Rhunacairn

We enjoyed our holiday in this comfortabel and spacious hous.

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We had a lovely and relaxed stay at this beautiful cottage.

The views were spectacular and snuggling up by the log fire made this even more special. Everything was clean and tidy and we’d love to come back one day. It’d be nice if there was a welcome pack (containing tea/biscuits etc) as we’ve seen at the other cottages we’ve stayed at. After a 10 hour drive that would have been much appreciated! That’s the only negative though. Otherwise perfect!

It was a lovely location.

We enjoyed having a fire going each night as we relaxed before bed.

Absolutely stunning cottage in a beautiful location.

Beautiful views from all around the cottage. Kitchen is equipped with everything you could possibly need! 3 big spacious bedrooms and one slightly smaller one but would be brilliant for children. We did also really appreciate that they have Midge/mosquito repellants in every room as they are a nightmare especially this time of year. Right on the water which is great for fishing and crabbing! Only a 20 minute dive into Oban. Lots of wildlife around too we saw highland cows over the back and red squirrel’s! The ONLY things that let it down for us is the fact we felt like we had to clean the house before we felt settled. It wasn’t the cleanest. The bathroom could also do with abit of a revamp. I would also say that the garden is not the most secure, if you have a smaller breed of dog they would be straight through the fence. We have two dogs medium/large that could get through the gaps which did mean we constantly had to watch them when they went out as a lot of people walked past with their dogs. Also one more thing is isn’t advertised online but is in the guest book is that they ask you don’t let the dogs into the house past the utility room which was a little disappointing, so we did have to go and buy a baby gate so it didn’t feel like we was completely shutting them out, there was one in the cupboard upstairs but it didn’t fit that door. Overall we did have a brilliant stay and definitely recommend it there’s just a few things to bear in mind!

Great week spent at Rhunacairn regardless of some minor water issues which were swiftly resolved by the helpful owner.

The house is very well equipped and comfortable I would reccomend staying here if you’re looking for a peaceful and tranquil place to relax for the week.

We had a lovely time everything was as we hoped it would be .

Wendy kept in touch with us to make sure all was well .We couldn't ask for anything else the house was perfect for us and the kids loved the water as they loved to paddle board .We will be back.

The cottage is in a great location , very relaxing week .

Great shower and plenty hot water and very cosy with the log burner .The washing machine door came of while we were there but the caretaker fixed it the same day . The only thing was the mattresses could be done with a change but having said that we would definitely book rhunacairn again

We had a lovely holiday, the cottage was in a stunning location, well equipped, comfortable and plenty of hot water.

Our two little dogs loved the garden but it wasn't secure enough to let them off their leads. Wendy was very helpful with a couple of issues we had. Would love to return in the future.

Property was a absolute dream!

We loved ever second and hopefully will be able to revisit.

We came to have a reunion with our (bonus) daughter , son in law and grandchildren.

We live in France now, they in Belfast. We brought along a young couple from France to show them our beautiful Scotland. And what a lovely location to stay in and do just that. We spent hours just looking out the kitchen window. (when we weren't touring). We would like to have our future stays there too. There was everything we needed, and comfortable beds.

The holiday cottage is set in a lovely landscape within Scotland.

There was an issue with the heating but the housekeeper did the best to sort that out for us. Kitchen was well stocked adn the bathrooms were fine. Tv worked okay although I would prefer it the TV to be a litle bigger. We would stay here again.

The listing didn’t actually do the page justice - it was even more amazing than it looked in the photos.

The cottage is old but comfy and well maintained with everything you could possibly need. But the location and view are just incredible- the best cottage we’ve stayed in and we’d love to return. The only thing we could have wished for was comfier outdoor seating - the weather was beautiful and the silver chairs are very uncomfortable. Couldn’t fault anything else and Wendy was so helpful! We’ve had the best week and we didn’t want to leave.

This was our first time away from home for Christmas.

We booked this property hoping that the location and the house itself will be enough to give us that cozy, special feeling you get at Christmas. And it did not disappoint! This house is amazing, tucked away on Loch Etive, with picturesque views. It really had everything you needed. I know most people eat out when on holiday, but we cooked almost every day and were pleasantly surprised to find a fully equipped kitchen. The location is ideal. Located about 15-20 minutes from Oban and about an hour away from Glencoe, it is perfect if you want to explore the area. We had the most amazing time! Special thank you to the house manager who provided us with a Christmas tree. Our children were so happy. We will be back!

