Achaglachgach Cottage

Lovely cottage in a very scenic location if remote.

Long windy road to travel to get to it. Lots of wildlife around. Go further past kilberry and there are seals basking on rocks. A lovely beach at skipness if you carry on past the ruined church near the seafood cabin. Kids loved playing in the crystal waters with views of arran behind us. Being so remote it’s a long drive to any of the attractions like Oban or Glencoe. Cottage well equipped great having a dryer and a washer. Would recommend but just be aware of the location as we hadn’t really studied it before hand as to how remote we would be.

We had a wonderful stay - amazing building, very clean, well presented and beautiful, peaceful surroundings.

It was lovely touch to be greeted by freshly baked scones and local eggs too!

Lovely cottage in a stunning, peaceful location.

We had a lovely week here and enjoyed exploring the area. We appreciated the scones and eggs that were left for us by the owners. The garden is not totally secure for dogs, but this wasn’t an issue for us as we had a long line. There is a walled garden a five-minute walk away which is perfect for off-lead exercise. Maybe the property description should mention this.

This is a beautiful cottage and has fantastic views and facilities.

The single track road from Tarbert can be challenging to drive and you need to be prepared for it and the amount of driving in the area. The cottage itself has everything you would need and more. The television was a bit of a law unto itself and we ended up watching BBC South News as there seemed to be no trace of BBC Scotland? Great scones as a welcome and fantastically clean and well presented.

Loved the peaceful area of the cottage but found the the description of beach access extremely limited as we have a dog and there were Jacobs sheep grazing in area which allowed beach access, in fact there were sheep to the front and side fields if the cottage.

Using the TV was a hit or miss affair as we found the remote control was intermittent in trying to select channels in the evening hubby found this disconcerting as his interest in the football world cup was limited. Other than these two things we loved the cottage and must praise the leaving of delicious scones and fresh eggs to welcome us, lovely treat.

Had a wonderful week at Achaglachach Cottage.

Beautifully clean cottage with all the facilities needed to self cater. Wonderful homemade scones on our arrival - the best I have ever tasted! Great walks in the area and further afield.

The cottage was just what we hoped for.

We loved the loch views and being next door to our friends. We had lovely weather and so enjoyed the grounds and swimming in the loch. The road it is on is quiet and so made for wonderful cycling. We would definitely stay again.

What a wonderful place to relax.

We loved the property, it was cosy but felt light and airy. The shower was amazing and the bath a real treat after a long walk. It was so lovely to sit outside watching the gannets diving and the ferry gently passing by. This was our first time in the area and we just loved it. It won't be our last! The only thing we would change is to add some coasters and table mats

We had a wonderful few days in an idyllic setting, lovely home from home, thank you

We had a wonderful two week stay.

The cottage was the perfect place to relax and explore the surrounding area. Loved the shower after a day in the mountains. Thank you for the delicious scones. We may be back some day.

Fabulous stay.

2nd time here. Location is wonderful. Small glitches were quickly sorted by the wonderful hosts Jo and Paul. The homemade scones were delicious. Amazing array of birdsong!! You must download an App!! Loved watching the daily manoeuvres of the sheep. Fantastic meal in the Red Herring Restaurant and if you want a drink with your meal can highly recommend Tarbert Taxis. Kenny and Irene were superb. Lovely little greengrocer and deli and a co-op for all your needs. Loads to see around and about but a perfect chill place which is just what we wanted. The only thing I would add to the accommodation is place mats, coasters and a door mat...no biggie though. Amazing stay xx

Lovely cottage with beautiful outlook over the Loch.

Plenty to do and see in local area. Would go back again.

Possibly the best cottage I've stayed.

Comfortable, clean, warm and beautifully present in a stunning location.

A wonderful house.

Very tastefully furnished, so that you immediately feel at home. We can recommend this house 100%. Small note: A slightly larger pot would be good and at least four egg cups.

hi having stayed at this cottage we would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing stay which is very comfortable and has everything you need Paul @ jo where ever ready to help with information to help make our stay more enjoyable, good luck looking for the cutlery .

on arrival we found scone which where great touch hope to return in the new year thanks again

Beautiful cottage and location.

Jo and Paul very friendly and helpful.

Beautifully presented cottage.

Clean and comfortable with everything thought of. Welcoming and helpful hosts Paul and Jo who do a fantastic job. Beautiful location with stunning views and plenty of walking and wildlife on the doorstep. Estate grounds are beautiful that we were privileged to have access to. Will hopefully be back soon. Was sad to leave.

