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The Cottage In The Wood consists of a kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, a dining space with seating for five guests, and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of two doubles and a ground-floor single along with a ground-floor bathroom. Outside, there is a non-enclosed wrap-around-garden with lawn, decking, gravel, furniture, fire pit, a front veranda and a private driveway for two cars. Within 1.8 miles, you will find a shop, and within 5.4 miles, a pub. One well-behaved dog is welcomed. Sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. The Cottage In The Wood makes the perfect home-away-from home for a rural escape to Argyll and Bute. Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Note: The garden is not enclosed, dogs must be supervised at all times. Note: There are steps up to the property, please take care. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of 350. Professional foraging walks and cook-ups can usually be arranged at extra cost with adequate notice. Note: Professional foraging guides and cook ups can be arranged for an extra fee, please contact the owner for more information

The small attractive village of Taynuilt is situated 12 miles from the bustling town of Oban, known as the 'Gateway to the Isles'. Taynuilt sits on the southern shore of Loch Etive, in the shadow of the towering munro of Ben Cruachan. This peaceful village boasts a Post Office, pub, hairdresser, newsagent, butcher, grocer, Robin's Nest tea rooms and a 9 hole golf course. The area is a haven for hill walkers and nature lovers, with its spectacular scenery and the beauty of Loch Etive.