Awe View Railway Cottage

65 Customer Reviews

• "Beautiful cottage with everything you need to have a fab holiday."

  The log burner was a lovely addition on colder nights but we only used it a handful of times as the cottage is lovely and warm. Well stocked kitchen with all you need including an air fryer! Bedrooms are lovely and spacious with plenty of storage. Throughout the cottage was clean and spotless. The bathroom is lovely and large with a bath and shower. View is beautiful looking over Loch Awe. Yes WiFi can be a bit slow but we got signal no problem. The garden is spacious (not fenced in but we were absolutely fine just watching the dog in and out) and the outhouse with the laundry area was a welcome addition. We went to the Ben Cruachan Inn and it was amazing, the food is so good but definitely book a table as it is small and gets quite busy. There are some gorgeous walks on the doorstep, the walk up to the dam was a hike and pretty rocky but well worth the trek for the views and the cafe across the road is good for a coffee and cake stop. We visited the island of Kerrera by ferry which again is well worth it for the views and the hike around the island, plenty of sheep, highland cows and birds to see! All in all we absolutely loved our stay at Awe View Cottage, it is an amazing find on the doorstep to so many places to explore. Thank you for the kind welcome goodies, we all enjoyed them! The dog included

  Reviewed by Jodie5.0★Oct 2024

• "A beautiful cottage, honely,full of character,and ideally sutuated."

  Spotlessly clean and everything needed for a great stay. We loved it Thanks to the owners and prep team

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Oct 2024

• "The WIFI was poor the signal just wasn't strong enough?"

  The garden wasn't dog friendly The gate didn't close our dogs were nearly run over on the busy main road which was only yards from the front door? There was absolutely no where to walk the dogs the pictures are misleading and do not reflect the surroundings ? There were trains rumbling bye at all hours ?

  Thanks for your feedback! We haven't had a wifi complaint for quite a while, so I think it's working for most people. We pay for high-speed internet, and we're assured that's what we have. We're in a rural area, though, and there are times that it's down. We are happy to have dogs at the cottage, but nowhere do we say we have a secure garden for them. Most people walk their dogs across the road at the Hollow Mountain Visitor Centre. We mention, in our listing, our proximity to the train, as well as road noise. It's a railway cottage; many of us like hearing the trains. We're sorry that you didn't feel the same. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brian2.5★Sep 2024

• "Small cottage, but very efficient heating ( although front bedroom radiator not working) Endless hot water."

  Cosy log burner and comfy chairs. Bed was a little hard, and road pretty noisy. Could do with a proper chopping board for veg and meat. But good location for the trains, Oban and delightful Inverary!! Thank you for the lovely welcome basket!

  Reviewed by Zoe3.8★Aug 2024

• "Amazing cottage!"

  ! Would definitely book again

  Reviewed by Floyd5.0★Aug 2024

• "A cosy cottage just off the road to Oban."

  Despite the proximity to the road and the railway line the setting is surprisingly quiet. The surrounding woodland has a variety of birds with chaffinches, woodpeckers and nuthatches regularly flitting back and forth between the deck and the trees. The cottage is small but fine for a family of four and though we didn't do a lot of cooking we found the kitchen had everything we needed and more. The wifi was adequate and as described but the freeview box worked fine. We had a lovely time here and would happily rebook if we decided to visit this part of Scotland again.

  Reviewed by Marilyn4.4★May 2024

• "We encountered a specific problem which we reported on the morning after our arrival which was finally resolved half way through our stay."

  The owners and housekeeping staff knew about this prior to our arrival. Whilst the remote location of the property could be seen as a mitigating factor in the protracted delay in resolving this matter nothing could justify the rude and indifferent attitude of the maintenance worker whose manner on the phone was inexcusable as the owner acknowledged.

  Reviewed by Jane2.5★May 2024

• "Extremely well equipped & comfortable cottage."

  Clear instructions for everything. Beautiful area.

