The Cottage In The Woods

21 Customer Reviews

• "This is our third visit since April 2024 and I am already thinking of when we can book our next!"

  The location is fabulous for a visit into Oban, or exploring the beauty of Glencoe, you don’t even have to leave the cottage grounds to be able to explore. The woods and surrounding areas are brutal at any time of year! We have been in April, October and February and each season has been so beautiful. The cottage is stunning with everything you could possibly need to have an amazingly comfortable stay. It’s like a home from home for us now. Geoff and Lynne, you are amazing and always make us feel so welcome and at home! You guys honestly add to making this the perfect holiday! Yet again, we didn’t spend enough time exploring or chatting to you both - Harry definitely didn’t get to light enough fires! Next time, we need to come when it’s lighter at night so we can get longer to enjoy each day! There isn’t a single thing that I would change. Absolutely perfect holiday home it is so nice to switch off from all of the usual electronics and stresses and just enjoy family time! We will be back!!!

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Feb 2025

• "The holiday was excellent, an interesting area to explore and accommodation faultless."

  Geoff and Lynne have made a big effort to ensure Cottage in the Woods is a great place to relax.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jan 2025

• "We had an excellent week at The Cottage In The Woods."

  The cottage is very comfortable and cosy, perfect for November. The owners have gone to great lengths to equip and decorate it with great attention to detail. We wouldn't change a thing. The location is lovely if you like bird life, and our dogs loved the walks in the woods straight from the cottage. Heartily recommended!

  Reviewed by Nevil5.0★Nov 2024

• "Wow wow wow!"

  We have just returned from our 2nd visit to The Cottage in the Woods and what a week we have had. We arrived late at night in the dark and Geoff still greeted us with a warm welcome. Upon entering the house I got the same goosebumps I had last time, the lights, the fires the coziness of it all. It made me just as excited as I had been the first time we visited in the spring. The cottage is such an amazing place to stay, it has everything you could need and more! The little touches like fresh flowers, wood for the fires, the welcome gifts all add to how perfect the cottage is and how amazing Lynne and Geoff are. The placement of the cottage is perfect to explore the local area, which was breathtakingly beautiful with the autumn colours. My only regret is we didn’t spend enough time in the stunning grounds around the cottage … next time we will. We arrived home the very early hours of this morning and I’ve woken up very sad to not still be in Scotland. Thank you both again, the property is perfect and you are both such amazing humans. We will definitely see you again! Xx

  Hi you guys and thank you for your amazing feedback again! We always love to host you and are looking forward to see you again really soon. The storms have taken their toll on some of the woodlands but ( every cloud and all that ) this has opened up some exciting new areas and provided potential for some creative developments. Can’t wait to see you all…. There are some new fire pits so the challenge to have them all alight at once is on!!! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Oct 2024

• "From the moment we arrived at The Cottage in the Woods for our holiday, we really couldn't have asked for more!"

  Words do not even do justice to the complete magic that this place has! Thought and kindness has been put into every little detail of this cottage and its surroundings, and all the special little touches really sets this cottage apart from anywhere else we have stayed. Absolutely delightful! The owners Lynne and Geoff were absolute superstars and made our holiday! And who could forget their wonderful dogs, who were amazing with our dog and kids, and their brood of chickens whose eggs we enjoyed daily! We cannot wait to return! A truly wonderful holiday filled with pure relaxation and enabling us as a family to fully embrace the beautiful nature surrounding us. We will be back soon!

  Hey you guys! Thanks for the great review and sorry for not replying sooner, there was a glitch in the site, Geoff said‍♀️ We are so glad you guys loved your stay here, you are literally the only people who have just spent their holidays in the woods instead of tearing out to places visiting, and we are so glad you did! Gypsy loved having Rupert to play with and I loved all the free manual labour from the girls and having little egg collectors on call! Dan and Zacs chopping skills were admirable and Lucy…. Your welly wanging, was honestly, incredible!! Miss you lot, can’t wait to see y’all again…. Lotsa lotsa love to you all Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Oct 2024

• "The cottage in the woods was homely and cosy, especially with the log burners."

  The hosts really thought of everything you'd need when on holidays so the cottage is very well kitted out. It was an idyllic setting which provided our children with lots of freedom to explore the woods. The fire pits were a real hit and we were lucky enough to get dry weather and enjoyed sitting outdoors a few nights. The hosts, Geoff and Lynne were warm and welcoming and happy to help if needed. The area is rural but a good position for exploring the area by car. We would happily stay here again.

  Aaaaaw… thanks you guys! Such a lovely family, makes me so happy being able to hear the children enjoying the forest and woodlands, so lovely to meet you all and hopefully see you again soon… next time, bring your dog! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely cosy cottage in quiet location."

