Achaglachgach Stables

4.9★

Outstanding

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

20 Customer Review(s)

Ms Williamson
October 2022

“An extremely comfortable cottage, beautifully decorated and with all the facilities we needed.”

The underfloor heating worked a treat, the kitchen was kitted out so well for a big group and the living room space spot on. The garden space was great for ball games and the surrounding walks and Loch access were fantastic. We were on a three generations holiday so some feedback that could improve things. The door handles were v stiff and meant one of our party got trapped a couple of times. The teens thought the wifi was too slow and suggested a booster could improve that. All of us found the ...

The underfloor heating worked a treat, the kitchen was kitted out so well for a big group and the living room space spot on. The garden space was great for ball games and the surrounding walks and Loch access were fantastic. We were on a three generations holiday so some feedback that could improve things. The door handles were v stiff and meant one of our party got trapped a couple of times. The teens thought the wifi was too slow and suggested a booster could improve that. All of us found the filter taste in the tap water meant it was undrinkable. We know it can be difficult to adjust filters with all the necessary regulations. We ended up sourcing drinking water from the harbour outdoor tap at Tarbert most days.

- Ms Williamson, October 2022
Facey October 2022

“Fantastic location excellent for touring Argyll and the islands.”

Very comfortable accommodation with everything we needed for our stay. Lots of space for people to chill and chat at the same time.

- Facey, October 2022
Stoddard July 2022

“Achaglachgach stables was a Great place for a large family to stay in one place.”

The large living areas were good for socialising and kids playing. We were a bit disappointed that trickle charging electric cars became an issue with the owners. The listing said nothing of not charging when we booked and the contract also did not mention this. We used extension cables that were suitably rated, had a waterproof outdoor socket and included inbuilt RCD protection to prevent overheating or a fault. We were told that the house insurance doesn't cover charging EV's, which is a bit strange but I would suggest looking at changing this as more people look to use EV's and the most convenient time to charge is at the house overnight. Businesses are also able to claim a grant for a dedicated EV charger. I see that the listing now says that electricity does not cover electric cars. It would be good to know if the concern is cost or the previously mentioned house insurance and make this clear to guests. Fully charging an EV from home electricity costs about £12-15 which is a small percentage of the overall costs of the rental.

- Stoddard, July 2022
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“A lovely restful holiday.”

Very comfortable house. The beach at Stornoway Bay and walk to Ardpatrick Point were beautiful.

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“Excellent accommodation and lots to do in the area, we had a lovely time.”

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“GREAT! Try the Starfish Restaurant in Tarbert, The Kilberry Inn and West Port Beach.”

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“Amazing weather.”

West Port Beach, Starfish Restaurant, Stornoway Bay. Loved it all.

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“Thank you, we had a fantastic week and the house has been great.”

Dog towels much appreciated, thanks again.

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“We all had an enjoyable visit.”

Can highly recommend The Anchorage Inn Bistro, very cosy, great service and the food is excellent. Marine Bistro Indian takeaway also good. Red Door Café for their home bakes and The Deli for their fab rolls, thanks.

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“Fantastic stay!”

Visited Arran and Gigha. Boathouse Restaurant was excellent, also seafood at Skipness.

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“Brilliant Stay!”

Lovely, comfortable house. Visited Gigha and other local beaches and towns. West Port and Stornoway beaches were favourites.

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“What a fabulous week!”

The weather for the most part was like being in the Caribbean! Fabulous food at Skipness, The Starfish and Kilberry Inn. A’Chliet is the best beach by far. Also enjoyed a lovely ferry ride and wander around Gigha. We will be back! The house was beautifully clean, with lovely extra touches. Thank you very much!

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“A wonderful two weeks.”

On arrival the house was immaculate with so much space for us all. The fresh bread and scones were yummy, very much appreciated. We have walked locally in Crinan, Tarbert Castle circular, Ardcastle Wood and Dalavich woods. If you fancy a challenge two of us climbed Ben Lui (wouldn’t recommend it though!) We loved Inveraray Castle, ferry trip to Gigha, West Port Beach (choose a sunny day!) and Skipness. Would highly recommend Kintail Bird Experience, superb! Jo and Paul couldn’t be nicer or more welcoming. We have loved every second of our stay and would love to come back. Thank you!

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“Fantastic base in Argyll.”

Beautiful accommodation and setting. Jo ad Paul so helpful, thank you very much.

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“Swam in waterfalls at Lettermay Burn with the children.”

Swam in beautiful sea in Kilmory. Lovely house, perfect for a big family and perfect base for exploring. Thanks.

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Visitor Book Oct 2021

“What a truly wonderful house!”

It gave us so much space to be together as a family. Fun times out and about, exploring every day, thank you.

- Visitor Book, Oct 2021
Ronald May 2021

“We had a lovely break in this great house.”