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Apr 2024

• "Such a surprise!"

  We were expecting a certain standard but being between a busy road and the railway line we were of course a little concerned before we arrived. However, what greeted us was a delightfully cosy cottage tucked away above the road and surrounded by garden that could be closed off if you had dogs. The cottage itself was so welcoming and the treats left by the owners were such a lovely touch and gratefully received. The kitchen whilst small was very well designed and had everything you could need. The rest of the cottage was quite spacious and very homely and welcoming. We didn't use the log burner as there was no need as the central heating worked brilliantly. The bedrooms were spacious, comfortable and well designed and dressed. The bathroom was a surprise as I didn't expect a full sized bathroom in this property and the design feature of the deep skylight was fantastic. We had read some grumblings on the reviewed about the WiFi but we were on holiday and didn't need it. We had data on our devices and full 5G reception which was a bonus. We managed to watch pre downloaded films etc so it wasn't an issue at all. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and if there was anything at all that I would want to change in the future, it could be the addition of secondary glazing for noise reduction. That is only a personal option and it disintegrating impact at all on our stay. This was a new area of Scotland for us to stay and we were so pleased we did. The cottage had all we needed and every detail and eventuality had been thought of. It was terrific! Thank you so much and we can't wait to return.

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Mar 2024

• "The property exceeded all expectations."

  Everything that you needed was there, even down to paracetamol, batteries and spare ligh bulbs and everything you need to live comfortably for your stay. It was like a home from home and we were very happy with our stay. We read reviews about power cuts and poor WiFi. The power stayed on for the duration of our stay but the WiFi was dreadful and may as well not be there, our signal was also bad. This wasn't a problem for us as we had board games and the TV worked perfectly but it did stop us planning things whilst there or using the Internet to explore places we would like to visit etc. Still a 5 star stay for us. Great location, warm, cozy and comfortable. I would highly recommend this property

  Reviewed by Ben5.0★Feb 2024

• "Had an amazing time , lovely cozy cottage , and treats were very well received:) ..."

  Had an amazing time , lovely cozy cottage , and treats were very well received:) I’m sure we will be back , the doggies enjoyed also and the lovely walks :)

  Reviewed by Jacqueline4.7★Dec 2023

• "Property was comfy and well equipped, however the smell of bleach cleaning products on entering the property was overpowering and very unpleasant…can’t imagine how my dogs noses found it!"

  Bed was comfortable but the bedding itself was pretty old and not very good quality. I had been warned that the internet was poor but it struggled to connect to even one device. Also, I couldn’t let my dogs out in the ‘garden’ without being on a lead. I know that it was wide spread and no one’s fault, but I was without power on the 27th, 7.30am - 9.50pm….fortunately there was a gas cooker and wood burner stove, just had to bring lots in to dry off on the hearth. Sorry if this seems negative, just trying to be helpful…. had a self catering property for 14 years.

  Reviewed by Sheila3.4★Dec 2023

• "The road for me was noisy, as I live in a very quiet village."

  The garden is not dog or child secure. Very ,clean, well appointed, plenty hot water, warm, welcome package. Allowed both my pets. Parking off road but limited turning circle. In winter it could be probmatic with ice, onto main A85, as it is steep. Plenty of bird Life if you fill bird feeders, others ad seen Pine Martin and Red Squirrels.

  Thanks for your feedback! Just to clarify, we don't say in our cottage listing that the garden is dog or child-friendly. We're on the side of a mountain. There is no way to completely fence in a safe area for either animals or children- trust me, we tried. Also, for any potential guests reading this review, we have had to take down the bird feeders. While much-loved, the birdseed was starting to attract small, unwelcome guests (with which we have dealt). Thanks again, Julie Campbell Property Owner

  Reviewed by Virginia4.7★Oct 2023

• "Enjoyable 4 day stay in an area we love."

