Snaptrip says
Guests have praised Achaglachgach Stables for its comfort, spaciousness, and beautiful location, ideal for family gatherings and exploring Argyll. The property's cleanliness and the warm welcome from hosts, including home-baked treats, have been appreciated, though some guests noted areas for improvement in facilities.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning the immaculate condition upon arrival.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and convenience for touring Argyll and the islands, with positive mentions of nearby beaches and local amenities.
The property is generally regarded as comfortable, with underfloor heating and spacious living areas, though some guests mentioned stiff door handles and limited seating in the living room.
Facilities are well-received for group activities and the kitchen is well-equipped. However, points are deducted for issues with Wi-Fi, tap water taste, and electric vehicle charging, as well as some maintenance concerns.
Guests have noted thoughtful touches like home-baked goods on arrival and dog towels. While these gestures are warmly received, it is politely noted that such personal touches are not guaranteed.
About this property
Tarbert 6.4 miles. Achaglachgach Stables near Tarbert in Argyll are where forever memories are made. Situated on the shores of West Loch Tarbert, this beautifully designed stable conversion offers ample accommodation, making it the perfect destination for family gatherings or reunions with friends. The grandeur of the property is established from the get-go with a sumptuous open-plan living and entertaining room measuring an extraordinary 50 feet in length and complete with a feature vaulted ceiling, oak flooring and an attractive woodburning stove. The underfloor heating helps to make visitors feel warm and snug and there is plenty of seating for guests to recline, chill out and catch up with each other. The stylish contemporary kitchen offers all the facilities needed to cook meals for all the house’s guests and there is an inviting dining table which can seat up to 10 people. Imagine sitting around the table, tucking into a delicious meal created from locally sourced produce, clinking glasses and making the most of quality time with family and friends. There’s likely to be some friendly rivalry over the bedrooms but don’t worry they’re all pretty amazing. Choose from the ground-floor, king-sized bedroom with feature beamed ceiling, patio door leading out to the gardens and fabulous en-suite bath and shower room, or upstairs there’s another elegant king-size bedroom which also has a beamed ceiling. Three twin bedrooms complete the first-floor accommodation with two additional bathrooms here too. Moving outside, if the Scottish weather is being kind, then there is loads of space for children (and dogs!) to run around as well as a picnic table and benches perfect for an impromptu picnic lunch, dinner or drinks. If you do decide to leave the house at any point, then don’t worry – there’s plenty to see and do for everyone. From hill walks, watersports, horse riding, golf and boat hire to more sedate activities such as a gentle stroll on the beach, exploring local woodlands, viewing walled gardens, tours of the Giant’s Grave in Torinturk and St Columba’s Cave and an array of seafood restaurants in Tarbert, all just a short drive away. Achaglachgach Stables really does tick all the boxes when it comes to offering a holiday home which is spacious, stylish and well located. EPC Rating: Band C. Property may be booked with 1110750 together sleeping 14.
Built around an inlet on Loch Fyne, Tarbert has long been both a harbour and a key strategic point in the history of Scotland's rugged West Coast. Tarbert once required three castles to protect it, and the ruins of one of these can still be visited today. Built around the natural harbour, fishing and sailing continue to play an important part in the life of the village. There are many annual events to interest all tastes including the sailing regatta on Loch Fyne, seafood and music festivals. The 87 mile Kintyre Way stretches from Tarbert to the south of the Kintyre Peninsula, and offers walking for all levels and with ferry connections to Islay and Arran, there is simply no better location to relax and explore this rugged and picturesque part of Scotland.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite bath, shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 3 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Family bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, heated flooring, basin and WC.
Dining kitchen.
Laundry room and WC.
Living room with vaulted ceiling and woodburning stove
Central heating and woodburning stove.
Two electric ovens and grills, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Satellite TV, DVD player, digibox, WiFi, books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available by request.
Off-road parking for 5 cars.
Fenced gardens with lawns, gravelled area and picnic bench and seating.
Pet-friendly, allowing up to two well-behaved dogs.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 6.4 miles, pub 6.4 miles.
Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, charging for electric cars is not included in the rental.
Note: Please bring own linen for travel cot.
Nearby points of interest
- East Loch Tarbert
- Shell Beach in Tarbert
- Kilbride Bay Beach
- Kyles of Bute
- Royal Castle of Tarbert
- Crocodile rock
- Lochranza Distillery
Reviews (20)
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Mel
We had 6 guests upstairs who all had to share one shower (the other downstairs shower had to be exclusively for my elderly parents ) as the other room only had a bath. This was really frustrating of a morning. We also felt the kitchen was lacking an extra fridge as again, for a party of ten, we had a huge amount of food and drinks that just wouldn't fit in the one fridge (we knew how remote the house was so brought food to last the week). The kitchen area was enormous and had plenty of space to accommodate some more storage and an extra wee fridge. The fridge door didn't shut very well and the freezer was overly frosted when we arrived therefore the door also was troublesome so just a few wee maintenance issues. Finally there was no washing drying facility other than the tumble drier. The clothes horse was on its last legs and there was no outside line which, when travelling with paddle boards & water sports was desperately lacking. We bought a line and pegs to dry wet suits, towels etc as we didn't want to waste energy using the drier (& wet suits can't go in obviously). The lack of lamps in the living area made the space quite cold and cavernous of an evening. Stunning property, lovely and clean but just a wee bit lacking comforts and amenities.
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John
The only thing that lets it down is the lack of internet which did not work during our stay. In this day and age I would have thought it easy to install reliable satellite internet. You need to be aware that there is absolutely no flexibility on early arrivals , we arrived 30 mins early and the managers made us wait outside until just before 4pm despite the house ready
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Susan
Very comfortable accommodation with everything we needed for our stay. Lots of space for people to chill and chat at the same time.