See all properties
Entire home

Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet.

Escape to heaven on earth where you can watch ever-changing loch views while relaxing by your own waterside haven.

Photo gallery for Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet.

Unclassified image, 1 of 25, button
Property grounds
Beach
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet.

DARROCH BEAG is a charming two bedroom cottage overlooking Loch Fyne. The loch side views are simply magical that will captivate. Nestled in the small village of St Catherines, located on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll, in the Scottish Highlands. A true experience of Scottish hospitality and beauty.


Filled with quality furnishings and home comforts offering the unique holiday experience in this glorious region. Perfect for small families, couples or for a true romantic escape for two.

Interior
The ground floor features a warm and inviting living room, with a wood fire, comfortable sofas and window views. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped, complete with a dining table for up to four guests. There is a separate utility room with a washing machine and dryer.

Upstairs there are two cosy well appointed bedrooms with loch views, with a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. The family bathroom is located on the ground floor with a shower over the bath, hand basin and toilet.

Ground Floor:
Living room 1: Open fire, 32" Freesat TV, DVD player & Wi-Fi.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer
Utility room: Washing machine and dryer, clothes airer.
Bathroom: shower over the bathtub

First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double bed with loch views
Bedroom 2: Single beds x 2 with loch views.

Pets welcome, two small well behaved dogs free of charge.

Explore
The cottage is surrounded by landscaped gardens and natural woodlands. Enjoy the the spectacular loch views across from the quiet country track in front of the cottage.

Spend your afternoons or evenings watching the ever changing views from your own viewing point on the waters edge, featuring a bench seat and a chiminea. Your very own piece of heaven.

Strachur is just a short drive away, with a post office/shop, petrol station and two local pubs. Dunoon is a half hour drive away and has all the main amenities expected from a medium size town. There are several good restaurants close by to choose from.

Property manager

Mr Iain Fleming

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Similar properties

Beach

Chapelton Cottage by Loch Fyne, picturesque location, loch views

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 24 reviews
Chapelton Cottage by Loch Fyne, picturesque location, loch views

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
562070

About the area

Map
St Catherines, Cairndow, Argyll

What's nearby

  • Loch Fyne Whiskeys - 22 min drive
  • Inveraray Jail - 23 min drive
  • Inveraray Castle - 24 min drive
  • Argyll Adventure - 27 min drive
  • Loch Awe - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Arrochar & Tarbet Station - 28 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pier Shop - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Woollen Mill Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Green Door - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪FYNE Fish and Chip shop - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Loch Fyne and within 9 mi (15 km) of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Ardkinglas Woodland Garden. Fyne Ales Farm Brewery and New Castle Lachlan are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stunning location on shore of Loch Fyne. Great dog walks on the doorstep. Places of interest nearby.
Stunning location on the shores of Loch Fyne, extremely friendly and helpful owners. Beautiful area.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

alan p.

Short winter break
Great location.Cottage was warm and comfortable and in a great location for exploring the surrounding area
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A lovely place.
The location could not be better, beautiful views and access to fabulous places to walk and visit. It was freezing whilst we were there but the house is super warm and cosy. The house had everything we needed.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay
Gorgeous cottage on the loch with amazing views right over to Inverary on a clear day. Very clean and extremely well equipped and the owners extremely friendly. It would have been nice to have some drawers in the master bedroom for clothing but this didn't effect our stay at all and we could use some in the second bedroom where the children stayed. We managed to see some seals, cormorants and a heron from the beach just outside the loch and we even captured the Northern lights (in August!!) from the lochside on our last night. I would recommend and I would stay there again.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay
Gorgeous cottage on the loch with amazing views right over to Inverary on a clear day. Very clean and extremely well equipped and the owners extremely friendly. It would have been nice to have some drawers in the master bedroom for clothing but this didn't effect our stay at all and we could use some in the second bedroom where the children stayed. We managed to see some seals, cormorants and a heron from the beach just outside the loch and we even captured the Northern lights (in August!!) from the lochside on our last night. I would recommend and I would stay there again.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay
Gorgeous cottage on the loch with amazing views right over to Inverary on a clear day. Very clean and extremely well equipped and the owners extremely friendly. It would have been nice to have some drawers in the master bedroom for clothing but this didn't effect our stay at all and we could use some in the second bedroom where the children stayed. We managed to see some seals, cormorants and a heron from the beach just outside the loch and we even captured the Northern lights (in August!!) from the lochside on our last night. I would recommend and I would stay there again.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay
Gorgeous cottage on the loch with amazing views right over to Inverary on a clear day. Very clean and extremely well equipped and the owners extremely friendly. It would have been nice to have some drawers in the master bedroom for clothing but this didn't effect our stay at all and we could use some in the second bedroom where the children stayed. We managed to see some seals, cormorants and a heron from the beach just outside the loch and we even captured the Northern lights (in August!!) from the lochside on our last night. I would recommend and I would stay there again.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

C. G.

Stunning location
Great cottage in a stunning locatin right at the Loch. Interior a little old but everything works and we had no problem to take care uf us for the week.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

alan p.

