No 2 Planetree, Lochgoilhead

Cosy 2 bedroom period cottage with Hot Tub overlooking Loch Goil in the village of Lochgoilhead, Argyll.

Completely refurbished period property that was once the village butcher shop. This semi-detached cottage makes an ideal base for your holiday.

A well-equipped and thoughtfully decorated home, with all mod cons to make sure you enjoy your stay whatever the weather. Stunning views from all rooms.

Outside

Peaceful location in walking distance of all the local shops, cafes, pubs and leisure centre. There is an elevated private back garden with steps leading to a hot tub with stunning -views over the loch and hills beyond. There is also storage for your bikes and kayaks. Parking for 2 cars.

Ground floor

• Front door leading in to the lounge

• Lounge with comfortable seating and a window seat overlooking the loch and large Smart TV

• Modern kitchen with seating for 4, fridge/freezer, hob, microwave and dishwasher

• Utility room with washer and tumble dryer

• All crockery and utensils needed for a self-catering holiday

• An additional and spacious snug with 2nd Smart TV (sofa-bed that by arrangement can be made up for an extra guest)

1st floor

• Double bedroom, king sized bed, wardrobe

• Double bedroom, king sized bed, wardrobe

• Family bathroom: Bath and separate shower unit

Facilities

• Wi-Fi

• Loch view

• Electric heating throughout

• Washer and dryer

• Travel cot and high chair – bring your own cot linen

• Lounge – 65” Smart TV, BT plus Netflix.

• Snug – 55” Smart TV, BT plus Netflix

• Bed linen and towels provided

• Iron and ironing board

• Starter pack of liquid soaps in the toilet plus toilet paper, 2 black bags, 1 bottle of surface cleaner, scourer, cleaning cloths

• No smoking

• Pet friendly

The Loch Goil area has possibly the best range of activity options of any small community in the west of Scotland. Hire a boat from Loch Goil Cruisers for seal spotting or fishing, head off on a number of marked walking trails, enjoy a round of golf at Drimsynie, or how about a games of lawn bowls – all are nearby. Be sure to check out the leisure centre with it’s choice of indoor and outdoor activities. For Entertainment The Goil Inn has live music most Friday nights. The nearby holiday park also has regular entertainment, including fun-times for the youngsters. There are a number of eating out options in the village and at the holiday park.

In the area – Restaurants, Activities & Shops

• The Goil Inn – village pub

• The Boat Shed Cafe – 1.5 miles

• The View Restaurant and take away – 1 mile

• Leisure Centre – Swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, indoor play area. Open to the public on a pay-as-you-go-basis

• Loch Goil Cruisers – boat hire– 1.5 miles

• Grocery store and Post Office – in village

• Costcutter mini-market – 1 mile

• ASDA and Morrisons home deliver to this property

One of Scotland's most picturesque sea lochs, Loch Goil is an excellent starting point for visiting the Cowal Peninsula, Loch Lomond National Park, and the breathtaking west coast. Just eighteen miles away, on the beaches of nearby Loch Fyne, is Inverary, home of the Duke of Argyll and known for its renowned castle. Both the boat connections to Islay and Arran and Oban are 90 minutes of breathtaking driving.

Explore further afield and Airports

• Ardkinglas Woodland Garden – 10 miles

• Loch Lomond – Sightseeing cruises– 14 miles

• Fyne Ales – micro brewery– 11 miles

• Inveraray Jail& Castle – 20 miles

• Benmore Gardens– 25 miles

• Oban – 56 miles

• Glencoe – 66 miles

• Ben Nevis – 88 miles

• Glasgow Airport – 46 miles

• Edinburgh Airport – 100 miles

Fyne Byre with Hot Tub, Strathlachlan

A beautiful and stylish open planned, barn conversion, renovated by the owners Samantha, Interior Designer and her husband Ian. Was once part of a working Dairy Farm that housed cows and Clydesdale Horses for pulling the milk float around the village. With working farm next door you are surrounded by farm animals as well as the local wildlife, golden and sea eagles, Red Deer, Pine Martins and Red Squirrells.

