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Clachandubh Cottage has everything you would need for a memorable family holiday. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Clachandubh Cottage has everything you would need for a memorable family holiday.

  • Clachandubh Cottage is set in glorious West Highland scenery, tucked away in the Argyll hills a short distance from the coast. We have kayaks, rowing boats and bikes to hire, with fishing.
    Clachandubh Cottage - Sleeps 6
    Although Clachandubh started life in the 1800's as three shepherds dwellings, it is now our second largest cottage sleeping 6 guests. This traditional stone cottage is situated by an old stone bridge over the Clachandubh Burn and it has its own enclosed garden, open shed, ample parking spaces and well stocked log shed.
    It has two twin bedrooms and one twin/super-king bedroom. Sleeping six.
    Large family bathroom with walk in shower, basin and WC. Also an en-suite to the large twin/super-king room with walk in shower, bath, basin and WC.
    Large sitting room/dining area with smart freesat TV, WiFi, docking station and a log burner which is wonderful to sit round in the evenings.
    A full basket of logs, kindling and paper will be there on your arrival.
    Fully equipped new fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave and all equipment you would need to prepare any meal.
    The cottage has an outside boiler room/drying room with washing machine/tumble dryer and sink.

    A holiday at Ederline in Argyll is an opportunity to explore new places and pastimes; to relax and renew, and to invest in creating happy memories for the whole family. A warm welcome awaits!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

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

Bookings in the cottage are from Saturday to Saturday.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Lochgilphead is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moine Mhor Nature Reserve and Loch Ederline, while Studio Barn Argyll and Auchindrain Highland Farm Township are cultural highlights. Crarae Garden Argyll and An Cala are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Lochgilphead travel guide
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Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a wooden dock, snow-capped mountains in the background, and a clear sky.
    Loch Awe
    5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Loch Ederline
    1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Loch a' Choire
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kilmartin House Museum
    10 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Kilmartin Glen
    12 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station
    37 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
    116 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Galley of Lorne
    14 min drive
  • Lucy’s
    14 min drive
  • Glebe Cairn Restaurant and Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Ardfern Village Store and Café
    14 min drive
  • Natalie's Cupcakery
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clachandubh Cottage has everything you would need for a memorable family holiday. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Clachandubh Cottage has everything you would need for a memorable family holiday.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Clachandubh Cottage has everything you would need for a memorable family holiday.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clachandubh Cottage has everything you would need for a memorable family holiday.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clachandubh Cottage has everything you would need for a memorable family holiday. located?

Situated in Lochgilphead, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Loch Ederline and Loch a' Choire. Loch Awe is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Clachandubh Cottage has everything you would need for a memorable family holiday. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family of 4, with 2 teenage girls.

Lovely 1 week stay. Weather was great and so much to do: kayaking on the loch, bike riding on the estate. Cottage lovely and has a great drying room for the wetter weather. Cottage clean and comfortable and plenty of space for the wet days.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Fantastic property that was ideal for our family. Nice living space and great bedrooms. Great walking around the estate and easy access to nearby attractions. Willa was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Storm Betty

Very lovely, relaxing and quiet. Everyone we met was very friendly and we had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Chilling with the sheep

Great place to unwind and check out Argyll area. Very comfortable farm setting - lots of sheep meandering right outside your kitchen window.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome as Always

Another fantastic week at the Ederline Estate. The cottage was exceptionally welcoming, clean and tidy as always. Lots of things to explore on the estate and surrounding area. If you’re thinking of a holiday cottage in Argyll and Bute, you won’t get better. Return visit already booked. See you soon Willa and Angus x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Accomadation in Beautiful Surrounding

A stand alone cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A superb fishing/walking break with friends - beautiful cottage.

I’ve been coming to Ederline estate for more years than I can remember. Clachandubh provides a large and really well appointed /beautifully secluded cottage with plenty of garden space for the dogs. The fishing is excellent and you can kayak/Paddleboard on the Loch too. It’s a working farm area - so you need to bear that in mind with dogs etc. - but there are also lovely walks at nearby Lochgilphead plus all the stores/provisions you need. We walked along the Crinan canal and enjoyed beers/seafood at the Crinan hotel - then had a day out to Oban (enjoying the distillery and more seafood).. Wonderful place - will be booking again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The perfect getaway!