  Very friendly owners who made us and our German shepherd feel very welcome, plus gave us recommendations on things to do. Would go back.

  Hi you guys, thanks so much for the great feedback , look forward to seeing you and Lunar again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Sep 2024

• "Whats not to like !"

  On arrival we were greeted by owners Lyn and Geoff who made us feel very welcome and nothing was any trouble to them if we needed anything...and 2 lovely dogs ...the surrounding gardens were all magical each with different feelings..on entering the cottage it was completely home from home with a welcoming warm feeling with everything we needed and more ..the decor was beautiful..on whole the place was amazing ..enjoyed every minute of our stay and will be back in the future Thankyou to Lyn and Geoff

  Such lovely feedback we are so glad you loved it here. Can’t wait to see you guys again in the future…. Happy travels xx Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2024

• "We had an amazing time staying at The Cottage in the Woods."

  The house had everything one would need for a seven nights holiday (probably a few big pans/pots to cook for four people at a go would have been lovely!). It has been very tastefully done and the hospitality of Geoff and Lynn was commendable. They went out of their way to help us with everything needed, particularly with always willing to light the fire to keep the house warm when we were away for the day. The surroundings of the property is beautiful- must see! We will definitely want to come back to stay here! Thanks Geoff and Lynn for such a beautiful house which we had the privilege to stay at :)

  Hi you guys, we loved having you here your enthusiasm for Scotland was definitely contagious, so glad you loved The Cottage In The Woods…. Thanks again and we trust your parents made a safe return to India xx Property Owner

  Reviewed by Manish4.7★Aug 2024

• "Thank you for a wonderful stay."

  Your cottage and gardens are beautiful. Thank you also for your great hospitality. First class and five stars

  Thank you so much for your kind comments. We hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2024

• "This was a great find."

  Thougthfully decorated, spotlessly clean, well equipped, with welcome essentials. Great ambience to the place, with lots of spaces and places to chill in the garden. We came with our Collie dog, Lucy, who was made to feel at home. Geoff and Lynn, our hosts were welcoming, had thought of everything we could need on arrival, and helpful without being intrusive. I have no doubt we will be back. Highly recommend.

  Thank you so much for your kind comments. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Don5.0★Jul 2024

• "Lynne and Geoff were great hosts, willing to help but not intrusive and very tolerant of our dogs."

  The cottage was in a lovely location, well maintained and furnished to a high standard which more than exceeded our expectations. As an extra the weather was excellent and allowed us to fully enjoy the great garden and surrounding countryside. Sykescottages were also extremely efficient in handling our booking…an ideal location for travelling around the area and we would definitely like to visit again.

  Thank you so much for your kind comments. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jul 2024

• "Great cottage which is very clean, comfortable and well equipped, we wouldn't hesitate to book again."

  That’s so great to hear!! Thank you for lovely feedback we do hope to see you again x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jun 2024

• "If you're looking for a very comfortable yet quirky cottage then this is for you."

  It's beautifully decorated and you can tell the owners have gone to a lot of trouble. The welcome basket was a lovely surprise. The various lighting is very atmospheric and you can't beat walking into a cottage that already has the wood fire burning. If you're a dog owner, then your furry friend is well looked after - they provide everything you'd need for your dog including treats, towels and even poo bags! There are plenty of lovely outdoor places to sit and enjoy the surroundings but unfortunately the weather didn't allow for that when we were there. The shower is a little small and pokey but other than that everything else is very nice - including very comfy beds and owners who are incredibly warm and welcoming.

  Thank you so much for your kind comments. We hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clare4.7★Jun 2024

• "Absolute hidden gem of a holiday home -- the property very naturally and organically extends onto gorgeous surrounding woodlands."

  The garden area feels like a fairy-tale with loads of very picturesque places to sit and take in the scenery, as well as multiple firepits that were well enjoyed by us as well. Interior is just as beautifully decorated with cosy homespun touches and *very* comfortable beds and bedding (and I'm fussy about this!). We brought two dogs with us who were equally as comfortable in the home and garden (although do note there are other dogs near the property if your dog gets easily stressed around other dogs), and the owners are the most fantastic lovely people who are just next door and were consistently helpful and friendly throughout our stay. Can't wait to stay again!

  Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are so happy that you will be back in October. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jun 2024

• "Our hosts were extremely kind and helpful."

  The property facilities were tastefully presented making the surrounds very relaxing. We were only able to have a short break but are already planning a return visit.

  Thank you so much for your kind comments. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2024

• "This place is epic!"

