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Beautiful cottage well off the beaten track, located in the heart of Kintyre.

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Beach nearby
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Campbeltown, Scotland
  • Grogport Beach
    3 min drive
  • Carradale Golf Club
    18 min drive
  • West Kilbride Station
    209 min drive
  • Campbeltown (CAL)
    48 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful cottage well off the beaten track, located in the heart of Kintyre.

Auchnabreac Cottage is perfectly located off the beaten track and situated in a beautiful tranquil setting overlooking fields and woods to the forests and hills beyond with the Carradale River close by. The riverbank is only yards from your cottage door and with walks and views for miles there is no need to even reach the main road.
Lovely self catering cottage ideal for couples, small families and friends and of course your four legged friends. It's where the pace of life slows down, with peace and quiet, fresh air and beautiful countryside to enjoy. Situated approximately 8 miles from the picturesque fishing village of Carradale, in the heart of Kintyre the cottage is also ideally placed to explore the Kintyre Peninsula and the surrounding Islands of Gigha, Islay, Jura and Arran.
Located in the west of Scotland, Kintyre is a long and narrow peninsula about 30 miles in length, with the Isle of Arran on its eastern side and the Isle of Gigha to its west.  Along it's coast line Kintyre is studded with small villages, prehistoric and Celtic archaeology, abundant wildlife, secret coves and exceptional beaches. Westport Beach is one of the top mainland beaches in Scotland for surfing while maintaining its unspoilt beauty.

Very well appointed two bedroomed cottage sleeping up to four people.

Plenty of parking and a south facing private enclosed garden for you to enjoy on sunny days or for chillier evenings there is a cosy log burner for you to snuggle in front of.

Short breaks and week stays available. Out of season we can be flexible on start dates and length of stay.
Dogs are very welcome.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Grogport Beach. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. A kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • 1.2 miles (2 km) from Grogport Beach and 5.8 miles (9.3 km) from Carradale Golf Club
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Beautiful cottage well off the beaten track, located in the heart of Kintyre. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Campbeltown cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Margaret MacCallum

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted in the garden.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: More than one dog permitted by prior arrangement.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Steep stairs and no stair gate. Log burner. River

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number AR00701F

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Beautiful cottage well off the beaten track, located in the heart of Kintyre. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Auchnabreac Cottage
Very quiet, peaceful place. The cottage is immaculate, very well looked after. Very friendly humans and dogs. A must if you value time away from the madding crowd.....
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hosts
Iain and Margaret are welcoming and generous hosts, not only with the unexpected but gratefully received extras when we arrived for us and our four legged family member, but they are so generous with their time as well. Auchnabreac Cottage is perfect inside and out, and is extremely well equipped. My family and I would highly recommend Iain and Margarets lovely holiday home
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Getaway
Iain and Margaret were kind and helpful hosts, their property was immaculate and the setting stunning. I can highly recommend this for those wanting an escape from society.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K., Ludlow, Shropshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully peaceful location
The cottage is in a very secluded spot. There is no wi-fi or mobile signal so it was perfect for us to have a few days completely unwinding. The cottage inside is very well equipped and comfortable. We will definitely be back when we next need to flop! And the owners are very welcoming too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viv G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss
Being ‘off grid’ in such a beautiful cottage was perfect. Hosts Margaret and Iain were welcoming, warm, helpful and sociable - we enjoyed their company and learning about their lives in such a rural place. Would highly recommend 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to nature
Lovely and peaceful in a well-equipped cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jac M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful Rest and Relaxation time with the family
Margaret and Ian were fabulous - the cottage was just beautiful. Unplugging and having a digital detox was just what our family needed. Our dogs loved the walks on the doorstep, and the highland cows were perfect neighbours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely break in Kintyre
We enjoyed a wonderful break at Auchnabreac. Margaret and Iain were so welcoming and helpful and the property is a delight. It is a lovely peaceful location. Nearby beaches are beautiful and were much loved by our dog. We enjoyed visiting the distilleries in Campbeltown, a trip to Gigha and a boat trip with Mull of Kintyre Sea Adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Lovely stay in the remoteness of Kintyre. Iain and Margaret were perfect hosts and we had the opportunity to spend time with them in their home and also with Iain looking at the wildlife. The cottage is perfect for exploring the area and it was beautifully equipped. Thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best holiday EVER!!!
Our hosts, Margaret and Iain could not have been friendlier and their knowledge of their home, surrounding areas and Scotland was second to none. The converted cowshed we stayed in adjacent to their farmhouse was charm personified. The amenities were faultless, the condition and cleanliness of the cottage was five star. The view is breathtaking and the Scottish hospitality was like nothing my husband and I have experienced anywhere else. We are already booking to go back and will do for as long as they will have us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C., Carluke

