Degnish Farmhouse

The Argyll coast around Oban draws visitors for its islands, lochs and wild scenery. Degnish Farmhouse occupies its own corner of a substantial hill farm at the western end of Loch Melfort, commanding views across the water to neighbouring islands. The setting is genuinely remote—a working landscape rather than a manicured one—though Oban's shops and restaurants are a scenic drive north when you need them.

The house itself is a four-bedroom detached property sleeping up to 10, arranged over two floors with three bathrooms. Downstairs there is a large open-plan living and dining space with a woodburner, a separate kitchen equipped for proper cooking, and a sun room opening onto the garden. Bedrooms upstairs include two doubles and further rooms; each has its own en-suite. Essentials like linen, towels, WiFi and heating are included. There is parking on site and a covered outdoor barbecue area, plus an enclosed garden suitable for younger children.

This is the kind of location where you can spend a week without leaving the property—walking the farm's trails, watching for otters and seals, fishing the hill loch or simply taking in the views—or use it as a base for exploring further: island ferries leave from nearby, golf and water sports are accessible, and Ardmaddy Castle Gardens (3½ miles away) offers gardens and a tennis court for guest use. The nearest shop and pub are five miles distant. No smoking in the house. One dog is welcome.