Sobrachan in Argyllshire & Islands | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Sobrachan

This luxurious, modern house overlooks unspoilt Loch Awe and mountain Ben Cruachan. It's a unique opportunity to get away from it all, in the utmost comfort.

Sobrachan also has a private, ten-acre semi-landscaped woodland garden, with streams, waterfalls, decorative bridges, and even a suspension bridge across its gorge, offering magnificent views down to the loch and Ben Cruchan beyond. Far from the traffic and bustle of daily life, there are glorious forest, river and hill walks from the doorstep, and the loch itself is under half a mile away.

In this fairytale location, Sobrachan is finished to the highest of standards, making it an ideal stay for families, groups and couples who want a thoroughly relaxing break in one of the area's most well-appointed holiday homes. There is a large, fully equipped utility room with washer and dryer, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, supplementing a separate kitchen prep area with induction hob, two ovens and large fridge, overlooking the vast open-plan space that forms the main area of the house.

There are also three different dining areas: the informal breakfast bar, perfect for drinks and snacks, a comfortable, scrubbed pine kitchen table, and the formal dining area with its exquisite antique Hepplewhite table and chairs. There is also a large open-plan lounge area, with a two huge corner sofas, a cosy wood-burning stove, large flatscreen TV and a wide array of DVDs, games and books to enjoy.

Guests can even have a sing-along (or musicians can gather safe in the knowledge they won't be disturbing anyone) with a fabulous antique grand piano resting underneath the staircase. This eco-friendly house is beautifully illuminated by natural light as the walls boast floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing astounding views of the loch, mountains, and garden in every season.

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Need To Know

✓Eco underfloor heating, woodburning stove
✓ Electric 5 zone induction hob, 2 x electric ovens, 2 x fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
✓ Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Two highchairs and travel cots available on request
✓ Ample off road parking
✓ Decking with furniture
✓ Hot tub available from Saturday to Friday morning, it will be drained and cleaned on the Friday afternoon, ready for the next booking
✓ Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓ Pub 10 miles, shops, supermarkets, garage, restaurants 16 miles
✓ Note: The property has an open-tread staircase
✓ Note: This property has a private water supply

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Newton Hall

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Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 9

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Glen Euchar House

9 Miles

Scotland » Argyllshire & Islands

Sleeps 6

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 4

Immaculate detached cottage in secluded countryside. Superb quality, large garden, hot tub. Near coast and ideal for walking, cycling or touring. Bookable with Ref 12682 to sleep 8. Oban 10 miles.

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The Log Cabin

9 Miles

Scotland » Argyllshire & Islands

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 1

Excellent log cabin with countryside and mountain views, 4 miles from Kilninver. Woodburning stove, ideal for a romantic break. Bookable with Ref 12167 to sleep 8. Oban 10 miles.

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The River Lodge

10 Miles

Scotland » Argyllshire & Islands

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 1

A gorgeous wooden lodge nestled in a tranquil position within the village of Kilninver, Scotland. Romantic dwelling. scenic surroundings. Secluded setting. Ellenabeich 13.1 miles; Craobh Haven 15.7 miles; Dalavich 19.9 miles.

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Sobrachan Reviews

Jacqueline

This is the only holiday home we have ever returned to. Sobrachan is a magical place, the house and gardens are gorgeous. We were concerned that visiting in winter we might feel cold in all of the open space downstairs, we couldn't have been more wrong. The underfloor heating is superb and there's always the log burner to make the evenings feel cozier. We absolutely love the isolation the house offers and the views are magnificent no matter what the weather. Places we visited Carnassarie castle, Lochgilphead, the isle of Skye in magnificent weather and my favourite place Crinan harbour, for a cheeky dook.

We have just had a wonderfull week ar Sobrachan. It is in the perfect location if you want to get away from it all. The scenery is breathtaking and the house superb. Our only suggestion would be to have two bird feeding stations one on the patio at the back and one on the patio to the side of the house. This will attract the birds that reside in the wonderful garden with it's waterfall, suspension bridge and lovely little corners where you can sit in the sun.

Adrian

Superb property with amazing gardens and facilities. We didn't need to go out to have a good holiday, which was fortunate as the weather wasn't the best! It is remote from other entertainments but that is one of it's benefits. We were a family of four generations and we didn't need outside entertainment. When you do go out, driving the B840 it's an interesting experience but once driven it's part of the holiday! Comfortable beds, large sofas, hot tub, good kitchen and additional boot room to keep your outdoor gear, also doubles up as food prep room if needed. Only one downside there is the dishwasher which needs some TLC. You can spend hours exploring the gardens and trying to recognize the many rare and unusual plants and trees. All the family were blown away with the property except the ten month old but his parents were happy which made him content! We have no hesitation in recommending this cottage provided you like peace and quiet and Plenty of space. Dark skies were popular as the stars on the clear nights were amazing and Northern Lights were forecast for two nights early mornings but only minor success on one night.

