Guests say
Raglan Cottage receives glowing praise for its stunning lochside location, spacious and beautifully maintained interiors, and peaceful atmosphere. Guests consistently highlight the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and immaculate gardens. The cottage is ideal for walkers and nature lovers, with scenic views and abundant wildlife. The local pub and nearby café are popular, and the host is noted for being responsive and welcoming. Many guests mention returning multiple times, reflecting high satisfaction. Occasional minor maintenance issues are quickly addressed. Overall, Raglan Cottage offers a tranquil and memorable retreat in a picturesque setting.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as very clean, well kept, and immaculate throughout, with particular mention of the gardens and interiors. No negative comments regarding cleanliness were noted.
The location is universally praised for its proximity to the loch, beautiful views, peaceful setting, and easy access to walks, local amenities, and public transport. Guests repeatedly highlight the scenery and tranquillity.
Guests describe the cottage as spacious, cosy, and comfortable, with quality beds and linen. The log burner and heating are appreciated, and the property is considered a home from home. Only one minor mention of a temporary hot water issue was noted.
The cottage is repeatedly described as extremely well equipped, with everything needed for self-catering, including board games, washer/dryer, and fishing tackle. Minor maintenance issues (e.g., hot water boiler) are acknowledged and addressed promptly.
Guests frequently mention a generous and outstanding welcome pack on arrival, as well as thoughtful touches such as dog throws and excellent communication from the host. Please note that gifts such as welcome packs are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Nestled in a truly stunning location, this holiday cottage is the perfect location both for guests looking to explore, and those wishing to enjoy the peaceful setting.. This charming Category B-listed holiday cottage is situated only yards from Loch Long and boasts stunning views over the open water. Nestled in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Raglan Cottage is the perfect escape for guests wishing to relish the peace. Sited next to the Argyll Forest, which offers numerous forest tracks, marked walks and cycleways, all easily accessible and right on your doorstep, this terraced holiday cottage is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore this delectable location. The cottage has the additional benefit of a large front deck overlooking the water’s shore only 3m away from the end of the garden. Guests can, fish for their tea (rods in the cottage) launch a kayak or just rest on the pebble beach and watch for our resident porpoises and seals playing in the Loch. Or you could take a walk along to the local Ardentinny pub and bistro for a warm welcome, and on a fine day grab a table on their beautiful Lochside deck - booking advised for food.
Ardentinny’s sandy beach where the Cowal hills and forest tumble down to the shore is a short stroll from the cottage’s front door and opens into some spectacular trails.
Nearby, the magnificent woodland gardens at Benmore Botanic Gardens are well worth a visit and the incredible Pucks Glen is a must-see for those who love a mystical landscape of gorges and waterfalls. Whilst the town of Dunoon is within easy reach (there is a bus directly from Ardentinny) and has a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants when in Dunoon check out the Queens Hall and Burgh Hall for excellent music gigs and entertainment and also try Dunoon’s little cinema for a night at the movies Take a Wreckspeditions or Waverley paddle steamer cruise and explore Loch Long and Kyles of Bute.
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 Outstanding Natural Beauty within Scotland’s first National Park, 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. Many 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 in wildlife, including deer, buzzards, otters, golden eagles, red squirrels and even, if you’re very lucky dolphins and porpoises, this beautiful location offers much for the nature lover. 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 new marina and the ferry over to Tarbert to explore the Kintyre Peninsula with ferries to the Islands of Islay, Jura and Arran. Shop and restaurant 4 miles.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 40" Freeview TV, Sky, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Range, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder at £7 per basket. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned front garden with decking, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Enclosed rear garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a loch, 20 yards away.
Free WiFi
Initial fuel for the wodburner is included, thereafter £8 per basket.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Letting licence no.: AR02571F
Nearby points of interest
- Loch Lomond Shores
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
- Inveraray Castle
- Inveraray Gardens
- Inveraray Jail
Reviews (13)
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Catherine Rabjohns
Had the most wonderful stay at Raglan Cottage. Stunning location on the lochside, 10 minutes walk from sandy beach, 2 minutes walk to fantastic pub and only 3 miles down the road to the fabulous cafe at Blairmore. The cottage is beautiful, the owner has thought of literally everything you could possibly need. Comfy beds with beautiful linen, large and very pretty garden and also a lovely sitting out area at the front overlooking the Loch. We loved every minute of our holiday here, just sad it's no longer dog friendly so we can't book again for next year, but we will definitely return to Ardentinny, it's the perfect place for a peaceful switch off holiday.
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Corinne
We had a fantastic relaxing time at Raglan cottage. The cottage was home from home and was so welcoming.The gardens were well looked after and nice place to relax in.The host was easy to contact, and was always on hand if needed.It was a shame there wasn't a guest book to write in or read because you can find a lot of information from other peoples experiences.We would definitely book again, without hesitation.Also, the welcome pack was amazing,
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Confirmed Guest
This was our second stay at this comfortable, cosy cottage. It is very well equipped for self-catering and comes with a generous welcome basket of goodies. The cottage is well heated, but also has a well functioning log burner, which provides additional comfort. Donna, the owner, is an excellent communicator and is keen to make a stay as pleasant as possible. Everything is very clean and well kept. There is a pretty garden behind the cottage and the scenic loch is across the road, immediately in front of the house. The Ardentinny pub/restaurant is a short stroll along the road and comes highly recommended by us! This may have been our second stay at Raglan Cottage, but it certainly won’t be our last.