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School House Dalavich

Taynuilt (14.9 mls), Argyll and Bute
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Relax and unwind in the fantastic private hot tub
  • Enjoy cosy nights in front of the roaring wood burner after a day out exploring
  • The great outdoors on your doorstep with walking, cycling and fishing available
Property code: 85404

Nestled in the village of Dalavich, this property enjoys a woodland setting on the western bank of Loch Awe. There are cycle routes and forest walks on the doorstep such as the Dalavich Oakwood Trail, Avich Falls and Otter Point, where red squirrels, pine martens, woodpeckers, deer and otters may be seen. The village has a shop/cafe and community hall with bar, opening times are seasonal. For fishing enthusiasts, Loch Awe offers 24 miles of shoreline with an abundance of fish, which makes it very popular - fishing permits can be purchased online. Oban is 27 miles away, the 'Gateway to the Isles' which also has a full range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The property is in the perfect location for a true Scottish adventure.

Entering this former schoolhouse, you can leave coats and boots in the porch and then head into the spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Relax on the comfortable sofas after a day out exploring the beautiful local area and watch a movie on the Smart TV, and on those cooler evenings, enjoy cosy nights in front of the roaring wood burner. Moving through to the delightful kitchen/diner you will find a dining area perfect for sharing a family meal. The kitchen is equipped with an electric double oven, electric hob, microwave, dishwasher and American fridge/freezer with ice maker. The washing machine is housed in the nearby utility room. Continuing back through the hallway on the ground floor there is a shower room with WC and two double bedrooms. Going upstairs to the first floor, you will find one king-size and one twin bedroom. There is also a bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC on this level.

Venturing outside to the spacious fully enclosed garden, you will find the private hot tub, seating area and charcoal BBQ, ideal for al fresco dining. The garden itself is mainly laid to lawn, with a large driveway for up to three cars.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC and 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric double oven and hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer with ice maker and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Welcome pack on arrival
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate provided
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge and kitchen
  • Private hot tub
  • Large, enclosed garden with seating areas, charcoal BBQ and fire pit
  • Parking on driveway for 3 cars
  • Restaurants and pubs 8 miles and shop within walking distance
  • Private water supply
  • Short Term Let Licence Reference is : AR00459F
  • Our EPC rating is: D
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

April McKillop

This property is personally managed by April.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Georgia 4th April 2025

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Reviewed by Yaroslava 27th December 2024

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Reviewed by Angela 13th December 2024

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Reviewed by Joanne 16th November 2024

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Fantastic location and a beautiful, well appointed, clean and comfortable home from home. The walks right from the front door were excellent and easy to follow. The run to Oban was spectacular, particularly as we had snow! I would have no hesitation in recommending this property which was even better than described.

Reviewed by Stuart 25th October 2024

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Beautiful cottage, big enclosed gardens if you have dogs. Beds comfy, plenty of space, hot tub is great. We went in October and was hardly anyone about. Peaceful and tranquil. Great access to near by walks / lochs / castles. Village shop is great for supplies and they do a great breakfast. A great overall base for exploring a week of cycling / kayaRead moreking/ walking . Hide

Reviewed by Dave 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Cheryl 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Caroline 19th July 2024

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Lovely cottage so big and spacious. If in a big group this is perfect. Brought 2 dogs and they loved the large enclosed garden 2 run about in. Hot tub was perfect and was used everyday. Tesco also do a food delivery to here which is very handy when staying for a week.

Reviewed by Gerhard 17th May 2024

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The facility needs an aircon!

Reviewed by Marion 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by Vincent 16th February 2024

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A lovely stay at the School House in an absolute stunning location. Lots of long quietwalks from the door step so did not need to travel any where. Some lovely spots on loch Awe for a dip and swimming. Wildlife was abundant with Golden Eagle, Osprey spotted loads of Tawny Owls in the evening look for a whistle and you will be able to call them in. Read moreRed squirrels in the garden with plenty of birds visiting would recommend bringing seed and peanuts. Cottage is warm and has lots of space. Glorious. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 24th December 2023

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Cottage is huge, lounge is extremely comfortable especially with the wood burning stove. Beds are comfortable and views superb. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking for a large (7) family, having a dishwasher is a great help.Also the games & books are a bonus. Local area is superb for gentle walks. Village shop is ok for store cupboard iRead moretems but suggest you are well stocked up for your stay yourselves. All very clean and maintained well. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 15th December 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 10th November 2023

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A lovely, well resourced and properly maintained holiday house, with good local walks and peaceful surroundings. The hosts were responsive to our queries, and the facilities on offer were ideal for our long weekend. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Debbie 3rd November 2023

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Lovely cottage very peaceful area

Reviewed by Emma 27th October 2023

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We enjoyed a family gathering for my dads 70th. The cottage is comfortable and the hot tub is a definite plus! There are lovely walks from the cottage and Dalavich has a nice cafe for hot drinks. It is remote and there are no food shops for miles, so I recommend stocking up before getting there! The loch is not as accessible as wed hoped (there areRead more places not far by foot to access the water but it wasnt somewhere to wander down to from the cottage) but that didnt detract from a great stay. Hide

Reviewed by John 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by Megan 9th October 2023

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One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in. Beautiful and high quality, very clean and well equipped. Wonderful hot tub. Magical location and wildlife. We will be back for sure!

Reviewed by Louise 29th September 2023

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The School House is perfect for a break away. This is the second time we've visited. The first with family and the second with friends. Beds are really comfy, the house is really well equipped and the garden is big enough to play games and relax

Reviewed by Lesley 22nd September 2023

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We had a lovely time at the School House which was very remote and well out of the way from the rest of civilisation. The cottage was very well equipped with everything you could want. We had a great time despite the rain. You do need to take into consideration the 14 mile trip to get to the main road before you can get anywhere but it doesn't detrRead moreact from the lovely location. We had some great walks and the one up to the Cruachan Dam was especially good. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 11th August 2023

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Beautiful place , we stayed here for a week with 3 teenagers 2 adults and our pet dog and all thoroughly enjoyed every second. Home from home stay didn't want to leave ! Ticked all the boxes and more already looking at booking again. Definitely recommend to anyone who likes peace ,quiet and beautiful scenery !

Reviewed by Martin 21st July 2023

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Lovely house and would certainly stay here again. Very well equipped and very comfortable. There were 6 of us staying and we never felt like we were on top of each other with plenty of space to relax. We loved the location as it was well away from noise and a lovely walk up to the waterfalls just across the road. It does take a while to get anywherRead moree in this area so even popping to Oban was an hour's drive, but the view whilst doing it was fantastic. Hide

Reviewed by Nick 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Audrey 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Jayne 9th June 2023

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The location is stunning and very peaceful. The School House is a beautiful holiday home, we could not fault it in any way. It is very homely, very spacious, beautiful furnished and very well equiped. Great hot tub and spacious garden. I felt sad to leave. We will definitely consider visiting again.

Reviewed by Rowena 2nd June 2023

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Wow! This house is stunning. The kitchen is like a kitchen you see on cooking shows and loaded with equipment. A nice welcome pack which was great. This place was clean quiet and spacious. Beautiful setting in a remote place. Scenery and views stunning. No cars very few, no crowds no shops no hustle and bustle. Such a relaxing holiday. A 15 minute Read moreeasy walk takes you to the village shop cum post office cum Wild Rowan Cafe. So cute so friendly, great coffee and freshly made food. Brilliant! Hide

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