Glenbranter Cottage

Cairndow sits deep in the Cowal Peninsula, where the Glenbranter forest meets Loch Eck—a landscape of river sounds, walking trails and water activities. Glenbranter Cottage occupies this secluded setting as a single, ground-floor property with everything two people need in one open-plan room that combines living, dining and kitchen space around a woodburner.

The bedroom contains a zip-and-link bed (twin or double configuration), and there is a shower room with cubicle and toilet. The kitchen has an electric hob, combination oven and microwave, and a fridge for self-catering. For downtime, the living area offers Freeview TV, DVDs and Wi-Fi. Electricity, bed linen, towels and logs for the fire are included. A garden with seating faces the forest, and there is parking for one car on site, plus a large shed for bikes and canoes—useful if you plan to cycle or paddle locally. No smoking indoors.

The Lomond and Trossachs National Park surrounds you; the lochs and forests here draw people for hillwalking, water sports and quiet time away from towns. Wilkinson and Co is nearby for supplies.