Tower Lodge

41 Customer Reviews

• "A lovely place in the woods but close to shop and pub."

  Very warm and cosy! The area is of outstanding beauty. Tower Lodge of course is a cosy retreat! Clean and ready for your next holiday! A Nuthatch appeared at the bird feeder. Bring your own feed, seed, balls, nuts. There wasn't any provided and the feeder needed uncloging. Great holiday!!

  Thanks that’s great feedback! There is actually bird food in the cupboard under the stairs but glad you managed to sort it out anyway, we were up over the weekend and filled up the fat balls but rely on guests otherwise if we are not there so thanks again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2024

• "Nicely presented property."

  Clean, tidy and cosy (once the vagaries of a rogue storage heater were promptly remedied following two phone calls to the owner and access gained to the wood store). Well located for visiting the region enabling us to have an enjoyable break in a part of Scotland we hadn't visited for over 30 years.

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Oct 2024

• "The Tower Lodge was immaculate and catered to all our needs."

  Had a wonderful trip made all the better with the excellent home comforts provided by the Lodge. Would highly recommend both the Tower Lodge and the beautiful surrounding areas with many interesting and scenic activities.

  Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Aug 2024

• "We stayed the first week of our three weeks in Scotland in Tower Lodge."

  We have been to Scotland several times now. Always in Cottages. Our stay in Tower Lodge clearly stands out above average. Not too big or too small. Good mattresses. Clean. Good facilities, well-equipped kitchen. Very nice location. Pleasant contact with the owner. There were no real negatives for us. A tip would be to tackle the waste bins a bit differently with sturdier solutions and the ceiling of the hallway has of course seen better days (due to a leak or something similar). However, these are minor things.

  Many thanks that is good to hear! We know about the entrance ceiling and have arranged a joiner but it is a weeks work and can’t happen until the end of the season, what was the issue with the bins please? So we can look at solutions Beat wishes Claire Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ronald4.7★Jul 2024

• "A lovely cosy cottage in the woods."

  Everything we needed for a comfortable stay and lovely decor. We especially liked the little balcony from our bedroom! The teenager appreciated the bunk room den and we had to prise him out for excursions! I would highly recommend this cottage and hope to stay here again.

  Thank you so much I am glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Jun 2024

• "We had a lovely easy stay in this beautiful house and location."

  Extra things that might be useful would be a washing up bowl and some kids cutlery/crockery.

  Reviewed by Francis5.0★May 2024

• "The lodge is situated in beautiful surroundings, peaceful and relaxing."

  Everything you need is there, this lodge lacks nothing. Beds and pillows are extremely comfortable. The best accommodation I have stayed in! Cannot recommend this too highly.

  Thank you so much Elaine I’m glad you enjoyed it! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★May 2024

• "A relaxing cottage with a fantastic garden."

  We saw Red Squirrels, and numerous different birds. Close enough to Oban and other locations but not too close. The only things I would like to mention are, the Downstairs bedroom could benefit from a mirror and the use of a set of steps would be a good idea, as reaching the top of the cupboards was an issue.

  Many thanks, we will plan to sort those things out when we are next there . Regards Claire Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★May 2024

• "Everything was lovely, comfortable and warm."

  The log burner is really good. There was a power cut in the wider area after a storm and for a whole day we only had the log burner and candles but were perfectly warm and able to boil water on the stove. The storage heaters of course stayed warm too. When the electricity came back the electric heater in the twin room upstairs wasn’t turning on. We couldn’t work this out but the whole house was warm anyway. The people in the local Ben Cruachan hotel and neighbours we met were great very friendly. Many thanks for a lovely cosy stay at Christmas.

  Reviewed by Catriona5.0★Dec 2023

• "Tower Lodge is an attractive and comfortable place to stay."

  It has character and charm and is laid out well for visiting families. Tim, the owner, was very helpful, providing information prior to our stay. There is much to do in the area. For us, the ability to walk from the Lodge up to Ben Cruachan was great, although challenging. There are plenty of scenic places, the Falls at Dalavich are a favourite. Inverary was a good place for groceries and we found the store in Dalmally more useful than the one in Lochawe. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tower Lodge. It's a beautiful area which we were happy to revisit.

  Reviewed by Anna4.7★Aug 2023

• "We had a wonderful stay at the Tower Lodge."

  The owners were very friendly and helpful, the few minor problems that we had were solved immediately. The lodge was very clean and well equipped, the WiFi worked excellently. The place is absolutely quiet, we never heard anything but birds. It is important to note that you have to have a car to reach any trails or sights or supermarkets.

  Reviewed by Jasper4.7★Jul 2023

• "Great stay here with the kids, I don't think the photos do it justice."

  Really comfortable and clean, great base for exploring the surrounding areas. We had a fantastic holiday here!

