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Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet.

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Dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet.

DARROCH BEAG is a charming two bedroom cottage overlooking Loch Fyne. The loch side views are simply magical that will captivate. Nestled in the small village of St Catherines, located on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll, in the Scottish Highlands. A true experience of Scottish hospitality and beauty.


Filled with quality furnishings and home comforts offering the unique holiday experience in this glorious region. Perfect for small families, couples or for a true romantic escape for two.

Interior
The ground floor features a warm and inviting living room, with a wood fire, comfortable sofas and window views. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped, complete with a dining table for up to four guests. There is a separate utility room with a washing machine and dryer.

Upstairs there are two cosy well appointed bedrooms with loch views, with a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. The family bathroom is located on the ground floor with a shower over the bath, hand basin and toilet.

Ground Floor:
Living room 1: Open fire, 32" Freesat TV, DVD player & Wi-Fi.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer
Utility room: Washing machine and dryer, clothes airer.
Bathroom: shower over the bathtub

First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double bed with loch views
Bedroom 2: Single beds x 2 with loch views.

Pets welcome, two small well behaved dogs free of charge.

Explore
The cottage is surrounded by landscaped gardens and natural woodlands. Enjoy the the spectacular loch views across from the quiet country track in front of the cottage.

Spend your afternoons or evenings watching the ever changing views from your own viewing point on the waters edge, featuring a bench seat and a chiminea. Your very own piece of heaven.

Strachur is just a short drive away, with a post office/shop, petrol station and two local pubs. Dunoon is a half hour drive away and has all the main amenities expected from a medium size town. There are several good restaurants close by to choose from.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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

About the area

Cairndow

Located in Cairndow, this cottage is on the waterfront. Inveraray Jail and Auchindrain Highland Farm Township are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fyne Ales Farm Brewery and Drimsynie Estate Golf Course Lochgoilhead. Loch Fyne Whiskeys and Arrochar Play Area are also worth visiting.
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St Catherines, Cairndow, Argyll

What's nearby

  • Ardkinglas Woodland Garden - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Loch Eck - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Fyne Ales Farm Brewery - 18 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Loch Goil - 18 min drive - 20.2 km
  • New Castle Lachlan - 20 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Arrochar & Tarbet Station - 28 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Creggans Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Samphire Fish Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Fyne Fish & Chips - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Brambles Cafe & Bistro - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet.?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet. on 27 June 2026 start from NZ$404, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Darroch Beag Cottage, private shore front location, pet friendly, very quiet. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Loch Fyne and within 9 mi (15 km) of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Ardkinglas Woodland Garden. Loch Eck and Fyne Ales Farm Brewery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stuart A.

Stunning Location

Beautiful location, very peaceful, locals very friendly. House was perfect for our stay and had everything we needed.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stunning location on shore of Loch Fyne. Great dog walks on the doorstep. Places of interest nearby.

Stunning location on the shores of Loch Fyne, extremely friendly and helpful owners. Beautiful area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful location

The cottage is located in a beautiful location, quiet and private. Beds are comfy and kitchen is well equipped. The only thing that let it down for us was cleanliness particularly the bathroom.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage on Loch Fyne

The cottage was cosy, comfortable and well equipped with loch views. It was a peaceful and relaxing week and despite not having the best weather we really enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Loch side cottage

Beautiful view of loch from upstairs in house and seat in garden. Cosy and warm. Very good for wildlife on loch, including otters and porpoises. Relaxing break.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

alan p.

Short winter break

Great location.Cottage was warm and comfortable and in a great location for exploring the surrounding area
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A beautiful cottage in a really lovely setting.

Down a track alongside the beautiful Loch Fyne you come across the cottage. Set in a lovely and quiet setting with great views across the Loch from the beach or your own private garden seat at the shores edge. The cottage is warm and cosy and has all you need for a stay away from home. The track continues for quite a few miles each way so great for walks with the dog. Loved it and will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely place.

The location could not be better, beautiful views and access to fabulous places to walk and visit. It was freezing whilst we were there but the house is super warm and cosy. The house had everything we needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Chillax time

The cottage was set in a lovely private location over looking the sea/loch FYNE. It was absolutely dog friendly (but we still took throws & baby gate) Our dog fudge is an 11 year old cocker that needs to be nosey any chance he got straight into the loch. Would ideally recommend if want a relaxing retreat.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

C. G.

Stunning location

Great cottage in a stunning locatin right at the Loch. Interior a little old but everything works and we had no problem to take care uf us for the week.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

Gorgeous cottage on the loch with amazing views right over to Inverary on a clear day. Very clean and extremely well equipped and the owners extremely friendly. It would have been nice to have some drawers in the master bedroom for clothing but this didn't effect our stay at all and we could use some in the second bedroom where the children stayed. We managed to see some seals, cormorants and a heron from the beach just outside the loch and we even captured the Northern lights (in August!!) from the lochside on our last night. I would recommend and I would stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

Gorgeous cottage on the loch with amazing views right over to Inverary on a clear day. Very clean and extremely well equipped and the owners extremely friendly. It would have been nice to have some drawers in the master bedroom for clothing but this didn't effect our stay at all and we could use some in the second bedroom where the children stayed. We managed to see some seals, cormorants and a heron from the beach just outside the loch and we even captured the Northern lights (in August!!) from the lochside on our last night. I would recommend and I would stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

