Crinan Canal Cottage

43 Customer Reviews

• "The cottage was cosy and comfortable, in an idyllic setting."

  The cottage was warm and toasty, we put the heaters on and at night we lit the woodburning stove . There was everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We didn't see a list of dos and donts just a folder with helpful advice.

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Oct 2024

• "Crinan cottage was in itself a perfect base but the list of do's and don'ts was disturbing."

  They were meant to be helpful but instead were worrying. We were always concerned when trying to warm the place up we didn't bother. We were so cold and uncomfortable we left at 6am on the Wednesday and returned home. I left my Mobile Phone on the coffee table and phoned the owner to see what could be done. I have had no word since. Not even a call to say it was or wasn't there. I've since blocked it and bought a new one. We have been associated with Sykes for a long time now and recommended the firm to several people. However this experience has created doubt on any future relationship.

  I was aware that this elderly gentleman had already planned to leave either Wednesday or Thursday to attend a funeral down south. On Thursday whilst I was driving to Glasgow for a hospital appointment on the Friday, I received a call from this gentleman to say that he had now left and that he thought he had left his mobile phone in the kitchen and could I post it back to him. I explained that it would be Friday late before I was back home and I would collect it on Saturday at change over and also said that the local sub post office would be closed anyway - by that time his feedback had been posted. This gentleman has also become confused thinking that the folder containing the instructions for the appliances was a Do's and Don'ts folder. I do not recall having a list as such - only one giving the necessary information for the visitors containing the wi-fi code, parking and bin collection. I felt that there was no need for me to leave any of the five wall panels on as the house was warm from the sun streaming in and the previous guests. If they were cold, why did not switch any of the radiators on or light the already set log fire - matches and firelighters provided. Please read my many previous feedbacks which are all positive Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith2.2★Sep 2024

• "The owner was very conscientious that my stay was ok."

  Many thanks Stewart for staying at cottage and enjoyed the area Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stewart4.7★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage, great location, had all the facilities we needed and owner was very helpful and provided great info."

  on the local area.

  Many thanks for your feedback David and I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to have you back again Pauline Property Owner

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jul 2024

• "Lovely cottage."

  Warm and welcoming. Very comfortable bed. Well equipped and in beautiful surroundings with plenty walks. Pity the local pub was closed and the midges were out but otherwise lovely.

  Many thanks Anne for your feedback which is always appreciatted and do hope that you will make your way North again and stay at cottage again - have good summer Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne4.7★May 2024

• "Comfortable cottage, plenty of information from owner, regarding places to visit, things to do."

  Many thanks for your feedback which is really appreciated and I hope to have you back again Property Owner

  Reviewed by M4.7★Apr 2024

• "Lovely cottage to stay in, will return sometime as it was so relaxing"

  Many thanks Neil - really appreciated and hope to see you back again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Apr 2024

• "The owner couldn't do enough to make our stay comfortable and was very informative."

  The location was beautiful and perfect for those who love walking and nature. I would certainly recommend it to others

  Thanks Jason - really pleased that you had such a good Christmas here at Crinan where it can be magical and spectacular when it snows Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jason3.8★Dec 2023

• "Excellent stay in a superb cottage Brilliant location and really helpful ..."

  Excellent stay in a superb cottage Brilliant location and really helpful owner providing plenty of local information Will definitely return

  Many thanks John for your feedback and greatly appreciated - hope to have you back in the summer again Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2023

• "Very good cottage and welcoming when you enter the cottage everything you needed was there and from the cottage areas around Scotland was amazing Pauline gave us areas to visit and eating places which we used especially the The Horse Inn which we would recommend and if you needed anything Pauline would help you well done."

  Thank you Paul for your lovely feedback which is appreciated and I look forward to welcoming you all back when you see more of the historic places here that are being rediscovered in the Glen almost daily Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2023

• "An excellent holiday cottage."

  Well placed for the wonderful archaeology and wildlife of Scotland's west coast. A five minute drive at dusk and we saw wild beavers, also the internationally important archaeological sites around Kilmartin are only a short drive away. Plenty of other wildlife; eagles, red squirrels, goshawk, sea ducks and woodland birds. The Atlantic rainforests are an amazing place to see ferns, mosses and fungi. Pauline was probably the most attentive host we have stayed with, thanks for all your help.

