1 / 14Taolain Cottage
Kilfinan, Argyll and Bute
A one bedroom estate cottage for two at Kilfinan on Argyll’s Secret Coast, with wood burners, a window seat facing the loch and an enclosed grassy garden, two dogs welcome.
The estate Taolain Cottage sits on is called Otter, and the shoreline below delivers on the name often enough to keep a dog's nose in work. This is a one bedroom hideout for two at Kilfinan on Argyll's Secret Coast, dog friendly with two dogs welcome, a super king bed, and 1,800 acres of estate ground rolling away behind it.
Inside is simple and right for two: a kitchen to cook properly in, a lounge diner with a window seat aimed down towards the water, wood burners for the evenings, and a super king bedroom with countryside at every window. The enclosed garden is mostly laid to grass, its dining table positioned for watching boats work Loch Fyne against the hills, with room for two dogs to potter while dinner cooks.
It is a couple's week, and a restorative one. The Secret Coast earns its name by being overlooked: no through traffic, marked shore and forest walks straight from the doorstep, and an estate's worth of tracks where the dogs can spend a whole morning meeting nobody.
Tighnabruaich, with its Victorian pier, gallery and views over the Kyles of Bute, makes the local outing, and the ferry to Bute opens a whole island more. When the dogs need a real run, the white sand at Westport and the beaches of the Secret Coast's own little bays are all in reach.
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from £441 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Step outside to the enclosed garden mostly laid to grass with a pretty outdoor dining area that has been positioned looking out towards the water so you can watch the boats bobbing along against the m
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £441 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 17:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Taolain Cottage from £441 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Taolain Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Taolain Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. The cottage has an enclosed garden laid mostly to grass where they can potter about, and 1,800 acres of estate ground behind the property with tracks where the dogs can spend a whole morning meeting nobody.
Are dogs allowed at Taolain Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given the wood burners and the nature of the retreat, it feels well set up for a visit in any season.
What should I know before visiting Taolain Cottage with my dog?
The cottage accepts a maximum of two dogs, so if you're travelling with more it's worth checking ahead. Beyond that, the setup is genuinely good for dogs — marked shore and forest walks leave straight from the doorstep, the enclosed garden gives them space to roam safely, and beaches like Westport's white sands are within reach for a longer run.
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Taolain Cottage from £441 for 7 nights
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