Short winter break
Great location.Cottage was warm and comfortable and in a great location for exploring the surrounding area
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Deceptive Advertising
I feel in love with the photos advertised on the site as they highlighted what appeared to be a beautiful large enclosed garden but upon arrival we encountered a small enclosed garden that was 'surrounded by the owners garden'. Not what we wanted or needed for our dog. This meant we could not relax by the water as the dog could wander off. Plus the lochside bench area is not part of the garden and is accessed by crossing the small road outside. The house itself was in need of some TLC. The upstairs window had a sign on it telling you not to open it and there were two very noisy carbon monoxide detectors upstairs. There was a strong smell of dampness in the utility room, which strangely housed the microwave. There was instructions for covid cleaning but non of the bags for bedding were provided. We definitely won't return to this cottage!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lindsie M.

Beautiful location, old cottage
Fantastic location and area, very quiet location. Beautiful little cottage with plenty of facilities available and a couple of local beers as a welcome gift, although some milk would've been good! Its a sweet, picture perfect cottage to stay in. Some wear and tear but comfortable. However, there are a couple of negatives which if were given some attention, would make this place a knock-out. The front door is a lovely antique but as such, it doesnt fit properly and allows wind, rain, insects etc to come through. It also is not very secure. The same can be said for all the windows as all old single glazing, and some frames were ill fitting and corroded. There is also an issue with insects getting into the bathroom. There's obviously been a problem in the past with mice, but not now, as lots of rentokil poison traps in every room., which in themselves are no problem but we travelled with our dog, and so these were a source of worry and potentially a health hazard, as he was interested in them. We enjoyed our stay and were very grateful to have found this place.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Barry F.

Rustic & quirky cottage in pretty location with winding stairs & cosy log fire.
With panelled ceilings, winding staircase & rustic feel - cottage has fab views & walks. We were warm & comfy despite accommodation suffering ‘end of season’ blues. Tip - take a peanut feeder to see wonderful birds, red squirrels etc. Great base to explore gorgeous Scotland in its spectacular Autumn glory.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Martin L.

Mouse infestation and poor cleanliness.
We had a very disappointing stay. Starting with the good points- the cottage is in a tremendous position. We arrived to find the cottage in a very poor state of cleanliness. The fridge was switched off and dirty. The kitchen floor and surfaces were similarly dirty. More of a concern was the obvious rodent infestation. There was obvious attempts to control the mice with traps in each room and plug-in sonic devices. Depite that, there was at least 50 mouse droppings on the carpet in my daughter's room and the upstairs cupboard was unusuable due to the amount of droppings. We spent the first 3 hours of our trip scrubbing the kitchen and hoovering the droppings. There was also rrubbish bags from previous guests at the side of the house. Aagin this was eaten by rodents. We had dispose of this personally-despite this being from previous guests. I contacted the owner and agent by m e-mail and the owner contacted me by telephone immediately. He was very helpful and courteous and provided an immediate partial refund. Throughout the trip we were plaqued by the mice. Anything left on the kitchen floor was eaten and ultimately we had to leave a day early as my daughters were terrified by the mouse's repeated appearance in the kitchen. I emailed the owner and the letting agency but received no reply. We would not return and i feel the house, as it stands, is not in a condition to be rented .
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mel A.

A hidden gem
We found Darroch Beag to be very cosy and comfortable, and in a beautifully secluded (yest accessible) location with wonderful views over Loch Fyne - just as the description specified. Mark the owner, very friendly gent, checked in with us midweek to see if everything was ok, which it was, and then left us to it. We simply can't fault this cottage, it was like a home from home (but better). Just a minor point. An information folder would have been beneficial with house rules detailing what to do with bins, towels, bedding, when leaving etc. Also with information on nearest doctors, hospital, etc. All cottages tend to provide this and is very useful. This did not in any way affect our stay though, as we have stayed in numerous holiday cottages in Scotland over the years and are very familiar with what to expect. We would highly recommend this property and definitely one we would like to return to. And apologies to Mark & Morven, we forgot to leave a review in your guest book. But we did visit a few of the areas recommended by previous guests... it truly is a beautiful part of the world. Thanks again for a lovely stay and for the fine(Fyne) local beers on arrival.