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A taste of Scandinavia in the Scottish West Highlands

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dalmally, Argyll
  • Popular LocationLoch Awe16 min walk
  • Popular LocationKilchurn Castle9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt Conan's Kirk13 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)106 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A taste of Scandinavia in the Scottish West Highlands


Dalriada Lodge is a cosy Nordic eco-friendly log house which is the perfect location for a relaxing or action-packed break at any time of year.

Even boasting a traditional Norwegian grass roof and Scandinavian sauna, the house is incredibly comfortable and well equipped, and surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Scotland. Learn the true meaning of Hygge as you share the cosy atmosphere with loved ones - play board games, read books, watch movies, go for scenic walks, play table tennis, relax in the sauna or by the fire. Dalriada is not part of a holiday complex, but sits on its own in an acre of enclosed garden and woodland, including a charming stream. Located just a few hundred metres from the water, it has lovely views across Loch Awe and the magnificent mountain, Ben Cruachan. The vaulted ceiling and large open-plan living and dining room gives a lovely sense of light and space, as you gaze out at the views or enjoy the blazing log fire. Dalriada has been called "quirky - in a really good way", which we take as a great complement.

All on one level, it is ideal for people with mobility problems.

The area offers something for everyone – wonderful wildlife, walking, fishing, shooting, horse riding and sightseeing. Boat-hire and launch facilities are 10 minutes away.


Property manager

Kristine Cunningham

Languages

English, Norwegian

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: £15 charge per dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 230927-000909

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Experience Scandinavian Hygge Scottish Highlands House Dalmally
Experience Scandinavian Hygge Scottish Highlands Dalmally
Taste Scandinavia Scottish West Highlands Dalmally
A Taste of Scandinavia in the Scottish West Highlands Cottage
A Taste of Scandinavia in the Scottish West Highlands Dalmally
Taste Scandinavia Scottish West Highlands House Dalmally
Taste Scandinavia Scottish West Highlands House
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A Taste of Scandinavia in the Scottish West Highlands Dalmally
Cottage A Taste of Scandinavia in the Scottish West Highlands
Experience Scandinavian Hygge in the Scottish Highlands

About the neighborhood

Dalmally

Located in Dalmally, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Kilchurn Castle and Inveraray Jail are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Loch Fyne Whiskeys and Argyll Adventure. Traveling with kids? Consider Loch Visions and Ardchattan Priory Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, hunting, and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Loch Awe - 16 min walk
  • Kilchurn Castle - 9 min drive
  • St Conan's Kirk - 13 min drive
  • Cruachan Power Station - 16 min drive
  • Inveraray Castle - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Loch Awe Station - 19 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brander Lodge Hotel - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kilkrennan Inn - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Tight Line - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Honeysuckle Coffee Shop - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kilchrenan Inn - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A taste of Scandinavia in the Scottish West Highlands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A taste of Scandinavia in the Scottish West Highlands?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A taste of Scandinavia in the Scottish West Highlands?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A taste of Scandinavia in the Scottish West Highlands located?

This family-friendly Dalmally cottage is located on a lake, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Loch Awe, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Loch Fyne Whiskeys and Inveraray Jail. Kilchurn Castle and St Conan's Kirk are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

charlie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Property
The lodge was perfect for an outdoor family like us with dogs. Location is quite remote but that's what we like. We'd advise going stocked up with food and drink before going. there is a pub within walking distance with pub food and a great pool table. Meals were after 6pm. The lodge was very comfortable with everything you need. Having the sauna was fantastic especially after a long day out. There is a lot do do around the area but do expect to drive here and there. Check in and communication was really easy. Kristine the host is very helpful. Whether you like going out on walks, canoeing, wild swimming of just staying in by the wood burner with a good film, this lodge will cater for you. We would definitely go back and recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Christmas get away
Fantastic lodge close to Loch Awe, stayed for Christmas week, and it was wet and cold outside but warm and cosy inside. Loads of eating, drinking, reading and playing board games by the log burner. Very well equipped lodge, properly supplied with the little things like dishwasher tablets and toilet roll! Kids (adult kids) enjoyed the sauna. We even had a 24 hour power outage due to storm Gerrit, but it didn’t matter as we were warm by the fire and had plenty of candles, plus the Christmas dinner leftovers! Perfect stay. Would definitely return and recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Retreat
Love Love Love this place. This was our second visit here. If you want to get away from it all, relax, do some walks and see fantastic scenery than this is the place. Thos time we had lots of beautiful wildlife in the garden including a big halk, red squirrel, Pine Marten oh and a heard of sheep lol. Recommend Inveraray for sites and little town with pubs and cafes(11 miles away). Oban bugger town is about 30 mikes away, again very nice. There is a hotel down the road tou can get some beer and food, alittle basic but nice and cosy. Kris the host is brilliant, communication is perfect. Highly recommend this perfect little retreat. Definitely will be staying again. Dave
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lodge in a great setting
We love the lodge. The surrounding area is beautiful. The decor is very pleasing and interesting. We appreciated how well equipped it was with everything we needed, including the lovely wine glasses. The sauna is first class. We would be delighted to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dalriada
Very good overall, well-equipped and comfortable. One minor suggestion would be stronger lighting in the lounge as we found it difficult to read in the evenings. Nice place to stay though, particularly enjoyed watching the red squirrels and the birds in the garden.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

kay m.