Brilliant place!

Charles

Fantastic accommodation and surroundings and the views, breathtaking. Definitely a place to relax and they had magnificent gardens to explore and enjoy especially in inclement weather when you don't want to travel. The owner was always willing to assist whenever was needed and gave some helpful advice on the area and wildlife. A joy to visit.

What an amazing house. Fantastic house with everything you could wish for in an idyllic setting. So peaceful and quiet with spectacular views and wildlife. The gardens are spectacular and a great source of fun and entertainment for the children who loved playing in the stream. The owner Andrew was lovely and so helpful and on hand if needed. Thank you for a wonderful memorable holiday, certainly one of the best properties we have stayed in

We have recently returned for our first visit to Sobrachan. If you want peace and tranquillity this is the house to come to, hidden along a long single track road on the side of a hill you will find this amazing house looking over Loch Awe. Every room has a view either over the Loch, Garden or the hills. We regularly saw Osprey flying over the Loch hunting. On our journeys out on the road we saw deer, red squirrels, woodpecker, voles and birds of prey. We enjoyed looking out on the ever changing sky. Sitting in the hot tub each evening watching the House Martins and Osprey was a treat. The gardens surrounding the house are lovely to walk around. The house is spacious and very well equipped. The photos of the property does not do it justice. Thank you, Andrew, for creating a lovely place to spend a week.

Amazing property with beautiful gardens! Very friendly and attentive owner. House and hot tub very clean. Glorious views across Loch Awe. Plenty to see and do in and around the area and trips to islands easy. Wonderful relaxing and fun holiday.

Michael

Lovely spacious property in glorious grounds Comfortable beds and pleasant furnishings plus plenty of outdoor seating giving different views of the spectacular location. Would recommend that further cookingcatering equipment be provided to meet the needs of providing meals for the number of occupants that the house can accommodate. In our opinion why head out to eat every day when you have rented such a lovely property ,especially when it was in celebration of meeting up with old college friends.

The only very small constructive comment I would make is there could have been more towels at the house or dressing gowns for the hot tub. Other than that Andrew and the house were amazing thank you very much!!

Pamela

It's a lovely place but as I said to the owner a double bed for couples or people with disabilities would be ideal as my partner had to leave and come back days later so it was a problem also hand rails at the hot tub for health and safety would also be beneficial to all. A bit of dust and marks on walls so a wee paint to freshen the place up as all the tape makes it look unfinished. Stated in book buy logs but owner said he would just give more I think this should be clarified for all. Setting the timer for heating is a bit cheeky as the house can get really cold so people should be allowed to heat it to their own preferences when ever it suits . Also tried to speak to the owner and he carried on about his business basically ignored me till the next day so I then ignored him back not a great way to deal with paying customers felt he was more interested in the next guests as he also could fill the hot tub late on the Friday say 10 or 11 pm to give the guests use for every day of their stay feel quite cheated to be completely honest.

Daniel

Sobrachan was a lovely house, amazing location, and the hot tub is wonderful. So peaceful, we love the quiet so was perfect for us. Andrew is always on hand to help, although we never had any issues at all. Would definitely recommend. 1010 for us.

Graham

Wonderful house, just as good as it looks on the website. Lovely garden to explore, the owner was very helpful in making us feel welcome and showing us the ropes. Hot tub was great, especially with the view of the mountain and the occasional flyby from the sea eagles. Red squirrels in the woods and deer roaming about also. The Loch is a good place to kayak or canoe, we put in at the head of Loch Awe by the castle, around 40 minutes drive up the single track road. Of all the places we've stopped at in Scotland over the last few years and there's been some nice ones, this one was probably the best!

Nicholas

This is an excellent property. It is comfortable, spacious with stunning views down Loch Awe. The Gardens are lovely and the Hot Tub much appreciated. Our group of nine enjoyed their holiday and we would certainly consider visiting again. There was weather disruption of roads around our visit and the house owner helpfully kept us informed so we could alter our travel plans accordingly. Our only suggestion for improvement was to have a little more cutlery so that you don't have to use the dishwasher after every meal!

