style , set in some well kept gardens .

Full facilities , takes 4 easily with bunks for a further two . Nice and roomy , a really great cottage . All equipment provided . Great location too with Loch Awe, Cruacgan, Glen Orchy , Glen Lochy, Glen Lonan on your doorstep. Glen Coe a little further away . Nice well equipped cottage, superb location , well recommended

A great property in a very good position for exploring between Loch Lomond and Oban .

Very comfortable accommodation . Some thoughtful touches such as a set of waterproofs . Great patio / garden area to sit out on . Loved the stay

We had a lovely holiday at the house, it does say dog friendly but the garden isn’t and also we were told last minute that due to previous guests the gates had been removed.

A lovely break in Tower Lodge.

Very well placed for trips to Glen Coe, Oban and several woodland walks. Our second stay there, so must be good. If there is any fault to find it is the shower!

Wonderful stay, could of done with a bigger tv in the lounge, also the Hoover needs replaced, spent way too much time trying to Hoover than I should of.

Tower Lodge is in a great location for exploring the local area but quiet and feels secluded.

You can glimpse Loch Awe from the balcony and a very friendly pub and village shop are both a short stroll away. We saw Deer, and red Squirrels in the forest and so many ypes of birds at the bird feeder. The lodge has everything we expected and need for a comfortable stay plus other homely touches like a slow cooker, firepit and breadmaker and some lovely treats on arrival. The house was warm and clean and the fire is perfect in the evening. We would highly recommend Tower Lodge.

The lodge is in a beautiful setting.

There was plenty of room for everyone and the kitchen was really well equiped. We particularly enjoyed feeding the birds and spent ages sat looking out of the window in the comfort of the lodge seeing lots of different species on the bird feeder. There is lots to do and see close by so no need to travel far once you're there. Really enjoyed this holiday and would definitely recommend Tower Lodge.

The Lodge is in a beautiful spot with stunning scenery and surroundings and we had a lovely week despite the weather.

However after a 10 hour journey and wanting to relax I did not expect to have to clean the carpet in the living area or empty the hoover that was full of dog hair and had not been emptied in a while. The carpet was covered in dog hair. So there was no doubt in my mind that it had not been hoovered prior to our arrival, if it had then maybe one should have emptied the hoover beforehand!! Hence the reason for my rating. We are dog owners ourselves and always make sure we leave any cottage as we would like to find it and if that means I hoover every day then I do, and did. As I said at the beginning we had a lovely week and always give good ratings but just felt in this instance I needed to be honest. It would not stop us from returning.

Cottage was excellent in a wonderful location.

Really comfortable and clean. We would definitely stay again fantastic base for some great hill walks including Ben Cruachan from the cottage.

Our holiday was wonderful from start to finish .

Tower lodge is situated in the most beautiful place and had everything we needed. We would definitely book again.

Very quiet with lots of birds including woodpeckers and red squirrels to the feeder in the garden.

Was made aware by the owner before hand that they control the heating to the main living area and if we wanted it on we had to message them to turn it up, we would have preferred to have been able to do this as and when we needed. Also had to go around and dust on arrival in some areas, the double room upstairs and around the bunk downstairs were thick with dust. In all was ok, well equipped although if 6 are staying there wouldn’t be enough seating in the main living area.

Quiet spot away from the main road but walking distance to the pub and shop.

Very nice location for a break!

Fabulous cottage for exploring the beautiful surroundings.

We were 2 adults and 2 dogs so had plenty of room. The living room is limited but the owners have cleverly made the downstairs bedroom an additional living area with TV/ perfect for children to have their own space. The cottage is well equipped with excellent area for removing dirty boots and clothing after a long day in the mountains. Would definitely return.

The location was superb, the lodge had everything we needed for our stay.

Remote enough and a good base to explore the surrounding area. In order for supplies, you really need to shop in Oban which is around 20 miles away. The one and only thing that caused both frustration and mild disappointment was the log burner. It just didn't want to keep alight, despite all efforts and lots of firelighters etc. We have a log burner at home and we think it could have been the logs we bought hadn't been dried out enough and/or were too large for the burner itself. We just couldn't get a sound enough ash base to keep it going. Pity. Otherwise we would highly recommend this place for a secluded and laid back holiday. Thank you.

Tower lodge set in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands just above Loch Awe, brilliant accomodation, wildlife , walks & so much history , so much to see

Tower Lodge is a superb cottage in glorious surroundings on the shore of Loch Awe, with views over the tree tops to the loch.

We have had a fantastic week with visits to Oban and Invarary, we have been to these places before but they never seem to lose their appeal and the fish and chips in Oban are delicious. We were very lucky with the weather which made the whole week much better. The cottage is very light and airy with a great view of the Ancient Castle Keep close by. There is lots of storage for food and clothes with extra bedding if needed. The wood burning stove in the living room was very efficient and warmed the whole house quickly in the chilly evenings, it was really cosy. The owners have conveniently placed a bird feeding station directly outside the living room window, and you can watch the wonderful variety of birds come to feed, it really was fascinating we watched them for hours and also outside on the bench and chairs provided, thr Robin's were particularly tame and almost took peanuts from your hand. There was two little voles that kept popping I and out of their home which made it even better. On our last night we had dinner at the Cruachan Inn, we had a fantastic dinner in fantastic surroundings and views and very efficient staff although they were busy took time out to chat and make the whole evening great. All in all the whole week was a great triumph inspite of the Covid restrictions , thank you Tim and Claire for the use of your fabulous cottage.

The cottage was a lovely home away from home .

The surroundings were breathtaking a truly wonderful place locals very friendly and extremely helpful would recommend to everyone to spend some time here . Can’t praise the cottage enough and a wonderful touch to have a bottle of wine and some short breads waiting for us when we arrived I can see myself spending many a week here in years to come

It was a comfortable cottage and we had a good holiday.

Lovely house, beside Loch Awe and a train station (for the few who need it).

There is a good pub/ restaurant a short walk away at the bottom of the hill and a shop. It is a fantastic location to explore the highlands. The house is light, clean, very well kept and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and the location secluded from other people. As other reviewers have said there is more bedroom space than living space. We are a family of 5 and this was fine for us but a group of 5 adults could find the space downstairs a bit tight. We would go back.

Not enough seating, listed for six people as long as they don't want to all sit down together unless they sit on the floor.

Was basically clean but needs a good deap clean, had to check the crockery before use, does have all the basic essentials which was good

Wonderful location and warm comfortable house which is a nice mixture of traditional and modern.

Very nice pub 10 mins walk away along quiet country track. House owner is dog friendly and very cooperative. We all thoroughly enjoyed the break.

Lovely location, so many beautiful spots all in close proximity and other lovely places within an hours drive.

Cottage lovely and characterful. Not much comfy seating for 6 but we loved it and the owners have thought of everything. Very enjoyable in beautiful Scotland.

Nice location and Cottage was comfortable and cosy

Tower lodge was quiet and lovely, just what I needed.

We lived our time away and it was really easy through your site

A superb cottage.

Very comfortable and characterful, and very well placed for touring Argyll.