Kilbowie Retreat

The shoreline at Kilbowie is quiet and rural, with hills rising across the water and country walks beginning at your door. The Retreat itself occupies the lower ground floor of a Victorian mansion built in 1888, positioned so close to the water that your private front garden looks straight onto it. Oban, a coastal town with cafes and independent shops, lies about 1.5 miles away.

The apartment is bright and open-plan on one level, with a living and dining area that catches the water views, a well-equipped kitchen with an electric oven and induction hob, and access to the garden. Two bedrooms—one with a double bed, one with two singles—connect to a small courtyard. The bathroom has both a bath and a double shower. Wi-Fi, heating, electricity, bed linen and towels are included; there is parking for one car on site. The property is yours alone, and one well-behaved pet can stay at no extra cost. No smoking indoors.

This suits people wanting a genuine coastal base without the bustle of a seaside resort, with mountain biking and walking trails nearby and the Sound of Kerrera for company.