You arrive at the cottage via the shared gate with Leanach Farmhouse. Parking to the front of the cottage for 2 cars, 3rd can be parked at front of Farmhouse. Hot Tub on decking, built in BBQ with a seating area and fire pit to the front of the cottage, private secluded garden to the rear with seating and stunning views.

The cottage is on one level. Ramp access from the parking area.

Cottage Layout

• Sunroom leading to open plan Lounge, Kitchen and Dining area
• Bedroom 1: Made to measure double with stair access to a single bed above
• Bedroom 2: Made to measure Superking sized bed. There is a cleverly designed pull-out children’s bed to the left of the stairs (see picture gallery)
• En-suite bathroom with roll top bath
• Walk in Shower room
• Bedroom 3: Original Wrought Iron, Victorian Double bed

Facilities

• Hot Tub with towels provided
• Wi-Fi and Sky TV Family package
• Oil fired central heating throughout
• Woodburning stove with basket of logs, firelighters and matches
• Linen, towels, tea towels
• Modern kitchen with toaster, kettle, microwave, fridge & small freezer compartment
• Tea bags, coffee, sugar, milk, salt and pepper, soap, washing up liquid, 2 toilet rolls
• 5 hob electric Range with two ovens plus grill
• Nespresso Coffee Pod Machine
• Travel cot and high chair
• Washing machine
• Iron
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• No smoking
• Pet friendly (please check at time of booking for price)
• Covid cleaning in place

Creggans Cottage, Strachur

Creggans Cottage is a recently refurbished semi-detached dwelling based in a fantastic village location right on the shores of Loch Fyne. Modernised to an extremely high standard this charming cottage was once the village shop.

Sleeping up to six people, it is thoughtfully decorated and furnished to provide guests both a practical and comfortable base for exploring this quaint village and surrounding areas of natural beauty.

Just steps away are the shores of Loch Fyne, ideal for beach combing and water activities (bring your paddle board or kayak) and you have the Creggans Inn on your doorstep should you want to eat out or enjoy a drink whilst taking in the views.

The cottage has a large open plan, fully equipped kitchen and living area which is ideal for families and friends to socialise, and doors open on to a fabulous stoned patio at the front of the property, looking on to the Loch. There is also a secluded rear garden area with seating and BBQ for your enjoyment. The lounge area features large wall mounted TV and impressive electric fire-place.

There is a utility room off the kitchen with plenty of storage and washing machine.

The cottage has three bedrooms, the first downstairs with a king sized bed, next door there is a large bathroom with corner bath and walk in shower. Upstairs has a twin room with two single beds and opposite a larger bedroom with king size bed and balcony overlooking the Loch. Large ensuite shower room.

This idyllic property is located 1 hour and 20mins from Glasgow and is a great base to explore Argylls secret coast. The area has lots to do with lots of forest walks and mountain bike trails to explore. In the village of Strachur itself there is a traditional pub, hotel/restaurant, a well stocked village shop with adjoining bistro tearoom, and a petrol station with small supermarket.

As mentioned above, Creggans Cottage was once the village shop called “Morrisons”. The current owners took on a large project as the property had become rather run down and needed extensive works to bring it up to the incredible standard they have achieved. You will find beautiful copies of old photographs in the cottage of how it looked when it was a shop.

Bed linen and towels

Private garden with furniture, fire pit and BBQ

Electric stove

LG 3d TV and DVD player

High speed fibre optic internet

Oil central heating

Porch area with large cupboard/wardrobe and hangers

Nespresso coffee machine

Microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher

Washing machine in utility room

Selection of books and board games

Off road parking for two cars

House rules:

No smoking

Up to 2 well behaved dogs welcome

PLEASE NOTE: This property is new to the market having never been let before hence lack of reviews.

Creggans Cottage is just below Water View that also sleeps up to six. Ideal if two families or a larger party want to be close together.

