Blue Cottage

Argyll, Scotland


Suitible for: 4 Humans icon 4 Humans
Suitible for: 2 Dogs icon 2 Dogs
Suitible for: undefined Children welcome icon Children welcome
Suitible for: undefined Babies welcome icon Babies welcome

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Why we love it

Treats for everyone! Goodies and biscuits for the dog and an amazing hamper of local food and ale for you. You might be too full to make it to the stunning loch scenery


What you'll love

Dogs will love

  • Special big blankets that mean they can join you on the sofa
  • Welcoming treats to be sniffed out in the pantry
  • The giant Orla Kiely cushion for them to lounge on

Humans will love

  • Their own hamper of great local produce, the Tunnock’s Eat Me jar and the “help yourself” bar!
  • Taking the wee boat from Oban to Kerrera and walking to the island café
  • Raiding the Fun Shed for bikes and the kayak

The place

There’s almost too much to love at Blue Cottage, and you’ll ache from smiling as you discover one thoughtful touch after another. There’s the hamper full of everything from bread and orange juice to Fyne Ales and wine, the Tunnock’s Eat Me jar and the “help yourself” bar stocked with whisky, Isle of Mull gin and port. Dogs are not forgotten, with some goodies to discover in the pantry. Then there’s the beautiful space itself, the curated bookshelves and the Fun Shed with bikes and even a kayak if your dog has good sea legs. This is all before you’ve even got your bearings and discovered the lochside walks in woodland bursting with wildlife, the dog-friendly warmth of the Ardbrecknish House Hotel and boat trips out to tiny island cafes that you never would have found on your own. It’s all part of Jenny and Ewan’s heartfelt drive to exceed expectations and, even when you know all of the above, they still will.

Sleeping

  • 1x King room
  • 1x Twin room

Washing

  • 1x En suite shower room to master bedroom
  • 1x Bathroom with shower and roll top copper bath
  • Handmade goats soap from the local farm
  • Washing machine and dryer

Living and relaxing

  • Cosy velvet sofa and snuggler chairs, with throws for the dogs to join you
  • French style canvas chair by the bookshelves for reading
  • Woodburner with a large basket of firewood provided
  • Two deck chairs kept in the outside shed
  • Wifi
  • Smart TV with Sky
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Bookcase laden with books, DVDs jigsaws, games, craft making sets and OS maps and books of the area
  • Top shelf of the bookcase dedicated to of Scotland's finest whisky, gin and rum
  • 'Fun Shed' which has four bikes (adult and junior) with helmets, golf clubs, fishing rods plus an inflatable kayak with four life jackets
  • Kids' dressing gowns ranging from teeny to little, with some treats in the pantry cupboard too

Cooking and dining

  • Kitchen including hob, oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, handheld electric whisk and baking trays, pots and pans, toaster, kettle, Nespresso machine and a variety of coffee pots and teapots
  • Cooking basics supplied - fruit bowl, teas and ground coffee and pods for the Nespresso machine and French Press
  • A welcome selection of breakfast items is provided for your first morning, including sourdough bread, milk, orange juice, eggs, bacon, tattie scones, and butter, with vegan and vegetarian options available. You'll also receive a luxury hamper filled with
  • Kitchen island seating for four
  • Outdoor bistro table and chairs
  • The ‘Ready Steady Cook’ pantry cupboard is stocked with every condiment and staple (such as rice and pasta) that you might need to rustle up a basic meal
  • 'Eat me' jar filled with Tunnocks Teacakes

For the dog

  • Open 1 acre garden with no boundaries
  • Long lead and stake
  • Bowls
  • Treats
  • Throws
  • Outside tap
  • Dog food pouches in the cupboard
  • Orla Kiely dog cushion
  • Poo bags
  • Tick remover

Booking information

  • Check in 1600
  • Check out 1000
  • £25 per dog per stay
  • One baby welcome
  • Parking in the drive of the cottage

Optional extras

  • Travel cot and high chair for babies and toddlers available on request, with mattress and bedding included
  • Additional firewood available in the log store - with an honesty payment system
  • A ‘shop’ for guests, mainly from local suppliers and Loch Fyne Oyster Bar Deli. Guests can an indication of their budget and what they prefer and items will be bought and delivered
  • Early check in or late check out may be possible on request

You should know

  • 15 metres from the nearest road, 30 metres from the closest neighbouring properties, 300 metres from the next neighbouring property, and 1000 metres from other neighbouring property and nearby livestock
  • Please use the blankets provided (not the cashmere ones!) if your dog wants to join you on the sofa or bed
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In the neighbourhood

  • Walk from the door: Blue Cottage sits on Loch Awe, enjoy walks along the picturesque shores, taking in the stunning Highland scenery. The area around Loch Awe is ideal for outdoor adventures, with numerous trails in the surrounding forests and hills
  • The Ardbrecknish House Hotel, 1 minute walk: serves great pub classics, and has a bar open until around half nine and warmly welcomes dogs
  • Oban, 45-minute drive: Stop at the seafront oyster huts for a snack, then push on to Ganavan Sands for a stroll across the beach and to burn off some energy for those excited hounds
  • Samphire, 20-minute drive: the seafood restaurant in Inverary is worth a look and the George Hotel is an institution for its great food and beer garden. There’s also the award-winning Inver, about an hour’s drive north in Strachur.

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Argyll, Scotland ///cricket.meatballs.bagpipes PA33 1BH

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