Dog Friendly Argyll and Bute Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Marek - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at Smithy House.

  We were a multi generational family group with a dog. The cottage was cosy, warm and friendly. A great parlour kitchen for family meals and a cosy lounge for playing board games during the evening. The bedrooms were lovely and the beds were really comfortable. The boys enjoyed having the top floor to themselves :) The cottage is located close to the historical Kilmartin and we enjoyed walking to the stones and Cairns, then on to Kilmartin for a delicious pub lunch at the local Kilmartin Hotel. The cottage has easy access to many other activities and we were out every day, visiting Oban, Isle of Arran, Tarbert Castle, Avich Waterfalls and much more. It was easy to pop out to top up food supplies with Lochgilphead only 12 minutes away, having a petrol garage, Spar and a well stocked Co-op. So in summary we had a great holiday and would definitely recommend the place.

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• Dawn - Verified booking

  Fabulous cottage with the comfiest beds ever!

  Smithy House was just perfect for a relaxing Christmas break away for our two families and dogs. Spotlessly clean, spacious but cosy, and beautifully furnished by friendly and helpful hosts - nothing was too much trouble. The kitchen was well equipped and there was plenty of space to cook amd serve a full Christmas dinner at the large table. Kilmartin Glen is just magical, there's plenty to explore close by and the surrounding area is simply stunning, no matter what the weather throws at you! This is the third time we've stayed in the Loch Craignish area over Christmas and there's something about both the journey there and the spectacular scenery that makes Christmas that much more Christmassy. Love it, can highly recommend!

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• Christine - Verified booking

  Smithy cottage was everything we were looking for in a holiday house.

  It was spotlessly clean and very well stocked. The owner was very much involved in our stay, which was very refreshing. Too often holiday houses are impersonal and minimally stocked. Not so with this cottage. We met both Jacinta and Iain as they live locally. They were prompt with answering queries. They were full of advice for things to do in the area. The description is clear that the nearest supermarket is some distance so we menu planned and shopped before we arrived. We love walking and spent many happy hours walking in the area. This area is just beautiful and historically important. Plan for all weathers and you will love the nature, culture and wildlife in this area.

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• Janet - Verified booking

  After travelling for 8 hours the last thing you want is a Kitchen table set for a 3 course meal including candles when there is no meal!

  The table was so full you could not put anything down and you then had to clear it all away. A couple of packets of biscuits and cake would have been more appropriate after a long drive. The sitting room chairs were far from comfortable. A couple of door mats would have kept the grass at bay and given you somewhere to wipe the grass off your shoes helping to keep the place clean and a couple of kitchen mats in the kitchen would have been nice. A couple of sharp small kitchen k and knives would have been also usefull and maybe a BBQ would have been nice. Beds were comfortable though.

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• Vincent - Verified booking

  Smithy House is without doubt the perfect home from home for your holiday.

  A great size for a large family with creature comforts from top to bottom. The location gives access to a host of amazing days out to explore islands, castles or picturesque towns. The choice on hand is endless. The owners of the house are just about the nicest people you will meet, full of local knowledge and suggestions to make every day there memorable. By the end of our week they almost feel like family! Smithy House will surely be at the top of our list when choosing accommodation in the area for our next holiday, and I'm sure it would find a place in your heart too.

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