  Power cut on the Thursday which thankfully was back on as we arrived. Another power cut on the Friday but we were out and within 15 minutes of getting back it was back on (no fault of the owner as these things happen) WiFi was a huge letdown as couldn’t send anything to our son in Michigan. It was literally non existent. I do a lot of cooking at home so when away I love a break from it. Only thing we like to sort is breakfast before we go out. Unfortunately previous occupants obviously have frying pans on too high a heat which ruins pans therefore we had well stuck eggs etc. Lovey gift which was very appreciated. All in all we would not hesitate staying again.

  Reviewed by Linda4.1★Oct 2023

• "Had a very comfortable stay."

  Was impressed by the generosity of the ‘extras’ in what was already a well equipped house.

  Reviewed by Sally4.7★Oct 2023

• "Lovely cottage once we got there bit disappointed that when i emailed the owner nothing came back no reply , bit out the way tbh you need to drive train only goes to a few places but doesn’t always stop on the way back."

  no local pubs in walking distance, cottage very homely lots of extra on problem fire doesn’t have a fan on top so you don’t get much heat from it

  Reviewed by Karen3.1★Oct 2023

• "It was nice property but what would be useful is a picture of the drive to help to find the cottage ."

  The blue bins at the bottom of the slope helped to let you know where to turn

  Thank you for your feedback! I am a bit confused, as I described the drive entrance, and the approach to it, in your "Welcome" email. I also attached 2 pictures to the email. The first one was a picture of the drive entrance, with the blue bins. I apologize if that wasn't sufficient. I would be happy to hear what else might be helpful. Thanks again, Julie Campbell Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maria4.7★Sep 2023

• "A genuinely beautiful little cottage with amazing views and close to beaches, towns and places of interest."

  Clean and tidy with great appliances and the treats on arrival were wonderful. A nice peaceful and well needed spot to relax.

  Reviewed by Judy4.4★Jul 2023

• "This is a nice little house."

  The kitchen is extremely well equipped including basic herbs and spices which was great. The living room furniture is comfortable but we didn’t find the beds particularly comfy. The interior is very well kept but not the garden and outdoor furniture. The gate to the property is held closed with a stone. A little bit of tlc is needed to bring it to the standard of the interior. The WiFi is pretty much non existent. I could only access email occasionally and it took 20 minutes to load one photo to FB. It was a great place to be though apart from this. We can really recommend the Ben Bruachan. The food is very good and they have an excellent range of whisky’s. I recommend the Edradour 10. There is a fantastic dog friendly beach at Ganavan just outside Oban. Beautiful sand and gentle slope into the sea so very safe for children.

  Reviewed by Kate4.1★Jun 2023

• "Great location with fantastic views and all the amenities you need for any length of stay."

  The only downside is that the WiFi is pretty much non existent. If your mobile operator is EE or Vodafone you will have enough signal to make calls and simple browsing.

  Reviewed by Neal4.1★Apr 2023

• "A splendid week in a lovely little cottage."

  We arrived by train which made the property very easy to find. We thoroughly enjoyed the little garden and the local wildlife. The cottage has everything one needs for a relaxing stay, and local bus services link to Oban, Inverary and local villages, so you don't need to bring a car !

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Sep 2022

• "Railway cottage is a little gem tucked away on the side of Loch Awe."

  The cottage is well appointed, very comfortable and clean. A little difficult to find and careful approach is required to the access off of what is sometimes a fast busy main road but once your’ve mastered this it,s the perfect hideaway to return too after a days sightseeing.

  Reviewed by Barry4.7★Sep 2022

• "The cottage is well equipped and especially the outside rear deck is a great place."

  Interior is very nice and stylish but also cosy. Only the table and space for dining is a bit small for four. The biggest disadvantages are the slow internet connection (we never had so small bandwidth in any holiday cottage) and the surrounding. There is literally no safe way to easily walk the dogs starting at the cottage.

  Reviewed by Jens4.4★Aug 2022

• "Owner sent much better directions to the cottage."

