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Nestled in a tranquil waterside setting, Musselshell Lodge offers a peaceful retreat near Loch Fyne. With its spacious open-plan living area and comfortable lounges, guests can unwind by the wood-burning stove or take in wonderful views through large windows.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61184 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Tranquil location, waterside, pet friendly

  • 'New' Musselshell Lodge is nestled in a spectacular setting near the shores of Loch Fyne, Otter Ferry on the Ballimore Estate. Uniquely designed to enjoy the peaceful surrounds and tranquil waterside location. A welcoming and well presented three bedroom lodge, Musselshell is a perfect hide-away to relax and unwind in a beautiful and magical setting.

    Interior
    Newly refurbished the interiors are of a modern and comfortable standard. The lodge comprises of a spacious open plan living area with comfortable lounges, large TV screen, and an inviting wood burning stove. Wonderful views are featured from the comforts in your living room through the large windows. On chilly evenings cosy up and stretch out in front of the wood burner with a good book and your favourite tipple.

    The fully fitted kitchen is well equipped with all the modern appliances, including a full-size oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The open dining area seats up to 6 guests, perfect for entertaining, you can even catch glimpses out to sea from the dining table.

    Bedrooms
    The master bedroom offers lovely views over the bay, simply breathtaking to wake up to. Both spacious and light with your own ensuite (shower & toilet only) this is a perfect haven for a romantic retreat. There are two further bedrooms a lovely double and twin bedroom with a shared family bathroom.

    Outside
    Views of the sea loch, changing tides and abundance of sea birds are just some of the highlights in this special place. Coming soon for summer 2021 will be an outside deck to enjoy.

    The lodge is ideally situated 50 metres from the beach front, with direct access it is idyllic for a lazy day’s beachcombing and long walks. The sunsets you will experience are heavenly. Musselshell Lodge is a special place that will have you return year after year. Ideal for a family holiday, a romantic honeymoon, a special occasion or simply to escape the world.

    Explore
    Within walking distance (0.8 mile) the well-known Oystercatcher restaurant in Otter Ferry is located on the waterfront offering first class food and award-winning ales brewed locally in the nearby Fyne Ales Brewery at the top of Loch Fyne. Bookings advised.

    A wonderful base to explore the boundless historical and scenic attractions that are on offer in this beautiful region, to the many leisure pursuits including walking, hiking, cycling, fishing and sailing, there is something for all. Explore further afield to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the Isle of Bute, and historic Inveraray, it's also an easy day trip to Oban, one of the seafood capitals of Scotland.

    Dogs Welcome: Well behaved dogs are allowed. Maximum two dogs allowed £3.00 per pet per night.

    Car Parking: Onsite car parking available.

    Extra Notes: For larger groups and families you can also book the sister shell properties - Oystershell, Cockleshell, Scallopshell or Clamshell Lodge.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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: 1,184 square feet

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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

Pets

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

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 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
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.

About the area

Located in Tighnabruaich, this chalet is on the waterfront. Kyles of Bute Golf Club and Tarbert Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Fyne. Visit our Tighnabruaich travel guide
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Map
Tighnabruaich, Otter Ferry, Argyll

Getting around

  • Dunoon Station
    44 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
    126 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Smiddy Bistro
    85 min drive
  • Cafe 35
    85 min drive
  • The Oystercatcher
    16 min walk
  • Coriander
    85 min drive
  • Lee Garden
    84 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil location, waterside, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil location, waterside, pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil location, waterside, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil location, waterside, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil location, waterside, pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Tighnabruaich chalet is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Loch Fyne, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kilbride Bay Beach and Kyles of Bute Golf Club. Heritage Centre and New Castle Lachlan are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Tranquil location, waterside, pet friendly Reviews

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5.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gail M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Lodge with beautiful views

The lodge was spacious and well laid out. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything you would need in a self catering property. The bedrooms were nicley decorated and the beds were comfortable. The views from the living room and verrnada were beautiful. .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