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit disappointing.
Unfortunately the property is in serious need of some love and attention on the exterior. It was very run down looking and to be honest a bit off putting on arrival. Also there was only one light on the outside which made it difficult to find our dogs in the garden at night. There was a disused pond which needs filled in as could be dangerous to children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect escape from modern bustle
We had a great time staying here with friends and our 3 dogs. The house / cabin is beautiful both inside and out and really spacious. Everything we wanted was provided. It poured with rain all week so was hard to explore the garden much but the stream running through it is gorgeous. The sauna is good fun and well explained. The area is amazing, plenty to see and visit and a few distilleries for day trips (Oban, Tobermoray on Mull, Springbank and Glen Scotia in Campbeltown). Only slight complaint was that the internet was at best slow and often stopped altogether... but actually that's not such a bad thing when in every other sense you're enjoying being so far away from modern life!! Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristian Andrei M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to stay
Our stay at Dalriada Lodges was fantastic. The lodge was really nice as well as fully equipped. Best location to stay if you visit Scotland . Would recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neville H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of Scandinavia in the Scottish Highlands
Great "away from it all" cabin with all the amenities we wanted. Lovely and warm despite the (to be expected in November) poor Scottish weather. Fantastic sauna to warm up after the slightly damp walks 5*
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped and comfortable
Really very comfortable home in quiet location with enclosed garden for dogs. So well equipped inside and warm and very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Retreat
Just returned from a week's break in this fantastic cabin. From the moment you walk in you get that wow factor. It has everything you need and when that log fire is going with a whisky or 5, the time just gets better. There is a small hotel with a local bar just across the road. There is a lovely little town Inveraray just 20 minutes away, that has some restaurants to eat and nice views. Oban is bigger, but 40 minutes away. A walk to the dam is worth a trip. Definitely recommend this place and can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, well-equipped cabin
Dalriada lodge is a wonderful place to get away from everyday life. Stunning location, minutes from Loch Awe (which you can see from the living room). The large garden with woodland and private section of stream make the cabin feel remote while it is still very accessible. We were pleasantly surprised by how warm the cabin was. Lots of birds visited the feeders in the garden. Probably the most well-equppied property I've ever stayed at!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful relaxing location
Dalriada was the perfect place to stay for our two week trip to Scotland. It was a 10 minute walk to Loch Awe, with views of the Loch from the house. We were also lucky enough to see the red squirrels in the garden. Really didn't want to leave
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dalriada lodge, Ardbrecknish, Dallmally.
Everything you need, well equipped, spacious, clean, abundance of birds and mammals to see in the grounds. Games, books, table tennis, darts, swing, all undercover to entertain all ages, BBQ with seating and table on patio with view to loch Awe and a sauna, fab week that went far to quick.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana R., Coventry

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find
Wonderful unique place. Such a peaceful area , loved watching all the birds in the garden. Every little thing catered for . We had an amazing week
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at Dalraida Lodge
W head a great sunny week on Loch Awe. Hired a boat (available for local residents only) and moored at Innishail Island where the Campbell Clan are buried. Loved the Inveraray Highland games too. Climbed Ben Cruachan which was a worthy challenge. Lots to see and do in the area and a great spacious place to come back and relax in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find
We had a fabulous week in this well-equipped log cabin. It’s situated in a beautiful and tranquil spot, very calming. The external shots of the property don’t do it justice, internally it’s spacious and well looked after. A great base for exploring this part of West Scotland. On our list to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Spence

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful and relaxing stay
The lodge was very well equipped to a high standard and we enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the garden. It was lovely sitting indoors on a very wet week watching such a wide variety of birds feeding at the bird feeders. One consolation for the wet weather was the wonderful sound of the stream flowing down through the garden. We loved our stay and hope to return as it’s such a beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Wonderfully equipped and presented home with nice extra touches - good larder, extra bird food. Really meant we could relax, cook meals and enjoy the space, the view and each other!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Lodge was spotless, with absolutely every amenity you need (good quality equipment too, the stove was absolutely fantastic), and a good location to visit inveraray and Oban. Could not recommend it any more. Garden was fantastic for the dogs too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Sandrine M., Southampton

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of birds and lichen :)
Lovely house, so many birds, lots of nature and peace... We loved it. Great communication with owner too, before the stay and during too.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justyna H., Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
We have spent fantastic week over Christmas in the cottage, if you are looking for spending time with nature this is definitely something for you. The cottage has everything what we need and more. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway retreat
We absolutely loved our stay here. It is the perfect place to chill out and connect with nature. It was so comfortable and cosy, especially with the log fire. The sauna was lovely and relaxing. It is extremely well equipped, a real home from home. Our dog loved exploring the secure garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A truly stunning and beautiful property and location.
From arrival to the end of our stay we was blown away with such a wonderful place, our host Kristine has a truly stunning property with a garden that anyone would appreciate, fantastic views of Lock Awe and surrounding countryside. Looking for relaxation and comfort or adventurous walks/hikes then this is the property and location for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for young and old
Lovely property, child friendly and relaxing setting. Second visit and we will come again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021