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Minard is a tiny hamlet on the road running down the west shore of Loch Fyne, about 12 miles south of Inveraray (with all facilities).
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2/4 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: AR00766F |
If you leave the road and descend about half a mile on a track through the woods to the edge of the loch, you will come to Minard Court and the two pretty semi-detached cottages, Loch and Garden. The owner's house, a little way up the track, is the only other neighbour.
Quietly situated far from traffic, Loch Cottage has uninterrupted views to the loch at the front across to the ruin of Castle Lachlan.
Inside, the open plan living area is spacious and, with several windows, is bright and cheerful, while the wood-burning stove adds a welcoming cosiness. Everything is to hand, yet with no sense of being cramped. The seating area occupies most of the room, with the dining table behind it. The kitchen is off the sitting area, a neat kitchenette which is perfectly suited to its purpose.
Having a downstairs double bedroom (albeit with two steps) and bathroom make the cottage suitable for those with limited mobility or who just prefer not to climb too many stairs.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, a twin and a single, that are pleasantly furnished with coombed ceilings. The whole cottage is neat and immaculately presented and it is no wonder that enthusiastic guests return here again and again.
Outside there is parking right at the door and a very sheltered pebble beach to the front. There is a steep drop at the foreshore where an underground burn flows onto the beach (care to be taken).
There are lovely woodland walks along the shoreline here, or you can attempt some of the many hills in the area and the National Trust Gardens at Crarae are just 5 minutes up the road.
You can then continue south down the Mull of Kintyre to Campbeltown and Machrihanish, where there is golf, surfing and kayaking. If you stop at Tayinloan, you can catch the ferry over to Gigha and visit the Achamore Gardens there or, in summer, you can catch the ferry from Claonaig and spend a day on the Isle of Arran.
Minard has a Post Office which opens in the morning for newspapers and basic requirements. Inveraray, where the castle and jail are well worth a visit and Lochgilphead are equidistant and have full shopping facilities. Inveraray also has a golf course and there is a riding centre at Dalchenna on the way.
There is excellent fishing either from the rocks or from a boat and the area has a wide variety of wildlife - porpoises, seals and dolphins, deer and red squirrels and, of course, many sea and woodland birds.
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 wood-burning stove, TV, electric cooker, microwave, etc
Double bedroom (two steps)
Shower room with WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Twin bedroom
Single bedroom.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
Available Extras
- Towels (per person)
- £8.00
Services
Bed linen is INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. Electricity is INCLUDED (except for use of tumble dryer in shared utility room). Heating is by biomass central heating and wood-burning stove. Pets are not accepted. Sorry, no children or infants due to the close proximity of the loch. No smoking.
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 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
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: Fri
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 4 |
| 25 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £550.00 | £595.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025 | £550.00 | £595.00 |
| 31 Jan 2025 - 03 Apr 2025 | £595.00 | £650.00 |
| 04 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 25 Apr 2025 - 01 May 2025 | £595.00 | £650.00 |
| 02 May 2025 - 22 May 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 23 May 2025 - 29 May 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 30 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 27 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 18 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 | £750.00 | £850.00 |
| 29 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 12 Sep 2025 - 02 Oct 2025 | £595.00 | £650.00 |
| 03 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | £650.00 | £695.00 |
| 24 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 | £550.00 | £595.00 |
| 19 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 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. 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.
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Loved the area and cottage and the owners welcome and their discrete sugestions. We hope to visit again soon.
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