We love staying here. It is well equipped and a beautiful location. ( off the record I spent ages trying to find a booklet with instructions for the oven, and I arrived v late on my own, and wanted to cook on the hot plates of the cooker ,and found it really hard to work out. )
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Musselshell Lodge Otter Ferry

The lodge was great with plenty of logs for the log burner. Bedrooms were very comfortable and bathrooms and kitchen very clean. There was plenty for us to do with walks along the loch and through the forestry. The local pub was about a 10 minute walk providing some lovely food and drinks. If I had to pick fault it would be that there were no operating instructions for the oven and the dishwasher was not working properly but these were minor inconveniences. I would definitely book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to unwind

If you’re looking for somewhere, well away from the madding crowd, then, the Tighnabruaich area, where the Musselshell Lodge is, is just the place. It’s overlooking the shores of Lough Fyne, which fill the view through the large sliding door onto your lovely wooden balcony. The lodge has all the modern comforts you could need. WiFi, dishwasher, lovely silent Mira showers! The electric car charger was such a welcome boon too. It’s about a half-hour drive to shops at Kyle and Tighnabruaich, and the ferry at Portavadie for Kintyre. There are lovely walks around the Ballimore Estate where the lodge is located. There’s a pub and restaurant just a 15 minute ramble away, at Otter Ferry. Excellent food, and fabulously friendly staff. A lovely retreat.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kevin P.

Location, location, location

A lovely lodge in a delightful location BUT and it’s a big but, it is a long way from the nearest shop so take everything with you. The nearest shop is a 1 hour round trip down a single track road. After all that the lodge is lovely. Very spacious and nicely decorated with lovely views of Loch Fyne from the living room and the master bedroom. The kitchen is very well equipped with lots of cutlery, crockery etc. but lacks any instructions on how to use the oven. The heating is storage heaters and electric wall heaters plus a log burner. More than adequate. Two electric showers. Not the most powerful but perfectly okay. Lots of wildlife including deer, otters, red squirrels and lots of birds. We really enjoyed our stay
Verified

8/10 Good

hussain a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The owner was no nice and very helpful with everything The view is so nice with quiet areaLovely beach We had a nice stay The birds are so nice to watch
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

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

It was ideal

Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location, excellent value

Spent a week at Musselshell Lodge, and couldn't have been happier. Clean, comfortable, with immediate response from the caretakers when we had an issue with the plumbing toward the end of our stay. If we ever decide to holiday in that region again, without a doubt we'd stay here. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous tranquil location

We had an amazing break at this fabulous tranquil location. So private, surrounded by trees, none of the other lodges were visible from ours, great close by views of the loch from the living room and the master bedroom. 20 minutes walk along the edge of the loch to the Oystercatcher pub only renovated and reopened four weeks earlier, provided excellent food and local Fyne Ales beer, sitting outside beside the Loch. Long single track road kept the place private and close to nature.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

William S.

Beautiful location shame about lodge

We had a lovely week kayaking and paddle boarding on the loch.The cottage location on the loch was what we needed - especially a big thank you to the lady gardener who cleared a path down to the loch for us. Shame the lodge was not up to our cleanliness standard that we are use to. We had to Vacuum bedroom on arrival as the carpet had lots of hair on it. The sink on the en-suite had blue toothpaste on it which we didn’t have with us. The bathroom was in need of an upgrade as it had a damp smell and overall the lodge was covered in cobwebs and the window frames although in need of replacement could have done with a clean and the oven what can I say ??? I don’t know last when it was cleaned. I could go on and on. The bed linen and towels were of a good standard but the lodge itself is very tired. Internet was only available in the bedroom.A shame we we were let down as the location on the loch is lovely.We will certainly be back to Loch Fynne but not Musselshell lodge.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect retreat

Peaceful retreat for rest and recuperation. Used it as a base for cycling trips. Very warm and comfortable. Views splendid
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Evelyn S.