A secluded pretty cottage in a beautiful location! Stunning estate with the freedom to roam with only sheep & wildlife for neighbours! Quiet and private with views that make it hard to leave the windows! Beautifully furnished with a huge inviting sitting room including a wood burner that adds to the cosiness! The cottage was thoughtfully decorated for our Christmas stay with kind Christmas touches including a card and treats for both humans and dogs alike ! We felt so welcome. The bed and linen was soo comfy - the best of sleep was had! We loved exploring the estate and can’t wait to return in the summer to see the estate during another season! Thank you Willa, Angus and Sophie! Netty & Dors ( Wilf and Dave )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great House to get away from it all!

We had a great week at Clachandubh (despite the weather - well it was mid-November). It is a great base to tour Argyllshire and is in the middle of some very impressive archaeology. We had nice days out at Lochgilphead and Crinnan, which are both nearby. The house itself was well equipped, cosy and warm and sitting by the fire with a wee glass of something at night was a regular event. We were made most welcome by Willa and nothing was too much trouble. Had great fun keeping fit in the wood shed chopping firewood. What's not to ike!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!!

This property is wonderfully appointed, spotlessly clean, and very peaceful. The cottage has plenty of space and everything needed for a comfortable stay. It is private and at the same time the hosts are on hand to help if needed. Willa and Angus made our stay incredibly pleasant, suggesting nearby things to see and do and renting rowboats and kayaks for us to use. The property has lots of interesting walks and ruins and there are many archaeological attractions nearby, which we loved. We took a day trip to Mull and Iona from the property and also explored Kilmartin's Temple Wood, Dunad Fort, went crabbing at Ardfern (with Angus's expert advice we were successful!), and spent a day in Crinan walking and watching the yachts. We had plenty of long walks around the property too and loved watching the sheep and cows. I highly recommend this cottage and hope to return someday! It was a truly relaxing getaway.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ideal for a true Scottish experience!

Clachandubh Cottage was perfect. It was an idyllic setting in the Scottish countryside. Overall it had everything we needed for our stay. The washing machine was not in working order when we arrived but was replaced with a new one the day before we left. It was a bit of an inconvenience because we packed lighter thinking we could wash and dry our clothes. I’m not sure if a dryer will be installed and it takes 1-2 days to air dry clothes. So pack accordingly! We thoroughly enjoyed the scenery on the property and the various recommendations Willa and Angus kindly provided about the local area. It was a memorable stay and one we will cherish for years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Clachandubh Cottage - wunderschönes geräumiges Ferienhaus mit sehr guter Ausstattung in toller Natur

Das Ferienhaus ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und verfügt über eine vollständig ausgestattete gemütliche Küche, drei Schlafzimmer mit großen Schränken und bequemen Betten, zwei schöne Bäder und eine große Wohnstube. Wir haben uns vom ersten Moment an sehr wohl gefühlt. Aus dem Stubenfenster konnten wir Rothirsche und Rehe beobachten. Die Vermieter (Willa und Angus) sind sehr freundlich. Unbedingt zu empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Charming cottage in beautiful part of the world

Some friends and I stayed at Clachendubh cottage over new year and had a fantastic stay. The cottage is gorgeous, full of character and has everything you need. Willa and Petra were very helpful in the run up to and during our visit. I would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a rural retreat in stunning Argyll.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

It’s a lovely place in a beautiful part of Scotland.

The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Another wonderful visit.

