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Luxury 5* 2 bed ensuite cottage, beautifully furnished, short walk to loch side

Luxury 5* 2 bed ensuite cottage, beautifully furnished, short walk to loch side

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Cottage living room
Ross cottage from cottage courtyard
Front door for Ross cottage
View from Ross Cottage living room
Living room with wood burning stove

Overview of Luxury 5* 2 bed ensuite cottage, beautifully furnished, short walk to loch side

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Tarbert, SCT
  • Popular LocationTarbert Harbour12 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Fyne17 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkipness Castle31 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury 5* 2 bed ensuite cottage, beautifully furnished, short walk to loch side

Ross Cottage is one of the Dunmore Cottages on 120 acres of peace and tranquillity on the shores of West Loch Tarbert in South Knapdale, just seven miles from the fishing village of Tarbert on Loch Fyne.

The new owners purchased Dunmore House and Cottages in 2015/16 which sits on a beautiful estate with stunning views over West Loch Tarbert. They have an exciting vision for Dunmore over the coming years, which includes the full renovation of the self-catering cottages. Their aim is to create a fabulous destination on the West Coast of Scotland providing excellent facilities with a homely feel.

The good news is that they have already commenced the renovation of the cottages. Ross Cottage is a luxury traditional stone cottage all on one level, which has recently been renovated to a very high standard. Visit Scotland has awarded Ross Cottage 5 stars. The Cottage comprises two en suite bedrooms with underfloor heating in the en suite's. The Blue Bedroom has a walk-in shower and large bath. The white bedroom has a walk-in shower en suite. Both bedrooms have king size beds. The kitchen and dining room are fully equipped to the highest standard including dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine. A 60" curved screen TV is in the living room with views out through the trees to the West Loch.

In the courtyard there is an outdoor table, chairs, gas BBQ and outdoor wood burning heater available for your use whilst staying at the cottage.

The estate is named after the Bronze age fort which tops the spectacular cliffs above the house. These cliffs afford breathtaking views of the West Loch and out to the islands of Gigha and to Islay, famous for its whisky making.
Dunmore Cottages are a perfect vacation retreat either to relax by the open wood fires or enjoy the many outdoor activities that are available. Located on the shores of West Loch Tarbert, and only 7 miles from the picturesque fishing village of Tarbert, guests can enjoy the many hiking trails, and abundant wildlife, take a trip to the nearby Loch Stornoway sandy beach or further afield to the lovely 6 mile long Westport beach, sample the excellent area restaurants (the award winning Kilberry Inn is only 8 miles away), visit the inner Hebridean Islands of Islay and Jura, whisky tasting at the numerous distilleries, visit the historic Kilmartin Glen, walk the beautiful gardens on the Isle of Gigha or Brodick Castle on the Island of Arran.

Tarbert sports a 9-hole golf course. Horseback riding and fishing are also available locally.

Dunmore self catering cottages are very popular for family get togethers and are ideal for children with a large play area.

Ross Cottage is dog free. Dogs are welcome in Fraser Cottage.

The cottages are available year round. Lettings are from Saturday to Saturday in June, July, August, September, Easter, Whit week, Christmas and New Year; minimum 5 nights in April, May and October; out with these minimum 4 night short breaks are available but always ask for availability by contacting Amanda either by message, email or telephone.
Prices are inclusive of accommodation, linens, cleaning, electricity and logs for the fire.

Property manager

Amanda Minshall

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Tarbert

Located in Tarbert, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Tarbert Golf Club and Tarbert Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Fyne and Rochanan Beach. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
Map
Tarbert, SCT

What's nearby

  • Tarbert Harbour - 12 min drive
  • Loch Fyne Gallery - 12 min drive
  • Kintyre Way - 12 min drive
  • Loch Fyne - 17 min drive
  • Skipness Castle - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Campbeltown (CAL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stonefield Farm Holidays - 12 min drive
  • The Isthmus - 12 min drive
  • The Isthmus Scotland - 12 min drive
  • Kilberry Inn - 11 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joanne and Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Loch Fyne Spot
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at Dunmore's Ross Cottage. It was beautifully appointed, well equipped, roomy and very comfortable. The setting for the cottage was gorgeous. It was so relaxing to sit in the lounge after a day of exploring and enjoy the outdoor greenery in front of a crackling fire. The cottage was relatively close to two ferry terminals which enabled us to visit the islands of Islay and Arran. We really enjoyed a memorable meal at the Kilberry Inn down the road, thanks to Amanda's suggestion. The very friendly Amanda was there shortly after our arrival to show us around, answer our questions and make suggestions. She took special care to assist my wife who was having a painful health issue. A big thanks to you Amanda! Our only quibble is it would have been helpful to have known that the cottage was located a 6 mile drive along a single track lane. Its isolation, while pleasant once there, was a bit of an adventure to negotiate the lane's many dips and twisting blind turns. Otherwise, we highly recommend a stay at Ross Cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Angela K., Live in Banbury, Oxfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place
Lovely location with warm welcome. Spotlessly clean with great showers and comfy beds. Will return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

B J., Newcastle, Co Down

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Peaceful Retreat
Peace if you want it, yet plenty to do around Dunmore and north, south, east or west. Cottage is as well equipped as any we have stayed in. Very comfortable, a good 'at home' feel, and everything works. Very much recommended for exploring the general area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5*
The theme of the 5* Ross cottage is blue and it did not disappoint - it was 5* through and through and the blue extended to the sky we encountered - in April! Facilities fantastic, location excellent and we had the weather to boot (during the day a least). Recommended to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Getaway with All the Comforts of Home!
We absolutely loved our time here. The property and the cottage is immaculate and so well laid out. We enjoyed using the fireplace and the washer and dryer worked great! The rest of our family stayed in the Fraser Cottage and it was so nice being close but having our own space to retire to. Very quiet and you’ll get to see a few adorable sheep too! Amanda knows a ton and saved us from missing a trip to Islay (we didn’t know you had to book the ferry far in advance). There are some really good walks nearby. We highly recommend the walk through the forest that is a mile or two back down the main road in the direction of town. Loved it and had a magical quiet time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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