Rhumhor House with Hot Tub

Stunning 5 Bedroom Victorian Holiday Home, Games Room and Hot Tub on the Lochside with incredible Mountain Views.

Rhumhor is a majestic house sitting in a prominent position on the banks of Loch Goil. Five comfortable bedrooms sleep up to 9 people. The house features a huge family room with pool table, where everyone can gather, fairy tale turrets and beach side lawn all of which make it truly unique. In addition, the house boasts a 6 person hot tub with stunning loch views - the icing on the cake for the perfect relaxing get together!

All the peace and tranquillity the Highlands has to offer but just over an hour from Glasgow. Rhumhor House in Carrick Castle sits peacefully on the shores of Loch Goil, in the Argyll Forest Park and within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. It is a short drive to the nearest village shop and the leisure estate of Drimsynie which has a restaurant, bars, regular family entertainment, indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna, quad biking, archery, bowling and other activities. There are two outdoor activity centres in the glen offering a wide range of exciting activities. A short walk from Drimsynie is the charming village of Lochgoilhead where you will find a village post office, medical centre and village inns. A taxi service is available in the glen.

Loch Goil is the ideal location to tour and explore the West of Scotland. Getting to Loch Goil is simple and you will see some spectacular scenery on your journey to this glen.

Glasgow International Airport is just over one hour’s drive and car hire is available at the airport or there is a taxi based in Lochgoilhead which may be booked in advance.

Getting around- On site parking available for up to 5 cars
- Local bus service to Helensburgh
- Closest train station - Arrochar

Directions
From Glasgow, cross the Erskine Bridge keeping to the left taking the exit for Crianlarich. Continue straight, going through Dumbarton and take the A82 following the side of Loch Lomond to Tarbet. Then follow the A83 through Arrochar (2 miles) and on to the ‘Rest and Be Thankful’ (6 miles). Turn left toward Lochgoilhead and follow the road down to a give way sign, turning left towards Lochgoilhead. On approaching Lochgoilhead you will see a sign for Carrick Castle (the house is precisely 4.5 miles from this sign). Follow the road along the edge of the Loch towards Carrick Castle.

The Old Barn

Glendaruel

PA22 3AE

Self Catering Accommodation - Sleeps Up To 6 People

4 Bedrooms - 2 Shower rooms - Kitchen Dining Room - Living room

Come & Stay on our Homestead, nestled on the West Coast of Scotland in a magical glen, surrounded by mountains & Lochs, we are an award winning family business, offering Self Catering Accommodation, Wildlife Photography, & delicious Plant based & Vegan food. As Eco & Nature Tourism business we offer a unique experience, living in harmony with nature & the environment. We have amazing dark skies so its a wonderful place for star gazers and Aurora watchers, & are located on the Loch Lomond & Cowal Way, one of Scotlands great trails for walkers & mountain bikers. Try a boat trip on Loch Fyne or how about a relaxing mindfulness and meditation session. So join us in this magical part of Scotland & experience its beauty for yourselves.

Enjoy the wonderful views over the garden with a stream cascading through and sit for a while soaking up the landscape of the hills surrounding us. At night sit by the fire pit and toast some marshmallows with a glass of your favourite tipple. Look skyward for a million stars and even the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Listen out for the bird song and watch the Red Squirrels scamper up the trees. Enjoy the slow pace of life as you escape from work life in our lovely accommodation with all the home comforts you need. A fully fitted kitchen with all the essentials and a lovely rainfall shower. Have a wonderful nights sleep in the luxury beds in bedrooms with blackout blinds. Watch a movie on Netflix in the evening or just read a good book or play one of the games.

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We provide towels and bedding and don't charge any additional fees for cleaning or dogs. Our water is Pure Scottish Spring Water that has been given the best filtration that money can buy. All our cleaning products are eco friendly and we have a smart heating system to keep you warm and cosy. We even have a electric vehicle charge point (charges apply). If you fancy a day off cooking we offer private dining in the comfort of your accommodation in the evening. as an additional service Just let us know in advance and we will sort it all out for you.

