About this property

Spacious Holiday Home: Byron Cottage in Lochgoilhead offers a spacious setting with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The holiday home features a private bathroom with a bath or shower, TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. A balcony provides lake, garden, and mountain views. Convenient Location: Located 75 km from Glasgow Airport, Byron Cottage is near attractions such as Benmore Botanic Garden (49 km) and Inveraray Castle (34 km). Free on-site private parking is provided. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy fishing on Loch Goil and explore the surrounding area. The property is highly rated for its scenic location and convenient setting.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Slater
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Self catering. Place was very comfortable, setting amazing, well equipped kitchen enabled us to cook. Will definitely be back.
  • Belinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location Cottage well equipped and light
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was just perfect. beautiful views of the loch. I was looking for privacy and solitude and was not disappointed.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic peaceful location with amazing views of the loch and mountains etc , lovely well equipped comfortable cottage , we didn’t want to leave and will come back again
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location. Byron Cottage had everything you could need for a peaceful week away ✨️
  • Keel
    South Africa South Africa
    Exceptional location, beautiful views, everything was convenient - internet was great, there was a gorgeous coffee shop only 2 minutes away, the owner left a small booklet detailing walks in the area which we used, there are many close by to go...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Couldn’t ask for a better location. Gorgeous views from the windows and little outside seating area. Felt very at home and cosy. Would highly recommend this property and will hopefully return in the future
  • Christiane
    Greece Greece
    The situation, the nice and cosy decoration,the lot of windows giving you the feeling you are outside.
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location and quiet despite the cottage having properties on either side of it. Lots of great walks locally and around 1-2hrs drive to most places of interest. Would advise loading up at the asda in Dumbarton before getting to the cottage as...
  • Edward
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely stunning location, yards from the Lochside with fantastic opportunities to capture everyday life on the water and surrounding hills.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9Based on 207 reviews from 16 properties
16 managed properties

Company information

Hello, I am Leonard from Lochgoilhead Holidays and I live in the village. I have been welcoming guests to holiday homes in Loch Goil and area for 30+ years. If you have any questions about the holiday home, or area, before you decide to book - feel free to message me. I can help you make the most out of your time in our beautiful location in the west of Scotland.

Property information

Sitting on the private driveway, Byron Cottage is tucked away in an elevated position, screened by trees and bushes from the neighbouring houses. Off road parking for one car in front of the cottage. One mile to Lochgoilhead Village, and less than a mile to the leisure, entertainment and dining options available at the Drimsynie Holiday Village. Steps leading up to the entrance so a stay at Byron best suits guests with good mobility. Deck to the front with table and chairs. The cottage is an unusual design. Lots of windows giving an open and bright feel to the spacious open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area plus a bedroom with en-suite shower. The cottage sits on a slope within a grassy area. There is a hillside garden to the rear, with mature trees and bushes, but the main garden feature is the rockery area that the cottage sits upon. Wi-Fi - BT Superfast Fibre with direct connection to the exchange A modern and contemporary holiday cottage aimed at providing a truly comfortable base to relax and enjoy. Private Water Supply provided by the Drimsynie Estate Treatment Plant. Pet – 1 dog welcome - Thirty pound pet extra charge. Advise at time of booking.

Neighbourhood information

Located in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Accessed by a single-track roads with passing places, one from the top of the Rest and Be Thankful A83 and the other from the Dunoon to Inveraray A815 (via Hell’s Glen), are the villages of Lochgoilhead (six-mile) and Carrick Castle (11-miles). 50 miles from Glasgow via the A83 and A82 and 32 miles from Dunoon. Carrick Castle is 5 miles further down the road. Loch Goil is surrounded by mountains. According to a walkers’ guidebook by Tom Prentice, “Surrounded by high hills Lochgoilhead offers classic western seaboard scenery. It feels more remote than all the other areas”. The surrounding hills combine a distinct character with a level of solitude that is almost impossible among the ‘Arrochar Alps’.” Loch Goil is a deep glacial seawater fjord surrounded by high wooded hills. The sea loch’s Marine Protected status supports an array of nationally significant species from the unique Loch Goil Sea Squirt to the sea weeds, kelps and shore creatures, porpoises, dolphins, otters, and fish including the Wild Atlantic Salmon spawning in the River Goil. There is a colony of grey seals on the shore of Loch Goil. Around the loch there is a great variety of birds from the smallest bird in the UK, the Gold Crest to the largest, the Golden Eagle. In the woodlands there are deer, red squirrels, badgers, pine martens and various small mammals and amphibians. Lochgoilhead has a Post Office and small grocery store, a Costcutter mini-market (1 mile away), Bowling Green, Tennis Court, Village Hall and a Dr’s Surgery. Take to the hills on a number of marked walking trails. Hire a boat for fishing, nature watching and enjoying the views. The Drimsynie Estate local leisure centre has a 25m indoor swimming pool, indoor play area and a range of activities. 9-hole golf course. All open to the public on a pay as you go basis.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £30 per pet, per stay applies. Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed.

Please inform Byron Cottage overlooking Loch Goil in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: AR00027F, F

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