Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Loch Awe

We have just got back from a fantastic week at The Barn in Ardfern. Cameron’s dad Phil lives nearby and he gave us lots of good tips for places to see. He was also a lovely friendly person to chat to. The Barn is very private and peaceful. Inside it is fantastically designed, comfortable, with everything we could need - a beautiful kitchen, crisp white bed linen, lovely bath and shower, and nice milk, biscuits and wine to welcome us. Places not to miss are Arduaine garden, Crarae garden, Ardmaddy garden and Crinan canal for walking or cycling. Lucy’s in the village was lovely for breakfast, lunch or coffee & cake. Just five minute walk up the hill near The Barn is a splendid view on the surrounding Lochs. We also went to Iona (book ahead with CalMac or West Coast Tours) - it was great getting the bus between ferries rather than driving. The ferries get very booked up at this time of year. Altogether we could not have asked for a lovelier week- thanks so much Phil Abi and Cameron.

What a magical place! Staying off the grid, with fantastic views around. Feels like traveling back in time as lots of history there! We spend 3 nights there with lots of hiking and simply chilling. Great spot for fishing where the bay meets open sea. Caught couple of fish every day. Thanks for these wonderful holidays! Martins

Tom’s house is really lovely, comfortable, clean and had everything we needed as a family of 4. Billy is an excellent host. Highly recommend!

We had a great stay at Peter’s place. Plenty of room for everyone and nice and clean. Cozy yet lots of creaky house noises if you have light sleepers. Easy access to Inveraray attractions and a great jumping off point to other highland gems.

The promise of the view was fabulous and we were not disappointed. If you are looking for a peaceful and secluded place, this is the place. It is not perfectly placed if you are looking for tourist places to visit but the place is enough for itself for a few nights and it is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the calm. The bedrooms and living rooms are very beautiful and well decorated. Thank you for providing a beautiful home like this.

One of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed - both the beauty of the surroundings and the house itself with gorgeous views and unique design and decor. Cozy living room with great view. Basically two master bedrooms. Great kitchen and dining room. Nice deck if weather permits. Close to railway walking path. I even caught four brown trout from shore just across the lake. Highly recommend!

We cannot fully put into words how special Elizabeth’s place is. By far, it is one of the best Air BnB’s we’ve stayed at in the Highlands. If you’re looking for a peaceful hub to visit all the sights. If you’re looking for a refuge, you don’t need to leave the property. As a host, Elizabeth went above and beyond, anticipating our needs, providing recommendations, and even offering a welcome basket.

Georgina’s place was really beautiful- it’s like an interior decorator had been at work! Just lovely. Every part of the cottage was stunning. Massive, well appointed kitchen, sitting room like something from a magazine and two beautiful bedrooms with very large en suite bathrooms. Again, beautifully decorated- really felt like a very up market boutique hotel. My sister said it was the best Airbnb she’d ever stayed in. Really lovely countryside all around and a great place to use as a base for our long walks. The fact you can bring your dog is so great. Close enough to Aldi to stock up but secluded enough to feel rural. Georgina was very helpful - had left milk, bread, eggs, jam etc for us. Such a lovely touch. I’d love to stay here again.

Very clean and comfortable annex. Andrew received us very kindly.

Loved the flat. It was immaculate and beautifully decorated. It was a very easy walk to both the train and the ferries. Would definitely stay here again.

This was a second visit to Oban, albeit planned with less than 12 hours notice. Elizabeth replied back IMMEDIATELY and we are so fortunate to have found this gem. After a very ill timed, wet and cold, boat ride to the islands…the flat was a wonderful reprieve. It warmed right up and with some coffee, tea and oatmeal that was generously provided, we were ready for round two of Oban.

We spent three nights here and loved it! Wonderful position, close to the main shopping area and ferry, amazing views and quiet. Five minute walk down to the shopping area but the walk is either via a steep road or steps (144!!) but was fine for us. Convenient off road parking in the driveway. Short uphill walk to McCaig’s tower - superb views and benches to sit and take it in. The apartment is very spacious and feels luxurious, just like the photos. Would definitely recommend this Airbnb to others.

Carol's apartment is a little bit of heaven in the middle of beautiful countryside, my wife and I wouldn't hesitate to return to the castle next time we're visiting Scotland

The stay was wonderful. Beautiful area, nice house with everything we needed and more. Had a lovely time. Only downside where the smidges (flies). So if you come here take some bugspray.

We had a lovely stay; apartment was very nice, clean, modern and well equipped. Free on street parking and walking distance into Oban town centre. Scott was very informative, helpful and an excellent host. Would highly recommend, thank you!

My wife and I stayed for a while at this beautiful place. We absolutely recommend it here. So nice, clean, peaceful and beautiful. Geoff & Marie made us feel at home 🏡 the entire time. We will definitely be back again.

We had an excellent stay at Cobblerview Apartment! The view was, of course, gorgeous - but the care that Carol & Don took in ensuring our stay was comfortable was greatly appreciated and made our experience especially enjoyable. The apartment is cosy and immediately inviting, with a sizable living room space and dining table positioned next to the window and looking out onto Loch Long. Though the view you have of the loch itself is expansive, we never felt as though we didn’t have enough privacy - aside from this window out onto the water, almost all of the natural light that filters in is through skylights. We never needed for utensils or utilities, Carol & Don provided a full range of crockery, cleaning supplies and towels It’s worth bearing in mind that as this is a waterfront property, the bugs are in abundance around summer and you’ll need to have your spray on if you want to sit out on the balcony this time of year!

We had a lovely stay in Dunoon, it is a very quiet a peaceful place and we really enjoyed our stay. Paddy is friendly and helpful and her dog is beautiful and very sweet. Both beds were very comfortable, the shower was warm and powerful and the homemade bread was a great touch- we thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you again :)

Absolutely perfect spot. Stunning views of the bay and harbor. Location was awesome. Near everything. Rooms were clean and neat. Had a wonderful stay.

We wanted a great view of the waterfront and skyline. The outlook from this apartment is superb, and coupled with the quality of the accommodation, it really was the perfect choice. The listing is entirely genuine and accurate, and if you are looking for a special restful retreat in Oban, this is the place. Easy for access to all amenities in Oban and of course the ferry if you’re taking in Mull & Iona like we did. Perfect test at the end of the day sitting watching the view from the magnificent bay windows in the lounge. We watched the sun go down and each morning looked out again at the peaceful outlook. Amazing place and great comms from James the host was very helpful throughout our booking process.

We loved staying at Jill’s place. The views of the lake are incredible. Can definitely recommend it.

Lovely setting, amazing views, over the loch, good communication from host before and during our stay well presented and clean housed 5 of us comfortably with extra space. Would definitely stay again if we were in the area.

This is a fantastic apartment in a beautiful location. It’s well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay and the information provided by Ryan was really useful. It’s easy is remote as described so we came prepared with all of the food and drink supplies we needed for the three days we were there however there was a great little shop on the complex nearby where we stopped for a couple of things during our stay. As suggested by Ryan we did the Carrick Castle Loop walk, the Donich Falls Walk, the Bridge of Orchy drive and hired a boat on Loch Goil. All of which were fantastic and we’d highly recommend. The Goil Inn and Boat Shed Cafe both served good food and were friendly and welcoming places to eat. Would definitely recommend a stay in the fabulous place.

Excellent location for access to Oban & the highlands.. Clean, tidy, comfortable apartment. Friendly helpful host who had excellent communication before and during my stay. Highly recommended.