Barr na Criche Cottage, Tarbert

Argyll. Sleeps up to 4

Barr na Criche Cottage (Self Catering Cottage) is peacefully situated a two minute walk from Barr na Criche House (which offers an additional en-suite room, either double or twin through airbnb) with views to West Loch Tarbert and Kintyre.
Barr na Criche cottage has one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, both with built in wardrobes. The twin room has furniture which was used by the Olympic Athlete's at the London 2012 Olympic Village, you never know which famous Gold medalist may have slept on them before!
The bathroom is between the two bedrooms and has a lovely old fashioned cast iron bath and a walk-in shower.
The spacious hall way leads to the utility room which has a washing machine and there is a tumble drier up at the main house which is available for guests use.
The kitchen is well equipped and includes an electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and plenty storage room.
The archway leads through to the spacious lounge/dining room. The wood burning stove burns wood and peat which is included in the price of your stay. Satellite TV and a DVD player are available as well as a large range of books and games. There is free wifi in the Cottage and guests have the use of our beach hut a fifteen minute walk away to the sea.

The separate en-suite room at Barr na Criche House is a two minute walk away. This spacious room can be set as a double or twin. The en suite has a walk-in shower. It is a delightfully bright room which opens out onto a small patio from where you can watch the world go by, with views of the West Loch and Islay ferry as it sails by several times a day. A short walk takes you down to the pond. There are tea/coffee making facilities, a small fridge and TV. Wifi is available for free.

There is plenty of walking in the area, the fishing village of Tarbert is nine miles away and a little further are the terminals for catching day trips on the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries to the Islands of Gigha, Arran or Islay & Jura. You might just wish to relax down at the sea, a ten minute walk from the cottage, in your own Beach Hut which is well equipped for BBQ's, bucket & spade ventures etc., The well known Kilberry Inn is four miles from the cottage, serving the most delicious gourmet meals. Pet lambs, Treacle the shetland and Peanut the pony graze nearby. A great base for a family holiday.

Linen, towels and electricity are included in the price.

For most of the year we do a minimum one week stay. Three night short breaks are available between November and March (excluding Christmas & New Year) however, always ask for availability and we will try to help.

More guests? Please enquire about additional accommodation at our four bedroom House at Gorten. On two levels Gorten has spacious accommodation sleeping seven, a large garden and amazing sea views. Available all year around for short or long breaks.


Located in Tarbert, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Torrisdale Castle and Glenbarr Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tarbert Harbour and Kintyre Way. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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