Jo gave us a very warm welcome and some lovely home made bread and scones and was friendly and on hand if we needed here. We did once to help adjust the heating but once that had been done it was a pleasant warm house. Very clean and well equipped for our party of three but it s obviously a house which would have taken many more and we thought the seating in the sitting room would have been a bit limited for the number the house slept - two sofas at the fire and no other armchairs or seats seemed slightly odd. lovely part of the world and we would very happily return to Achaglachgach Stables. thanks

- Ronald, May 2021
Rebecca Bowen Sep 2019

“It’s rare to find property exactly as the brochure shows but this was perfect.”

So clean and welcoming. The little touches that the housekeeper added made all the difference. We. Had a wonderful time and thank the whole team at LHH for making it so.

- Rebecca Bowen, Sep 2019
Alastair Brown Nov 2018

“Three generations of our family just spent a week in the Stables.”

We have family connections as our Grandfather used to look after the estate grounds, and lived in the white cottage beside the Stables. We spent many many happy holidays in the cottage as children. We had a fantastic week reliving old memories and exploring the grounds. The Stables themselves have been renovated to an extremely high standard. We could remember the old layout and found ourselves thinking about how many years the Stables had been lying under utilised. The re-purposing is a total success. The Geo-thermal heating works incredibly well, and we all felt extremely comfortable throughout our stay. The fixtures and fittings are all of a very high standard and we found ourselves wanting for nothing. Would not hesitate to recommend this completely to large family groups looking for a perfect location for a relaxing break.

- Alastair Brown, Nov 2018
Emma Schmidt Nov 2018

“We stayed for a week at the end of May, 5 adults, 5 children and our dog.”

This is a great house in a truly beautiful location. The house is very spacious, light and stylishly furnished, yet comfortable. Lovely beach nearby to explore, all the kids in our group loved looking for shells. Great walking locally. Tarbert is a short drive away with great restaurants and fresh shellfish available to buy. We really enjoyed our week and would definitely recommend it to others.

- Emma Schmidt, Nov 2018

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite bath, shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 3 x twin
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Family bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, heated flooring, basin and WC
Dining kitchen
Laundry room and WC
Living room with vaulted ceiling and woodburning stove
Central heating and woodburning stove
Two electric ovens and grills, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
Satellite TV, digibox, DVD player and selection of DVDs, iPod players and speakers, WiFi, books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available by request
Off-road parking for 5 cars
Fenced gardens with lawns, gravelled area and picnic bench and seating
Pet-friendly, allowing up to two well-behaved dogs
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 6.4 miles, pub 6.4 miles
Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, charging for electric cars is not included in the rental
Note: Please bring own linen for travel cot

The property

On the shores of West Loch Tarbert, Achaglachgach Stables is a beautifully designed, ecologically sensitive, conversion of a grand stone stables and barn, with an extraordinary 50ft long, high-ceilinged room for living and entertaining. Huge windows and sliding doors show wonderful views across the loch and into the beech wood and gardens beyond. In addition, Achaglachgach is an eco-home, warm all year round thanks to geothermal underfloor heating on slate and wood floors; solar panels and double glazing. In the evenings, there is a wood-burning stove for added appeal. If you love this house, but it is not quite large enough, you can add Achaglachgach Cottage, which is close by, and sleeps 4. See the link at the bottom of this text. Ideal for families, reunions or five couples, the house sleeps ten in two king-size (one en suite), and three twin bedrooms. The well-equipped kitchen seats ten and glass doors can create an indoor-outdoor eating space, with a picnic table and benches in the garden. For children, there is a cosy television corner with games and DVDs, and also a fenced-in garden. Beyond, the burn is perfect for playing, as is the pebble beach across the field, and the beech wood is a popular place for building dens. The building was created originally by the famous Scot's Baronial architects Peddie and Kinnear in the 1860s, and they made the stable doors tall enough for riders to walk through without dismounting. The house is part of the Achaglachgach Estate, and guests can also walk in the oak woods and the original walled garden. A sandy beach is less than ten minutes drive, and further along the Kilberry Road there are coves, beaches and views over Gigha, Islay and Jura. The famous, Michelin recommended, Kilberry Inn restaurant is nearby, and Tarbert village ten minutes away has restaurants, pubs, a supermarket and fresh seafood. Achaglachgach Cottage. EPC Rating: Band C

EPC Rating: Band C

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

TARBERT

Lochgilphead 14 miles.

Built around an inlet on Loch Fyne, Tarbert has long been both a harbour and a key strategic point in the history of Scotland's rugged West Coast. Tarbert once required three castles to protect it, and the ruins of one of these can still be visited today. Built around the natural harbour, fishing and sailing continue to play an important part in the life of the village. There are many annual events to interest all tastes including the sailing regatta on Loch Fyne, seafood and music festivals. The 87 mile Kintyre Way stretches from Tarbert to the south of the Kintyre Peninsula, and offers walking for all levels and with ferry connections to Islay and Arran, there is simply no better location to relax and explore this rugged and picturesque part of Scotland.

Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, charging for electric cars is not included in the rental.
Note: This property will not allow more than two well-behaved dogs.

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Reviews & Ratings

“An extremely comfortable cottage, beautifully decorated and with all the facilities we needed.”

“Fantastic location excellent for touring Argyll and the islands.”