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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Ground floor double
1 Double Bed
Upstairs double
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Family bathroom ground
Toilet · Shower only
Family bathroom upstairs
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Kennacraig - gateway to Scottish Highlands & Islands, luxury country house
Kennacraig Lodge is a superb, luxurious self-catering holiday home set on the spectacular West Coast Scotland, the north end of the majestic Kintyre Peninsula.
The perfect location for families or friends offering a wonderful opportunity to explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands and the nearby islands. This region is made famous by Sir Paul McCartney in the late 1970’s.
Finished with quality bespoke furnishings, fittings and artwork Kennacraig Lodge is dominated by spacious living areas and views. Guests will appreciate all the modern and luxury comforts this holiday home has to offer. Providing a high standard of living for up to eight guests. Maximum 6 adults and 2 children.
On the ground floor, you will find the spacious dual aspect lounge, with comfortable sofas and a 55" Smart TV. Featuring an open plan kitchen, breakfast bar and dining table for get-togethers throughout the day. In the evening convert the dining room to a family entertainment space with pool table, outside patio, seating and fire pit. A wonderful area to relax and spend quality time together.
Upstairs features the second open plan living area with covered balcony. Here you can soak up the ever-changing vistas from this wonderful living space. For entertainment there is a blue-tooth speaker and a 45" Smart TV.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms Featuring a double bedroom on the ground floor with a shared family bathroom. Perfect for anyone with accessibility issues, ramped access and walk-in shower.
Upstairs there are two spacious and beautifully appointed bedrooms, a master king bedroom and a twin bedroom with two additional trundle beds suitable for children, all with quality mattresses and bed linen. Travel cot available.
The upstairs family bathroom has a deep oval bath with overhead shower unit and toilet.
Patio doors open up to the outdoor terrace and garden that catches the afternoon sunshine. An outdoor BBQ is available for guests use. Enjoy alfresco meals or relaxed afternoons soaking up the ever-changing vistas, including watching the wildlife and the ferries in the distance arriving and departing for the Scottish Islands.
Free On site EV Charging point available at property - universal 7V port.
Whitehouse sits on the edge of Kintyre peninsula, 6 miles southwest of the idyllic village of Tarbert where you will discover an array of cafés, bars and local art galleries. Tarbert hosts several popular seafood and music festivals throughout the year and is home to the Scottish Series Yacht Race. For history lovers visit Robert the Bruce's 14th century castle above the town.
From the Tarbert harbour you can catch one of the regular car ferry crossings to Portavadie and explore the Cowal Peninsula. The beautiful islands of Arran, Islay, Gigha and Jura are easily accessible from nearby ferry ports. Head south for the Mull of Kintyre with white sandy beaches and magnificent golf courses, or north to Kilmartin Glen steeped in history and archaeological sites. The Campbeltown Distilleries, and Inveraray Jail and Castle also make for great days out. It's also an easy day trip to Oban, one of the seafood capitals of Scotland.
There is an abundance of wildlife and a variety of outdoor activities including sailing, sea fishing, cycling, walking and windsurfing.
Private and secure car parking for up to 4 cars.
Pets: Sorry no pets/dogs.
Rules: Strictly no events, hen or stag parties. No smoking.
Access: The property has ramp access at the rear entrance. Interior staircase with 13 steps.
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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
Tarbert
Tarbert is home to this holiday home. Royal Castle of Tarbert and Skipness Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tarbert Golf Club and Tarbert Harbour.
Is Kennacraig - gateway to Scottish Highlands & Islands, luxury country house pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Kennacraig - gateway to Scottish Highlands & Islands, luxury country house?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kennacraig - gateway to Scottish Highlands & Islands, luxury country house on 18 July 2026 start from NZ$689, 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 Kennacraig - gateway to Scottish Highlands & Islands, luxury country house?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kennacraig - gateway to Scottish Highlands & Islands, luxury country house?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Kennacraig - gateway to Scottish Highlands & Islands, luxury country house located?
Set in Tarbert, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Loch nan Gad, Kintyre Way and Tarbert Golf Club. Luckenbooth Gallery and Royal Castle of Tarbert are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Brilliant location for exploring the Mull of Kintyre
Wonderful property, luxuriously fitted out, in a great location to explore Kintyre, with easy access to all the nearby ferry ports as well as Tarbert and Campbeltown.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louisa G.
3 September 2024
Amazing Cottage
A beautiful place to stay in a beautiful location. We loved the comfort and decor in property, it had everything we needed to have a very relaxing week.