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A holiday here is all about peace and quiet and relaxation. If you to want book a mindfulness or meditation session or even massage therapy we can arrange this with a local provider. We are dog friendly so feel free to bring your dog (let us know in advance if you are as we can accommodate up to 2 well behaved dogs). Hiking is available on the door step if you want to walk around the glen or up into the woods. The Loch Lomond and Cowal way is very close by too for a longer distance hike. If you love wildlife we have our own wildlife hide in the garden and often see Pine Marten, Red Squirrels, Tawny Owls and loads of woodland birds.

Dog friendly (max of 2), we are a eco friendly & sustainable business, powered by solar with an EV charger available (paid service). Our wildlife photography hide gives guests amazing nature experiences, such as Red Squirrel & Pine Marten. Allowing you to capture amazing images of native Scottish Wildlife from our garden filled with wildflowers, plants and trees to attract insects, bees, birds & mammals.

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A stay here is all about getting away from it all relaxing & immersing yourself in nature. Sustainable tourism with a heart.

About Us

Peter and Sai the owners, left the corporate world & the city to build a eco business in Scotland for a better sustainable life for ourselves and to share the beauty of the Glen with our guests.

Located 80 mins drive from Glasgow, situated on Argyll's Secret Coast. A rural getaway but with great transport links to the city and Airports. Great for a long weekend retreat from the city or a longer stay. 30 Mins from Ferries in Dunoon or a wonderful drive via 'The Rest and be Thankful'. We are in a great location to explore the West Coast of Scotland and the wonders of Argyll.

Sustainability Policy

At Eco Nature Holidays we take our commitment to the environment and nature very seriously. We are always trying to improve and encourage our guests to help us maintain our eco policy as well as having a wonderful relaxing stay.

• Composting green/food waste for use in veg patch & garden with Bokashi Bins
• Encouraging use of public transport, Walk or Cycle
• Vegan friendly
• Electricity by 100% renewables company & Solar PV battery system
• Wood burning stove for hot water & heating & energy efficient smart radiator system, Wood supplied by local farmer
• Thermal Store for ultra efficient storing of our hot water, & Solar Diverter
• Off Grid Spring water system with filtration & UV system
• Low water use taps, toilets and showers
• Recycling all Paper, plastics, cans, and glass
• Provide reusable bags for shopping
• Modern insulated windows and doors
• LED lighting & Low energy appliances
• Wildlife friendly garden, large parts are wild for the birds & bees
• Eco cleaning products used throughout
• Low VOC Paints used
• Support local small businesses, wildlife charities & community events
• Growing our own veg in our poly tunnel and veg garden (100% organic)
• Sustainabilty Training & Zero Waste Scotland Green Champions
• Collaborating with Environmental experts
• Upcycled furniture
• EV Charger for guests use (Myenergi Zappi 7KW untethered type 2 a paid service)

We are not perfect but we try to learn & improve, to continue our sustainable journey.

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Beech Cottage

St Catherines

3 bedrooms/1 bathroom/lounge and kitchen dining room set in 1 acre of grounds and steps from the beach.

Wifi, Car parking on site Detached single storey dwelling.

Experience the stunning views across Loch Fyne and Inveraray from this uniqe holiday cottage, which sits in quiet isolation.Steps to entrance.

Living room: With open fire, Freeview TV and DVD player.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tiled floor.
Bedroom 1: With double bed.
Bedroom 2: With double bed.
Bedroom 3: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Maximum occupancy 4 adults plus two children.Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for open fire available locally. Telephone - incoming calls only. Large 1-acre garden and grounds with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is loch frontage 20 yards away and a small burn running into the loch.This cosy cottage benefits from a stunning location directly on the Lochside, with loch views from the sitting room, main bedroom and front garden. It is a cosy and comfortable home.