  Thank you so much Graham for your amazing feedback and I am really pleased that you managed to to pack so much into your week here and I do look forward to having you back again to complete your studies. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Aug 2023

• "Had a lovely week at Crinan Canal Cottage."

  Well equipped cost cottage in great location and Pauline was a great host! We will definitely be back.

  Thank you so much for your lovely review - which is greatly appreciated and I look forward to having you both back again together with your beautiful dog - whose coat was amazing - not sure how you keep it so clean Thank you for staying Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jul 2023

• "Cosy, clean, comfortable cottage, wonderful location between pre-historic sites around kilmartin and Atlantic rainforest in knapdale."

  Perfect for long walks with the dog in stunning scenery. Very helpful owner who clearly wanted us to have the best holiday. Highly recommended.

  Many thanks Gary for your feedback - which is really appreciated and really pleased that you both enjoyed the various site together with your four legged friend. It is doggie heaven Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jun 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Crinan canal cottage."

  It was nice and cosy and very homely and we would recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet break. The owner provided lots of local information.

  Sheena, thank you for you lovely feedback and I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage - I do hope that you will return and maybe we can meet up - Pauline Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sheena5.0★Mar 2023

• "The cottage was extremely clean, tidy and fully equipped for our Christmas holidays of 2 with our dog."

  The location was ideal to explore the surrounding canal paths and forests. Also it was a short drive from Oban, Inveraray and Campbelltown which we visited. Pauline (our host) was very helpful both before and during our stay with suggestions of the local attractions and places to eat. Despite being winter the cottage was warm and the log fire created a cosy atmosphere. We are looking forward to returning during the spring- summer time to explore more of this beautiful part of the world.

  Thank you for your fantastic feedback, especially when the weather was not too kind to you, I am really pleased that you will be returning in the summer months and we can finally. meet and introduce our little four legged friends Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gerasimia5.0★Dec 2022

• "Had a super holiday in lovely cottage."

  Superb base for visiting surrounding area. Weather a bit mixed, but it is Scotland. Nice to have the woodburner at this time of year. Would hope to arrange another visit.

  Alexander thank you for your lovely feed back - which is gratly appreciated and I do hope that you will make a return visit when the weather will be a bit better Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alexander4.7★Oct 2022

• "The property was excellent, clean, homely and comfortable in a lovely location."

  Even the neighbours were friendly. Pauline is an excellent host and goes out of her way to ensure the guests have everything they need and that their stay is as good as it can be. We will certainly be back to stay in this property again and to explore more of the locality.

  Thank you Phil for your lovely feedback and I am really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and really look forward to having you back again. Thanks again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jun 2022

• "Outside area is good although the bushes needing cut back by the gate and door."

  The owner was lovely and couldn't do enough for us when we had an upset with neighbour a few doors down concerning our dogs. The area as a whole is great, path right onto canal. Tried the local pub at end of road for lunch and loved the vegetarian options.

  The Clematis and Honeysuckle which would have been in full flower and actually belongs to my neighbour and is absolutely beautiful - most visitors comment on it and also the perfume it gives off, once the blooms have died down sadly it gets cut down by my neighbour. I am pleased I managed placate the upset with the neighbour due to your dogs being allowed to run about without a lead during lambing season - when all dogs have to be kept on leads in the country. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne3.4★Apr 2022

• "Excellent base for a relaxing holiday and lots to do that filled each day."

  Owner was very helpful and kept in touch through lead up to the holiday. Cottage was very clean and well stocked. The log fire was very necessary as electric heating keeps off the chill but you need the heat of the fire when the temperature outside drops. Parking was always OK and the neighbours were very friendly. Our two little dogs had a very enjoyable stay.

  I am really pleased that you all enjoyed your holiday - especially your little doggies and sister. as you all have waited so long for this holiday. You have just experienced the coldest week in years even though the sun was out during the day and dry the temperature did drop at night and great to hear that the new log fire came up to expectations. Thank you for staying Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geoff4.7★Mar 2022

• "We've just had a fantastic week at Crinan Canal Cottage."

