Holiday Cottages in Argyll & Bute

Hot tub lodges near Oban, big houses on the Cowal peninsula and farm cottages on the Argyll coast

Hand-picked holiday cottages and self-catering accommodation in Argyll and Bute, from lodges with hot tubs on Loch Creran near Oban and a laird's house on the Cowal peninsula to farm cottages on the Argyll coast. Every place to stay is chosen by us, and you book direct with the owner, with no booking fees.

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From ^£280_{a night}

Cruach Dubh Cottage, Craigton Cottages

Craigton, Argyll & Bute

A four-bedroom house for eight in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, easy to reach from Edinburgh and Glasgow.

4 Bedrooms
8 Guests

From ^£700_{a night}

Seabank House, Oban

Benderloch, Argyll & Bute

A new eco-friendly, architect-designed house on the shores of Loch Creran near Oban, minutes from the beach, with a spiral staircase and large hot tub.

6 Bedrooms
10 Guests

From ^£450_{a week}

The Garden Cottages by Ormidale House

Glendaruel, Argyll & Bute

A renovated stone cottage on the Ormidale estate on the Cowal peninsula, all on one accessible ground floor, with use of the estate's tennis court, games cottage and football pitch.

1 Bedrooms
6 Guests

From ^£3,695_{a week}

The Old Barn from Ormidale House

Glendaruel, Argyll & Bute

A converted barn on the Ormidale estate for up to 16, with a marble-floored open-plan living space, exposed stone walls and a French oak dining table.

7 Bedrooms
16 Guests

From ^£210_{a night}

Piper’s Cottage, Craigton Cottages

Craigton, Argyll & Bute

A traditional cottage for six in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, easy to reach from Edinburgh and Glasgow.

3 Bedrooms
6 Guests

From ^£110_{a night}

Aird Farm Cottages Argyll

Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute

Two cottages on a working hill farm on the Argyll coast, with doorstep sea views to Jura, Scarba, Luing and Mull and the Corryvreckan whirlpool beyond.

4 Bedrooms
6 Guests

From ^£900_{a week}

The Old House Glen Orchy

Glen Orchy, Argyll & Bute

An early 1800s fishing lodge built by the Earl of Breadalbane, restored in isolation in Glen Orchy above the River Orchy.

3 Bedrooms
6 Guests

From ^£233_{a night}

Carmona Bank

Dunoon, Argyll & Bute

A four-bedroom villa in the centre of Dunoon with views over the Firth of Clyde, a large dining kitchen and an enclosed garden.

4 Bedrooms
8 Guests

From ^£149_{a night}

Crosple Cottage, Melfort, By Oban

Melfort, Argyll & Bute

A secluded shoreline cottage for two on a private working hill farm at Melfort near Oban, with a wood-burning stove and sweeping views.

1 Bedrooms
2 Guests

From ^£199_{a night}

The Crofters Suite

Argyll & Bute

A luxury suite for couples beside the duck pond near Strontian, with views of Ben Resipole, a four-person hot tub and a cold plunge pool.

1 Bedrooms
2 Guests

From ^£150_{a night}

Tigh Ban Lek

Oban, Argyll & Bute

A Scandinavian-influenced cottage on a secluded hillside near Oban, with panoramic sea views across the Inner Hebrides.

2 Bedrooms
6 Guests

From ^£2,295_{a week}

The Millhouse by Ormidale House

Glendaruel, Argyll & Bute

A nine-bedroom house for up to 22 on the Ormidale estate at the head of Loch Riddon, 1.5 hours from Glasgow, built around a 75 square metre open-plan kitchen and living space.

9 Bedrooms
22 Guests

From ^£3,695_{a week}

Ormidale House

Glendaruel, Argyll & Bute

A 17th-century laird's house on a 22-acre private estate on the Cowal peninsula, 1.5 hours from Glasgow.

13 Bedrooms
35 Guests

From ^£125_{a night}

Belmont Chapel Cottage

Acharacle, Ardnamurchan & Sunart

A chapel completed in 1913 and converted into a cottage on the shores of Loch Shiel, with loch, hill and forest views and a chance of the Northern Lights.

2 Bedrooms
6 Guests

From ^£500_{a night}

Seabank Farmhouse, Oban

Benderloch, Argyll & Bute

A coastal farmhouse in 130 acres with views over Loch Creran to the mountains, near Oban, with a large hot tub in the garden.

