Springburn Cottage

Built in 1898, Springburn Cottage is a detached Victorian property in the Highland village of Strachur, positioned within sight of Loch Fyne. The cottage has been restored while retaining period features: wooden floors and an open fire in the living room, ornamental fireplaces, beamed ceilings and quarry tiles in the kitchen-dining space. Upstairs, a steep staircase leads to two double bedrooms, one with a sofa bed for a fifth guest.

The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, with electric oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Essentials like electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and wifi are included, along with initial fuel for the fire. A single bathroom with bath and shower serves the property. You have private parking for two cars and a sitting-out area with garden furniture; the gardens are shared with the owner. The cottage sits 100 yards from Loch Fyne's shoreline, with a stream running through the grounds 50 yards from the building.

The location suits walkers, those interested in boating or fishing, and visitors exploring the west coast of Argyll. A shop and pub are 1½ miles away; tennis courts lie the same distance inland. The staircase is steep and narrow. No smoking is permitted.