  The cottage is in a fantastic location, really close to brilliant places to visit, down a peaceful lane beside the canal. The cottage was great, just what we wanted. It was clean, warm (we were there for a wet week in winter) and comfortable with everything in excellent condition and well maintained. It had all of the facilities to make it a great home for the week - wood burning stove, room heaters, washer, dish washer, cooker, fridge, tv etc. The owner has been brilliant throughout, sending useful information such as potential places to visit before our stay and even a couple of updates on where was open whilst we were there (handy for January and during a pandemic). Nina our dog loved the cottage and location too. We'd happily go back and recommend it to anyone.

  Eleanor, many thanks for your fantastic feedback - which is much appreciated especially as you said for a rather wet week here in Argyll. I am also pleased that you found the information sent useful - when most of the places were closed. I look forward to welcoming you both and not forgetting your four legged friend Nina back at some point when you can really see what the Crinan Canal has to offer. Thank you for staying Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eleanor5.0★Jan 2022

• "Lovely cosy cottage in a fabulous position right on the canal."

  Would definitely go again & would recommend to anybody. The host was fabulous, gave us lots of information as to where we should visit

  Marion. thank you so much for your lovely feedback which is really appreciated and I look forward to maybe seeing you both again in the future. Meanwhile take care and stay safe. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★Nov 2021

• "Lovely stay, the cottage was warm and cosy, even without the woodburner but this was a bonus and we did use it in the evening."

  It is well equipped and a really convenient location for amenities and walks. My only slight issue and only reason for not giving 5 stars for everything was the mattress; I struggle with my back and found it a quite lumpy and uncomfortable but it wouldn't put me off staying again I would just take my own pillows & supports next time. The owner was really friendly and helpful, giving us lots of information and recommendations for things to do. We even had some good weather and the dog loved being in the enclosed garden in the sun. The green that separates the cottages from the canal road was great for exercising the dog on too and meant you weren't coming out of the cottage straight onto the road which was great.

  Thank you for your feedback. I was sorry that you found the mattress uncomfortable due the fact that you struggle with your back. Rest assured the mattress was replaced in April 2021. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Natalie4.7★Nov 2021

• "We spent an enjoyable week in this well-equipped cottage, despite wet weather on several days."

  It is less than 100m from the Crinan Canal towpath which leads to great walks in the surrounding forests, in turn leading to stunning and ever-changing views across Loch Crinan and Mòine Mhór. An interesting afternoon looking at the archeology around Kilmartin (unfortunately the museum was closed for renovation) as well as wandering around the 19th Century canal, which is still in good working order. Seafood at the Crinan Hotel and the Tayvallich Inn, only a short trip by car, was unmissable! Overall, an excellent base for a relaxing break.

  Thank you for your lovely review. We were really pleased you enjoyed visiting the local area. Thank you so much for the lovely photographs you so kindly sent us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roger4.7★Oct 2021

• "What a super cottage."

  We enjoyed our stay very much in this delightful ,well equipped,home from home in a lovely location.Greatly recommended!

  Thank you Susan for your lovely feed back - which is really appreciated. I am pleased that you and your family enjoyed Argyll and the scenery together with the Autumn colours Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2021

• "The cottage is well equipped and comfortable but the stairs to the bedroom are very steep anyone who is getting a little older need to be aware of this before booking."

  Thank you for you lovely comments. Rest assured there are banisters either side of the stairs. Best wishes, The Owner of Crinan Canal Cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eileen4.7★Sep 2021

• "The cottage is well equipped, comfortable and it a excellent location."

  Garden dog safe plenty of games to entertain children. Pauline goes over and beyond to help and gives you lots of information on the area. Well worth our long road trip.

  Many thanks for your comments. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Aug 2021

• "Fabulous cottage."

  Comfortable, Covid Safe. Pauline gave so much information to help our stay be perfect- Highly recommended. Visited Oban- The Green Shack is a MUST for any fish lovers as is a day trip over to Mull. Lots to do locally from walking to wild swimming if thats your thing.

  Many thanks for you comments Paul and family. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay and managed to visit many of the excellent things that the area has to offer. You will ahve to come back and see more. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2021

• "Crinan Canal Cottage number 4 is a beautiful cosy cottage."

