Kilninver Estate Holiday Cottages

Kilninver Estate

Near Oban, Argyll

The Kilninver Estate is quite impressive, covering some 3,000 acres of woodland, hills and sea loch shoreline. The four cottages on the estate sit nestled away from the main roads, offering both seclusion and safety. It is the perfect spot for family stays, allowing any adventurous little ones plenty of room to play, explore and meet some of the local wildlife.

Each cottage boasts some of the finest, most picturesque views that can be enjoyed while visiting Scotland. Whether guests are looking for complete relaxation, are keen to explore, or excited to sample a variety of ﬁshing opportunities, Kilninver is sure to have something to satisfy all.

Plenty to See and Do

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Estate Cottages

Dairy Cottage

Sleeps 2 | Bedrooms: 1 | Pets: Yes (2)

A beautifully restored and refurbished Highland cottage set close to the loch, making the ideal spot for a honeymoon hideaway or a relaxed retreat.

The Old Manse

Sleeps 3 | Bedrooms: 2 | Pets: Yes (2)

A snug and cosy holiday home with an open plan living space, wood-burning stove and the chance to enjoy spectacular views from the garden.

Alpein Cottage

Sleeps 3 | Bedrooms: 2 | Pets: Yes (1)

Situated a field’s distance from the lochside, with stunning mountain views, this hideaway promises glorious sunset views whilst relaxing by the fire.

The Old Kirk

Sleeps 6/8 | Bedrooms: 4 | Pets: Yes (2)

A beautifully renovated house offering spacious, open plan accommodation and stunning views over to the Isles of Mull and Kerrera.

Dairy Cottage

Sleeps 2 | Bedrooms: 1 | Pets: Yes (2)

A beautifully restored and refurbished Highland cottage set close to the loch, making the ideal spot for a honeymoon hideaway or a relaxed retreat.

The Old Manse

Sleeps 3 | Bedrooms: 2 | Pets: Yes (2)

A snug and cosy holiday home with an open plan living space, wood-burning stove and the chance to enjoy spectacular views from the garden.

Alpein Cottage

Sleeps 3 | Bedrooms: 2 | Pets: Yes (1)

Situated a field’s distance from the lochside, with stunning mountain views, this hideaway promises glorious sunset views whilst relaxing by the fire.

The Old Kirk

Sleeps 6/8 | Bedrooms: 4 | Pets: Yes (2)

A beautifully renovated house offering spacious, open plan accommodation and stunning views over to the Isles of Mull and Kerrera.

Activities to Try

The Finest of Fishing

Keen anglers will be delighted to discover that the estate is a ﬁshing heaven, oﬀering the opportunity to ﬁsh in the River Euchar or in Lochs Charn, Seil and Feochan. Lochs Charn and Seil oﬀer wild brown trout ﬁshing with a season spanning from mid-March through to the end of September which promises a long window of opportunity. Loch Feochan oﬀers the keen sea angler the chance to ﬁsh for pollock and mackerel. Mackerel ﬁshing can be perfect for teaching the younger members of the family or group the joys of ﬁshing.

Guests can enjoy full access to all three lochs during their stay, while daily passes can be purchased for visitors to the estate. If river ﬁshing is the preference, then the Euchar beat can be booked on a weekly or daily basis. There are 3 kilometres of glorious river to ﬁsh, including a mix of single or double bank ﬁshing. The river houses a very impressive 28 named pools, stretching from Upper Trinity to the White Stone pool at the estuary. The spate season is at its peak between August and October. Salmon ﬁshing is also available for an extra fee on request.

Enjoy Nature at its Most Beautiful

With each cottage situated well away from the main road and surrounded by breathtaking landscape, why not take the time to explore? The terrain oﬀers walks suitable for any age or ability, whether it is woodland exploration or a spot of scenic hill walking. Binoculars should be considered an essential item for your visit and a fantastic, yet fun tool to help teach the next generation of wildlife explorers. Kilninver is home to many beautiful and rare sights including ospreys, white-tailed eagles, and a variety of wonderful seabirds.

The seclusion of each cottage means that parents can rest and relax, safe in the knowledge that the little ones can play without the worry of traﬃc. It is well worth taking some time to sit and take in the spectacular coastal scenes. The Old Manse and Old Kirk also oﬀer indoor playrooms housing table tennis for those days when the weather isn’t so kind.

Nature At Its Finest

Activities in the Local Area

Kilninver is situated just 8 miles south of the wonderful seaside town of Oban. The town itself is home to an array of delightful shops, restaurants, and cafés, with The Chocolate Shop being an absolute must-visit. For those looking for some daytime activities there are several galleries, a museum, and a distillery in the town centre.

Oban is also connected to the surrounding islands by a ferry service. A trip across to Mull is highly recommended. Tobermory Distillery, established in 1798, is one of the oldest in Scotland and is famous for its two single malts. Tobermory is a fruity, unpeated malt, while Ledaig has a smoky, robust ﬂavour. Visitors can take a tour and sample a dram or two.