A wonderful property which I would highly recommend to everyone!

Fabulous cottage in a great location overlooking the Sea Loch with access to the beach.

The cottage is very comfy and is so relaxing. There are lots of historical places to visit in the area like Dunadd Fort and Glenmartin. Crinnan is very interesting to visit being the start of The Crinnan Canal.

We had a lovely stay, the cottage was comfortable & clean, the owners were so friendly, & the homemade scones were delicious.

Views over the Loch & the wildlife were amazing! A relaxing & tranquil place to stay, with many walks from the cottage into woodland, down to the beach & grounds of the estate. It was heavily, we would thoroughly recommend.

Lovely cottage, very comfortable, well equipped, everything we needed for our stay.

We really enjoyed the peace and quiet, beautiful views and great walks from the door. A really interesting area would definitely return. Thanks for a great week.

Beautiful peaceful cottage and Jo and Paul could not have been more helpful.

Would love to go back!

Lovely cottage in a peaceful location.

Facilities very good and nothing is any trouble to Jo and Paul to ensure your stay is comfortable. A very dedicated and pleasant couple. Tarbert is close by if you require food and a trip to both Oban and Campbeltown is a must. Skipness is a lovely place with a small castle and the views are stunning all around this area of Scotland.

Absolutely perfect.

Everything you need for a truly comfortable stay is provided whilst being in the most beautiful surroundings with a breathtaking view. Jo & Paul are so very friendly and welcoming, freshly baked scones for our arrival, thankyou Jo. Stunning forest walks around the estate, stroll along the Loch shores so relaxing. Visited Tarbert, Campbelltown, Lochgilphead and the Beaver trail. Had great weather for October. Would definitely recommend for a complete relaxing quiet break. Nothing to complain about. Jo & Paul the best hosts, not forgetting the gorgeous Brutus who is adorable. Our pooch Absolutely loved it. 10/10

Lovely clean comfortable cottage.

Could not find fault with anything. Would definitely recommend it

Simply beautiful location and accommodation.

Such peace and tranquility and for the me the plus of being able to leave the cottage and swim in minutes! The stile could probaby do with securing a little as very wobbly! Just simply beautiful in every way.

The only thing that could be improved for us was the outside furniture,a better table and chairs for when the sun shines

A well maintained cottage, tastefully decorated and fully equipped with everything you need.

The welcome homemade scones when we arrived was a nice added touch. Our furry friends weren't forgotten about either with additional towels provided if they took a swim in the Loch. Surrounding area was great to explore from the walled gardens, shoreline to the woods. Tarbert itself is great with magnificent views from Tarbert Castle and the Isle of Gigha is well worth a visit or a gentle stroll along the Crinan Canel. 'The Gather' is also a lovely place to eat out for lunch or even breakfast. Will most certainly be rebooking

Everything was fine with the property and we had a lovely stay.

There was an issue with the WiFi not working on any of our devices. The property manager did all he could to address the issue and swapped routers, which did help, but the signal was still intermittent and only worked on a laptop. I understand it is a satellite WiFi connection that doesn't always work on smart phone devices. Perhaps this should be mentioned in the property description because we didn't receive a 4G signal on our phones either?

Achaglachgach, however difficult to pronounce, is a lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage in a very peaceful location.

The generous electric heating kept the cottage warm on some still cool, Spring evenings, without needing to resort to the wood-burning stove. There are lovely walks along forest and farm tracks straight out the door. We quickly got used to the five mile drive on the single track road to the cottage from Tarbert. Beyond, there are so many lovely places to visit we could easily have stayed longer.

The cottage is fabulous and impeccably clean.

Scones on arrival were very welcome. Highly recommended.

Excellent comfortable stay with lots of places to visit not too far away

Would just like to say, how lovely the cottage was.

It was so clean and comfortable. The housekeeper had been in prior to our arrival and the heating was already on so the welcome was really homely. The view was beautiful and we really enjoyed walking through the grounds. We would recommend the cottage to anyone and found it a real home from home. We would also like to commend your company. This is the second time we have booked through yourselves and both times the cottages have been perfect. You obviously take great care in selecting who you represent. We made the mistake of booking through another Scottish cottage company last year and it was a disaster. We will certainly be coming back to you again next time.