A most wonderful stay at Rhunacairn .

The cottage was everything we wanted it to be. Rural (absolutely NO fireworks heard at all) spacious, well presented (some little signs of end of season wear and tear but definitely didnt effect our stay) clean and comfortable, especially the beds. Lovely secure dog friendly garden not that that was needed as the only person we saw passing was the very friendly farmer. The loch view was amazing we sat many an hour just admiring the area. Connel and Oban a very easy drive away with shops and restaurants. Cant wait to visit again !

Although the cottage has a lovely location and lots of character, cleanliness and maintenance issues lets it down badly.

We took photos of the offending issues which included rusty radiators, rusty toilet fittings, on a toilet seat that would not stay up, rusty fridge front, and peeling paintwork on some kitchen unit fronts. A bottom kitchen corner units cupboard with what appeared to be black mould, attempting to be hidden under some cardboard. One of the utility sink wastes was broken and emitted a nasty smell and its white plug is dintegrating and needs replacing. The shelf the microwave sits on housing the chopping boards had dirt on both sides, and we had to clean the shelf above the sink before we dared put our picnic stuff on it. There was also dirt stains on the interior of some kitchen unit doors and dead insects in one of the utensil storage jars, and the underside of the unit by the toaster was really grubby. On our day of departure we shockingly discovered a badly stained lower bunk mattress which needs replacing immediately, as it is an utter disgrace .The sitting room does not have enough comfortable seating for eight adults. The microwave packed up the day before our departure and an apology for the inconvenience would have been nice when we reported it on the day of departure.

Had a lovely week at Rhunacairn.

A beautiful location and the cottage is well equipped with sensible flooring for those of us with canine companions. When looking for a holiday cottage it is always difficult to know if a cottage is really safe for our dogs, so some comments to help others with this. The cottage is fenced but one section is metal railing only and dogs can get through if they want to. This wasn't a problem as the property is at the end of the road and the only very occasional vehicle I think was a farmer passing very slowly to feed his pigs down the track and he always waved as he passed! Dogs very content running around the large well kept lawn. I have seen comments regarding the train line behind the cottage, again this was not a problem and was in fact quite nice to see it rumble past every few hours or so. Our test to our family after a holiday is would we go back, and this was a definite 'Yes'.

Lovely location.

Needs more instructions on the electric heaters. We were not aware of then and the first night was cold. We enquired about where the thermostat was but were not provided with that information. Main oven had stopped working on the day we arrived and wasn't fixed until the Thursday (we were Saturday to saturday). This was a problem due to having a dog we were unable to go out for meals. No oven glove so we had to buy one and left for the next guests. The hot water kept running out so I presume there is only so much hot water. Overall the cottage is in a beautiful location. Personal preference I think the TV needs updating. Very limited channels especially when children are present.

We really enjoyed our time in this wonderful cottage right on the shores of Loch Etive.

The cottage was a wonderful home from home for us and our grandparents and children during our time in the Highlands. Oban with its shops and restaurants was within easy reach - just perfect.

Great property in an idyllic location.

Lots to see nearby; can recommend a walk up Beinn Lora, and a visit to Ardchattan priory - from both you can see Rhunacairn. It was great to see deer bounding across the road on our way down the lane (please drive carefully!) Thanks to Wendy particularly for being helpful and kind.

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..easy 500meg.....the view from the kitchen window in the morning was especially good. Only half a mile from the main road. so quiet and relaxing. falls of lora hotel was really good. and cuan mor in oban was very good also...the pokey hat ice cream..mmmmmmmmm...yummy.

Brilliant situation by lochside.

Cottage had everything we needed for our week's break. Although it looks a little tired and some work needs to be done to update kitchen, the faciklities were ideal for our party. Would love to return

Fabulous cottage on the edge of the loch.

We have been coming here since 1972 and it simply doesn't change! We had some wonderful weather and never tire of the amazing scenery.The cottage is well equipped and comfortable. We love it.

Our little bit of heaven for 50 plus years.

Wish I could keep it a secret.

Overall really good, amazing location comfortable cottage with good facilities, Wendy very helpful and responsive.

