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Shelborne Lodge has been renovated to provide comfortable flexible holiday accommodation. Situated next to the historic Crinan Canal at Cairnbaan, it has everything needed for a wonderful base to explore Argyll. Beavers, boat trips, interesting walks, castles, prehistoric stone circles, whirlpools, islands, bike routes with easy scenic rides or more challenging singletrack, the area offers a wide choice of activities - or just chill out with a good book in front of the woodburning stove, or laze in the large garden watching the yachts pass by.
A short walk away is Cairnbaan Hotel, excellent food and bar, with many other dining opportunities a short drive away.
Wheelchair accessible ground floor rooms, accessible bedroom, accessible shower -room (contact us for accessibility advice)
Perfe...Shelborne Lodge has been renovated to provide comfortable flexible holiday accommodation. Situated next to the historic Crinan Canal at Cairnbaan, it has everything needed for a wonderful base to explore Argyll. Beavers, boat trips, interesting walks, castles, prehistoric stone circles, whirlpools, islands, bike routes with easy scenic rides or more challenging singletrack, the area offers a wide choice of activities - or just chill out with a good book in front of the woodburning stove, or laze in the large garden watching the yachts pass by.
A short walk away is Cairnbaan Hotel, excellent food and bar, with many other dining opportunities a short drive away.
Wheelchair accessible ground floor rooms, accessible bedroom, accessible shower -room (contact us for accessibility advice)
Perfect as a holiday house for two families, a larger family who like extra space, or a group of friends who want a quiet holiday.
Further Details:
Just 2 hours from Glasgow, through spectacular scenery.
Oil central heating included in rental, plus a basket of logs for the woodburning stove (more available locally).
Useful outside utility room with washing machine, tumble drier, sink, hose - great for cleaning outdoor gear and bikes!
Pets welcome, WiFi provided, large Freesat HD tv.
Outdoor teak chairs and tables to seat 10.
Parking for 3 cars within the grounds, parking for larger cars a short distance away next to lock 8 on the canal.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Sorry, no hen/stag parties - its a quiet neighbourhood.
Pets welcome, no charge as long as you leave no sign that a pet was visiting (allow yourself enough time to clean the house well before departure). Pets must not be allowed on soft furnishings or beds.
No smoking inside the house, there is a covered area available outside.
Cleaning: please leave the house as clean as I hope you found it.
We had a family get together here with 10 of us, a baby and a dog. Plenty of room for everyone. Great value, very spacious, beautiful surroundings and lovely walks in area. House had everything we needed.
Visited June 2022
Written 12 June 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Janette Mc
1 contribution
Fantastic house
This is a fabulous house in an amazing location . Beautiful views from front of house onto the canal . The house was wall equipped warm and comfortable . We all had a great time and would definitely return .
Visited October 2021
Written 1 November 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Venture58136438755
1 contribution
Peaceful, relaxing place to stay for a quiet walking holiday, with pub a 5 minute walk away.
Second time at Shelburne Lodge and hope to be back again soon. House is great, with everything you could possibly need. Great location if you are into walking, cycling and being outdoors, with the added bonus of the Cairnbaan Hotel just along the canal.
Visited July 2021
Written 18 July 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jan M
United Kingdom5 contributions
Lovely house with comfortable living and bedrooms.
We were a party of 7 adults, 1 child and 2 dogs. House had loads of room for us all. Bedrooms were huge and very comfortable. Kitchen was very well equipped with everything you would need. Fruit trees in the garden were a huge hit with my grand-daughter as was the big box of toys (she brought her own and never looked at them as this box was much more interesting). Location was perfect. We took a sail over to Gigha and had a fabulous lunch at The Boathouse Restaurant. An amazing weekend in a beautiful period house. One small thing to note if you have dogs, the garden is not secure. My dogs love water and we therefore had to keep a close eye on them as the canal is only a few metres away!
Visited September 2020
Written 7 September 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
mcdm123
What a great weekend you had! I'm glad the house worked well for you, and you found plenty to do in the area.
Thanks for taking the time to write a review, do return sometime,
Mike
Written 12 September 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Eric L
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar75 contributions
Superb and relaxing
We were only a party of 6 but room for plenty more due to the size of the house. All rooms large and very well furnished with both modern and period furniture. Kitchen as should be, large and well equipped, a place for all to sit and plan the day's events over breakfast. Pleasant the watch all the boats move down the locks on the canal. Fishing off the peer at Tarbert is a must for the plentiful mackerel. A wonderful relax with very helpful and responsive property owner. A must for a return visit.