  Well maintained and has every mod con you could wish for. It’s extremely dog friendly with beautiful walks. Pauline the owner was excellent in providing information about places to visit and asking us if we were ok or needed anything. The area is stunning with so much to see and do. A week wasn’t long enough.

  I am really please that you managed to see the area around the cottage with your lovely dog and hope to have you back again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Jun 2021

• "We had a great stay, the cottage was in an ideal interesting location to explore the area."

  Thanks very much - so glad you enjoyed your stay. It’s a pretty special location - the boats, canal,walks,cycling & scenery. We would love to see you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mick4.4★Jun 2021

• "A nicely presented Cottage in a great area with lots of lovely walks & cycle tracks together with terrific scenery."

  Owner provided lots & lots of local information(walks, castles, gardens & other places of interest

  Reviewed by Colin4.4★May 2021

• "The area is very peaceful, lots to see and do."

  Owner keeps you informed if any events or places of interest for you

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Aug 2019

• "The area is very peaceful, lots to see and do."

  Owner keeps you informed if any events or places of interest for you

  Miss MartinAug 2019

• "Another excellent week in this lovely cottage with all mod cons."

  A great location to explore Crinan,Argyll & the isles. Great facilities to come back to and relax, including a peaceful garden and quiet 10min stroll by the canal to Cairnbaan Hotel for a local ale or 2.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jun 2019

• "Another excellent week in this lovely cottage with all mod cons."

  A great location to explore Crinan, Argyll & the isles. Great facilities to come back to and relax, including a peaceful garden and quiet 10min stroll by the canal to Cairnbaan Hotel for a local ale or 2.

  Ms StenhouswJun 2019

• "Perfect location for a weekend family break in a beautiful part of Scotland."

  Cottage is really cosy and with everything we need. Log burner was great for warming us up after the "slightly damp" west coast weather.

  Reviewed by Richard4.4★Mar 2019

• "Perfect location for a weekend family break in a beautiful part of Scotland."

  Cottage is really cosy and with everything we need. Log burner was great for warming us up after the "slightly damp" west coast weather.

  Mr HunterMar 2019

• "This cottage is in Cairnbaan, a small village on the Crinan Canal about three miles from Lochgilphead."

  The cottage was very comfortable and had everything anyone could want, including a log fire if the evenings are cold. Although Cairnbaan is small with just a pub (which does excellent meals). there are so many things to do in the area. Every day was filled with trips out to historical sights and museums, interesting towns, and excellent pubs and restaurants. The walking was wonderful, both on the canal and on the Kintyre Way and not a midge was seen all week! Altogether a wonderful trip.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2018

• "Good location, nice cottage."

  Reviewed by Heather4.1★May 2018

• "The cottage met our expectations and indeed the owner was extremely helpful and kept in contact with us all week to make sure everything was OK."

  We had a lovely holiday in this exceptionally beautiful part of Scotland.

  Reviewed by Carol4.7★Apr 2018

• "Wonderful setting, cosy and comfortable cottage and superb hospitality from its owner."

  Reviewed by Norman4.4★Mar 2018

• "Absolutely loved this cottage."

  Weve walked and walked and walked. The scenery is amazing. Theres loads to do and see. Our Irish Setter loved it. Would definitely recommend especially if you like the great outdoors. We relaxed in the evenings in front of the lovely log burner with a glass of wine and the telly on ! Perfect :)

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Nov 2017

• "Lovely spot by the canal."

  Ideal for dog walkers. Lots of places nearby to walk.

  Reviewed by Michael4.2★Aug 2017

• "The cottage was lovely, clean, comfortable and well equipped."

  The owner was very helpful and provided us with lots of useful information and web links which enabled us to plan activities and book them easily. There is so much to do and see locally and everyone was really friendly. We had a great week, many walks (we saw a beaver) boat trips (seals,eagles and the whirlpool) visited ancient sites and the Kilmartin museum but also enjoyed just chilling out at the cottage, cooking, reading or watching the boats navigating the canal. The lads were pleased the WiFi was there to keep in touch with friends but most of the time we were doing things together which is what a family holiday is all about. The whole area is full of beautiful places and interesting things to do and see. Most of it totally free. We came home refreshed with tales to tell.

  Reviewed by Linda4.6★Aug 2016

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