Gorgeous cottage on the loch with amazing views right over to Inverary on a clear day. Very clean and extremely well equipped and the owners extremely friendly. It would have been nice to have some drawers in the master bedroom for clothing but this didn't effect our stay at all and we could use some in the second bedroom where the children stayed. We managed to see some seals, cormorants and a heron from the beach just outside the loch and we even captured the Northern lights (in August!!) from the lochside on our last night. I would recommend and I would stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

Gorgeous cottage on the loch with amazing views right over to Inverary on a clear day. Very clean and extremely well equipped and the owners extremely friendly. It would have been nice to have some drawers in the master bedroom for clothing but this didn't effect our stay at all and we could use some in the second bedroom where the children stayed. We managed to see some seals, cormorants and a heron from the beach just outside the loch and we even captured the Northern lights (in August!!) from the lochside on our last night. I would recommend and I would stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

alan p.

Short winter break

Great location.Cottage was warm and comfortable and in a great location for exploring the surrounding area
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Deceptive Advertising

I feel in love with the photos advertised on the site as they highlighted what appeared to be a beautiful large enclosed garden but upon arrival we encountered a small enclosed garden that was 'surrounded by the owners garden'. Not what we wanted or needed for our dog. This meant we could not relax by the water as the dog could wander off. Plus the lochside bench area is not part of the garden and is accessed by crossing the small road outside. The house itself was in need of some TLC. The upstairs window had a sign on it telling you not to open it and there were two very noisy carbon monoxide detectors upstairs. There was a strong smell of dampness in the utility room, which strangely housed the microwave. There was instructions for covid cleaning but non of the bags for bedding were provided. We definitely won't return to this cottage!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lindsie M.

Beautiful location, old cottage

Fantastic location and area, very quiet location. Beautiful little cottage with plenty of facilities available and a couple of local beers as a welcome gift, although some milk would've been good! Its a sweet, picture perfect cottage to stay in. Some wear and tear but comfortable. However, there are a couple of negatives which if were given some attention, would make this place a knock-out. The front door is a lovely antique but as such, it doesnt fit properly and allows wind, rain, insects etc to come through. It also is not very secure. The same can be said for all the windows as all old single glazing, and some frames were ill fitting and corroded. There is also an issue with insects getting into the bathroom. There's obviously been a problem in the past with mice, but not now, as lots of rentokil poison traps in every room., which in themselves are no problem but we travelled with our dog, and so these were a source of worry and potentially a health hazard, as he was interested in them. We enjoyed our stay and were very grateful to have found this place.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Barry F.

Rustic & quirky cottage in pretty location with winding stairs & cosy log fire.

With panelled ceilings, winding staircase & rustic feel - cottage has fab views & walks. We were warm & comfy despite accommodation suffering ‘end of season’ blues. Tip - take a peanut feeder to see wonderful birds, red squirrels etc. Great base to explore gorgeous Scotland in its spectacular Autumn glory.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Martin L.

Mouse infestation and poor cleanliness.

We had a very disappointing stay. Starting with the good points- the cottage is in a tremendous position. We arrived to find the cottage in a very poor state of cleanliness. The fridge was switched off and dirty. The kitchen floor and surfaces were similarly dirty. More of a concern was the obvious rodent infestation. There was obvious attempts to control the mice with traps in each room and plug-in sonic devices. Depite that, there was at least 50 mouse droppings on the carpet in my daughter's room and the upstairs cupboard was unusuable due to the amount of droppings. We spent the first 3 hours of our trip scrubbing the kitchen and hoovering the droppings. There was also rrubbish bags from previous guests at the side of the house. Aagin this was eaten by rodents. We had dispose of this personally-despite this being from previous guests. I contacted the owner and agent by m e-mail and the owner contacted me by telephone immediately. He was very helpful and courteous and provided an immediate partial refund. Throughout the trip we were plaqued by the mice. Anything left on the kitchen floor was eaten and ultimately we had to leave a day early as my daughters were terrified by the mouse's repeated appearance in the kitchen. I emailed the owner and the letting agency but received no reply. We would not return and i feel the house, as it stands, is not in a condition to be rented .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mel A.

A hidden gem

We found Darroch Beag to be very cosy and comfortable, and in a beautifully secluded (yest accessible) location with wonderful views over Loch Fyne - just as the description specified. Mark the owner, very friendly gent, checked in with us midweek to see if everything was ok, which it was, and then left us to it. We simply can't fault this cottage, it was like a home from home (but better). Just a minor point. An information folder would have been beneficial with house rules detailing what to do with bins, towels, bedding, when leaving etc. Also with information on nearest doctors, hospital, etc. All cottages tend to provide this and is very useful. This did not in any way affect our stay though, as we have stayed in numerous holiday cottages in Scotland over the years and are very familiar with what to expect. We would highly recommend this property and definitely one we would like to return to. And apologies to Mark & Morven, we forgot to leave a review in your guest book. But we did visit a few of the areas recommended by previous guests... it truly is a beautiful part of the world. Thanks again for a lovely stay and for the fine(Fyne) local beers on arrival.

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