Visited September 2019
Written 16 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Cruiser20491130441
1 contribution
Lovely house in a nice area.
We had a really nice time out in this house and we wish we could have stayed longer.
The location is beautiful and the little canal on the doorstep.
Visited August 2019
Written 18 August 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
mcdm123
Thank you for leaving the house so clean and tidy, and sorting all the rubbish for recycling, I hope we can welcome you back in the future
Written 25 August 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dormac
43 contributions
Relaxing large family home
Spent a lovely few days here for a birthday celebration with the family including dogs. Very comfortable house with plenty space for us all. There was also a bbq and large patio set which was great given the weather. House is in a super location next to the canal with loads of walks and cycles on the doorstep. Mike was very helpful and quick to respond to any queries.
Visited May 2019
Written 15 May 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
mcdm123
I'm glad that you enjoyed the house and the area, and had a great birthday celebration. Thanks for taking the time to give a review.
Mike
Written 29 May 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
KenzieLondon_UK
Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom84 contributions
Still Excellent
We stayed in this property last year when arranging a family funeral. Sadly we were back recently for the same reason. It was no contest where we would stay as this is simply an excellent large house.
The upshot is that the family has decided to visit again next year for a general get together where we can enjoy the property in a more positive atmosphere. I said it all before in my previous positive review but if a family wants to stay in a traditional large Scottish house and use it as a base to enjoy the surrounding area then this is it. Food at the nearby Cairnbaan Hotel (easy walking distance) is good and there are also many forest walks in the close vicinity. We can't wait to return and cannot recommend highly enough.
Visited February 2019
Written 25 February 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
mcdm123
Thanks once again for a very positive review despite the sad circumstances. Looking forward to your next visit!
Mike
Written 27 February 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Janice S
3 contributions
Great family holiday.
We loved the house and the garden, lots of space for us all - granny, children, grandchildren. We enjoyed being right beside the canal and the locks, seeing the boats coming and going, and how the locks worked. The tow path is a great place to cycle or walk, or just enjoy the view. Close to supermarket in Lochgilphead. Various historical sites to visit - standing stones, museum at Kilmartin, Tarbert, beach at Machrihanish beautiful. Lovely drives along to Crinan ferry and the end of the canal at the harbour (you could also walk or cycle this), Tayvalich and Carsaig - great views over to Jura and Islay. The 'boys' took the ferry over to Islay for the day and a whisky distillery tour. A very enjoyable, relaxing week for us all. Would love to visit again.
Visited June 2018
Written 12 July 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
mcdm123
What a great week you had! I'm glad the house suited you, and you obviously enjoyed the area, looking forward to a return visit.
Thanks for taking the time to write a review, Mike
Written 18 July 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
70ruj
Sherburn in Elmet, United Kingdom49 contributions
Great family stay
Just returned from a 4 night stay in this lovely house. We were 2 families, 10 people in total and 3 dogs, and this house was perfect. Kitted out well and also towels, soap, tea towels and kitchen sponges etc all provided, which is great that you don't need to bring it all. Spacias and great outside space. Such a pretty location, watch the boats pass the house through loch 8. Walked to Crinen along the canal footpath, 9 miles in total. Went open canoeing in Tarbert which was great fun and only £15 an hour and visited Arran. Not the best island to visit, previously visited Mull which is so lovely, we would not return to Arran but would return and stay on Mull. This part of scotland is beautiful. Great house will hopefully return. Owners great too, no one was arriving on the day we left and they said we could stay and not rush off in the morning which was lovely, thank you.
Visited May 2018
Written 5 June 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
mcdm123
Sounds as if you managed to make the most of a four day stay! I'm glad you enjoyed the house and the location, hope to see you again.
Written 16 June 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Activities and attractions nearby include beavers, boat trips, interesting walks, castles, prehistoric stone circles, whirlpools, islands, bike hire with easy scenic rides, beaches, a wide choice of restaurants and bars.
Getting around
Walking or biking directly from the house, along the canal towpath, is a great start to the holiday, and this gives access to forestry walks too.
With a car you can access a hugh choice of interesting destinations - far more than you could possibly visit in a week's holiday.
Boat trips are another option, perhaps the fast ferry to Jura, a wild rib ride to see the whirlpools at Correyvreckan, or a day trip to Mull on the regular ferries from Oban.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Glasgow to Lochgilphead: 88 miles, 2 hours. M8 to Erskine Bridge, A82 to Tarbet, Loch Lomond, then A83 to Inveraray and Lochgilphead.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots available
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