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Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne

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A row of white houses with multiple windows and a large building with a prominent roofline.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, and folded towels on a headboard.
A wooden dining table with a blue vase centerpiece, surrounded by potted plants and a window with a view of a stone wall and greenery.
A kitchen with a sink, stove, and oven. There are cabinets, a clock, and various kitchen items on the counter.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa with orange cushions, a bookshelf, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Inveraray
  • Place, Crarae Garden Argyll
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Inveraray Castle
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Awe
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne

Auchgoyle Bay Cottage is the perfect base to explore Argyll – the Coast of the Gaels. The cottage is in the small village of Minard, just south of Inveraray and has direct views across the ever-changing panorama of Loch Fyne. There are walks to suit all abilities from the cottage, along the shore, round the village and up into the hills to the deserted Feorlin village or a short walk away at the National Trust gardens at Crarae. The loch shore is 100 metres away, where you can launch small boats and kayaks. Inveraray and Lochgilphead offer a range of facilities including restaurants, shops and other tourist attractions. Both are a short drive away. You can explore further afield if you wish with Oban and Kintyre within easy reach, but just as easily spend a week within a few miles of the cottage and do something different every day.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot ravel cot and high chair available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number AR00375F
Property # 10232420
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Inveraray

Located in Inveraray, this cottage is in a rural area. Auchindrain Highland Farm Township and Inveraray Jail are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Arctic Penguin and Inveraray Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Crarae Garden Argyll and Argyll Adventure.
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Inveraray

What's nearby

  • Crarae Garden Argyll - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Inveraray Jail - 21 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Inveraray Castle - 23 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Loch Awe - 41 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Loch Long - 55 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Garelochead Station - 74 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quarry View Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Inver Restaurant - ‬49 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage with direct view of Loch Fyne located?

This family-friendly Inveraray cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Loch Fyne and Crarae Garden Argyll. Argyll Adventure and Loch Fyne Whiskeys are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siemen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Cottage on a Nice spot

We enjoyed our stay very much and there is a lot to see in this area of Scotland
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Thank you. We're really pleased you enjoyed your holiday and look forward to welcoming you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian and Becs communicated very well at every point in our booking and stay. The cottage is immaculately presented with everything you would need for a comfortable and relaxing break. This was our second visit and we will definitely be back.
Sunrise right outside the front door
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2026
Thank you. We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Henry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really great base for exploring South Highlands and Inner Hebrides

Really enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you. We're really pleased the cottage worked for you and look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage on loch

What a wonderful stay! We had everything we needed, and the hosts were delightful. The area is so lovely, too - we wish we had planned to stay longer to enjoy this cottage and the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thank you. We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay and that you were left wanting to see more. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to Argyll.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful time here! Beautiful views of the water, quiet and peaceful place. The owners are very nice. Local area has lots to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage for relaxing.

We really did enjoy our stay in this lovely cottage. The view over Loch Fyne is spectacular and even a rainy day is no problem at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you. We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Just stayed 2 nights lovely and clean. Great views over the loch . Had everything we required .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ian m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful cottage in prime location

excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cottage!

Brian and Becs have a great cottage in a beautiful area. Their recommendations for hillwalking were spot on! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thank you. We hope the rest of your holiday went well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

The cottage is lovely. Just perfect to wind down and relax. We were in the area for a family wedding & were only there for the weekend but it was lovely to sit in the sun room for beakfast and just chill. I would love to go back for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2024
Thank you. We're really pleased the cottage worked so well for you and would love to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage on Loch

Hosts have done an outstanding job providing every comfort. Loch views and access directly across street with access to numerous hiking trails. Highly recommend and one of the best self catering rentals I’ve experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2022
Thank you. We love that you loved the cottage and hope the rest of your trip to Scotland goes well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Brian and Becs have thought of everything to make this property the perfect getaway. The cottage is pristine and communication from booking to leaving (reluctantly) was spot on. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2022
Thank you. We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

