Guests say
Craig Lora is a beautifully maintained cottage in a stunning riverside location, offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat with excellent access to the Highlands. Guests consistently praise its immaculate cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and cosy furnishings. The secure garden is ideal for dogs, and the abundance of local wildlife adds to the charm. Thoughtful touches from the hosts, such as welcome gifts, are frequently mentioned, though not guaranteed. While one guest noted some noise from a neighbouring guest house, the overwhelming feedback highlights relaxation, scenic views, and a true home-from-home experience.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotless, immaculate, and very clean throughout, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The riverside setting, beautiful views, and proximity to walks and local attractions are highly praised. One review mentions some noise from a neighbouring guest house, but most guests found the location peaceful and ideal for exploring the area.
Guests frequently mention the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and homely, with special praise for the beds, furnishings, and warmth. The secure garden is also highlighted as a comfort for dog owners.
The cottage is described as very well-equipped, with quality kitchenware, games, books, and useful extras like torches. One minor suggestion was for a larger freezer, but overall, facilities and maintenance are rated very highly.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts of wine and biscuits, as well as bird feed and local recommendations. Please note that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Craig Lora is a lovely riverside 19th-century cottage situated near to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park making it perfect for nature lovers.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Sound System, Multi-Fuel Burner
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Bar, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric radiators, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for multi-fuel burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Doggy extras.. Enclosed terraced lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 4 steps and a fenced river in the garden.. Situated on the banks of the River Orchy, this wonderful 19th-century, detached stone cottage offers the perfect retreat for a relaxing holiday. Argyllshire is renowned for its rugged landscape, rocky shore lines and magnificent scenery. The area is very popular for walking, climbing and kayaking, whilst both Glencoe and Fort William offer excellent skiing in the winter. Salmon fishing is available on the River Orchy which is next to the property and there is trout and coarse fishing on Loch Awe, just 2 miles away (seasonal, licence required for each location, at cost). Visit the ‘Hollow Mountain’ deep in Ben Cruachan, or take the exhilarating walk to the dam high above where the views alone are worth the climb.
Nearby, the famous Kilchurn Castle sits at the head of Loch Awe, and from Oban regular ferries to the inner isles including Mull and Iona offer a chance to see porpoises, basking sharks and golden eagles. Bonawe Iron Works and the Inveraray Jail make for great days out and there are also many ancient castles, beautiful gardens and museums to explore. Oban, known as the ’seafood capital of the UK’, is the largest town in the area and has some excellent restaurants, shops, leisure centre and a cinema. Craig Lora is only ½ a mile from the village of Dalmally, a small quiet village with a train station, golf course, restaurant and pub. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
River Orchy adjacent to the property, Salmon permit required £38 - £55 per day. Trout and course permit for Loch Awe (2 miles) £8 per day, £18 per 3 days, £28 per week. Salmon season February 11th to October 31st, Trout and course season 15th March - 6th October (Pike all year).
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There is open water in the property grounds.
EPC Rating = E
Letting licence no.: AR00331F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Inveraray Castle
- Inveraray Gardens
- Inveraray Jail
Reviews (20)
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Karen
Had a lovely week at Craig Lora. Cottage is in a lovely location, cosy and very well equipped, could easily have stayed longer.
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Colin Hanks
Beautiful cottage in a stunning location. The property was very clean and well equipped, we stayed for two weeks would have been nice to have a bigger freezer as very small freezer compartment in the fridge. Nice welcome gift from the home owners. Our two dogs loved the secure garden which went all the way around the cottage. Very peaceful area with some lovely walks for the dogs. Nice feeding all the birds in the garden and the ducks on the river at the bottom of the garden. Saw eagles and deer on the field near the church. Lovely peaceful and relaxing place.
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Confirmed Guest
We had an excellent time at Craig Lora, thank you! We had three weeks time to discover the surrounding, there's so much to see and do in the area.