Couple of points; as mentioned in a previous review not being able to control heating was a bit of an issue. Having to open the windows because it’s so hot inside, when 1 degrees outside isn’t great, would recommend giving guest access to the thermostat. Also the welcome book is a lists of don’t do’s…fully appreciate the cottage is someone’s property, but we stay at a lot of cottages @ AirBnB’s and the welcome book comes across as unfriendly (e.g welcome dogs but the ask is to keep them in the kitchen and remove every single dog hair...). Overall it was a great week, and the property is in an amazing location so we had lots of fun.

The house is set in an idyllic situation, quiet and beautiful.

The owners left a bottle of wine and laid the fire for our arrival, which I thought was a lovely touch. The house is well appointed, with all the facilities that you need. Beds are comfortable and linen was beautiful. The owner checked in to see if there were any issues and responded very quickly. My whole family just kept saying how wonderful the property was, the location being a massive part of that. Oban is just 15 mins drive away, which is a lovely town, filled with brilliant shops and lovely walks. The owners supplied plenty games and puzzles, and had lots of information about the area and places to visit. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Beautiful Cottage, only fault, and shouldn’t really grumble, much too warm, unable to turn down radiators; our ages ranged from 9 years old to eighty years old and we all were unbearably hot throughout the week.

Despite that little moan we all enjoyed our week tremendously. Our holidays for the last thirty years have been spent in the Lake District, I think we have been won over to the Scottish Highlands; w

We had a lovely family break at Rhunacairn - it comfortably accommodated the family, with space for kids too.

Considering we caught some pretty bad (heavy rain), the cottage was warm, dry and kitted out with drying facilities (and lots of logs!) to cope. It is also well kitted out for living and comfort, the kitchen is really well equipped. The location is amazing in my opinion, I think I could have easily sat for hours looking out over the sea loch... It's beautiful. The hosts were also really friendly and helpful in all communications before and throughout our stay. We had a great stay... Would love to come back in a slight less rainy time/season.

The stay at Rhunicaurn was exceptional, offering a warm welcome and outstanding hospitality throughout.

Wendy, the house manager, played a pivotal role in ensuring our stay was comfortable and memorable. The stay exceeded our expectations, thanks to Wendy's exceptional hospitality and the enchanting setting. On leaving, we were confronted with unexpected floods and landslides we were stranded, no accomodation to be had in Oban, no cars entering or leaving due to unprecedented weather. Wendy contacted us, concerned for our safety, she offered us 'a bed for the night..' WOW!! The unexpected stay at the Nelson family's castle was a highlight of our trip. Thanks to Wendy, despite minor challenges, this experience will be cherished and highly recommended to others seeking a unique and memorable getaway in Oban. Beautiful relaxing holiday. We will be back. Kay and Rod.

Rhunacairn is a beautiful cottage full of character in a idyllic location right on the Loch front of Loch etive and just 6 miles into oban it was the perfect location we saw some beautiful even red skies we in the evenings and a beautiful view of the loch sitting in the window seat any time of the day The cottage is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need even down to the bin liners being provided The beds are super comfortable and the bed linen is really nice quality linen and the bath towels were Egyptian cottan not something you usually get in a holiday let but it was greatly appreciated We enjoyed our stay so much we booked again for next year whilst still on holiday there wasn't anything at all to be disappointed about we didn't want to leave but really looking forward to next year

Another fabulous week at this comfortable cottage in a truly magical setting .

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful cottage, it had everything we needed and more.

Stunning views from the cottage and a lovely sitting out area. We were blessed with 7 days of sunshine in beautiful Oban. Thanks for letting us stay.

Stunning location with fabulous views.

Everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Short drive to the excellent Falls of Lora Hotel serving great food. Problem with shower was dealt with quickly, despite bank holiday.

Visited this little gem countless times over the years and it never disappoints

A wonderful cottage in an idyllic location.

We really enjoyed our stay and plan to return next year.

We loved the property location, layout, accommodation and general facilities.

The kitchen equipment all worked, and we cooked some great meals, though some pots/pans need replacing. Very happy to have the bottled drinking water provided as the current filtered supply was running a bit brown, though fine for washing and kettle drinks. We thought the rate was a bit high for the season though.

We have just returned from spending a week at Rhunacairn.

This property sits on the shores of Loch Etive with the most amazing views which were even more breathtaking with the Autumn tints. The cottage had everything we required for a comfortable cosy stay with the kitchen and utility room being particularly well equipped. However being a party of 6 adults we felt the upstairs bathroom would have benefited from a fully operational shower as we all required to use the downstairs shower.

