Guests say
Fern Cottage receives glowing praise for its cosy, welcoming atmosphere and stunning lochside location. Guests consistently highlight the cottage’s cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and charming décor. The peaceful setting, beautiful views, and proximity to walks, nature, and a friendly local pub are frequently mentioned. The host is described as attentive and helpful, ensuring a comfortable stay. While the rural location means shops are a short drive away, visitors appreciate the tranquillity and abundance of local walks. Overall, Fern Cottage is highly recommended as a relaxing retreat, perfect for exploring the surrounding area.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotless, immaculate, and very clean, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness. This consistent positive feedback supports a very high score.
The location is repeatedly praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and proximity to the loch, forest walks, and a local pub. The only minor drawback mentioned is the distance to shops, but this is noted as expected and does not detract from the overall experience.
Guests frequently mention the cottage’s cosy, comfortable, and homely feel, with special appreciation for the log burners and warm atmosphere. A single mention of low door heights for taller guests is the only minor issue raised.
The cottage is described as exceptionally well-equipped, with a spacious kitchen, modern appliances, entertainment options, and thoughtful touches for dogs. Maintenance and décor are highly praised, with no significant issues reported.
The host is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and responsive, with attention to detail such as spare dog leads and clear communication. While some guests mention thoughtful touches, there is no guarantee of gifts, and this is politely noted.
About this property
This charming cottage is situated only yards from Loch Long and boasts stunning views over the open water..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 47" Freeview Smart TV, Netflix, Apple TV, Cinema Surround System, Playstation 3, Multi-Fuel Burner
Dining room: Multi-Fuel Burner
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Sun Room: Patio Door Leading To Garden
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for multi-fuel burners provided; remainder at £5 per basket. Travel cot and highchair available on request.. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and fire pit. Bike store. Public car park, 55 yards, free of charge. Private mooring available. No smoking. Please note: Loch 15 yards.. Situated within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Fern Cottage is located in the quiet hamlet of Ardentinny, near Dunoon. Fern Cottage is situated next to the Argyll Forest, which offers numerous forest tracks, marked walks and cycleways, all easily accessible, and right on your doorstep. Fern Cottage has listed building status, and retains many of its period features, such as stone walls, wooden panelling and the original cast iron and wood staircase. These have been tastefully blended with a mix of modern and antique furniture and fittings, to provide a cottage that guests feel offers something special. A guitar is also supplied for those budding musicians! Fern Cottage has the additional benefit of being only 15 yards from Loch Long, where you can make use of the private mooring or just relax by the shore, and enjoy the ever changing views and sounds. Fishing is also available from the shore or on the loch.
Nearby, the magnificent woodland gardens at Benmore Botanic Gardens are well worth a visit while the town of Dunoon is within easy reach and has a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Take a steamer cruise and explore the hills and lochs of the Cowal Peninsula. Known as Argyll’s secret coast the Cowal Peninsula is tucked away in a small corner of Argyll on the west coast of Scotland. Bordered by Loch Fyne and the Kyles of Bute, it’s an area of stunning natural beauty, with hills, glens, rugged coastlines, white beaches, clear waters and ancient forests.
Argyll’s secret coast, is packed with places to visit and things to do, and sailors, walkers, cyclists and artists are all drawn to this area for its natural beauty. Explore the forests and coastline by foot, bike, kayak or boat. Abundant with wildlife with deer, buzzards, otters, golden eagles, red squirrels and even, if you’re very lucky, basking sharks while you are out and about. The whole area is steeped in Highland history and dotted with ruins, castles and ancient sites. A short drive takes you to Portavadie with its marina and the ferry to Tarbert where you can explore the Kintyre Peninsula with ferries to the islands of Islay, Jura and Arran.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = E
AR00878F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Loch Lomond Shores
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
- Inveraray Castle
- Inveraray Gardens
- Inveraray Jail
Reviews (28)
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Elaine Ryland
Beautiful cottage in ideal locationEverything you could possibly need is thereThe owner is very helpful
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Gillian Byron
Fern Cottage is a beautiful, interesting old house filled with quality oak furniture and has a very comfortable feel about it. The owner has thought of everything to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The views are magnificent with the Loch and beach only a few yards away across the (surprisingly quite busy) road. We really enjoyed our week here, in spite of the weather and would recommend the cottage to anyone.
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Ruth Smith
Cottage is well thought out by the host,( even to the point of leave spare dog leads!) Beautifully decorated. Host helpful and friendly, but not to the point of being intrusive. Local amenities difficult to comment on as it depends why you came!. This is a very rural area!. There's a pub within driving distance and Dunoon. Local walks are endless!