Jackie

We booked this property for the second week of our Scottish holiday having spent the first week on Lewis in an immaculate cottage by the beach. So wondered how that could be surpassed? We needn't have worried, Sobrachan is fantastic. The views, the house, the grounds the list is endless are all stunning. The hot tub is absolute bliss and sitting back in there watching the ever changing scenery is magical. We saw ospreys, buzzards and had the most fabulous evening in the hot tub watching the nesting swallows feed their young. A walk around the grounds up to the suspension bridge is a must, my advice is walk slowly! Also we booked with Adventure West sea trips to do the corryvrecken whirlpool and wildlife tour sailing out of Crinan Harbour. Oh my gosh, if you don't do anything during your stay do this. It made our holiday, it was exhilarating and exciting. We saw all sorts of sea life, Grey seals, harbour seals, a golden eagle and her fledgling, shags, cormorants and much more. Taken care of by a very professional and highly competent team. Andrew, our host, was excellent he was always at the end of a text and replied very quickly to any queries we had, and gave us some thorough information about how things worked at the house. Especially the midge pdf!! Read this carefully if you are staying within JulyAug it's essential for a happy holiday. If you're wondering whether or not to book this house, my advice would be to do it. You won't be disappointed. The views alone would do it for me but there's so much more. We have made some magical memories here, listening to my husband playing the grand piano whilst sitting on the deck sipping gin is just one of them. Fabulous. And thanks again Andrew for a perfect week and it was lovely to meet you. We will be back.

Jacqueline

Jeannie

Sobrachan is a beautiful house, very warm and comfortable. We had a lovely week there and would like to go back one day to explore the area a bit more

Sobrachan is a delight. The gardens are beautiful and you can walk round the gardens exploring different pathways. The house is very comfortable and the views are gorgeous. Yes it is remote, but thank goodness for that! Very sad to leave such a fantastic property but so glad we could have a holiday in this beautiful location.

William

Absolutely stunning property, one of the best we've ever stayed at.

Louise

A beautiful property in a magical setting. The house was comfortable and came with everything you could need for your stay. There are many forestry walks near by and things to on days out. We hope to return at some point, and would recommend a stay at Sobrachan to anyone.

The most beautiful home and surroundings. We absolutely loved our stay as a family and will definitely be returning.

Immaculately presented house and gardens. Everything is clearly maintained to a high standard and the attention to detail is exemplary. The design of the house lends itself to relaxation and engagement the landscaped gardens provide stunning visual treats around every tree, stream, and bush! It's an easy 55.

Sharon

This is the second time we have stayed at Sobrachen. We love it! The lay out of the house works perfectly for us as a large party. It is such a beautiful home, with luxury and comfort. Andrew is always on hand for a stress free check in and check out. You are provided with all the Information you need to work the many facilities on offer. And should any issues arise during your stay, Andrew is only a text away and very helpful. It is a remote location but the location is stunning and perfect for a relaxing holiday. We will definitely be back!

Sobrachan is a fantastic house in a truly amazing location with it's landscaped gardens. Ideal location for those wanting to go exploring the west coast of Scotland.

Claire Pearce

Loved sobrachen , family of 10 , youngest 17 eldest 82 House gorgeous and they ... Loved sobrachen , family of 10 , youngest 17 eldest 82 House gorgeous and they thought of everything So clean , beds comfy , great views , plenty freezer and fridge space The drive in and out was long all from Edinburgh but the grounds were stunning

The property has the wow factor. The grounds are amazing. If you want to escape and you want peace and tranquility this is your place. The property pictures when booking do not do the property justice. Andrew the owner was lovely. Infact the only thing I can say that is I was disappointed in was the hottub information stated it wouldn't be available from 2pm the day before we left for cleaning purposes for the next people and the maintenence guy came at 12.30 to empty it. The kids were a bit disappointed. But having said that it was total relaxation. Just a shame the week went so fast. The property has a full size fridge freezer and also a built in larder fridge. So plenty of storage as you need to do a full shop before you arrive or order a tesco delivery from oban. We will definitely be back.

Lovely house and beautiful surroundings. House had everything we needed, hot tub was lovely. Everything was well maintained and the owner Andrew was very helpful with the house and local area, very quick to respond to any messages. It is quite remote but very peaceful with a beautiful view of the loch. Tranquil and peaceful stay thank you.

Sobrachan was absolutely stunning. We booked the house to take a group of friends away for a week and it did it disappoint. The attention to detail was outstanding. Also the gardens were amazing. We met the owner Andrew on a couple of occasions and was delightful. All in all if your looking for a large property with fabulous views with a feel off getting away from it all this is the house for you. We will definitely be back.

