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Minard is a tiny hamlet on the road down the west shore of Loch Fyne, about 12 miles south of Inveraray (with all facilities).
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2/4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: AR00768F |
If you leave the road and descend about half a mile on a track through the woods to the edge of the loch, you will come to Minard Court and its two pretty semi-detached cottages, Loch and Garden. The owner's house, a little way up the track, is the only other neighbour.
Garden Cottage is most comfortably furnished with a spacious open plan living area that has been divided into three clear areas, while still remaining a harmonious whole. The comfortable seating is arranged around the cheerful open fire and behind the sofa is the dining table that is conveniently situated on the edge of the modern and attractively tiled kitchen area.
The second sitting room is sunnily decorated and very appealing with a handy little study area and upstairs are two bedrooms, a double and a twin. There is plenty of space in the double, which looks out on to the loch, while the twin is also an attractive and characterful room. The luxury bathroom has been renovated to a high standard and now has both a bath and a separate walk-in shower.
The cottage is quietly situated far from traffic, there are uninterrupted views to the loch at the front across to the ruin of Castle Lachlan. There is parking right at the door and also a secluded grass garden to the rear.
There is a very sheltered pebble beach in front of the cottage and a steep drop at the foreshore where an underground burn flows onto the beach (care to be taken).
There is a very sheltered pebble beach in front of the cottage and guests are welcome to bring along a small boat or surfboard, although there is no jetty.
There are lovely woodland walks along the shoreline or you can attempt some of the many hills in the area. The National Trust Gardens at Crarae are just five minutes up the road. You can continue south down the Mull of Kintyre to Campbeltown and Machrihanish that has golf, surfing and kayaking. If you stop at Tayinloan, you can catch the ferry over to Gigha and visit the Achamore Gardens there, or in summer you can catch the ferry from Claonaig and spend a day on the Isle of Arran.
Minard has a post office which opens in the morning for newspapers and basic requirements. Inveraray, where the castle and jail are well worth a visit and Loch Gilphead are equidistant and have full shopping facilities. Inveraray also has a golf course and there is a riding centre at Dalchenna on the way.
There is excellent fishing either from the rocks or from a boat and the area has a wide variety of wildlife including porpoises, seals and dolphins, deer and red squirrels and, of course, many sea and woodland birds.
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 TV/DVD, open fire, electric cooker, microwave, etc
Sitting room with TV and study area.
Upstairs
Double bedroom (king size)
Twin bedroom (can be converted into a king sized bed)
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (King-size Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Towels (per person)
- £8.00
Services
Bed linen is INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. Electricity is INCLUDED (except for use of tumble dryer in shared utility room). Heating is by biomass central heating (INCLUDED) and open fire. WiFi is INCLUDED, however signal can be affected due to the rural location. Pets are not accepted. Sorry, no children or infants due to the close proximity of the loch. 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: Fri
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 4 |
| 02 May 2025 - 22 May 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 23 May 2025 - 29 May 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 30 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 27 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 18 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 | £750.00 | £850.00 |
| 29 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 12 Sep 2025 - 02 Oct 2025 | £595.00 | £650.00 |
| 03 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 24 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 | £550.00 | £595.00 |
| 19 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | 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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Stunning location with dramatic views across the loch also very peaceful.
Good for the soul.
Lovely situation, quite peaceful. Property clean and well maintained. Friendly owner
Garden Cottage is a peaceful, beautiful location. Great views overlooking the loch and good accommodation. Spotlessly cl...
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The cottage was excellent: cosy, warm, immaculately clean, well appointed and in a lovely location with good walks from ...
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This is our 2nd visit to Garden Cottage. It is immaculate and set in a beautiful location. Mrs Marsh is on hand to ass...
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