  Very welcoming. The cottage is within walking distance of the Cruachan Visitor Centre (has a nice cafe) and the train station which is also the start of the ascent to the Munros. It is difficult to access anything else on foot. Good walks in the area, Glen Orchy and Dalmally to name two, beaches, kirks and castles within reach.

  Reviewed by Boyd4.7★Aug 2022

• "I was very disappointed with our accommodation."

  It was overpriced for what it was. Small property and semi-detached. We couldn’t use the front area as it was unkept and had mice running around. The advertised Wi-Fi didn’t work and when it did, which was rare, it measured 0.13 MB on a Speedtest! We had to turn it off/on several times as suggested by the Owner, but it made no difference. I think we had x 1 full toilet roll too! The dining table was small with 2 chairs, not practical for my family of 3. It was uncomfortable. To charge over a £1000/week for this property was totally unrealistic. The Owners live in America and they seem to be too detached and unaware of the property and it’s management. We had a disappointing experience. I won’t book again and ‘require compensation’ based on the above and unrealistic assessment of the price of the property. It wasn’t great. Thomas Adams

  Reviewed by Thomas2.8★Jul 2022

• "Shakey start arriving at the property to find the previous guests dirty, wet linen still in the bath and the cottage unclean, called the number given and went straight to voicemail, however after leaving a message and a short wait for a call back, the cleaners called and within an hour and a half the cottage was sparkly clean and ready for us."

  Disappointed that the outdoor space is so overgrown and wild as it could be really pleasant to sit out and enjoy the stunning views, if you could see the view through the undergrowth. A steady abundance of wild birds attend the feeders outside the window with the occasional visit from a pine Martin however with the readily available bird food the mice are also attracted and being right outside the front door we didn’t feel it was wise to leave the door open letting the air in. Also the outdoor furniture needs to be covered as with so many birds on the go it needed scrubbing every time someone wanted to use it, however being a little squeamish about mice, sitting outside to eat didn’t really appeal to us anyway. The interior itself was well appointed with everything we needed and well maintained. It is worth noting it is by a busy road and it’s the railway close by so there is traffic noise. The Cruachan visitor centre with cafe directly opposite is lovely and the staff very friendly, also if you walk across you get a green discount from the your price.

  Reviewed by Mandy3.8★Jul 2022

• "A great location."

  Good place for walkers fishing and getting around.the bird feeders outside give you plenty of amusement...and if your lucky like we were your get visited by the pine marten he likes a bit of ham..would definitely go back..only downside tv and internet reception..but then again your not bothered by others..plus parking off the road is a bonus

  Reviewed by Peter4.4★May 2022

• "Exceptionally well kitted out kitchen, we wanted for nothing for the odd bit of cooking we did."

  Very comfortable and peaceful. Although you are only a few yards from the main road the noise is not constant, in fact when traffic ceases, which is quite often, the silence is deafening. The wild birds coming to the bird feeder kept us entertained for hours, boy could they eat. We bought a bag of mixed seed, which they devoured in 3 days. Directions from Sykes could do with updating and be more specific. The e mail from the owner, with photographs, was a real help. The landline telephone number we were given for the agent, is wrong. It should start 018, not 081. A note book for guests to recommend places to eat would be a great help, especially as the broadband was so slow and it took ages for pages to load. All in all a lovely experience.

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★Apr 2022

• "A wonderful place to stay and a delightful welcoming."

  Highly recommended. The Internet was virtually none existent even with several resets, other than that we couldn't find fault and had a happy and memorable stay.

  Reviewed by Carl5.0★Mar 2022

• "This was our 2nd visit."

  The cottage is clean and well equipped. It's a lovely place for a relaxing break.

  Reviewed by Susanne5.0★Feb 2022

• "A fabulous cottage, so so clean, everything you needed, just brilliant, will return"

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2021

• "We found certain aspects in the description of location of the cottage were rather misleading and the photos of the outside of the property were obviously not up to date."