Louisa G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louisa G.
3 September 2024
Amazing Cottage
A beautiful place to stay in a beautiful location. We loved the comfort and decor in property, it had everything we needed to have a very relaxing week.
Louisa G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 June 2025
Lovely, comfortable house
Comfortable house with everything you need. Great location and good for a relaxing holiday. Will be back
Excellent accommodation, no hesitation in recommending.
Instantly felt at home in this high quality holiday accommodation. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Very informative guest folder. Had wanted to stay in pet-free accommodation.
Would gladly stay here again. Kintyre peninsula is a beautiful area to visit.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 September 2023
Holiday Heaven!
A fabulous house in an excellent location for touring the Kintyre Peninsula and Islands around it. Whether rain or shine the house is a great place to be and being able to watch the Islay ferries come and go is a bonus.
Kennacraig Lodge was unreservedly the best accommodation we have ever stayed in. The owners provided absolutely everything in their beautiful property to ensure that we had a relaxing fun filled holiday. They provided everything for our 1 yr old granddaughter, our young children and parents and grandfather. Large selection of books, games, snooker table, badminton, volleyball, crab fishing equipment and lots more. Spacious comfortable rooms and beds with tasteful artworks and furniture. We would highly commend the location and quality of this property.
Rob S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Moira B.
22 September 2024
A home from home
A beautiful house excellently equipped. It is filled with warmth and an attention to detail and need.
An immaculate house based in the most stunning surroundings.
Easy commutes to local towns and villages and access to many ferries to take us to various islands. Would throughly recommend.
Alexa A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 September 2024
An introduction to Aussie family
Comfortable, welcoming. Clean and well kitted out. A lovely base for exploring the area. Campbeltown, Tarbert, Portavardie and Gigha. A truly relaxing experience.
This property was very sweet. Literally in the middle of a sheep pasture. My friends and I enjoyed every second of this experience.
Kellie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 May 2024
A Sterling, High Quality Lodge
3 of us stayed here as a base to visit our sister nearby, we couldn't fault anything, fittings and furnishings were high quality throughout, from the well stocked kitchen to the comfortable beds with many interesting little things in and about the home that was well thought out and beautifully decorated with some lively neat touches, a very spacious home that was pleasant and relaxing, seeing the Lambs in the surrounding fields was a bonus.
Outstanding
Recommended 100%
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
28 May 2025
Large well-equipped house
Very spacious house with all mod cons. Could watch the ferries going to Islay but they are not very often and could not hear any traffic noise in the house from the A 83. Watched sheep and geese in the field. Need to use apps to watch the television, would suggest a Freesat box and dish so terrestrial channels are easy to access. Good WiFi so we just connected a laptop and watched through our own Sky subscription. Tarbert is 7mins away and we would recommend the Red Herring takeaway! The recommended beaches are lovely.
Susan M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Zita B.
28 May 2024
Wonderful Amenities and Lovely Location
Absolute best lodging of our trip. We decided to make our ferry journey to Islay as frictionless as possible and booked the lodge to have an extremely chill time enjoying the Kintyre Peninsula and not have to rush to the ferry in the morning. This lodge has a lot of rooms with comfortable beds and well appointed bathrooms with excellent water pressure and enough space to turn around in. There are games and books to while away the time if you so choose. The kitchen is completely stocked with all manner of pans, pots and appliances to make everything a breeze. Although we had fewer people than originally planned, this place would have hosted more people without anyone getting on top of each other. We were very comfortable and relaxed here and would stay here again in a heartbeat.
We also had wonderful service from David Bridge of PEP Cars who helped us explore the area.
Zita B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James C.
28 October 2025
Perfect family house
We had a wonderful 5 night stay in this house. It has absolutely everything you need. Very comfortable and clean. Would love to return very soon.
We had a marvellous time staying at Kennacraig with our two young girls and grandparents. The weather was amazing, sunshine everyday for 6 days. We were very impressed with everything provided in the Lodge and the views and outdoor space were fantastic. We went to a local wedding and wanted to make a holiday out of the trip, it all worked out perfectly. We contacted the manager once and they responded promptly.
Nathalie G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louisa G.
3 September 2024
Amazing Cottage
A beautiful place to stay in a beautiful location. We loved the comfort and decor in property, it had everything we needed to have a very relaxing week.
Louisa G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louisa G.
3 September 2024
Amazing Cottage
A beautiful place to stay in a beautiful location. We loved the comfort and decor in property, it had everything we needed to have a very relaxing week.
Louisa G.
About the host
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