  Reviewed by Lynsey5.0★Jun 2023

• "Enjoyed my stay."

  House is very comfortable and well equipped. Only complaint is my dog got out of the garden through the wire fence. So was a bit worried about that.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline4.4★Jun 2023

• "The cottage was idyllic."

  The owners provided for all our needs. It was clean and warm . There were two observations, the first being the provision on a set steps so the high cupboards could be reached and the upstairs bedroom with two single beds could benefit from a mirror. These did not effect the holiday but thought it is worth mentioning

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★May 2023

• "Charming cottage in stunning location."

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Apr 2023

• "A great lodge , Swiss chalet style , set in some well kept gardens ."

  Full facilities , takes 4 easily with bunks for a further two . Nice and roomy , a really great cottage . All equipment provided . Great location too with Loch Awe, Cruacgan, Glen Orchy , Glen Lochy, Glen Lonan on your doorstep. Glen Coe a little further away . Nice well equipped cottage, superb location , well recommended

  Reviewed by Russell5.0★Aug 2022

• "A great property in a very good position for exploring between Loch Lomond and Oban ."

  Very comfortable accommodation . Some thoughtful touches such as a set of waterproofs . Great patio / garden area to sit out on . Loved the stay

  Reviewed by Russell5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had a lovely holiday at the house, it does say dog friendly but the garden isn’t and also we were told last minute that due to previous guests the gates had been removed."

  Reviewed by Jennifer3.4★Jun 2022

• "A lovely break in Tower Lodge."

  Very well placed for trips to Glen Coe, Oban and several woodland walks. Our second stay there, so must be good. If there is any fault to find it is the shower!

  Reviewed by Sandra4.1★Apr 2022

• "Wonderful stay, could of done with a bigger tv in the lounge, also the Hoover needs replaced, spent way too much time trying to Hoover than I should of."

  Reviewed by Vessc4.7★Dec 2021

• "Tower Lodge is in a great location for exploring the local area but quiet and feels secluded."

  You can glimpse Loch Awe from the balcony and a very friendly pub and village shop are both a short stroll away. We saw Deer, and red Squirrels in the forest and so many ypes of birds at the bird feeder. The lodge has everything we expected and need for a comfortable stay plus other homely touches like a slow cooker, firepit and breadmaker and some lovely treats on arrival. The house was warm and clean and the fire is perfect in the evening. We would highly recommend Tower Lodge.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2021

• "The lodge is in a beautiful setting."

  There was plenty of room for everyone and the kitchen was really well equiped. We particularly enjoyed feeding the birds and spent ages sat looking out of the window in the comfort of the lodge seeing lots of different species on the bird feeder. There is lots to do and see close by so no need to travel far once you're there. Really enjoyed this holiday and would definitely recommend Tower Lodge.

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Oct 2021

• "The Lodge is in a beautiful spot with stunning scenery and surroundings and we had a lovely week despite the weather."

  However after a 10 hour journey and wanting to relax I did not expect to have to clean the carpet in the living area or empty the hoover that was full of dog hair and had not been emptied in a while. The carpet was covered in dog hair. So there was no doubt in my mind that it had not been hoovered prior to our arrival, if it had then maybe one should have emptied the hoover beforehand!! Hence the reason for my rating. We are dog owners ourselves and always make sure we leave any cottage as we would like to find it and if that means I hoover every day then I do, and did. As I said at the beginning we had a lovely week and always give good ratings but just felt in this instance I needed to be honest. It would not stop us from returning.

  Reviewed by Lesley3.4★Sep 2021

• "Cottage was excellent in a wonderful location."

  Really comfortable and clean. We would definitely stay again fantastic base for some great hill walks including Ben Cruachan from the cottage.

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Sep 2021

• "Our holiday was wonderful from start to finish ."

  Tower lodge is situated in the most beautiful place and had everything we needed. We would definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Jade5.0★Jul 2021

• "Very quiet with lots of birds including woodpeckers and red squirrels to the feeder in the garden."

  Was made aware by the owner before hand that they control the heating to the main living area and if we wanted it on we had to message them to turn it up, we would have preferred to have been able to do this as and when we needed. Also had to go around and dust on arrival in some areas, the double room upstairs and around the bunk downstairs were thick with dust. In all was ok, well equipped although if 6 are staying there wouldn’t be enough seating in the main living area.

  Reviewed by Rebecca3.8★Jul 2021

• "Quiet spot away from the main road but walking distance to the pub and shop."

  Very nice location for a break!

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jun 2021

• "Fabulous cottage for exploring the beautiful surroundings."

