Guest Rating
The usual reaction on entering Dunfuinary Cottage must surely be - wow! You would have to be very jaded indeed not to be quite stunned by its amazing outlook across the waters of Loch Etive.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
There are decking platforms on three sides of the cottage too, so you can follow the sun round as you quite possibly take root in front of this wonderful panorama and don't want to move for the duration of your holiday.
Just 5 miles from Oban and a mile from the pretty village of Connel (with restaurants, hotels and shop/PO), the cottage stands on its own and is accessed by steps from the road. While the A85 runs past and above the cottage at the rear, the house is double glazed and the acoustics seems to take any traffic noise over your head.
The cottage has been beautifully designed on two levels (with three internal stairs) to take advantage of the rake of the hill, with stylish wooden flooring throughout. The open-plan sunken sitting room has a variety of seating to suit every mood so you can curl up in the corner or lie on the chaise by the window to admire the view. There is also a stylish wood-burning stove with feature flue that keeps the whole place cosy and with the French doors out to the decking area open, you can feel like you are really ‘bringing the outdoors in’.
The spacious kitchen/dining area is neat and well-equipped and again has French doors out to that wonderful decking area. There is also a cosy double bedroom and a bathroom with bath and shower. Dunfuinary provides incredibly generous, modern accommodation for two in an absolutely stunning setting.
Outside, besides the decking, a charming grotto garden lies to the side of the cottage with furniture on a small terrace and a path that leads down to your own private 'beach'.
Having found such a heavenly spot, it may indeed be hard to tear yourself away, but it would be a shame to come to such a beautiful part of Scotland's west coast and not do some exploring.
From Oban, you can take day trips to Mull, Iona and several of the smaller islands. There is a lovely safe sandy beach just 3 miles away at Tralee Bay by Benderloch, where there is also karting.
Just 8 miles up the road is the Sea Life Centre at Barcaldine, which operates a seal rescue project and where you can see (and sometimes touch) the amazing range of sea creatures which inhabit the surrounding waters.
Beyond Appin and still within easy reach of the cottage, is Ballachulish (with a hotel, shop and golf course) and the entrance to atmospheric and majestic Glencoe. At The National Trust centre there you can learn all about the local flora and fauna and also the glen’s tragic history. Now, of course, it is a mecca for climbers and, in winter, for skiers as well. For a real challenge, at Kinlochleven near Ballachulish is the Ice Factor, the national ice climbing centre which caters for all levels of ability.
A week in this enchanting cottage will most certainly not be enough.
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
Single Storey
Open plan Kitchen/dining room with electric oven/hob, dishwasher, fridge (with small ice box) microwave, etc.
Washing machine in cupboard.
Double bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and basin.
Sitting room (3 steps down) with wood-burning stove and Smart TV and Netflix.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stove (initial supply of logs INCLUDED). Wifi (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 21/12/2019 to 23/12/2019
From 28/12/2019 to 30/12/2019
From 04/01/2020 to 06/01/2020
From 11/01/2020 to 13/01/2020
From 18/01/2020 to 20/01/2020
From 25/01/2020 to 27/01/2020
From 22/02/2020 to 24/02/2020
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 |
| 02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019 | £415.00 |
| 20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019 | £750.00 |
| 28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020 | £895.00 |
| 06 Jan 2020 - 07 Feb 2020 | £435.00 |
| 08 Feb 2020 - 03 Apr 2020 | £515.00 |
| 04 Apr 2020 - 24 Apr 2020 | £635.00 |
| 25 Apr 2020 - 08 May 2020 | £515.00 |
| 09 May 2020 - 22 May 2020 | £635.00 |
| 23 May 2020 - 29 May 2020 | £735.00 |
| 30 May 2020 - 26 Jun 2020 | £635.00 |
| 27 Jun 2020 - 28 Aug 2020 | £735.00 |
| 29 Aug 2020 - 18 Sep 2020 | £635.00 |
| 19 Sep 2020 - 09 Oct 2020 | £515.00 |
| 10 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 | £635.00 |
| 31 Oct 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 | £435.00 |
| 19 Dec 2020 - 27 Dec 2020 | £750.00 |
| 28 Dec 2020 - 05 Jan 2021 | £895.00 |
| 06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2022 - 05 Jan 2023 | 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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Quite easily the best self catering cottage we have ever booked.
The meet and greet with Mr Marcin was excellent
Pure luxury, fabulous view.....
You could not get a better located cottage, it was spotless and equipped well, the caretaker could not have been more he...
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A fabulous well equipped cottage set in an amazing location within easy reach to Oban. We couldn't fault it in any way ...
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Wonderful cottage in a beautiful setting with great views across Loch Etive. Fully equipped to a very high standard and...
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