Glenbranter Cottage
Strachur
Interior
Featuring an open plan living/dining room, a wood burning stove and comfortable sofa and armchair. A warm and cosy room to relax after a day's adventure to reflect on the beautiful scenery, sights and activities you have close by.
The open plan area includes a small kitchenette area, a small fridge, combination microwave (grill, convection and microwave) and hob. For entertainment, the cottage features Freeview TV (FreeSat), Wi-Fi, a selection of books and DVD’s.
The cottage features one double bedroom, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, hand basin and toilet.
Outside
For the outdoors there are woodland tracks and walks to enjoy. From the front of the cottage there is spectacular views of the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Whether enjoying an evening soaking up the views or relaxing by the wood burning fire, Glenbranter Cottage is an idyllic holiday cottage for all seasons. An ideal base to explore this spectacular region.
Explore
Glenbranter also offers an excellent base for more challenging hill walking with a number of easily accessible peaks, rising steeply above Loch Eck and affording stunning views over the Cowal peninsula, the Clyde sea lochs and beyond.
Three miles away is Strachur village, with its two general stores, the famous Creggans Inn offering delicious food and a cosy bar, and the Bay Cottage tearoom's delightful breakfasts, takeaway rolls, and meals throughout the day.
One off road parking space and use of a large lockable shed for bikes, and canoes.
Dog Policy: Your well behaved dog is welcome. Maximum two per stay @ £3 each per night.
Car Parking: One off road parking space available.
- Quiet peaceful location overlooking the river
- Stunning views
- Wood burning stove
- Electric heating
- Small kitchenette with 2 ring hob, combination microwave (grill, convection and microwave)
- Small fridge
- Freesat TV
- Wi-Fi included
- Electricity and logs provided
- Linen and towels provided
- Well behaved dogs welcome £3 per night per dog (max 2)
- Large lockable shed for bikes, canoes, etc.
- The cottage sits directly on the 57 mile Cowal Way
- Close to the famous forestry Bluebell walks
- 3 miles away are 2 general stores, petrol
- 3 miles from the famous Creggans Inn Hotel/lounge bar in Strachur.
- Good housekeeping deposit £100 (pre-authorised)
Glenbranter Cottage
Glenbranter
Strachur
Argyll
PA27 8DJ
Directions and full address to be advised in Key & Arrival Instructions after final balance is paid.
Pass through the village of Strachur then approx 3 miles further on see signs for Glenbranter on the right hand side. (ignoring the first smaller sign for Glenbranter after Strachur which takes you along the charming old road) Turn right and drive up the road past the entrance to the Forestry Commission offices, past the car parks and Glenbranter cottage is the first property on the right hand side. The cottage name is on the front of the cottage.
On the Dunoon side, turn right from the terminal and follow the road until you come to a T junction at Sandbank. Turn right and continue on this road (A815 signposted for Glasgow).
After passing the Cot House Service Station look out for the Glenbranter sign on the left hand side(approx 8 miles). Turn left and drive up the road past the entrance to the Forestry Commission offices, past the car parks and Glenbranter cottage is the first property on the right hand side. The cottage name is on the front of the cottage.
Excellent break away from it all!
5/5 Stars Upfront Reviews - November 2023
We enjoyed our stay so much last year we came back again this year. So peaceful, had everything you could ask for in quiet location.
Thank you again.
Lovely Cosy Cottage
4.8/5 Stars Upfront Reviews - August 2022
We absolutely loved our stay at Glenbranter Cottage. The location is beautiful and there are lots of lovely woodland walks in the area. The cottage is very well appointed and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The welcome bottle of prosecco was a nice surprise too! Mark and Alison were very helpful and gave us some good tips on things to do and places to eat. We would happily stay there again.
Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly
5 star VRBO Review - 20 June 2022
You know that the weather in Scotland can be very changeable and the midges hungry. When you arm yourself against both, you can have the holiday of a lifetime at Glenbranter Cottage! A beautiful place, great base for all kinds of activities in the area, magical nature (Puck's Glen!!!) peace, space, friendly people, delicious food (getting used to the opening hours / closing times of Tearooms and Inns and Restaurants), fantastic walks both for the adventurer and for the challenged hiker. Walking routes well and clearly signposted. We look back on a great holiday. Oh yes the house: cozy, quiet, clean, equipped with everything you need, good furniture and very friendly and helpful host / woman. Mark knows the area like the back of his hand; he grew up in and around Glenbranter. An absolute must.
Easter break
5/5 Upfront Review April 2022
Comfortable stay in an ideal location. Lots of walks for dogs. Great views. Good communication - many thanks.
A warm and cosy cottage in the woods.
Oct 2021
Perfect for a quiet and secluded retreat. You can walk out of the cottage into the most beautiful woods. There are waterfalls and walks around the loch.
The cottage is small but very comfortable.
I would recommend it to anyone who loves nature.
We can’t wait to go again.
We had a great week!
Sept 2021
We loved our stay at Glenbranter - beautiful walks from the door, red squirrels, amazing scenery, and very cosy accommodation …we would stay there again
Hidden gem - highly reccomend!!
Sept 2021
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Glenbranter Cottage; the cottage is very stylish, super comfortable and the kitchen is really well equipped. The location was perfect to explore the local area and was really peaceful. Alison and Mark's personal recommendations and advice were great, and it was lovely to meet them both. We would highly reccomend a stay here and would not hesitate to stay again.
99/100
Aug 2021
Wonderful cottage tucked away in a Scottish National forest with a bubbling brook in front and stunning views and scenery all around the area
Great cottage, perfect for two people, beautiful location
Aug 2021
We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get away to a secluded location in a beautiful forest. Small but clean cottage with everything you'd need (though note no washing machine, but that wasn't a problem for us). Good comms from the owners, well located for lots of lovely walks and swims on the Cowal peninsula. Thanks!
Great cottage in the forest
Oct 2020
Super cottage in the Argyll forest. Great walks from the door step, nice and quiet so the dog could be off the lead most of the time. The cottage was cosy with a log burning fire, though it was small, it was bigger than we expected from the photos. Great stay, would recommend.
Autumn break
Oct 2020
A great break in a lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. This was our second stay here, postponed from spring, and it was well worth the wait.
Great relaxing weekend
Sept 2020
A couple of very relaxing days spent at Glenbranter Cottage. Lovely surroundings, cosy accommodation. Exactly what we were after.
4.5 Star Upfront Review Sept 2020
Weekend Stay in Beautiful Argyll.
Charming little But n’ Ben! The location was a surprise and a wonderful one at that!! Right in the middle of the forestry walks and surrounded by nature. Beautiful.
The cottage was compact, cosy and had all we required. Peaceful and comfortable.
Our hosts Mark and Alison were welcoming and helpful and we both liked them very much. Would definitely return.