Dunollie Castle is a just a short walk from town, along the seafront, with its ruins nestled within woodland in the hills. Its elevated position provides staggering views over to the island of Kerrera and other nearby isles. There is also a small museum which explains the castle’s history and the story of Clan MacDougall, which will be a sure-ﬁre hit with any lovers of Scottish history.

'Lovely clean cottage with amazing views that evolve with the hour, may even see a pine marten if you are lucky.'

Alpein Cottage

'Have visited Kilninver Estate several times and always thoroughly enjoyed the cottage and location.'

Dairy Cottage

'Fantastic holiday in a perfect cottage and location so much to see and explore. We can’t wait to come back.'

The Old Kirk

'The property was well-equipped, warm and cosy with lovely views. We found it quiet, peaceful and relaxing.'

The Old Manse

Date	Product	Customer Comment
19-Nov-2024	Knockanbuie Cottage EB4 (overall)	This was our second stay at Knockanbuie, previous stay April 2021, and we were not disappointed. Walking in to the warmth of the cosy kitchen was just as we remembered. The spacious living room could maybe benefit from some upgraded Sofas, but to be honest this did not detract from our stay. The beds however are the most comfortable of any holiday cottage we’ve ever stayed in. The garden is amazing, from lawned front garden to woodland at the back, our GSD Watson enjoyed exploring every inch and we were settled in the knowledge that the grounds are secure. There are Red Squirrels in the trees and Pheasants on the lawns and much more bird life in between. If you want to explore then the cottage is perfectly situated for adventuring further afield. Totally recommend Cardhu Distillery which is only a short drive.. Looking forward to our next visit. Thank you Yvonne, Jon and Watson
19-Nov-2024	Black Isle Cottage BJ7 (overall)	I have booked holidays often through Unique Cottages and found them to be very helpful and easy to deal with.
18-Nov-2024	Tigh Fraoich HB7 (overall)	Fabulous house, so well equipped, always warm, lots of hot water and comfy bed and great views. The pub in Carbost we can recommend for lovely food and friendly staff.
17-Nov-2024	The Old Lobster House BC8 (overall)	It's the second time we have booked through unique cottages, it's always a straightforward process and if there are any queries it's easy enough to enquire with good customer service.
17-Nov-2024	Canmore Cottage BD7 (overall)	Fine house, nice location in the village. Comfortable living room and beds. Shower didn't always gave (enough) warm water
17-Nov-2024	Stob Ban HE5 (overall)	Clean property, well equipped and lovely welcome pack. Property needs some attention though regarding severely creaking doors and windows which will not stay open without a prop.
17-Nov-2024	Springfield Cottage EZ7 (overall)	Good informative website with all necessary filters to make a decision on choosing the best available cottage. Easy booking process.
16-Nov-2024	Viewmount House HD8 (overall)	easy booking and great service
16-Nov-2024	Garden Cottage at Ashintully AG8 (overall)	Very amenable and responsive host. Sorted out a small issue first day of our stay. Lots of local information of things to do in the cottage. Hot water and Heating system is fine once it’s understood, and cottage as warm as toast, (we stayed mid November). We had the pleasure of highland cattle outside our back door! The estate staff we met were very friendly and informative, we enjoyed lovely walks, scenery, and very comfortable beds. A little tlc inside cottage wouldn’t go amiss, but there were some very kind extras such as the welcome pack (Mel’s marmalade…..yum!), endless free logs to burn, and we would love to come back.
16-Nov-2024	Easter Harden Cottage DP6 (overall)	The location is lovely and the surroundings are beautiful, particularly in the morning light. The space and layout of the cottage is practical. We stayed as a couple but had friends stay for one night so were charged for 4 people for the week. I agree with previous reviews about the "welcome package" and lack of cleaning materials (e.g. we had one bin bag). Having to calculate 4 lots of meter readings is not something I expected to do on holiday. We thought that the £50 already included would be enough for a 2 person stay for a week but it wasn't and we had most of the heaters off. It seems you pay for being required to have the Aga on 24/7; although the cottage was still quite cold in the bedroom and living areas. One of the biggest issues we had was the lack of clean drinking water. We were only told the night before our stay that the water had failed testing so we would have to boil everything for drinking. This was really impractical for us and as one of us is immuno-compromised it was more of a concern. We would not have booked to stay somewhere where we couldn't drink the water. We were only left one 2L bottle of water and had to buy a lot for the week which was an irritation from a financial and environmental perspective. Boiling water was not practical as it left a sediment and took a long time to cool. This may have contributed to the electricity bill! There was no real apology for this from Unique Cottages or the owners. I have tried to raise it with Unique Cottages and have had no response. I think the stay was very average compared to other cottages we have stayed at and a bit overpriced for what you get compared with other stays we have had with Unique Cottages. The towels were like sandpaper and beds not very comfortable (would have expected better for price).