Guest Rating
We defy anyone not to be delighted by Kilmodan Cottage! Once the schoolhouse for the scattered little community of Glendaruel between Strachur (shop, cafe and hotel) and Colintraive in Argyll, this light and spacious cottage has been the subject of a breathtaking architectural makeover to create a most unique and sublimely comfortable holiday home.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2/6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
Reached via a short drive past its only and unobtrusive neighbour, it faces south and has glorious views up and down the valley and to the hills at the side. To the front and side there is a large grass garden (furniture, BBQ and parking for several cars at the side and in front). At the the end of the garden, the building which was once the children's toilets has been converted into a small summer house/games room which also provides secure storage for bikes, etc.
If the surroundings are delightful, it is inside that the wow factor really kicks in. The enormous living area is open plan and the sitting room end has one wall completely of glass with doors opening to the garden. Behind it are the dining area and a superb kitchen. Doors lead off to a utility area, shower room and two bright and sunny, beautifully furnished double bedrooms, one with en suite WC.
Above this space is the gallery, one end of which looks down on to the kitchen, the other end of which forms a further seating area with TV and sofa bed, where once again you can benefit from that glass wall to enjoy the views from a higher vantage point. Off the gallery is a twin bedroom and a most elegant bathroom, with bath and separate shower.
Heating is by electricity, underfloor downstairs and by radiators upstairs. There is an external (3 pin socket) power source in the wood shed that can be used for car charging.
This is a most peaceful area, on a road which leads only down to Colintraive and the little ferry to the Isle of Bute, which is a very pleasant destination for a day's outing.
From just up the road you can head across the hill to Otter Ferry on Loch Fyne or to Tighnabruaich, which is a famous sailing venue where there is also a golf course.
A couple of miles further on, the Portavadie ferry will take you across to Tarbert, famous for its seafood, at the head of the Kintyre peninsula. From there or nearby Claonaig (depending on the season) you can take a ferry to Arran. This is certainly a 'well ferried' part of the world!
The hills and woods around the cottage offer good walking (the Cowal Way passes close by) and cycling, while for supermarket shopping, leisure centres and so on, Dunoon is the place to head for (the drive round the head of Loch Striven is scenically very rewarding too).
If you turn left on the A815 instead of right to Dunoon, you will come to the Benmore Botanic Gardens on one side of the road and Puck's Glen on the other, both of which are well worth a visit.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Open plan living area with multi fuel stove, iPod dock/CD player, electric range cooker (induction hob), fridge, dishwasher and microwave, etc.
Utility room with washer-drier and fridge-freezer.
Shower room with shower, WC and wash basin.
Double bedroom with multi-fuel stove, TV/DVD, en suite WC and wash basin.
Double bedroom.
Upstairs
Galleried seating area with TV/DVD and double sofa bed.
Twin bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
Available Extras
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £20 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by wet electric underfloor heating (downstairs), radiators (upstairs) and two multi-fuel stoves (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is limited, suitable for email checking and general web browsing only. It can be intermittent and should not be used for large downloads or high bandwidth applications (such as Skype, YouTube, Netflix, iPlayer/video streaming, etc.). Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
For Kilmodan Cottage, the tariff for 2 persons is based one bedroom only (ie one double or one twin bedroom) being made available.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/01/2025 to 13/01/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 03/01/2025 to 06/01/2025
From 17/01/2025 to 20/01/2025
From 24/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 23/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 6 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £795.00 | £895.00 |
| 26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £795.00 | £895.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £1,050.00 | £1,050.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £795.00 | £895.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £1,050.00 | £1,050.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £1,095.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £795.00 | £895.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £795.00 | £895.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £1,095.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £1,095.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking and where more than one tariff is shown, the number of bedrooms made available may vary. This allows us to offer larger properties at lower rates for smaller parties. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
For Kilmodan Cottage, the tariff for 2 persons is based one bedroom only (ie one double or one twin bedroom) being made available.
Reviews
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Cottage very good in a lovely position. Very well appointed. It is difficult to find. As usual in rural areas about a mi...
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Beautiful cottage, like home from home
A quiet, beautifully presented and well equipped cottage. Built on the footprint of an old school building but moder lig...
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absolutely gorgeous cottage, open plan, feels spacious, the rooms are done to a high standard and the owner is very help...
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Lovely cottage, perfect location for us with a great garden space for children
Guest Comments
'We spent a lovely week with great weather in this beautiful cottage! Having been to Argyll for the second time, we are always happy to come back. We love Scotland.'
'Bowled over by the cottage and scenery! Fabulous time - we hope to return. Had a relaxing week, batteries now recharged!'
'A great cottage in a fab location to come home to is a must and this cottage fits the bill! Looking forward to coming back. Thank you.'
'Thank you for a wonderful stay in Kilmodan holiday house. Brilliant location and amazing weather.'
'A peaceful and relaxing week with lots of sunshine. We have enjoyed this lovely house and beautiful area.'
'Have had a wonderful stay here at Kilmodan Cottage. A great base for all our walking and climbing adventures. Thank you.'
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Guest Comments
'We spent a lovely week with great weather in this beautiful cottage! Having been to Argyll for the second time, we are always happy to come back. We love Scotland.'
'Bowled over by the cottage and scenery! Fabulous time - we hope to return. Had a relaxing week, batteries now recharged!'
'A great cottage in a fab location to come home to is a must and this cottage fits the bill! Looking forward to coming back. Thank you.'
'Thank you for a wonderful stay in Kilmodan holiday house. Brilliant location and amazing weather.'
'A peaceful and relaxing week with lots of sunshine. We have enjoyed this lovely house and beautiful area.'
'Have had a wonderful stay here at Kilmodan Cottage. A great base for all our walking and climbing adventures. Thank you.'