  We had other issues including the WiFi which have since been resolved by means of a refund.

  Reviewed by Jenny4.1★Aug 2021

• "Nice cottage, really enjoyed our stay, as always it was over too quickly."

  The only downside is the busy road, can be dodgy getting out of the driveway, great care must be taken as traffic is moving pretty fast at that point

  Reviewed by Jim5.0★Jul 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a great location."

  We spent the entire stay touring the local area. Cleanest cottage we have ever been to, it was immaculate and had high quality fixtures and fittings. The road can be noisy through the day but not a worry overnight.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2021

• "The cottage exceed our expectations, such a lovely cottage and part of the world had a great time."

  Would love to return at some point. Only negative was road noise which did spoil the tranquility

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★May 2021

• "This beautiful little cottage was impeccable and like home from home."

  It was very clean and well equipped with a welcome pack of treats provided. The beds are very firm with quality mattresses. The location is ideal for visiting this part of Scotland

  Reviewed by Gloria5.0★May 2021

• "Wonderful Cottage spotlessly clean had a great week."

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2020

• "We had a lovely time here."

  The cottage was very clean and well-equipped and the owners sent an informative email in advance showing us exactly how to find the cottage as we might have driven straight past because the road is quite fast-moving at that point. There was a pleasant inn and a small shop (which had information about fishing as well as basic provisions) in the village and a small supermarket and petrol station a few minutes’ drive away in the other direction. Unfortunately, quite a few things were closed because of the virus and we had really been looking forward to seeing the amazing hydroelectric power station inside Ben Cruachan mountain but, hopefully, we can return to visit that another time. The area is beautiful and the cottage provided a great base for exploring it.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2020

• "Beautiful little house!"

  had a great time and the little welcome package was lovely! in terms of Covid the house was spotless throughout there was alcohol gel provided at the front door and all the cleaning supplies you would need whilst there!

  Reviewed by Holly4.7★Sep 2020

• "Lovely Cottage."

  Lovely Location.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2020

• "Very clean and well maintained cottage."

  Good location and was a great holiday

  Reviewed by Sarah4.4★Aug 2020

• "Lovely well equipped cottage in a beautiful part of the West Highlands."

  We were especially taken by the use of Falls of Cruachan station next door which seemed like our own private halt! Trains didn't disturb but some of the traffic noise can be heard with the bedroom door open. We will return as soon as we can to explore more of the islands from Oban port

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Aug 2020

• "Great place to stay for a holiday."

  Seating areas where great on the nights

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Jul 2020

• "Lovely cottage, spotlessly clean."

  All equipment provided. Welcome treats provided for humans and dogs! Great as a base for exploring. If you take a dog you will have to go in the car to walk as the road is far too busy and fast (I suppose that goes for humans too).

  Reviewed by Christine4.4★Jul 2020

• "It was brilliant like home from home 5star"

  Reviewed by David5.0★Mar 2020

• "It was a lovely holiday and - what with the weather being awful - it was just great to have a comfy, cosy space to return to after our hiking adventures."

  A great little cottage! The little welcome basket (filled with both human and dog treats) was a really nice addition.

  Reviewed by Nathan5.0★Dec 2019

• "We loved the Railway cottage it was so homely, beautiful weather but cold gave us a chance to enjoy the wood burner, plenty logs, ideal base to visit Oban and Argyll ."

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Nov 2019

• "A lovely little cottage in a perfect location for exploring the local area."

  It was lovely and cosy with a log burner. A DVD player, TV and board games were provided.Wi-fi didn’t work at all but we had 4g so weren’t too worried. Our welcome pack was long life milk, dog biscuits, Prosecco and shortbread which was great to have on arrival. There is a train track than runs directly behind the cottage and can give some noise but we didn’t find it a problem. Overall a really pleasant cottage

  Reviewed by Kateland4.7★Oct 2019

• "Great cottage, spotlessly clean and very comfortable."

