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Looking for something a bit different? If you are adventurous, embrace nature and love fantastic sunsets then The Croft is the place for you.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
This most beautifully appointed, detached holiday cottage sits right on the shores of Loch Long on the glorious west coast of Scotland, less than an hour's drive from Glasgow. You can spend your time here relaxing in tranquility, watching the tide come in and out whilst following the antics of gulls, oystercatchers, eider ducks, gannets and porpoises to name but a few.
Inside the open plan living area is spacious and airy, with a fully-equipped kitchen at one end and a cosy sitting area at the other, where the comfortable seating is centred around a multi-fuel stove. The double bedroom is on a mezzanine level that overlooks the living room. The south/west aspect of the cottage offers stunning views and amazing sunsets and during the summer months breakfast can be taken on the lovely little private paved seating area.
A fearless fox and a family of roe dear have made the garden their own and can frequently be seen at dusk and dawn. In the autumn, rutting deer can also be heard from across the loch. As there is no light pollution around the night skies are absolutely stunning and amateur astronomers will be able to pick out many different stars and constellations.
There is direct access to the beach and a private slip to launch a small boat/kayak/dingy. Loch Long itself is a deep sea loch that offers a chance for you to try to catch your supper, with mackerel in the summer, as well as sea trout, pollock and grey mullet. The Croft is an ideal base for bird watchers, walkers, cyclists, kayakers and anyone wanting to recharge their batteries.
Please note: Due to the difficult access to The Croft, it is not suitable for people with limited mobility. Parking for The Croft is in the designated car park near the gate entrance. For guests with a 4x4, access to The Croft is possible via the beach.
The cottage is a tranquil retreat in a most popular tourist area of Scotland. Lovely Loch Lomond, with its hotels, sailing opportunities, designer shopping at Loch Lomond Shores and Loch Lomond Championship golf course, is just over the hill by a very fast and scenic road.
From there you can head into the hills (perhaps even climb Ben Lomond itself) or up to Crianlarich from which Oban, Fort William and all the attractions of the central west coast are open to you.
The nearest pub to the cottage is about a mile away and there are shops at Garelochhead (3 miles), where you can you can hop on the West Highland Line to either Oban or Fort William. The journey on the West Highland Line is rated as one of the top ten rail journeys in the World and has to surely be on everyone's bucket list!
Those with an interest in art and architecture will find enjoy visiting Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House in Helensburgh (9 miles). Of course, Glasgow itself has the Mackintosh-designed Glasgow School of Art, while his 'House of an Art Lover' in Bellahouston Park is also open to the public.
Glasgow is a city with a real buzz and great shopping, theatres, art galleries, sports facilities, green spaces and world-class restaurants. It is reachable in an hour by train and the famous city of Stirling is also only an hour’s drive away.
Alternatively, you can drive through the spectacular and well-named 'Arrochar Alps' to Loch Fyne, the famous oyster bar at Cairndow and Inveraray. There are some splendid gardens down this way, at Ardkinglas and Crarae, to name but two.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Open plan sitting room/dining kitchen with multi-fuel stove, Smart TV, DVD, Bluetooth wireless speakers, electric hob, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washing machine, microwave, etc
Shower room with WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Galleried double bedroom.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by electric underfloor heating and multi-fuel stove (starter pack and one basket of logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £695.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £595.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £550.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £595.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £495.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £650.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £650.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 | £495.00 |
| 31 Jan 2026 - 03 Apr 2026 | £550.00 |
| 04 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 | £595.00 |
| 25 Apr 2026 - 01 May 2026 | POA |
| 02 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 | POA |
| 23 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 | POA |
| 30 May 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 | POA |
| 27 Jun 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 | POA |
| 18 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 | POA |
| 29 Aug 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 | POA |
| 12 Sep 2026 - 02 Oct 2026 | POA |
| 03 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 | POA |
| 24 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 | POA |
| 20 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026 | POA |
| 28 Dec 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2029 - 05 Jan 2030 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Perfect cottage, beautifully situated, very well equipped, spacious, cosy and impeccably clean. The host was very friend...
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The Croft is an excellent property.Very high standard. Very comfortable and Debbie has taken great care in every aspect....
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Delightful cottage. The location is incredibly private and with beautiful views. We saw abundant wildlife right from the...
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Wonderful, peaceful, relaxing holiday in a perfect location.
Loved the location. The loch - the kayaking, ...
We had a truly amazing stay at The Croft. What first attracted us was the secluded location and tranquility but we soon ...
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'Thank you so much for such a lovely, relaxing and inspiring week. We have never stayed in a cottage so well equipped for everything we needed. Within an hour of our arrival, we were greeted by ‘the family’ off adorable deer. The scenery on the loch was breathtaking and hard at times to leave. This amazing ‘bolthole’ to refresh and reinvigorate – Until the next time we come to stay.'
'So lucky to have two wonderfully peaceful, relaxing weeks here. The cottage is beautifully maintained, and the location and views are breathtaking. The owner has shown us every kindness and given us ideas about where to go in the local area, we really do appreciate all her help and the delight that is donut, her very friendly dog. Feel completely relaxed and recharged but we will be very sad indeed say goodbye to this place.'
'We had a wonderful weeks stay, blessed with the sunshine every day. The croft is absolutely perfect, well laid out with everything we needed and that view! Thank you so much Debbie for your advice about the local area, the lovely welcome pack and letting us know when the deer family was outside. You really couldn’t have been any more helpful. You have a gem of a cottage here!'
'What a wonderful cottage, so cosy and a perfect location. This was our first holiday without the children and we could not have chosen a better place. The views are stunning, and we spent lots of lovely breakfasts looking out at the views to see the stage and family just outside of the cottage was so peaceful. We would love to return and have already recommended The Croft to friends and family.'
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Guest Comments
'Thank you so much for such a lovely, relaxing and inspiring week. We have never stayed in a cottage so well equipped for everything we needed. Within an hour of our arrival, we were greeted by ‘the family’ off adorable deer. The scenery on the loch was breathtaking and hard at times to leave. This amazing ‘bolthole’ to refresh and reinvigorate – Until the next time we come to stay.'
'So lucky to have two wonderfully peaceful, relaxing weeks here. The cottage is beautifully maintained, and the location and views are breathtaking. The owner has shown us every kindness and given us ideas about where to go in the local area, we really do appreciate all her help and the delight that is donut, her very friendly dog. Feel completely relaxed and recharged but we will be very sad indeed say goodbye to this place.'
'We had a wonderful weeks stay, blessed with the sunshine every day. The croft is absolutely perfect, well laid out with everything we needed and that view! Thank you so much Debbie for your advice about the local area, the lovely welcome pack and letting us know when the deer family was outside. You really couldn’t have been any more helpful. You have a gem of a cottage here!'
'What a wonderful cottage, so cosy and a perfect location. This was our first holiday without the children and we could not have chosen a better place. The views are stunning, and we spent lots of lovely breakfasts looking out at the views to see the stage and family just outside of the cottage was so peaceful. We would love to return and have already recommended The Croft to friends and family.'