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful cottage
This is a must to get away from the rat race, the hosts Maggie and Iain were both wonderful. The cottage has everything you need for time away from the humdrum of everyday life. There is no phone signal or Internet at the cottage so do all your research before you go. Maggie and Iain were kind enough to book us a meal and offered to allow us use of the phone if we needed to check in with a loved one. I would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely dog friendly cottage in remote location
Wonderful cottage in a remote valley. The owners ( Ian and Margaret) made us very welcome and we're happy to share their knowledge of the local area. Secure enclosed garden andmiles of walks from the front door made this a brilliant holiday for our dog and us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property for a true get away from it all holiday
We loved this property. It has recently been renovated and is now able to accommodate 4 people. There is an open plan kitchen/diner/lounge, a separate double bedroom and a separate shower room (with basin and loo) on the ground floor. The shower is brilliant and we had plenty of warm water. There is a twin bedroom with an ensuite basin and loo, on the first floor, with outstanding views. All the rooms are a good size with lovely views, for decor, think scandi meets traditional Scotland! Overall it is extremely clean and tidy and well thoughtout. The kitchen has a good oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer, There are loads of cupboards filled with everything you could wish for, even a slow cooker! There is a warming log burner in the lounge to snuggle up to, and the owners will give you extra logs (for a few pounds) if you want a few more fires. Outside there is an enclosed garden, which our two little dogs loved. There are loads of walks literally from the cottage and the owners are full of ideas of where to go. When we were there the fields of full of tiny lambs, so sweet! We used the cottage as a marvellous base for visiting Islay and Arran and its easy to book the ferries. And of course no visit is complete without going to the tip of the Mull of Kintyre! We went in May and luckily did not encounter the midges!!! The cottage is remote but you never feel isolated as the owners are always on hand with advice and friendly banter. There are lots of compliments about the owners in the Visitors Book and we could only agree with their generous comments about both the cottage and owners. If you want a home from home holiday, filled with all the comforts of media, then its probably not for you, but if you love living the outdoor life, happy to live without your tv programmes and Facebook etc then this property is excellent. We would give it 10/10. There is also plenty of wild life to see both in the mountains and on the coast. Margaret makes an excellent bread loaf and if you love creamy milk ask her to leave you some milk from the Island of Gigha, it is amazing. We have no hesitation about recommending this property, Margaret is a good communicator so if you have any questions just ask. Enjoy!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R., Ascot, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting away from it all
An excellent and relaxing stay for us over the Easter break. Beautiful location, wonderful hosts and a great base to explore the area. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A most welcoming retreat
This is the most perfect retreat. A lovely secluded spot and a beautifully appointed cottage with so much attention to detail. Everything seems to have been thought of to create such a relaxing space with all the facilities you will ever need. Ian and Margaret were most welcoming, attentive and generous throughout our stay. The tour of Ian’s workshops is a must.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wilma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Unique Retreat
Faultless! A beautiful comfortable cottage with everything one could possibly need and hosted by a wonderful couple who go above and beyond to make the stay memorable. The scenery is spectacular and the peace and ambience is second to none. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
A wonderful break away in a beautiful location. Margaret and Ian were amazing and their kindness, knowledge and lovely company made for a unique, interesting and fun stay. We made wonderful memories with our 2 kids and we will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage with our Border Collie Archie. Iain and Margaret were friendly welcoming and informative about the local area. The cottage was very luxurious and comfortable and had everything we wanted. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naomi F., Wiltshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing get-away
Beautiful location. Amazing hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Cottage surrounded by beautiful scenery
We’re just home from a wonderfully peaceful holiday staying at this beautiful cottage feeling rested and recharged! Best quality holiday accommodation we’ve ever stayed in. The stunning scenery, the farm animals, the birds outside your window, beautiful Breagha the Lurcher and most of all the wonderful Margaret and Iain, who go above and beyond with their immaculate presentation and thoughtful welcome gifts, they’re on hand with lots of advice and recommendations including local stunning forest walks and lovely places to eat. A definite highlight was our forest dog walk with Iain.. magic!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday cottage
Super stay at a lovely cottage. Everything you need for a comfortable stay and more. The cottage itself is pretty and nicely decorated - not to mention spotless. Beds were extremely comfortable- rare for holiday let’s! Hosts are great - friendly and approachable - knowledgeable about the area and happy to share expertise and also happy to leave you alone to get on with your holiday. A great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Lovely relaxing break with everything just perfect. Margaret and Iain provided excellent information and advice when needed and were the perfect hosts. From the homemade scones on arrival to the relaxed atmosphere. We enjoyed the woodland walks from the cottage, the local beaches and trips to Our favourite spot Macrahanish. The cottage was very well equipped, comfortable and cosy, we loved watching the birds and. wildlife too. I’m sure we will be back sometime soon. A great find Many thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent break
The cottage was gorgeous; so clean, welcoming, cosy and comfortable. We had an absolutely fabulous stay & our hosts couldn’t have been any more attentive and helpful. The surroundings were amazing and the animals we were introduced to adorable. We had a great break and would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
DREAM HOLIDAY
After a tough 18 months the cottage , location , hosts , weather were everything we needed. Complete switch off and recharge. We will definitely be back and recommend to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Femke Morrison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant cottage off the beaten track
The cottage is extremely well maintained and equipped and the hosts are lovely. The dirt track to the cottage was a challenge for our car, but the feeling of being in the country was very enjoyable. Thank you for a lovely week! Femke
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021