  Wifi was poor but this was flagged up before our visit. Good location for walking and it was very useful to have somewhere secure to keep our bikes. Would be useful to have been provided with information about local recycling arrangements.

  Reviewed by Valerie4.7★Oct 2019

• "Beautiful cottage in a lovely area not far from lots of places to visit, many of them were free to visit."

  The only downside to the holiday was the internet connection.

  Reviewed by Diana4.7★Aug 2019

• "Really beautiful little cottage."

  Great location 17 mile from Oban and 2 miles from lock awe. Great views from the little patio outside. The only thing is the internet I would remove it as it is very intermittent. Owners paying for something they are not getting. Booked again for next year and looking forward to a week in this beautiful location.

  Reviewed by Stewart5.0★Aug 2019

• "Very clean and well-equipped cottage."

  Lots of effort made to make this cottage more homely for guests. Thank you for the provision of the welcome pack which was very much appreciated. Plenty to do within short driving distance. The proximity of the main road enabled easy access to local tourist attractions.

  Reviewed by Tracey4.4★Jul 2019

• "Lovely welcome, best dog friendly place we've stayed in everything and extra provided for our pet."

  spotlessly clean, very comfortable and will definitely return in the future

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Jul 2019

• "Lovely cosy cottage, spotlessly clean on arrival, comfortable home furnishings and equipped with everything you may need."

  We were even treated to wine, fresh bread and shortbread biscuits on arrival, plus treats for the dog! Really happy we stayed here and would certainly return.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jun 2019

• "This is a fab, cosy cottage with everything you need for a relaxing holiday."

  The little extras like fresh flowers and wine for us and doggy treats for our lab were a really nice touch and very much appreciated.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★May 2019

• "This was a lovely cottage with lots of handy additions to make the stay more enjoyable."

  My children and I had a fantastic week!!

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★May 2019

• "Wonderfully equipped kitchen."

  It’s so important to me that a self catering cottage has good cooking equipment for rustling up meals and the equipment provided was top notch. Also great areas for dining out. A real treat.

  Reviewed by Jeanette4.7★May 2019

• "A gorgeous cottage with lots of little extras."

  Beautiful surroundings and an amazing view.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Feb 2019

• "The cottage was exceptional in every way ."

  However we where provided with the combination to a key box which was incorrect . thankfully for us the cleaner was still there and shorted the problem out for us , otherwise with zero phone signal and no mobile internet in the area we could of had a major issue after a 7 hour drive.

  Reviewed by S E5.0★Feb 2019

• "The cottage is excellent, the surrounding area scenic and beautiful."

  However, the cottage is situated right by a very busy main road and there was the constant rush of speeding traffic. It was unfortunately not restful.

  Reviewed by Anne4.1★Dec 2018

• "Very well equipped house all finished to an extremely high standard."

  Good communication from both sykes and owner. Great location. Highly recommended

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Oct 2018

• "Lovely cottage, comfortable, clean and lot’s of thoughtful gestures"

  Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Oct 2018

• "We loved the cottage, the decor was contemporary but done in such a way as to enhance the experience of being in a highland cottage."

  The rooms were light and spacious with lovely big windows. The bathroom was bright with the added feature of a window in the ceiling, lovely to see the clouds rolling by. The lounge was comfy with a lovely log burning stove. Whilst on holiday there was a terrible storm with gale force winds and torrential rain, it was during this storm that the cottage came into its own , making us feel safe and cocooned with its thick solid walls. To finish, we loved this cottage and the area it was in, and would love a return visit. Many thanks to Julie and Darren

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2018

• "Such a lovely cottage in a great location and well equipped."

  The owners left us a lovely selection of gifts for everyone, including the dog! We will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Aug 2018

• "The Lochawe Railway Cottage was a delightful home from home."

  Arrival was easy and the communication was brilliant. Highly recommendable Service and accommodation.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2018

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