  I stayed at the cottage in the woods for 3 nights with my husband and 3 children along with our doggo Lexi. Let’s start with the cottage itself is amazing and has everything we could have possibly needed and more. It was very clean and had lovely added touches - fresh flowers in every room, a fabby dog corner with all that your pet could ever need, a lovely welcome pack with shortbread, wine, oatcakes and marshmallows for roasting! Importantly the beds were so comfy! Next the outdoor space - there was so much to explore and do around the cottage from swing ball- which the kids loved- to all the dens, swings, outdoor fire pits… the list goes on! We had a fire and toasted marshmallows every single night even when it was raining! None of us missed having a tv at all!!! And last but not least the owners Lynne and Geoff - I love the ethos around everything you do! You were both so helpful and friendly - it was obvious how much you love and thought had gone into everything. We very much look forward to visiting again and seeing what is next!

  Zoe! I’m so flattered! I’d say speechless - but would probably spell it wrong!- We loved having you guys here! I often apologise because Geoff talks so much, but with Ian, I think he met his match! It was great to see the children exploring and playing and venturing to the meadow and I just wish I’d gotten a bigger bag of marshmallows for them! Lexi is stunning and was great for Gypsy, “finally a big dog” that could put puppers in her place! Great! We would love to welcome you back… as you know, Geoffs got a lot of work to do to keep up with my designs , and to be honest I’m not sure how much I’m gonna get out of him now because the chickens turned up, so he’s very pre occupied being the “ proud father” and counting his eggs… Lotsa love x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Zoe5.0★May 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay at The Cottage in the Woods."

  The cottage itself is beautiful, and it has been very thoughtfully and lovingly renovated inside and out. The cottage is very well equipped and had everything that we needed for our stay...and more! (We did not miss our TV in the slightest!) It is decorated very stylishly and felt to me like a warm hug, as it was a very tranquil escape from the busy world. However, it is also situated in a great location as a base for Oban, Glencoe and the surrounding area. The owners were very welcoming and so accommodating. Plus extremely helpful with recommendations and lending us guide books... and even a set of walking poles, which was so kind. The cottage and garden are super dog friendly so our dog was very well provided for too. Thank you so much for our fantastic stay with you and we certainly hope to be back!

  Awww, you guys! Thank you so much for your kind words, we really look forward to welcoming you and your doggo back again to see what we’ve been up to! Ps; the chickens arrived today, Geoff is acting like a proud father and we’ve had 3 eggs already! Lotsa love x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Toby5.0★May 2024

• "Absolutely fabulous stay at the Cottage in the Woods."

  So many beautiful touches inside and out that made our stay memorable. We loved the decor, the lighting, the log burners, supply of games to enjoy on an evening and the walk in pantry! We felt very comfy and cosy and welcomed in the cottage. (Our welcome pack which included marshmallows to toast was another lovely touch, and got us into fun mode when as we sat around the fire and burnt a few mallows! ). The little dog bed for our pooch was perfect - he preferred it to his own! Snacks for pooch and poo bags were helpful extras and the company of Gypsy and Vodka - Lynne and Geoffs dogs - meant we were relaxed about having brought our dog on holiday. Lynne and Geoff have made their property a haven, with lovely seating areas to enjoy the sunshine and birdsong outside. Our daughter was able to go foraging with Lynne in the Meadow land around the property and she made primrose cordial amongst other things, with what was easily gathered on their walk. We really would have loved to have stayed longer. Lynne and Geoff are such kind and friendly hosts it was easy to feel at home and hard to leave for the city. Hoping we can manage back for a lovely relaxing holiday again next year

  It was lovely to meet you and your family Elaine hopefully we will see you all again! Thank you for your kind words x Incidentally, you have left a spectacle case here… should I send it to you? Text me your address Lots of love, Lynne Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★May 2024

• "We had a lovely stay - our only regret is we couldn’t stay longer!"

  The cottage is beautifully presented and has everything you could need for a short or long stay. Geoff and Lynne were charming hosts and we are already planning our return!

  It was so lovely to meet you guys and thank you for the great feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sam5.0★May 2024

• "We stayed at the cottage for 4 nights and we were all so sad when we left!"

  It fitted two adults, a 14 year old, a 10 year old and a cocker spaniel perfectly. The cottage itself is beautiful, so cosy and comfortable. The gardens and surrounding area are AMAZING! Not to mention how helpful, kind and supportive the owners Geoff and Lynne were. They work so hard to keep the house and the garden so pristine and filled with logs for the fires, whilst offering advice about the local area. I have never visited such a beautiful area in Scotland before. We loved it so much, we are already planning when we can visit again. Thank you.

  Thanks for the fantastic review, we loved seeing you and are so happy that you will be back at the end of October. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Apr 2024

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