Guests say
Ar Deireadh is a well-equipped and comfortable cottage set in a beautiful, peaceful location with stunning views and excellent access to local walks and kayaking. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful amenities, as well as the proximity to the Tayvallich Inn and local nature reserves. While some mention limited shop and café hours and a desire for more comfortable outdoor seating, the overall experience is highly positive, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway.
Multiple guests mention the cottage being clean and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is widely praised for its beauty, peacefulness, and access to walks and kayaking. One guest found it more remote than expected, but most feedback is very positive.
Guests highlight comfortable beds, a warm atmosphere, and good indoor seating. Some would have preferred more comfortable outdoor furniture, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The cottage is described as well equipped, especially the kitchen and bathroom. There was one issue with the TV, but otherwise facilities are praised.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Newly refurbished in 2024, a lovely welcoming home, Ar Deireadh sits in its own enclosed garden in the midst of the popular coastal harbour village of Tayvallich.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Travel cot and highchair available on request.. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This warm, charming, detached bungalow with a homely atmosphere, thoughtfully presented by the owners, provides everything you’ll need on your coastal holiday. Ar Deireadh enjoys a sunny sheltered position only a few minutes’ walk from Tayvallich village centre. Enjoy the countryside views and stunning west coast sunsets through the large patio doors leading onto the garden from the open plan living space. Offering two good-sized bedrooms, and an enclosed garden with a lockable shed for bike storage, Ar Deireadh is perfectly suited for families looking for a holiday close to a beach.
Tayvallich is a charming harbour village situated on the Knapdale Peninsula, with an excellent seafood restaurant, inn, coffee shop, shop and post office. Enjoying an enviable sheltered position on the shores of Loch Sween in a horseshoe bay surrounded by woodland, it’s a popular village for boating and sea kayaking, with public slipway and pontoons. There’s so much to do, with an all-purpose sports court next to the village hall, where ceilidhs are regularly held. A 10-minute walk takes you to the opposite side of the peninsula, to Carsaig Bay where you can enjoy views across Jura Sound and spectacular sunsets over the Isle of Jura, with fast ferries travelling across the sound so you can easily explore the island.
There’s plenty to see and do on the Knapdale Peninsula, close to Ar Deireadh. Visit the medieval Chapel of Keills and admire its display of carved stones, as well as its beautiful view of the MacCormaig Islands. You can also explore the National Nature Reserve on the Taynish Peninsula, which is home to one of the oldest oak forests in Britain, or explore the Scottish beaver trail in Knapdale Forest. The 12th-century Castle Sween sits on the opposite side of the loch, and Kilmory beach is easy to reach and a lovely destination for an afternoon stroll and picnic. Crinan harbour is 8 miles away through an attractive winding single track road or a walk/cycle along the canal towpath. Boats can be chartered from Crinan harbour and there are trips around the islands where it is possible to see whales, porpoise, seals, many sea birds including golden and white-tailed eagles, and the spectacular Corryvreckan Whirlpools. The Crinan Canal is one of the most beautiful waterways in Britain, and enjoys uninterrupted views of some of Scotland’s breathtaking and rugged natural landscape.
Within a 12-miles drive is the renowned Kilmartin Glen and its impressive offering of pre-historic sites, including castles, standing stones, burial cairns, hill forts and Kilmartin Museum. Also almost right next door is the Moine Mhor, a lowland raised bog of international importance, a rugged and beautiful landscape that is the wild heartland of Kilmartin Glen. Just a short 12-mile drive takes you to the local town of Lochgilphead, which has a variety of specialist shops, cafés, restaurants, a swimming pool, golf course and sports centre. Further afield but offering a great day out are the towns of Oban, the Gateway to the Isles to the north, Inveraray, the capital of Argyll, to the east, and Campbeltown, with its world-class golf courses and stunning beaches, to the far south on the Kintyre Peninsula.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = D
Letting Licence Application No: 230929-000789
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Dunadd Fort
- Torr a'Chaisteal Fort
- Royal Castle of Tarbert
- East Loch Tarbert
- Shell Beach in Tarbert
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was super in a nice peaceful location just what I wanted. Regarding the TV I had to call the owner on the first evening as it didn’t work he fiddled with it and got it working for the remainder of the evening. After that I couldn’t watch any programme all the way through without the screen freezing. As for comfort the chairs and couch were good.
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Confirmed Guest
The perfect holiday cottage in the perfect location. Lots of lovely walks straight from the door. And everything needed in the cottage to be able to relax afterwards. The equipment in the kitchen meant we could easily cook whatever we fancied doing. With the Tayvallich Inn a 5 min walk away for an excellent meal out. We may well be back for another stay sometime!
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely, well equipped cottage in a beautiful location. Sunsets were amazing!