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# Catkin Lodge - UK39646

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Perched high above the shore in Historic Mid-Argyll, Catkin Lodge offers an immersive nature experience with a wood burning stove and sauna. Unwind on the large deck with outdoor furniture, soak up panoramic sea views, or explore nearby Lunga Bay area and Craignish Peninsula's vast network of tracks.

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Fireplace

£557

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Catkin Lodge - UK39646

Why not get away from it all in a woodland setting, amazing sea views, wood burning stove and a sauna? Catkin Lodge is perched high above the shore, offering a close-to-nature experience in Historic Mid-Argyll, with amazing panoramic sea views.. All on the Ground Floor:   
  
Open plan living space.  
  
Living area: Freeview TV, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Decking  
  
Dining area.  
  
Kitchen area:   
  
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine  
  
Kitchen area:   
  
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine  
  
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)  
  
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds  
  
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds  
  
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet  
  
Separate Toilet.. Bed linen and towels included. Electric central heating and electricity by meter reading. Cot (£6 pw) and highchair available on request. Initial logs for wood burner £8 per basket, thereafter £5 per basket.. Decking with patio, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Grounds (shared with other properties on-site). Sauna (private). Electric vehicle charging point. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps in the grounds. This property has a natural water supply via spring.. Catkin Lodge enjoys a hill-top location in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, situated on the Northern shore of the Craignish peninsula in the small community of Lunga. Just 5 minutes’ walk from the pristine waters of the Firth of Lorne, it’s a natural adventure playground, surrounded by trees, open and magnificent sea views looking onto the Gulf of Corrievreckan and the Isle of Mull. Midway between Oban and Lochgilphead, with stunning views of the inner islands of the Firth of Lorne, there’s no road noise, just the sounds of the wind in the trees and birds singing.  
  
You’ll love Catkin Lodge with its welcoming open plan living/dining room with adjoining well-equipped kitchen. A fantastic feature of this lodge is the electric sauna perfect for relaxing on the wild days when you want to cosy up indoors with the cosy wood burning stove blazing away. The living room has patio doors which lead onto a large deck with outdoor furniture where you can enjoy those spectacular views! The three bedrooms which enjoy lovely views, offer flexible bedroom arrangements to suit guests’ needs, offering a bedroom with a kingsize bed which can be separated to twin beds on request and two twin rooms, one of which can be made up to a kingsize on request. All are served by a large family bathroom which has a sauna, bath and separate shower cubicle plus an additional separate toilet. There is free parking for three cars, and it is a short distance to the beach below.Lunga Bay area is nearby, which has a pier, slipway and parking or mooring for small boats. You can roam freely across the wilderness of the Craignish Peninsula through a vast network of tracks and enjoy spotting wildlife along the coastline.  
  
 There’s also a riding centre close-by where instruction and trekking is available. You can easily walk from Teasel to Craobh Haven marina and village just 1½ miles away by single track road, with its grocery shop, a craft and coffee shop, a launderette, and a ships chandlery. You can visit Arduaine, just 3 miles away which has a hotel/bar and National Trust gardens. There’s a rough hill track to Ardfern (3 miles away) suitable for cycling or walking where there is a village shop, café, pub and hotel as well as sailing, canoeing, fresh water, sea fishing and boat excursions. Ardfern can also be reached by a 5 mile drive by road. The Ardfern road continues along the peninsula to within a mile of Craignish point, with views of the Corryvreckan whirlpool.  
  
A 20 mile drive north takes you to the town of Oban, the Gateway to the Isles, also known as the Seafood Capital of Scotland, with huge variety of cafes, shops, restaurants, golf course, cinema and leisure centre. 9 miles to the South is prehistoric Kilmartin Glen, and the county town of Lochgilphead, 20 miles south, which has a variety of specialist shops, cafes and restaurants, a swimming pool, golf course and sports centre. You can enjoy a great day out by visiting Inveraray, the capital of Argyll to the East and Campbeltown to the far South on the Kintyre Peninsula. Beach 1 mile. Pub and restaurant ¾ mile.  
  
Catkin Lodge (ref UK39646) can be booked together with Teasel Lodge (ref UK39647) and Siskin Lodge (ref UK39664) to accommodate up to 14 guests.  
  
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.  
  
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.  
  
Suitable for up to 2 pets

## Property amenities

### Parking and transport

- Electric car charging station on site
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Dishwasher

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Single level property
- Smoke-free property

### Location highlights

- In a rural location

### Things to do

- Fishing
- Horseback riding nearby

### Safety features

- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Electric car charging station
- Garden

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## 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 

### Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 

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 Registration Number AR01804F

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

su-UK39646-UK39646

## About the area

Located in Lochgilphead, this cottage is in a rural area. Carnasserie Castle and Kilmartin Glen are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moine Mhor Nature Reserve and Arduaine Garden. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. [Visit our Lochgilphead travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lochgilphead.dx8561)

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Craobh Haven

### What's nearby

- ![Just sometimes, the weather in Scotland is beautiful!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092979/fcb3ae80-6255-4cf0-8387-7db34b80fca8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Loch Awe  
21 min drive \- 13.6 miles
- Arduaine Garden  
8 min drive \- 4.3 miles
- Kilmeford Church  
14 min drive \- 8.7 miles
- Carnasserie Castle  
17 min drive \- 10.2 miles
- Kilmartin Glen  
20 min drive \- 12.8 miles

### Getting around

- Oban Connel Ferry Station  
32 min drive

### Restaurants

- Lucy’s  
9 min drive
- The Galley of Lorne  
9 min drive
- Kilmartin Hotel  
14 min drive
- Kilmartin Museum Cafe  
14 min drive
- Chartroom II  
6 min drive

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