Loch Fyne only steps from the door, Beech Cottage offers magnificent views across the loch and to the historic town of Inveraray which boasts a spectacular castle, home to the Duke of Argyll, and to Dunderave Castle. Accessed by a single track road, this cottage lies in an area of Argyll with stunning beauty, fantastic walking and the opportunity for water-based activities. The area abounds with nature and there are seals, whales, otters, porpoises and many sea birds that can be seen from the cottage. There are also many local sight-seeing activities, from visiting historic castles to stunning famous gardens and forests. It is also a great launch pad to visit much of Argyll’s famous scenery, lochs, mountains and coast. 

The cottage is also an Eco-friendly home, using an electric boiler and central heating system and we encourage the use of only environmentally friendly cleaning products which are provided. Energy use is from renewable sources only so that we minimise the cottage’s impact on the environment. 

Ben Arthur Apartment

A stylish, modern, two-story apartment that was built to resemble a townhouse. Located in the charming village of Lochgoilhead with many activities and great places to eat.

Fantastic open concept kitchen/dining and lounge room are located on the lower level. Fully-equipped and roomy, ideal for a family or group of friends. Downstairs loo and spacious hallway with stairs.
Three spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes are located on the upper level. There is a seating space in the main bedroom. Family bathroom including an overhead shower and bathtub.

Sleeps six, although a travel cot and high chair for a wee one are supplied.

This property features an excellent porch area for bikes and kayaks, as well as a front door on the street side with parking. There is one assigned parking place and a staircase leading up to the rear entrance. Small seating area to the front and grassed area at the back, also with seating. Views of Mountains and Hills and only steps from the shore.

The apartment can be entered from the street front where there are ample parking spaces.  There are two flights of stairs to reach the entrance door.  At the rear of the apartment there is one parking space.  The key box is located by the back door, up a few steps.  There is one flight of stairs taking you to the entrance.

First floor

• Front door leading in to the first floor hallway
  
• Toilet with sink.

• Lounge with comfortable seating and a large Smart TV

• Large open plan modern kitchen with all mod cons - fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave,dishwasher, air fryer, washing machine and tumble dryer

• All crockery and utensils needed for a self-catering holiday

Second floor

• Double bedroom, superking sized bed, wardrobe and storage unit

• Double bedroom, king sized bed, wardrobe 
  
• Twin room with two single beds, wardrobe

• Family bathroom: Bath with Shower

Facilities

• Wi-Fi

• Close to Loch and Village Centre

• Electric heating throughout

• Washer and dryer

• Travel cot and high chair – bring your own cot linen

• Bed linen and towels provided

• Iron and ironing board

• No smoking

• Pet friendly

The Loch Goil area has possibly the best range of activity options of any small community in the west of Scotland. Hire a boat from Loch Goil Cruisers for seal spotting or fishing, head off on a number of marked walking trails, enjoy a round of golf at Drimsynie, or how about a games of lawn bowls – all are nearby. Be sure to check out the leisure centre with it’s choice of indoor and outdoor activities. For Entertainment The Goil Inn has live music most Friday nights. The nearby holiday park also has regular entertainment, including fun-times for the youngsters. There are a number of eating out options in the village and at the holiday park.

In the area – Restaurants, Activities & Shops

• The Goil Inn – village pub
• The Rivershack - takeaway 
• The Shore House, Gin Garden and Restaurant
• The Boat Shed Cafe – 1.5 miles
• The View Restaurant and take away – 1 mile

• Leisure Centre – Swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, indoor play area. Open to the public on a pay-as-you-go-basis

• Loch Goil Cruisers – boat hire– 1.5 miles

• Grocery store and Post Office – in village

• Costcutter mini-market – 1 mile

• ASDA and Morrisons home deliver to this property

Explore further afield and Airports

• Ardkinglas Woodland Garden – 10 miles

• Loch Lomond – Sightseeing cruises– 14 miles

• Fyne Ales – micro brewery– 11 miles

• Inveraray Jail& Castle – 20 miles

• Benmore Gardens– 25 miles

• Oban – 56 miles

• Glencoe – 66 miles

• Ben Nevis – 88 miles

• Glasgow Airport – 46 miles

• Edinburgh Airport – 100 miles