Amanda

Excellent property in beautiful, idyllic surroundings. Andrew, the owner is brill, as he is always there to help if needs be and strives to make things exceptional for you. Thank you!

We had a wonderful stay. The house and gardens are amazing and would definitely recommend this beautiful place.

Elizabeth

The house is a beautiful remote sanctuary. It is warm and inviting and has everything you could need for a great stay. We particularly appreciated The Cafetiere Slow Cooker Good wifi Beautiful bedrooms Large bathrooms Cleaning Products Scrabble. From every window there is an incredible view and the gardens are stunning, they take your breath away so serene. The house is beautifully furnished and the Master Suite with dressing room and bath and shower and architectural windows from floor to ceiling to the Loch is enviable! We recommend Kilchurn Castel Ben Cruachan Inn for food Dalmally Station Just to meet Doug and Liz Kilmartin Historic Walk over 5,000 years of history! St Conans Kirk Loghgilphead for lunch and shopping. Our host Andrew responded promptly to any queries before and during our stay. Do we recommend Oh yes. Will we be back For sure.

Matthew

We had a really great time during our stay. The gardens are just incredible and in the spring summer they would be sensational, the pictures do not show enough or do it justice really. During our stay it was quite cold and we found the heating would go off completely in the night, the owner did come and try to resolve this for us and it still did not stay warm throughout the night perhaps something to do with the eco heating system? Overall we really enjoyed our stay, secluded and tranquil. The only recommendations we would have would be the cooking pans, utensils and baking trays could do with replacing in most cases and more adding. And in winter, the one basket of logs for the fire is a bit slim for families groups where that was a main appeal, the owner did bring us more but we did feel bad for having to pester him, maybe a couple of baskets in the house upfront would help that. Also take a potato peeler!

This was a sentimental family trip to the Highlands and Sobrachan delivered the PERFECT setting for us. Fully stocked with all you need and very welcoming so you settle and relax instantly. Perfect views all around you and walking trails easily accessible. Stargazing in the hot tub was a highlight for us and we will return Massive thank you to owner, Andrew!

We where excited to find somewhere that ticked all our boxes, of mountainswatercomfort and was reasonable priced, the house, location and even the weather did not let us down. Sobrachan was really excellent and Andrew could not have been a better host, lots of information about how to make the most of and respect this lovely modern, bright but cosy house. The garden was exciting to explore and shows how much care and effort is taken across the whole property. We will definitely look to come back, to see the stunning landscape in springsummer and explore more of all that the location has to offer.

Kathryn

Fantastic house in amazing scenic area. Stars were so bright as nothing for miles. Will definitely book again.

Fantastic property in a absolutely stunning setting. Perfect for relaxing and a good base to explore the the Highlands from. Excellent and helpful host.

Lauren

The house and grounds were gorgeous and just what we expected based on the description! The gardens were truly magical and we loved out stay here.

Stunning accomodation but, very remote.

Fantastic house in the middle of nowhere the Gardens Park are stunning you could easily spend a day exploring.

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Attractions Near Sobrachan

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Sobrachan itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Argyllshire & Islands has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Inveraray Jail - PA32 8TX

about 8 Miles

This living museum portrays the harsh life inside of a 19th century prison. Travel back in history on a darkly fascinating journey into life in a Victorian prison. In a time when petty theft could have you branded with a hot iron! Watch courtroom trials, talk to the prisoners and see what it was like being locked up in jail. You can also take the ghost tour. Live actors bring the setting to life.

The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary - PA76 6NR

about 21 Miles

This family friendly attraction offers a great day out near the gorgeous setting of Loch Creran. Featuring a fascinating aquarium and Scotlands largest seal hospital. Explore over 50 marine displays including sharks, rays and sea horses. See if you can spot any rare red squirrels on the nature trail and let the kids loose in the Forest Advenure play area. The Shoreline Coffee Shop offers stunning views of Lock Creran.

Kinlochlaich Garden Plant Centre - PA34 5XX

about 24 Miles

Between Fort William and Oban you'll find this beautiful and unique garden centre. The historic walled garden was built in 1790 and it's mild temperate climate allows many stunning plants to thrive. This family run plant centre has grown to one of Scotlands leading centres. Features a woodland walk, a spring garden, vegetable and fruit gardens and much more. There's a large selection of plants to buy. If you love plants or flowers, this is well worth a visit.