1 / 14Taolain Cottage
Kilfinan, Argyll and Bute
A single storey cottage for two near Kilfinan on the Otter Estate, with a wood burner, a window seat looking towards Loch Fyne, an enclosed garden and two dogs welcome.
Taolain Cottage is a beautiful, thoughtfully designed single storey cottage for two near Kilfinan on Argyll's Cowal Peninsula, with elegant interiors, a warming wood burner and a wonderful outlook towards Loch Fyne. This dog friendly romantic retreat takes two dogs and sits on a private estate known for its scenic beauty and tranquillity.
You step in through the fully equipped kitchen, and the hall leads on to the delightful lounge and diner, where a window seat looks out towards the loch. The traditional wood burner and a Smart TV make it a welcoming place to relax, the dogs settle by the stove, and supper for two at the table turns into plans for the next day's adventures.
Back along the hall are the family bathroom, with its bath, and a light and bright super-king bedroom, and every room has views over the beautiful countryside. Outside, the enclosed garden is mostly laid to grass, a lovely patch for two dogs, and its pretty outdoor dining area faces the water, so supper comes with boats bobbing along against the mountains.
The Otter Estate extends to around 1,800 acres of rolling, forested landscape, with plenty for walkers, hill climbers and dogs to explore and lots of wildlife along the way. This is Argyll's Secret Coast, with marked coastal and forest walks from the doorstep. Tighnabruaich, 9 miles away, has its Victorian pier, palm trees, views of the Kyles of Bute and a main street of shops, cafés and an art gallery, and the Isle of Bute is a short ferry ride.
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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
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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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