We've just returned reluctantly from Achaglachgach Cottage until our next LHH fix!

This snug little cottage sits pride of place in front of West Loch Tarbet, where some mornings we had prolonged views of otter feeding amidst the seaweed. It's a nature lovers paradise with barn and tawny owls spotted nearby and red, roe and sika deer all on the road to Kilberry. Waking up to the sound of the sea is always a joy and our children spent hours sorting through shells on the beach and bringing them home to identify. Birds buoyed in the sea; lots of divers; Red and black throated and ducks and seals were watching us back. There are lots of scenic walks right from the door but further afield there is a wealth of places to explore. We enjoyed looking for beavers at Knapdale, seeing the standing stones and the museum of ancient culture at Kilmartin. We rode a rib (a bit of a drive away) at Seil Island, and spotted peregrine and golden eagles alongside wild goats and deer. The weather was changeable but we're waterproof and even in the rain the loch was alive and beautiful to look out on to. The cottage was cosy and comfortable and made a great practical base for our family and dog. We were greeted with homemade treats from the housekeeper who had left an inviting, clean and cared for cottage for us to enjoy. The cottage is located down a peaceful single track road which within fifteen minutes takes you to the bustling little fishing village of Tarbet, complete with a well stocked supermarket, butchers, galleries, gift shops, pubs and cafes. The larger Stable House next door and Gate House are close by and can also be booked through LHH. We've stayed in the larger house before with friends and it was also beautiful, but despite their close proximity, we didn't feel overlooked or interrupted. They could all be booked together for larger family groups. If the sight of the sea and a cosy cottage and coal fire float your boat, then we'd highly recommend Achaglachgach Cottage. We loved it.

We've just returned reluctantly from Achaglachgach Cottage until our next LHH fix!

This snug little cottage sits pride of place in front of West Loch Tarbet, where some mornings we had prolonged views of otter feeding amidst the seaweed. It's a nature lovers paradise with barn and tawny owls spotted nearby and red, roe and sika deer all on the road to Kilberry. Waking up to the sound of the sea is always a joy and our children spent hours sorting through shells on the beach and bringing them home to identify. Birds buoyed in the sea; lots of divers, Red and black throated, and ducks and seals were watching us back. There are lots of scenic walks right from the door but further afield there is a wealth of places to explore. We enjoyed looking for beavers at Knapdale, seeing the standing stones and the museum of ancient culture at Kilmartin. We rode a rib (a bit of a drive away) at Seil Island, and spotted peregrine and golden eagles alongside wild goats and deer. The weather was changeable but we're waterproof and even in the rain the loch was alive and beautiful to look out on to. The cottage was cosy and comfortable and made a great practical base for our family and dog. We were greeted with homemade treats from the housekeeper who had left an inviting, clean and cared for cottage for us to enjoy. The cottage is located down a peaceful single track road which within fifteen minutes takes you to the bustling little fishing village of Tarbet, complete with a well stocked supermarket, butchers, galleries, gift shops, pubs and cafes. The larger Stable House next door and Gate House are close by and can also be booked through LHH. We've stayed in the larger house before with friends and it was also beautiful, but despite their close proximity, we didn't feel overlooked or interrupted. They could all be booked together for larger family groups. If the site of the sea and a cosy cottage and coal fire float your boat, then we'd highly recommend Achaglachgach Cottage. We loved it.

Lovely, well laid out little cottage and a great base to explore from on foot, by water, or by road.

I’m already missing the view of the loch from both bedrooms and the living space.

What a beautiful place!

Just what the doctor ordered. Comfy beds, home from home. A warm welcome with fresh bread, jam and scones, delicious. Jo and Paul are perfect hosts. Recommend a visit to Kames and try their steak pie and a pint at the hotel restaurant.

Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage with superb view.

Paul and Jo very helpful in sorting problems. Can recommend Seafood Cabin at Skipness, The Gather in Tarbert, Knapdale Forest and West Port Beach, excellent for surfers and dogs to visit. Arduaine Gardens were excellent. The colours of the azaleas and rhododendrons were magnificent.

Lovely welcome of home baking to set off what has been a wonderful week in a warm and comfortable cottage, in every way.

We would recommend the passenger ferry to Gigha and the interesting Achamore Gardens. We also took the car over to Arran and visited many beaches and villages on the circuit road. Lochranza is interesting as is the distillery and brewery. More locally there is a walk around Ardpatrick, just a few kilometres up the road, which was a 6 km walk. Beaches and woodland, really peaceful. On our last day we found two short walks in Tarbert and enjoyed fish and chips by the harbour for lunch in-between. Thankyou Paul and Jo for maintaining such a lovely cottage.

