Guest Rating
We defy anyone not to be delighted by Kilmodan Cottage! Once the schoolhouse for the scattered little community of Glendaruel between Strachur (shop, cafe and hotel) and Colintraive in Argyll, this light and spacious cottage has been the subject of a breathtaking architectural makeover to create a most unique and sublimely comfortable holiday home.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 6/8 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
Reached via a short drive past its only and unobtrusive neighbour, it faces south and has glorious views up and down the valley and to the hills at the side. To the front and side there is a large grass garden (furniture, BBQ and parking for several cars at the side and in front). At the the end of the garden, the building which was once the children's toilets has been converted into a small summer house/games room which also provides secure storage for bikes, etc.
If the surroundings are delightful, it is inside that the wow factor really kicks in. The enormous living area is open plan and the sitting room end has one wall completely of glass with doors opening to the garden. Behind it are the dining area and a superb kitchen. Doors lead off to a utility area, shower room and two bright and sunny, beautifully furnished double bedrooms, one with en suite WC.
Above this space is the gallery, one end of which looks down on to the kitchen, the other end of which forms a further seating area with TV and sofa bed, where once again you can benefit from that glass wall to enjoy the views from a higher vantage point. Off the gallery is a twin bedroom and a most elegant bathroom, with bath and separate shower. Heating is by electricity, underfloor downstairs and by radiators upstairs.
This is a most peaceful area, on a road which leads only down to Colintraive and the little ferry to the Isle of Bute, which is a very pleasant destination for a day's outing.
From just up the road you can head across the hill to Otter Ferry on Loch Fyne or to Tighnabruaich, which is a famous sailing venue where there is also a golf course.
A couple of miles further on, the Portavadie ferry will take you across to Tarbert, famous for its seafood, at the head of the Kintyre peninsula. From there or nearby Claonaig (depending on the season) you can take a ferry to Arran. This is certainly a 'well ferried' part of the world!
The hills and woods around the cottage offer good walking (the Cowal Way passes close by) and cycling, while for supermarket shopping, leisure centres and so on, Dunoon is the place to head for (the drive round the head of Loch Striven is scenically very rewarding too).
If you turn left on the A815 instead of right to Dunoon, you will come to the Benmore Botanic Gardens on one side of the road and Puck's Glen on the other, both of which are well worth a visit.
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 living area with multi fuel stove, iPod dock/CD player, electric range cooker (induction hob), fridge, dishwasher and microwave, etc.
Utility room with washer-drier and fridge-freezer.
Shower room with shower, WC and wash basin.
Double bedroom with multi-fuel stove, TV/DVD, en suite WC and wash basin.
Double bedroom.
Upstairs
Galleried seating area with TV/DVD and double sofa bed.
Twin bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
Available Extras
- Travel Cot
- £6.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £20 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by wet electric underfloor heating (downstairs), radiators (upstairs) and two multi-fuel stoves (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED (subject to a fair usage policy). 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).
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 6 | Sleeps 7 | Sleeps 8 |
| 27 Jun 2020 - 17 Jul 2020 | £825.00 | £875.00 | £925.00 |
| 18 Jul 2020 - 28 Aug 2020 | £825.00 | £875.00 | £925.00 |
| 29 Aug 2020 - 18 Sep 2020 | £675.00 | £725.00 | £775.00 |
| 19 Sep 2020 - 09 Oct 2020 | £545.00 | £595.00 | £645.00 |
| 10 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 | £675.00 | £725.00 | £775.00 |
| 31 Oct 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 | £465.00 | £515.00 | £565.00 |
| 19 Dec 2020 - 27 Dec 2020 | £825.00 | £875.00 | £925.00 |
| 28 Dec 2020 - 05 Jan 2021 | £825.00 | £875.00 | £925.00 |
| 06 Jan 2021 - 05 Feb 2021 | £465.00 | £515.00 | £565.00 |
| 06 Feb 2021 - 02 Apr 2021 | £545.00 | £595.00 | £645.00 |
| 03 Apr 2021 - 23 Apr 2021 | £675.00 | £725.00 | £775.00 |
| 24 Apr 2021 - 07 May 2021 | £545.00 | £595.00 | £645.00 |
| 08 May 2021 - 21 May 2021 | £675.00 | £725.00 | £775.00 |
| 22 May 2021 - 04 Jun 2021 | £825.00 | £875.00 | £925.00 |
| 05 Jun 2021 - 25 Jun 2021 | £675.00 | £725.00 | £775.00 |
| 26 Jun 2021 - 27 Aug 2021 | POA | POA | POA |
| 28 Aug 2021 - 17 Sep 2021 | POA | POA | POA |
| 18 Sep 2021 - 08 Oct 2021 | POA | POA | POA |
| 09 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 | POA | POA | POA |
| 30 Oct 2021 - 17 Dec 2021 | POA | POA | POA |
| 18 Dec 2021 - 27 Dec 2021 | POA | POA | POA |
| 28 Dec 2021 - 05 Jan 2022 | POA | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2022 - 05 Jan 2023 | POA | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 | POA | POA | 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 in a beautiful setting
The owner goes that extra mile with finishing touches
Hope ...
Clean, spacious and well equipped cottage in a wonderful and tranquil location. There was plenty of space for 4 of us i...
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Couldn’t fault anything
Perfect for exploring the local tranquility
Nice clean cottage with great views. With bedrooms mainly on ground floor beside kitchen it was quite noisy though. I ...
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Thank you for your comments. The owner was sorry that you were disappointed by the seating arrangements as are shown in ...
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Cottage pictures did not lie. Very clean and tidy, well presented.
Everything worked as it should. Furniture and be...
Guest Comments
'We spent a lovely week with great weather in this beautiful cottage! Having been to Argyll for the second time, we are always happy to come back. We love Scotland.'
Bruderer party
'Bowled over by the cottage and scenery! Fabulous time - we hope to return. Had a relaxing week, batteries now recharged!'
Thomson party
'A great cottage in a fab location to come home to is a must and this cottage fits the bill! Looking forward to coming back. Thank you.'
Dickinson party
'Thank you for a wonderful stay in Kilmodan holiday house. Brilliant location and amazing weather.'
Tait party
'A peaceful and relaxing week with lots of sunshine. We have enjoyed this lovely house and beautiful area.'
Saunders party
'Have had a wonderful stay here at Kilmodan Cottage. A great base for all our walking and climbing adventures. Thank you.'
Wallace party
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Guest Comments
'We spent a lovely week with great weather in this beautiful cottage! Having been to Argyll for the second time, we are always happy to come back. We love Scotland.'
Bruderer party
'Bowled over by the cottage and scenery! Fabulous time - we hope to return. Had a relaxing week, batteries now recharged!'
Thomson party
'A great cottage in a fab location to come home to is a must and this cottage fits the bill! Looking forward to coming back. Thank you.'
Dickinson party
'Thank you for a wonderful stay in Kilmodan holiday house. Brilliant location and amazing weather.'
Tait party
'A peaceful and relaxing week with lots of sunshine. We have enjoyed this lovely house and beautiful area.'
Saunders party
'Have had a wonderful stay here at Kilmodan Cottage. A great base for all our walking and climbing adventures. Thank you.'
Wallace party