Cove Cottage
Ellary and Castle Sween Estate
Argyll
PA31 8PA
A Remote Hillside Sanctuary with Panoramic Sea Views & 15,000 Acres to Explore
Perched in an elevated position roughly one mile from the shoreline, Cove Cottage offers a spectacular argyll coast rural hillside holiday cottage getaway. Set within a large open garden on Argyll’s breathtaking West Coast, this remote detached property is an ideal sanctuary for couples, small families, hillwalkers, and nature lovers seeking peaceful isolation and unfiltered wild beauty.
As a guest, you enjoy unlimited access to the vast 15,000-acre Ellary and Castle Sween estates. Trek up into Lochead Glen or summit Corrbhan on a clear day for views stretching toward the Nevis Range, Loch Fyne, Kintyre, Northern Ireland, and the Isles of Jura and Scarba. For gentler days, take leisurely walks from Balimore down to Stronefield Beach or wander past the estate salmon pool—with complete freedom to roam the entire private estate at your leisure.
Cozy Interiors & Modern Self-Catering Comforts
Combining traditional Highland warmth with modern living, the interior is designed to be a restful refuge after a day of coastal and hillside exploration.
Warm Living Room with Log Fire: Features plush seating centered around a cozy real log fire, supported by full central heating for year-round warmth, plus a mobile WiFi dongle to stay connected.
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Outfitted with modern self-catering appliances, prep space, and a dining setup positioned to enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Restful Bedrooms: Quiet, comfortably furnished bedrooms providing a peaceful night’s rest surrounded by countryside tranquility.
Family Bathroom: Includes a bathtub with an overhead shower and WC.
Spacious Grounds & Wildlife Haven
Elevated Scenic Garden: Set in a large open lawned garden offering sweeping elevated views of the sea, rocky inlets, and surrounding hills.
Prime Wildlife Spotting: The estate is rich with native Scottish wildlife—watch for red deer, golden eagles, otters, and seals directly from the property and surrounding trails.
Hillside Access & Off-Road Parking: Direct access to private estate walking routes, complete with dedicated off-road parking for vehicle access.
- Availability and Online Bookings
Single Storey Remote Detached 2 Bedroom Cottage with Distant Sea views
Yes Pets welcome a supplement of £15 per pet per stay.
- Sleeps 4 people
- Shower room, WC, Wash Basin
- 1 Double Bedroom with en-suite Showeroom, WC and Wash basin
- 1 Twin Bedroom
- 1 Family Bathroom with Shower, WC and Wash Basin
- Fully Fitted Kitchen
- Oven, Hob, Microwave, Washing Machine
- Sitting Room with TV / DVD
- Dining Table and 4 chairs
- Central Heating and Open fire
- Fully Double glazed
- Stunning Sea Views
- Mobile WIFI available
The fitted kitchen includes Oven / Hob, Washing / Drying machine, kettle, Microwave, Toaster, Fridge with ice box. Other essentials such as glasses, crockery, cutlery and a corkscrew are also provided for your convenience.
This full self catering – Heating and Electricity are supplementary by £1 coin metre, Bedding and Towels are available for hire if you do not wish to bring your own.
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- Local Area
- The nearest Restaurant and Inn is Achnamara 4 miles away
- The nearest local village with Shops and basic Services is 5 miles away.
- The nearest larger town with shops, Supermarkets is Lochgilphead 16 miles
- The nearest golf course is 16 miles away
- Sandy Beaches and rolling Hillside from the doorstep
- Scenic Walks from the Cottage in all directions