This is a beautiful cottage in the most perfect setting, and we absolutely loved our stay here.

The facilities provided were fantastic, and the log burner fire made it extra cosy in the evenings. We were here for a week and managed to fit in a boat trip in Oban, trips to local castles (a tour from Alex at Dunollie Castle is a must), Easdale Island and Glenfinnan Viaduct near Fort William, with all of these being within reasonable travel distance. There are a couple of points that we wanted to raise, not necessarily as criticism but as genuine feedback to make it even better. The main thing is the main bed, which felt like a small double - for a cosy stay a king size bed would have suited the master bedroom much more. Although we went just as a couple we both said that the bedroom with the bunk beds off of the utility room wouldn’t be suitable, in our eyes, for young children, purely from a security side of things given that it’s by the main entrance with two doors between here and the rest of the household. We would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing and peaceful break away, with the option to be as busy (or not) as you want to be.

Returned to this lovely property for another holiday.

Wonderful! Swimming Kayaking, just sitting and looking at the view! Sadly others seemed to have discovered its charms and already booked for next summer. Was a bit of an issue with water colouration on arrival but lovely housekeeper Wendy immediately reassuring .

Wow .

What a fantastic place . The cottage was very comfortable, clean , and very well equipped. A beautiful location with fantastic scenery. We even managed a swim in the loch we had a

Beautiful location on the lochside.

Great fun mucking about on inflatable kayaks. Easy walking from the cottage. beautiful fishing in the Black Lochs. My 10 yr old daughter caught her first trout.

2009 will be the 40th anniversary of family holidays at Rhunacairn.

We are now into our third generation. This is the most perfect place for a holiday ... but don't tell anyone else!

Perfect place for peace, quiet and tranquility.

Sit and watch the local wildlife pass by - eagle, otter, cormorants, gannets and many more animals.

Lovely, clean.

homely cottage with all facilities in a wonderful setting. ideal for older children.

A very comfortable and tastefully restored cottage in a stunning location.

The property feels more like a proper home than a holiday rental.

Thank you for our most wonderful stay at Rhunacairn.

My two young daughters and Bob the dog had an amazing time at the cottage. Everything was perfect and we could not have asked for more. The gentleman who owned the cottage was also very obliging and we would not hesitate in further to recommend your website and the cottage to others. We will definitely book with you again in the future

Rhunacairn was ideal for our holiday.

On the loch side, about a mile off the road it was the ideal location to re-charge our batteries. The children were in the loch every day(wearing wetsuits) while the adults could supervise safely either from the large garden or the kitchen windows when it was raining! The dogs had the run of the garden which suited them perfectly. The house was bright and comfortable and although we had concerns with regards to the proximity to the railway line before we arrived, the trains did not affect our break in the slightest. On the occasions that we could tear the children away from the water the was lots to do nearby such as the sea life centre, Inverawe smokery, Bonawe iron works, Oban itself and Inverary Jail, which was well worth the 40 minute drive each way to visit. All in all a very relaxing holiday, with the option to do as much or as little as you want. We would definitely return.

We very much enjoyed staying in the house.

It had a wonderful peaceful location with a beautiful outlook. We found the house to be cosy, comfortable and very well equipped. We enjoyed having the wood burning stove in the lounge and it was a pleasure to cook in the kitchen with the view out to the Loch. The kitchen has everything you need to make meals or baking and we even had apple crumble using apples from the tree in the garden. The trains didn't bother us at all. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a shower in the upstairs bathroom

We had a really wonderful, relaxing week at Rhunacairn.

The location was absolutely beautiful and very peaceful. But it was also very convenient for a good selection of shops and restaurants in Oban. The cottage was spotless and very well equipped. Wendy the housekeeper was extremely helpful during our stay. We will definitely return to Rhunacairn.

We had a really wonderful week at Rhunacairn.

The location was beautiful and very peaceful but still handy for getting into Oban for shopping and takeaways. Wendy the housekeeper was extremely helpful. The cottage was spotless. We couldn’t fault anything and will definitely be back.

We had a really wonderful week at Rhunacairn.

The location was beautiful and very peaceful. But it was also very easy to drive to Oban for shopping and takeaways. There was so much to do locally we could easily have filled another week or two! Wendy the housekeeper was extremely helpful and the cottage was spotless. We couldn't fault anything and will definitely be back.