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10/10 Excellent
Martin Alden
10 June 2025
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A charming semi detached property in the small village of Strachur.
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Explore the area
Strachur
- Place, Loch Eck10 min drive
- Place, New Castle Lachlan15 min drive
- Place, Ardkinglas Woodland Garden16 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Bedroom
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
A charming semi detached property in the small village of Strachur.
A charming semi detached property in the small village of Strachur.. Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Freesat, DVD Player
Kitchen/dining room: DAB Radio, CD Player, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed (Child Only)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included . Cot and high chair available on request.. Garden area with outdoor furniture and BBQ (coals not included). Private parking for 2 cars. NB: River is located 50 metres from the property - children take care! Please note that this property is not suitable for 5 adults. Holidaymakers only. !. Rhoda’s Cottage is a charming semi detached property located in the small village of Strachur, which lies on the eastern shore of Loch Fyne - famous throughout the United Kingdom for the quality of its sea food. Attached to the west wing of the historic Strachur House, this attractive, tranquil cottage enjoys a private setting with its own front entrance. It occupies an idyllic location on the 2000 acre Strachur Estate. The antique yet practical household furniture ensures Rhoda’s Cottage retains its charming, old fashioned character and charm. The larger bedrooms overlook the spectacular formal gardens of the main house and beyond to the heather clad hills.
The smaller bedroom has a view over the much loved loch. Strachur House itself, a fine Adams style mansion, was built by General John Campbell in the 1780s. From 1957 the house was home to the illustrious Scot, Sir John Fitzroy MacLean, the soldier, diplomat and adventurer, who was said to have been the model for Ian Fleming’s hero, James Bond. The Maclean family still live in the main house. The local village shop, cafe, Inn with bar and restaurant, petrol station, village hall and tennis courts are all within easy walking distance from the cottage.
Free WiFi
There is a river 50 metres from property. This property is not suitable for 5 adults.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Holidaymakers only.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Letting Licence No: AR00689F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Living room: TV, Freesat, DVD Player
Kitchen/dining room: DAB Radio, CD Player, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed (Child Only)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included . Cot and high chair available on request.. Garden area with outdoor furniture and BBQ (coals not included). Private parking for 2 cars. NB: River is located 50 metres from the property - children take care! Please note that this property is not suitable for 5 adults. Holidaymakers only. !. Rhoda’s Cottage is a charming semi detached property located in the small village of Strachur, which lies on the eastern shore of Loch Fyne - famous throughout the United Kingdom for the quality of its sea food. Attached to the west wing of the historic Strachur House, this attractive, tranquil cottage enjoys a private setting with its own front entrance. It occupies an idyllic location on the 2000 acre Strachur Estate. The antique yet practical household furniture ensures Rhoda’s Cottage retains its charming, old fashioned character and charm. The larger bedrooms overlook the spectacular formal gardens of the main house and beyond to the heather clad hills.
The smaller bedroom has a view over the much loved loch. Strachur House itself, a fine Adams style mansion, was built by General John Campbell in the 1780s. From 1957 the house was home to the illustrious Scot, Sir John Fitzroy MacLean, the soldier, diplomat and adventurer, who was said to have been the model for Ian Fleming’s hero, James Bond. The Maclean family still live in the main house. The local village shop, cafe, Inn with bar and restaurant, petrol station, village hall and tennis courts are all within easy walking distance from the cottage.
Free WiFi
There is a river 50 metres from property. This property is not suitable for 5 adults.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Holidaymakers only.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Letting Licence No: AR00689F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number AR00689F
About the area
Cairndow
Cairndow is home to this cottage. New Castle Lachlan and Old Castle Lachlan are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fyne Ales Farm Brewery and Drimsynie Estate Golf Course Lochgoilhead. Benmore Botanic Garden and Argyll Adventure are also worth visiting.
Strachur
What's nearby
- Loch Eck - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
- New Castle Lachlan - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
- Ardkinglas Woodland Garden - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
- Dunans Castle - 20 min drive - 18.8 km
- Loch Goil - 22 min drive - 24.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The George Hotel - 24 min drive
- The Creggans Inn - 3 min walk
- Samphire Fish Restaurant - 24 min drive
- Fyne Fish & Chips - 24 min drive
- Brambles Cafe & Bistro - 24 min drive
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8/10 Good
Michelle Martin
6 Jan 2026
A wonderful holiday cottage in a beautiful setting with glorious views.
Michelle Martin
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