Our Stay At Musselshell Lodge

The lodge is in a beautiful location only a few metres from the shore of Loch Fyne. Fabulous views from our windows, both front and back. An ideal place for anyone interested in bird watching. The accommodation is spacious and the beds very comfortable. The place is well heated which is essential because the evenings were cold. The kitchen is well appointed and stocked with most things although a couple of large saucepans and a casserole dish wouldn’t go amiss. The Oystercatcher pub 0.8miles walk away along the shore is a lovely dog friendly place to eat with excellent food; although very small so booking a must. It also serves ales from the Loch Fyne brewery which are well worth trying. A thing to be well aware of is the remoteness of Otter Ferry. It is 9 miles drive to the nearest small village store at Kames along a very narrow but well maintained single track road with passing places. It is essential that you take all provisions for your stay. The other road from Otter Ferry to Inver (around 9 miles) is also single track but in a very poor state of repair in places. This remoteness adds to the charm of the place in one respect but adds significant time onto journeys when out and about in a car. There is very little on the side of the loch that Otter Ferry is situated on but much more to see and do on the Inveraray side of the loch. The George in Inveraray is an excellent dog friendly place to have lunch. There were some disappointments with our stay. The properties Wi-Fi and smart tv functions (Netflix, Prime, iPlayer etc..) referenced on the agents website did not work during the entirety of our stay despite reporting this to the owner Tristan and the booking agents Argyll and Bute Self Catering. It still wasn’t working on the morning we left. It took from Friday the 1st April until Tuesday 5th April for the owner to contact us about it and the issue was unresolved. The place was not particularly thoroughly clean on arrival. The oven was very dirty, the top of the fridge was thick with dust and grease and a previous occupants clothes had been left in a drawer in the second bedroom. The smell from the hoover in the property is really bad so a strong stomach needed if you choose to use it. Hot water for the kitchen sink could only be obtained with the tap running at a trickle and no information of any kind regarding the appliances was available which led to some confusion on how to heat the water. Parking is available at the side of the lodge but be wary if your vehicle is low slung as it may bottom on the gravel drive which is in need of levelling. All in a all I would say that Musselshell Lodge is in a beautiful location and has a number of comfortable features but is still a work in progress with a number of improvements that could be made. Also more could have been done to address the faults with the lack of internet access much earlier during our stay. The availability of this service is pretty essential given the remoteness of the location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hugh W.

Great location for a comfy lodge

Musselshell Lodge was a great stay for the long weekend. Given the dreadful weather, being able to light a fire and watch the water was just fantastic. It cozied up in no time and was a great base to explore the shores of Loch Fyne, on foot and by car. Peaceful, quiet, and had everything we could have needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Iain F.

What a beautiful setting..

A wonderful relaxed week in a stunning setting. Musselshell Lodge was spacious, well equipped and very comfortable. The living areas, the deck and the main double bedroom has sea views, so lovely to wake up to the views. An ideal location to explore the region or to just chill out. We loved the peaceful location, beach-combing and the nearby walks. We had a delicious lunch at the famous Inver restaurant in Strathlachlan, (30 mins away from lodge) the food was delicious and of a high standard – pre-booking is a must. The nearest store is 30 minutes away so make sure you stock up well. There is online shopping available to be delivered to the lodge with the Co-Op and a seafood delivery van called ‘Fynest Fish’ selling fresh fish, fruit and vegetables that passes through each Wednesday but all must be pre-booked online. The local pub 'The 'Oystercatcher' is just a mile away. We cant wait to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Fantastically comfortable lodge with amazing views, and a tranquility.

If you just want a place to put your feet up and breathe you really couldn't do much better than here. The lodge is well equipped, very comfortable and minutes from the excellent Oystercatcher. Once here you can explore the lovely Cowal peninsula, or just stay put. Either way you'll have a lovely time. Be aware there's not much around so do come equipped with supplies, especially as CoVid requirements mean little is supplied. Do not rely on eating at the Oystercatcher your first night either, it is very popular. Booking is essential.