Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Kintyre

We have just got back from a fantastic week at The Barn in Ardfern. Cameron’s dad Phil lives nearby and he gave us lots of good tips for places to see. He was also a lovely friendly person to chat to. The Barn is very private and peaceful. Inside it is fantastically designed, comfortable, with everything we could need - a beautiful kitchen, crisp white bed linen, lovely bath and shower, and nice milk, biscuits and wine to welcome us. Places not to miss are Arduaine garden, Crarae garden, Ardmaddy garden and Crinan canal for walking or cycling. Lucy’s in the village was lovely for breakfast, lunch or coffee & cake. Just five minute walk up the hill near The Barn is a splendid view on the surrounding Lochs. We also went to Iona (book ahead with CalMac or West Coast Tours) - it was great getting the bus between ferries rather than driving. The ferries get very booked up at this time of year. Altogether we could not have asked for a lovelier week- thanks so much Phil Abi and Cameron.

We really enjoyed staying in Peter's guest home. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The new glass sunroom was amazing! We loved sitting there watching the ocean and the birds. It was like being outside without having to worry about the weather. Peter was a very kind and helpful host. He let us check out a little later on our last day so we could sleep in and have a relaxing morning. He also left us a nice selection of tasty treats to enjoy. We wish we had booked another night or two. If you take the ferry over to Rathlin Island to see the puffins and other sea birds, be sure to have some cash for the bus ride to the Seabird Centre. The bus driver accepted British Pounds or Euros, but not credit cards. We found Rathlin Island to be a delightful place to explore.

We were impressed by the photos on the website but the cottage was even more impressive than the pictures suggested. A spotlessly clean cottage, warm and welcoming, with lots of spaces to relax from the comfortable bedroom, spacious lounge, dining kitchen, cosy nook, and porch area at the back of the property. The garden was magical too, and I found myself drawn to wander around it, seeing something new each time. We were VERY lucky with the weather & the lower patio area was a fabulous suntrap! We have a friend who lives on Bute and when we come back we will definitely look to book Hawthorn Cottage. Thank you Rosemary, we had a wonderful stay.

What a lovely Wee House! We enjoyed our stay tremendously and felt really comfortable. Amazing view to the whole of the Port Ellen waterfront and easy location for the Three Distilleries Walk.

We had a lovely stay in Gigha, beautiful beaches, great cycling, lots of wildlife and friendly community. It’s a special Island to make lots of memories. Kate’s house is ideally located near the local store, cafe & restaurant & easy access to the whole of the island. The house is great with everything you need for a relaxing holiday….. we didn’t want to leave! Many thanks to Kate & Nicola.

We loved our week at Simon’s place. Beautiful, peaceful and lots of lovely places and beaches to visit. Seals and dolphins passed by. Loved the kayaks. House was warm and comfortable with great facilities. We hope to come back!

Great well equipped house, amazing views, walking distance to the pub, loads of hot water, comfy beds and sofas, everything worked. Dog friendly. No off road parking but there was always plenty of space on the road in front of the house

Fernbank is a wonderful, comfortable house, situated on a quiet street lined with old stone mansions. The views of the harbor are superb. The furnishings are colorful and imaginative, with a retro 70s feel. The many luxurious touches reflect the fact that this is Michelle’s real house, which she lives in half the year. All four of us, golfers from the United States, loved it.

A really wonderful studio to feel good and relax in. The kitchen is very well equipped, everything is clean and tidy. We were allowed to use the bicycles and were able to explore the island very well. Una and Steward are very attentive hosts, always approachable and helpful. Hope we'll come back!

A stunning apartment which had everything you can need. Clean and modern with an unreal view of an evening sunset. Huge thanks to Megan who was extremely helpful and at the end of the phone when needed. Will 100% be staying again. Highly recommend!!

I had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb during Christmas! The cozy atmosphere, prime location, and festive surroundings made it a memorable holiday experience.

Went there for a weekend on motorcycle. Great place, safe parking for motorcycle, Perfectly clean property, fully equipped. on arrival there was waiting for me bottle of milk, butter, fresh eggs from Frances hens! so you can imagine that my breakfasts were eggcellent! thank you very much Frances! I highly recommend this place.

This was my second stay at Jeanette’s lovely apartment on the shore front at Troon. Jeanette was a lovely accommodating host; excellent communication, she provided breakfast foods, tea, coffee and lots of sweet treats. The bathroom was fully stocked with all essentials also. The kitchen had all you would need to self cater should you wish to do so. I highly recommend this lovely apartment in a beautiful part of Scotland. Thank you Jeanette.

Highly enjoyable, but ideally it would have received 4.5 stars. The negative aspect of this apartment was the rather noisy boiler situated in the second bedroom.

Love this apartment in every way. In a gr8 location and run by a fab host! Many thanks C.

We had a great stay Loved the location and was very comfortable

Great location. Good communication with host. Clean, spacious and well equipped property. Would definitely recommend and stay again thank you. Perfect base for our stay in Arran

Beautiful place with lots of amenities and special touches. Great communication with hosts who were very friendly and attentive.

Great flat in Campbeltown—clean, comfortable, and perfectly located! It’s right next to Cadenhead Distillery and just a short walk to restaurants and other local spots. We stayed overnight on our way to Islay, but loved it so much we’re already planning to come back and explore more of the area.

We had a lovely stay in Dunoon, it is a very quiet a peaceful place and we really enjoyed our stay. Paddy is friendly and helpful and her dog is beautiful and very sweet. Both beds were very comfortable, the shower was warm and powerful and the homemade bread was a great touch- we thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you again :)

We loved staying at Jill’s place. The views of the lake are incredible. Can definitely recommend it.

Great place to stay for exploring the more rural parts of Scotland. Beautiful, unspoiled countryside. the rain we had just enhanced the beauty of the mountains and rivers. The flat had amazing views from the window. it was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We would certainly recommend it to friends.

This is the second time we have stayed at this flat and hopefully not the last. It’s so comfortable I feel like it’s home. The views can’t be beat. It’s also in a great location The Firth of Clyde is a block away with cute shops to visit. Plus the train station is a minute or two walk so you have no problem going to Glasgow or Edinburgh. It’s nice to stay outside the big cities while still having an easy way to get to them Thank you so much!

This is a fantastic apartment in a beautiful location. It’s well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay and the information provided by Ryan was really useful. It’s easy is remote as described so we came prepared with all of the food and drink supplies we needed for the three days we were there however there was a great little shop on the complex nearby where we stopped for a couple of things during our stay. As suggested by Ryan we did the Carrick Castle Loop walk, the Donich Falls Walk, the Bridge of Orchy drive and hired a boat on Loch Goil. All of which were fantastic and we’d highly recommend. The Goil Inn and Boat Shed Cafe both served good food and were friendly and welcoming places to eat. Would definitely recommend a stay in the fabulous place.