We expected the fantastic scenery and the eagles and the pine martens and red squirrels. What we had not expected is the depth and range of history on display in the area - from stone circles to secret wartime bases – or the number of excellent places to eat out (special mention for the Tayvallich Inn). The dog loves the beaches and lochs and the forest walks. There is always much more to do than we seem to be able to fit in. Which is why we keep coming back. That and the lovely quiet comfort of Clachandubh cottage. It is always bright, clean and full of the mod cons which help ease the strain of being away from home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spacious, comfortable and well-equipped

This was our first visit to Argyll and Clachandubh was a perfect location. The cottage was spacious, comfortable, clean and well-equipped. The location is beautifully quiet but central for day-trips to Oban, the Crinnan Canal and Inveraray. Our highlight was the drive to Campbeltown with magnificent views over Arran on the way down and Jura on the way back. We were surprised at the wealth of ancient monuments in the immediate area. Plenty of places to eat out but we enjoyed eating in, provisioned by the well-stocked Co-op in Lochgilphead, before settling down in front of the log fire. We would certainly stay again at Clachandubh.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STUNNING!!

We have stayed at Clachandubh four times, and it just seems to get better. Willa and Angus have fitted this place out impeccably - not only is the location simply stunning, but the house itself is difficult to beat. All needs are met, a home from home - the open fire is lovely if the weather is poor, but we have been fortunate recently to have the sun as a real bonus. So much to do in the area, walking, fishing, boating and the usual outdoor stuff, but also plenty of really great places to eat and drink. Can't wait to come back... The Cooke Family, Essex
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay at Ederline...

We've just returned from a week at Ederline in the Clachandubh cottage, which sleeps six in three bedrooms - we were a smaller group of 3 + one dog, but we chose this property for the layout, with boot room and kitchen that closes off fully, to confine the dog easily at night (which has been difficult in some open plan cottages we've had in the past). The estate is beautiful and you are immediately relaxed once you get in off the Ford road. With open fire, lots of space in the cottage lounge, two dining spaces and three good sized bedrooms, this was a great choice for us. One long corridor connects all the spaces (looks to have been three smaller cottages in the past?) which gives lots of room for shoes, hanging space for coats. There are lots of good walks/ bike rides around the estate, with only private estate vehicles, which means they're very quiet and safe for kids riding around. The estate has alot of wildlife (including deer) which you can spot on early morning/evening walks. Location is really well connected for travelling the area, visiting the nearby islands, etc. We'll definitely be back again - a week wasn't long enough to see everything! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting

This year (2017) it was our second holiday in this cottage. We loved to come back again to enjoy the area and the cottage. There is a lot to see and do in the area. The interior of the cottage is very cozy. The cottage was very clean. We would recommend this cottage to our friends. The owners were very helpful. We would love to come back again and have another wonderful time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous spacious cottage.

Beautiful cottage in lovely peaceful surroundings. The cottage was tastefully decorated and had a great log fire. A very well equipped kitchen and two lovely bathrooms. Ideal place for two families. The owners were very helpful and on hand to give advice on the local area. So much to explore and we had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous getaway

Accommodation was of highest standard and in a beautiful rural estate. Owners so relaxed and welcoming. Had a wonderful weekend with great walks. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clachandubh Cottage

The cottage was everything we hoped for: quiet, charming, spacious and very well appointed. An ideal base for exploring a region we had only ever passed through before – without ever travelling more than 20 miles we found good eating, wonderful walks and bird watching, fascinating history and lots of swimming for the dog (we are not that daft!). And being allowed to wander around the estate, even in the lambing season, meant we could find beauty and interest without always having to jump in the car. We enjoyed Clachandubh so much that we are already planning a longer return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Simply outstanding

This was the third time we have stayed at Clachandubh, but the first since the refurb. This house has everything... Congratulations on the refurbishment, so thoughtfully carried out and beautiful inside, we loved it before but now cannot contemplate staying anywhere else. Facilities are second to none, a genuine home from home. The location is breathtaking - so much to do and so little time - OK, so we had a week of unbroken sunshine which in itself is amazing and helps everything - but even so, I just cannot recommend this place more. Sort of reluctant to do this as I would like Clachandubh to be a well kept secret, but Angus and Willa are fantastic hosts and do everything to make the stay that much nicer - so it's only fair I put the good word around. If you want a beautiful location, a superbly equipped and comfortable home (regardless of weather), stunning scenery in a beautiful part of the world, please book this house, you will not regret it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026