Great cottage!

It had everything…when we found the knife and fork drawer! Lovely trip to Arran and we have been to Campbeltown. Had some good meals out too in the local café in Tarbert. We have seen some stunning views along the way and have really enjoyed our stay, thank you.

What a truly wonderful week we have had at this cottage.

The weather could not have been better. Jo and Paul were fantastic at ironing out any minor issues quickly and cheerily. The scones on entry were just perfect after a long car journey. Would highly recommend the Starfish Restaurant, Tarbert, though you need to book. The beach at Loch Stornoway is stunning, great for paddleboarding. Café Codora is also great. The walk up to Tarbert castle gives you great views. The Cottage is so comfortable and warm, with great views. All superb!

We have had a really lovely week at The Cottage.

The area is beautiful and we have really enjoyed exploring. We found The Cottage well equipped and extremely comfortable. We have had two great meals at The Anchorage Bistro and Pizza Takeaway from Café Codora. We have enjoyed the Walled Garden. Local walks. The peace has been great. Hope to return, thanks so much.

Delightful stay in the beautiful cottage and surrounding area.

We had a great week fishing out in our new paddleboard opposite the cottage and down at Stornoway Bay. Fantastic fish and chips and squid tempura at the Seafood Nook on Gigha next to Ardminish Stores. We will be back, I’m sure.

Couldn’t ask for better weather.

Day trip to Arran as foot passengers. Trip to Gigha and an amazing lunch at The Boathouse (although you need to book well in advance) Ate so well this week. Skipness Seafood and The Starfish Restaurant in Tarbert, lovely time at Kilmartin Glen. Great distillery tour at Beinn An Turic. Wonderful beaches at Kilberry. Thank you.

Great cottage with everything you need.

Best activity highlights were – Torinturk circular walk, lovely path through the forest. Isle of Gigha, drove to the very far north of the island. Great views and a white sandy beach. Skipness and the Seafood Cabin on a nice stretch of the Kintyre Way. White shore at Tarbert, deserted beach on the opposite side of the bay to the castle. Crinan Canal and Kilmartin Burial Cairns plus swim in Loch Choille’Bhar on the way home. Ormsary Beach and Stonefield castle Hotel worth a stroll, lovely grounds.

A lovely location and a super stay.

Beautiful walks from the house and further afield. Lots of sea swims. Crinan canal, Gigha, Kilmory Beach and Ormsary, all highlights along with the wonderful food at Skipness Seafood Cabin.

Perfect cottage!

We had a lovely holiday helped by the perfect weather. Highlights were – Drives around the Kintyre Peninsular with long walks along West Port Beach n.b. Dotty’s Café at Carradale is a good stopping point. Ferry to Gigha and the garden. Crinan Canal for a walk and excellent seafood at the hotel. Walk at Loch Choillie’Bar on the road to Tayvallich. Lots of nice local walks including a walk to Ardpatrick Point. Great food at Skipness Castle and the Starfish in Tarbert.

Awesome return to the Cottage.

Lots of wildlife to see, deer, seals, cormorants, butterflies and the obligatory wasp or midgie! The best weather we could have hoped for and beautifully still water for our adventures in paddle boarding and sea kayaking. Great views from Tarbert Castle and lovely meeting it’s very friendly sheep. Day trips to Springbank Distillery and excellent food from Kilberry Inn, Starfish and the Anchorage, Tarbert.

Thank you for a lovely cosy cottage, peaceful and well equipped.

We toured everywhere. Recommend Kilberry Inn (must book)

A great week exploring Argyll from our lovely cosy cottage.

Enjoyed Arran, Stonefield Castle, Skipness, Tarbert, Lochgilphead and the fantastic Machniharish Golf Links and its wonderfully situated new club house near Campbeltown. Paul and Jo were a pleasure to meet and talk to. Thanks for everything; another successful LHH Holiday.

We first visited this cottage 25 years ago, it’s changed a bit since then, for the better!

The area is still stunning and lots of off the beaten track places to explore. All the usual highlights visited and the dogs loved the secluded beaches. Mull of Kintyre beach well worth a visit especially for ‘GRIP’ if you are an Anthony Gormley fan.