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Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 473 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Inveraray
  • Place, Crarae Garden Argyll
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Inveraray Castle
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Awe
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Inveraray

A family-friendly stay in Inveraray awaits you at this cottage. You'll be steps from Loch Fyne and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Crarae Garden Argyll. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, a fireplace and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and an iron/ironing board are also available.

What's nearby

  • Crarae Garden Argyll - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Argyll Adventure - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Inveraray Castle - 23 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Kilmartin Glen - 34 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Loch Awe - 41 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Garelochead Station - 74 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quarry View Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Furnace Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Inver Restaurant - ‬49 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne

Auchgoyle Bay Cottage is the perfect base to explore Argyll – the Coast of the Gaels. The cottage is in the small village of Minard, just south of Inveraray and has direct views across the ever-changing panorama of Loch Fyne. There are walks to suit all abilities from the cottage, along the shore, round the village and up into the hills to the deserted Feorlin village or a short walk away at the National Trust gardens at Crarae. The loch shore is 100 metres away, where you can launch small boats and kayaks. Inveraray and Lochgilphead offer a range of facilities including restaurants, shops and other tourist attractions. Both are a short drive away. You can explore further afield if you wish with Oban and Kintyre within easy reach, but just as easily spend a week within a few miles of the cottage and do something different every day.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 786 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Travel cot ravel cot and high chair available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number AR00375F

Frequently asked questions

Does Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne?

No, Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian and Becs communicated very well at every point in our booking and stay. The cottage is immaculately presented with everything you would need for a comfortable and relaxing break. This was our second visit and we will definitely be back.
Sunrise right outside the front door
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siemen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Cottage on a Nice spot

We enjoyed our stay very much and there is a lot to see in this area of Scotland
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Henry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really great base for exploring South Highlands and Inner Hebrides

Really enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage on loch

What a wonderful stay! We had everything we needed, and the hosts were delightful. The area is so lovely, too - we wish we had planned to stay longer to enjoy this cottage and the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful time here! Beautiful views of the water, quiet and peaceful place. The owners are very nice. Local area has lots to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage for relaxing.

We really did enjoy our stay in this lovely cottage. The view over Loch Fyne is spectacular and even a rainy day is no problem at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Just stayed 2 nights lovely and clean. Great views over the loch . Had everything we required .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful cottage in prime location

excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cottage!

Brian and Becs have a great cottage in a beautiful area. Their recommendations for hillwalking were spot on! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

The cottage is lovely. Just perfect to wind down and relax. We were in the area for a family wedding & were only there for the weekend but it was lovely to sit in the sun room for beakfast and just chill. I would love to go back for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage on Loch

Hosts have done an outstanding job providing every comfort. Loch views and access directly across street with access to numerous hiking trails. Highly recommend and one of the best self catering rentals I’ve experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Brian and Becs have thought of everything to make this property the perfect getaway. The cottage is pristine and communication from booking to leaving (reluctantly) was spot on. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

We enjoyed our week in the cottage very much. It was beautifully clean and very well equipped with everything we could possibly want for self-catering. There are so many lovely places to explore in the area and the cottage made a perfect base. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage with amazing views

Lovely short break. Brian kept in touch, letting us know when we could arrive early. Great welcome including tea, coffee, milk and biscuits. The cottage was warm, clean and welcoming .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in stunning location

The cottage has everything you need and a full folder provided with things to do in the area. Very comfortable. The highlights were the boat trip from Crinan and the distillery tour at Springbank. Beautiful area and not so many tourists.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, thoughtfully appointed cottage in a small village on the lochside.

A great holiday cottage in a beutiful location. You will likely want to have a car but there are bus services to the village. There are pretty port towns along the loch at Inverary, Lochgilphead and Tarbert. Ferries to Islay and Jura run from the port at Kennacraig.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

We know Minard well. Property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

Such an amazing view to wake up too. The property is just stunning. Such a cute little place to stay. The host are amazing too. They went above and beyond what we expected. The weekend away was just one of the best weekends we have had. Worth a stay! X
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faryal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, homely stay in an idyllic area

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cute and clean house in an area of outstanding beauty. The accommodation is well-equipped with everything one might need when on a self-catering holiday, including extras in the kitchen. The view from the front of the house is amazing. The information on the surrounding areas provided within the house was simply outstanding - ranging from books to maps to personal recommendations from the friendly owners - and very well organised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful loch views, comfy cottage

Very comfortable cottage, great help from the owners who live next door, lots of treats provided. Amazing to see the constant change of light and shadow over the loch on the doorstep, and the wider views to the Arrochar Alps. Lovely little village, very handy for Inverarary, Kilmartin Glen, Crinan Canal and other attractions of Argyll. Definitely to be recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage in a great area

First of all we can recommend the cottage without any reservation. Everything is very neat and clean - prepared by the very kind hosts. They will assist you with everything and are always ready to make your stay as comfortable und nice as possible. The area is just beautiful, offering a scent of seaside, hills and the greenest nature you will find on the planet. We're happy to have been there!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Argyle coast escape

Our family of 4 loved every minute at Brian and Bec’s cozy and homey little cottage. It’s perfectly located to explore and they’ve thought of everything you could ever need to be comfortable. The linens are lovely, the sun porch was heavenly, and the space was perfectly organized with Bosch appliances and comfy beds. The cottage is small but still perfect for a family of four. We loved exploring Kilmartin, Dunadd, Invarary, and loch Fyne. Brian had great advice for exploring and the cottage made for a quiet rest bit after our day of travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apartment on the Loch

Pleasant apartment with window views of Loch Fyne. Very comfortable 2 bedrooms upstairs. 15 minutes from Inveraray with nice shops, activities and some good restaurants. Easy access to the rest of the peninsula. Hosts made it very easy. Even though they were out of town we were able to get in and out without difficulty. Would definitely recommend this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was equiped with everything we needed. We did find the stairs very steep and narrow. It was great to be able to cook a meal and get up to date with washing and drying. Becs was helpful when we arrived and Brian.communicated well beforehand. We appreciated the dairy free milk and delicious GF biscuits
View from bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025