5 Bedrooms
10 Guests

From ^£700_{a night}

Seabank Lodge

Oban, Argyll & Bute

A contemporary lodge on the shore of Loch Creran near Oban, with a wood-burning stove, an outdoor hot tub and sea views from all four bedrooms.

4 Bedrooms
8 Guests

From ^£140_{a night}

Quarry Cottage, Craigton Cottages

Craigton, Argyll & Bute

A traditional two-bedroom cottage for four in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, with munros, cycling and watersports nearby.

2 Bedrooms
4 Guests

Holiday cottages and self-catering in Argyll and Bute

Argyll is Scotland's long, ragged west coast: sea lochs, islands, castles, ancient sites and seafood, within a few hours of Glasgow. It's one of the best-connected parts of the west, with Oban as the gateway to the Hebrides.

Where to stay

Around Oban and Benderloch on Loch Creran, there are lodges and large houses with hot tubs and sea views, close to the ferries and the town's restaurants. On the Cowal peninsula, the Ormidale estate has houses sleeping up to 35 at the head of Loch Riddon, and Dunoon on the Firth of Clyde is the easiest crossing from Glasgow. Further south, farm cottages near Lochgilphead look across to Jura and Mull, and Glen Orchy has a restored 19th-century fishing lodge.

Getting there

The A82 runs from Glasgow along Loch Lomond to Tarbet, then the A83 reaches Inveraray and Lochgilphead, and the A85 leads to Oban. Trains run from Glasgow to Oban, and CalMac ferries sail from Oban to Mull and the Outer Hebrides. Dunoon is reached by ferry from Gourock.

Questions and answers

Where should I stay in Argyll and Bute?

For hot tubs and sea views near Oban, the Seabank houses at Benderloch on Loch Creran, such as Seabank Lodge. For big groups, the Cowal peninsula, where Ormidale House sleeps up to 35. For quiet farm cottages on the Argyll coast, Aird Farm Cottages near Lochgilphead.

Are there luxury holiday cottages in Argyll and Bute?

Yes. Seabank Lodge has an outdoor hot tub and sea views from all four bedrooms, Seabank House is an architect-designed eco house with a large hot tub, and Seabank Farmhouse has a hot tub in its garden and views across Loch Creran to the mountains. All three are on Loch Creran near Oban.

Are there big cottages for groups in Argyll and Bute?

Ormidale House sleeps up to 35, with The Millhouse (22) and The Old Barn (16) on the same estate. Near Oban, Seabank House and Seabank Farmhouse each sleep 10.

Are there self-catering cottages by the sea in Argyll?

Yes. Aird Farm Cottages look across the water to Jura, Scarba, Luing and Mull, with the Corryvreckan whirlpool beyond. Crosple Cottage is a secluded shoreline cottage for two on a hill farm near Oban, and the Seabank houses are right on Loch Creran.

Where can I stay near Oban?

The Seabank houses at Benderloch are about ten minutes north of Oban on Loch Creran: Seabank Lodge sleeps eight, and the farmhouse and house sleep ten each. Tigh Ban Lek is in Oban itself, and Crosple Cottage is a romantic retreat for two at Melfort.

Are there holiday cottages near Lochgilphead?

Aird Farm Cottages are two cottages on a working hill farm on the Argyll coast, with wood-burning stoves and room for six in Aird House.

Are dogs welcome in Argyll and Bute cottages?

At most of them, including the Seabank houses, the Ormidale estate, Carmona Bank in Dunoon and The Old House at Glen Orchy. Check each listing for the number of dogs allowed and any charges.

How do I get to Argyll and Bute?

Drive from Glasgow on the A82 to Tarbet, then the A83 for Inveraray and Lochgilphead or the A85 for Oban. Trains run from Glasgow to Oban, and Dunoon is reached by ferry from Gourock.

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Holiday Cottages in Argyll & Bute

Cruach Dubh Cottage, Craigton Cottages

Seabank House, Oban

The Garden Cottages by Ormidale House

The Old Barn from Ormidale House

Piper’s Cottage, Craigton Cottages

Aird Farm Cottages Argyll

The Old House Glen Orchy

Carmona Bank

Crosple Cottage, Melfort, By Oban

The Crofters Suite

Tigh Ban Lek

The Millhouse by Ormidale House

Ormidale House

Belmont Chapel Cottage

Seabank Farmhouse, Oban

Seabank Lodge

Quarry Cottage, Craigton Cottages

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