Ballygroggan Bungalow - UK38174
ID: S1310420
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Ballygroggan Bungalow offers a peaceful and beautifully situated retreat with stunning sea views and a tranquil rural setting. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness, well-equipped facilities, and warm, responsive hospitality from the owner. The property is ideal for those seeking relaxation, walking, and nature, with easy access to Campbeltown. While the remote location and access road may not suit everyone, most guests found the experience rewarding and memorable. Occasional minor issues were quickly resolved, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as immaculate, spotlessly clean, and well maintained. No negative comments were made about cleanliness.
The location is widely praised for its breathtaking views, peace, and proximity to nature. However, several guests mention the remote access and challenging single-track road, which may not suit all visitors.
Guests found the bungalow warm, cosy, and comfortable, with good beds and a relaxing atmosphere. A few noted discomfort with the double mattress and sofas, but these were exceptions.
The property is described as well equipped, with everything needed for a pleasant stay. Minor suggestions for additional items and a missing tumble dryer were noted, but overall satisfaction with facilities is high.
The owner is frequently commended for excellent communication, prompt assistance, and a welcoming attitude. While some guests mentioned a missing welcome pack, gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
Enjoying an elevated position with lovely sea views over rolling countryside and coastline, Ballygroggan Bungalow makes an excellent family holiday base, on the outskirts of Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Sky, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Utility Room: Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Double Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, additional available locally. Highchair. Enclosed garden with barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Situated on a working sheep hill farm, high above the Kintyre coastline, Ballygroggan Bungalow is at the end of a long and winding road up into the back of beyond countryside, next to Machrihanish beaches and golf course.
This lovely, detached property offers uninterrupted views out across the Sound of Kintyre towards the islands of Islay, Jura and Gigha, and on exceptionally clear days, the coastline of Northern Ireland is also visible, 14 miles away. The Kintyre Way Walk passes through the back of the farmyard onto the higher hill with Cnoc Moy dominating the skyline. As well as birdwatching, the dynamic changing views of the sea and skies offer a haven of peace and tranquillity where you can enjoy a slower pace of life.
Renovated with loving care by the owners, the stunning open-plan living space with wood burner has views over the gardens and to coastline beyond. There are two cosy welcoming bedrooms, both served by a family shower room.
In Machrihanish, the beaches have soft white sand with an abundance of shells, as well as a children’s play park and a pub, which is open for food and drink all day. The pub is now seasonal so closed November through to March.
Machrihanish has a world-renowned golf course and within a 20-mile radius of this area are five top quality courses. Ballygroggan is located close to the peaceful little coastal town of Campbeltown. Enjoying a better than average climate due to the warming Gulf Stream, as the palm trees on the sea front demonstrate, it is an ideal base for exploring the many attractions of the southern Kintyre Peninsula and the Southern Hebrides.
Surrounded by green hills and built around a scenic harbour, filled with yachts and soaring seagulls, Campbeltown is a bustling wee town with a great selection of restaurants, pubs, cafés, museums and playgrounds. Davaar Island in the bay can be visited to discover the world-famous cave painting. It also has several fine period buildings, including the oldest purpose-built retro cinema. Campbeltown is home to three whisky distilleries, Springbank, Glen Scotia and Kilkerran, which produce world renowned malt whiskies and offer distillery tours.
With ferries to Arran, Gigha, Islay, Jura and the Cowal Peninsula all within a short drive, there is plenty to explore. Outdoor enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with great opportunities for wind and kite surfing, sea angling, scuba diving, cycling and horseriding, all available locally. There is abundant wildlife to see whilst out exploring including golden eagles, otters and seals. Some ferries, local pubs, restaurants and tourist attractions have winter timetables.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Please bring your own padlock to use this facility.
Calmac ferry timetables are online but the direct Ardrossan - Campbeltown is not running due to shortage of serviceable ferries being available . Check online for island hops via Arran
Scottish letting Licence no AR02573N
Letting licence No: AR02658N
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Springbank Distillery
- Glengyle Distillery
- Glen Scotia Distillery
- Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse
Reviews (17)
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Derek Lucas
There’s much to admire about this cottage. Primarily its location on a farm at the end of a short track. So it’s remote however, Machrahanish is only a few miles away and Campbeltown a few miles after that. Some have been concerned about the farm track, I myself found little to worry about, just take your time.The cottage is clean and tidy and contained within, everything you’d need. Moreover, spacious enough and bright. This is our second visit, our only previous concern then was an uncomfortable settee, since rectified and chilling out after walking ain’t an issue. There are a few minor issues, like the decking area needs a tidy up and re-staining.Then there’s the biggest highlight, watching the magnificent sunsets over Islay etc. STUNNING!
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Confirmed Guest
We fully understand when booking that this was a remote rural property accessed by a single- track road and we were prepared for that.However, we do not feel the access difficulties were accurately represented. The main concern is a very steep section near the top of the hill with a very narrow bend where there are no practical passing places available at that point if another vehicle is encountered. while there is very limited passing places up to the bungalow this does not remove the difficulty at the steepest and narrowest section. One driver may have to reverser on a very difficult section of the road with a significant drop beside it, which we personally considered unsafe. We travelled seven hours to reach the property which is lovely and comfortable and very clean. However, we did not feel safe using the road if we had to encounter other cars on the road. Our concerns were serious enough that we chose to cut our holiday short by 6 nights on our 7 nights stay. We appreciate that some people may be entirely comfortable driving roads such as this, and the owner advised that previous guests had not experienced any issues. However, other guest feedback has also raised concerns about the road which suggest our experience is not unique. This review is not intended to criticise the bungalow itself or its remote location. It is intended to ensure future guests have a clear and realistic understanding of the access arrangements before booking. Most importantly, if previous reviews has more directly described the difficulties and challenges associated with the section of the road, we would not have booked this holiday. We feel future guests deserve that information before committing to a long journey and significant expense. Providing a clear description of the road would allow guests to make an informed decision about whether this property is suitable for them
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Confirmed Guest
Very comfortable and well equipped accommodation. Location, two miles down a farm track may not be for everyone but the stunning views from the property are amazing.Ideal for a quiet holiday, 50 metres from the coastal Kintyre Way and not too far from restaurants and shops in Campbeltown.