  We were 2 adults and 2 dogs so had plenty of room. The living room is limited but the owners have cleverly made the downstairs bedroom an additional living area with TV/ perfect for children to have their own space. The cottage is well equipped with excellent area for removing dirty boots and clothing after a long day in the mountains. Would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★May 2021

• "The location was superb, the lodge had everything we needed for our stay."

  Remote enough and a good base to explore the surrounding area. In order for supplies, you really need to shop in Oban which is around 20 miles away. The one and only thing that caused both frustration and mild disappointment was the log burner. It just didn't want to keep alight, despite all efforts and lots of firelighters etc. We have a log burner at home and we think it could have been the logs we bought hadn't been dried out enough and/or were too large for the burner itself. We just couldn't get a sound enough ash base to keep it going. Pity. Otherwise we would highly recommend this place for a secluded and laid back holiday. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Ciaran5.0★May 2021

• "Tower lodge set in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands just above Loch Awe, ..."

  Tower lodge set in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands just above Loch Awe, brilliant accomodation, wildlife , walks & so much history , so much to see

  Reviewed by Maryanne5.0★Oct 2020

• "Tower Lodge is a superb cottage in glorious surroundings on the shore of Loch Awe, with views over the tree tops to the loch."

  We have had a fantastic week with visits to Oban and Invarary, we have been to these places before but they never seem to lose their appeal and the fish and chips in Oban are delicious. We were very lucky with the weather which made the whole week much better. The cottage is very light and airy with a great view of the Ancient Castle Keep close by. There is lots of storage for food and clothes with extra bedding if needed. The wood burning stove in the living room was very efficient and warmed the whole house quickly in the chilly evenings, it was really cosy. The owners have conveniently placed a bird feeding station directly outside the living room window, and you can watch the wonderful variety of birds come to feed, it really was fascinating we watched them for hours and also outside on the bench and chairs provided, thr Robin's were particularly tame and almost took peanuts from your hand. There was two little voles that kept popping I and out of their home which made it even better. On our last night we had dinner at the Cruachan Inn, we had a fantastic dinner in fantastic surroundings and views and very efficient staff although they were busy took time out to chat and make the whole evening great. All in all the whole week was a great triumph inspite of the Covid restrictions , thank you Tim and Claire for the use of your fabulous cottage.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Sep 2020

• "The cottage was a lovely home away from home ."

  The surroundings were breathtaking a truly wonderful place locals very friendly and extremely helpful would recommend to everyone to spend some time here . Can’t praise the cottage enough and a wonderful touch to have a bottle of wine and some short breads waiting for us when we arrived I can see myself spending many a week here in years to come

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2020

• "It was a comfortable cottage and we had a good holiday."

  Reviewed by Morag3.8★Sep 2020

• "Lovely house, beside Loch Awe and a train station (for the few who need it)."

  There is a good pub/ restaurant a short walk away at the bottom of the hill and a shop. It is a fantastic location to explore the highlands. The house is light, clean, very well kept and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and the location secluded from other people. As other reviewers have said there is more bedroom space than living space. We are a family of 5 and this was fine for us but a group of 5 adults could find the space downstairs a bit tight. We would go back.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2020

• "Not enough seating, listed for six people as long as they don't want to all sit down together unless they sit on the floor."

  Was basically clean but needs a good deap clean, had to check the crockery before use, does have all the basic essentials which was good

  Thanks for your feedback. We do have three double bedrooms, but agree our lounge is small for 6 adults. We think Tower Lodge is ideal for up to four adults and two children as our 'kids' bunkbed room also has a sofa and TV/DVD which gives them their own space. We have four comfy chairs in the lounge, plus the option of the dining chairs and two fold our chairs if needed. We are just finishing re-painting the cottage, installing new heating, and a new cooker and hob so we hope it will be a great place for a break for families or adults during 2020. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah2.8★Nov 2019

• "Wonderful location and warm comfortable house which is a nice mixture of traditional and modern."

  Very nice pub 10 mins walk away along quiet country track. House owner is dog friendly and very cooperative. We all thoroughly enjoyed the break.

  Reviewed by John Stuart5.0★Nov 2019

• "Lovely location, so many beautiful spots all in close proximity and other lovely places within an hours drive."

  Cottage lovely and characterful. Not much comfy seating for 6 but we loved it and the owners have thought of everything. Very enjoyable in beautiful Scotland.

  Reviewed by Helen4.4★Oct 2019

• "Nice location and Cottage was comfortable and cosy"

  Reviewed by Rod4.4★Oct 2019

• "Tower lodge was quiet and lovely, just what I needed."

  Reviewed by Scott4.1★Sep 2019

• "We lived our time away and it was really easy through your site"

  Reviewed by Siobhan5.0★Jul 2019

• "A superb cottage."

  Very comfortable and characterful, and very well placed for touring Argyll.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2019

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