We enjoyed our week in the cottage very much. It was beautifully clean and very well equipped with everything we could possibly want for self-catering. There are so many lovely places to explore in the area and the cottage made a perfect base. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2021
Thank you. We're really pleased that you enjoyed your holiday and look forward to seeing you again on your next trip to Argyll.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in stunning location

The cottage has everything you need and a full folder provided with things to do in the area. Very comfortable. The highlights were the boat trip from Crinan and the distillery tour at Springbank. Beautiful area and not so many tourists.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thank you. We're really pleased that you enjoyed your holiday and look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage with amazing views

Lovely short break. Brian kept in touch, letting us know when we could arrive early. Great welcome including tea, coffee, milk and biscuits. The cottage was warm, clean and welcoming .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Thank you. We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, thoughtfully appointed cottage in a small village on the lochside.

A great holiday cottage in a beutiful location. You will likely want to have a car but there are bus services to the village. There are pretty port towns along the loch at Inverary, Lochgilphead and Tarbert. Ferries to Islay and Jura run from the port at Kennacraig.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2024
Thank you, we're really pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

We know Minard well. Property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Thank you. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

Such an amazing view to wake up too. The property is just stunning. Such a cute little place to stay. The host are amazing too. They went above and beyond what we expected. The weekend away was just one of the best weekends we have had. Worth a stay! X
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
We're really pleased that you enjoyed your short break and hope that you'll be able to stay for longer next time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2022
Thank you. We're really pleased you liked the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faryal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, homely stay in an idyllic area

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cute and clean house in an area of outstanding beauty. The accommodation is well-equipped with everything one might need when on a self-catering holiday, including extras in the kitchen. The view from the front of the house is amazing. The information on the surrounding areas provided within the house was simply outstanding - ranging from books to maps to personal recommendations from the friendly owners - and very well organised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay in our cottage and your visit to Argyll. We pay a lot of attention to detail and are pleased that our effort helped to make your holiday better. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Argyll.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage in a great area

First of all we can recommend the cottage without any reservation. Everything is very neat and clean - prepared by the very kind hosts. They will assist you with everything and are always ready to make your stay as comfortable und nice as possible. The area is just beautiful, offering a scent of seaside, hills and the greenest nature you will find on the planet. We're happy to have been there!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Thank you. We're really pleased you enjoy your trip to Argyll and hope to see you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Argyle coast escape

Our family of 4 loved every minute at Brian and Bec’s cozy and homey little cottage. It’s perfectly located to explore and they’ve thought of everything you could ever need to be comfortable. The linens are lovely, the sun porch was heavenly, and the space was perfectly organized with Bosch appliances and comfy beds. The cottage is small but still perfect for a family of four. We loved exploring Kilmartin, Dunadd, Invarary, and loch Fyne. Brian had great advice for exploring and the cottage made for a quiet rest bit after our day of travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
Thank you. We're really pleased that we were able to help to get your holiday off to a good start. We hope the rest of your holiday went well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apartment on the Loch

Pleasant apartment with window views of Loch Fyne. Very comfortable 2 bedrooms upstairs. 15 minutes from Inveraray with nice shops, activities and some good restaurants. Easy access to the rest of the peninsula. Hosts made it very easy. Even though they were out of town we were able to get in and out without difficulty. Would definitely recommend this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Thank you. We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to meeting you in person on your next trip.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was equiped with everything we needed. We did find the stairs very steep and narrow. It was great to be able to cook a meal and get up to date with washing and drying. Becs was helpful when we arrived and Brian.communicated well beforehand. We appreciated the dairy free milk and delicious GF biscuits
View from bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Thank you and we're pleased the cottage met most of your needs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage perfectly located to explore Argyll and beyond. Wonderful hosts. Brian is a wealth of local information. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you. We hope the remainder of your holiday goes well and hope to see you again on your next trip to Scotland.

About the host

Hosted by Brian Barker

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Owned by Brian & Becs Barker. We live next door to the cottage and are keen to help our guests enjoy their visit to Argyll and to love the area as much as we do.

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