Holiday Cottages West Coast

01/04/2024

Easter fun for our current guests, thank you Ardkinglas!

🐣🐰Happy Easter Sunday 🐰🐣

The Woodland Garden is open everyday, daylight hours

Come for a wander ☺️

🌟 Admission applies.

Wild About Argyll VisitScotland Go Rural Scotland

21/03/2024

definitely another one for your to do list

During in 1848 Princess Louise was born. The fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, she became the Duchess of Argyll through marriage in 1871. She was also an artist, feminist, and philanthropist in her own right. The impact of her twin passions of the arts and philanthropy can be seen throughout the history of Dunoon around the twentieth century. ✨

Princess Louise was particularly active in raising funds for the Dunoon Convalescent Homes, and opened a Glaswegian grand bazaar that raised £6,000 for the cause in 1871. She also made a number of purchases from the stalls there. Princess Louise visited the Homes alongside the Duke of Argyll the following year, and witnessed for herself the great work this fundraising had done for the Homes. She then became their patron, with a ward named in her honour. Princess Louise also opened a bazaar for the Dunoon Cottage Hospital in the Castle Gardens in 1905, and opened the hospital itself three years later. 🔑

Her dedication to the arts is shown through her opening of the original Dunoon Pavilion, seen in the image below. She stated that she had the ‘great pleasure’ of celebrating this magnificent building, and wished it ‘every success.’ A talented painter and sculptor, Princess Louise designed the Argyll Shield for the Cowal Highland Gathering. The competition for this was hailed as the ‘outstanding attraction’ of the Gathering in 1906. 🏆

Although her positions meant that she fulfilled engagements around the world, it is clear that the people and places of Dunoon were important to Princess Louise. She had used these positions to draw attention to the issues she cared about- with this passion and her visits reportedly well-received by the townspeople. 👑

16/01/2024

Tanamuirs’ hot desk when you need to do a spot of work on your hols! Bliss!

A gorgeous work from home spot in Tanamuir

22/12/2023

Happy happy Christmas from Hazelbank and us all at Holiday Cottages West Coast ❤️🎅🥂

22/12/2023

Wishing all of our Holiday Cottage West Coast Guests an extremely Happy Christmas 🎅 ❤️🥂 Christmas

22/12/2023

Christmas Wishing all of our Holiday Cottage West Coast guests past and future a wonderful Christmas 🎅 ❤️🥂

19/12/2023

Opening times for local post office for everyone that is visiting us over the festivities 🥳

06/11/2023

A must do if you are at one of our cottages! Well done Wilder Ways :-)

We are so delighted to be a Travelers' Choice Winner for the 4th year in a row!⭐️
This award recognizes businesses that consistently deliver great service and puts us in the top 10% of all attractions worldwide.
Thank you to all of our amazing Wildlings for your continuous support and to all who have left us such great reviews! We couldn't have done it without you🥳

21/10/2023

FyneFest ticket sale alert, all of our holiday homes are nearby !

22/09/2023

19/09/2023

Only an hour and a bit from our cottages if you’re visiting this weekend 👍🏻

🧑🏽‍🍳 WORKSHOPS - What to Expect 🦪

We have an amaaaaazing line-up of food & drink legends to keep you educated and entertained this weekend.

Live cooking, cocktail making, shucking oysters, foraging and making the perfect chocolates.

We even have a very special guest doing a baking demo and signing copies of his book!

> The workshops are all free
> First come, first served
> 100 spaces for each workshop
> Workshops from 11.00 - 16.00
> Approx. 1 hour each

SATURDAY:

- 11am: Chris Wolfe, Chocolate Demonstration
- 12pm: John McNulty, Head Chef, Etive restaurant
- 1pm: Will Hamer,
- 2pm: Heathery Heights Foraging
- 3pm: Jordan Clark, Head Chef Ballintaggart
- 4pm Caledonian Oyster Co Ltd

SUNDAY

- 11am: Chris Wolfe, Chocolate Demonstration
- 12pm: David Lapsley, Sommelier, Etive Restauranr
- 1pm: Hebridean Baker baking demo & book signing
- 2pm: Heathery Heights Foraging
- 3pm: Jordan Clark, Head Chef, Ballintaggart
- 4pm: Caledonian Oyster Co.

EVENT REMINDERS:

🗓️ Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th September
⏰ 10.00 - 17.00 both days
📌 Corran Halls, Oban
🎟️ Entry is £3 (under 16s are free with an adult)

Can't wait to see you at 🥳

Oban Times Wild About Argyll Scotland Food & Drink

19/09/2023

NEW WELLBEING OPPORTUNITIES!

Back in the beginning of the year I was approached and asked to join an established Charitable group who had quite the incredible woodland that was awaiting to be given a new lease of life!

And so the new and improved Bullwood Nature Trail was launched!

Here you will find an array of activities to support your well-being, delivered by experienced tutors in their field in a completely unique setting.

You'll also see that Alison and I will be holding regular events here in the coming months ahead so please keep checking-in and book your space!

Next Friday Alison is hosting one of our sound and cacao circles next Friday so don't miss the very first one held in this incredible landscape!

16/09/2023

Looks like a great weekend! Only an hour and a half from all of our holiday cottages

Such a fun, food-filled weekend awaits! 🎉

Here is the full line-up to get you all excited/hungry/thirsty...

RSVP HERE 👉🏻 Argyll Food Festival

🧀 FOOD & DRINK PRODUCERS 🧁

Beinn an Tuirc Distillers Islaycocoa Slàinte Sauces Isle of Mull Cheese Highland Fold Ice Cream Sorcha Bakery Scotland Ltd Isle of Mull Seaweed Annie's Herb Kitchen Tiree Tea Argyll Coffee Roasters Isle of Mull Coffee Roasters The Real Mackay Stovie Co Lussa Gin Great Glen Charcuterie The Drink Shelf Lucy's - Ardfern Food From Argyll At The Pier Mull Fruit & Veg Argyll'n Bute Cheeses The Isle of Skye Baking Company Alba Seafood Larder

🧑🏽‍🍳 FREE WORKSHOPS 🦪
(first come, first served)

Saturday

- 11am: Chris Wolfe, Chocolate Demo
- 12pm: John McNulty, Head Chef Etive restaurant
- 1pm: Will Hamer, Wild Kabn Kitchen
- 2pm: Heathery Heights Foraging
- 3pm: Jordan Clark, Head Chef Ballintaggart
- 4pm: Caledonian Oyster Co Ltd

Sunday

- 11am: Chris Wolfe, Chocolate Demo
- 12pm: David Lapsley, Sommelier Etive restaurant
- 1pm: Hebridean Baker Baking & Book Signing
- 2pm Heathery Heights Foraging
- 3pm Jordan Clark, Head Chef Ballintaggart
- 4pm Caledonian Oyster Co Ltd

🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎸

Saturday

- 12pm: Craig Ralston Music
- 1pm: Dr Hip's Little Sister by Dr Hip and the Blues Operation
- 2.15pm: Raised by Clams
- 4.15pm: GRACE dee

Sunday

- 1pm: Eilidh Steel and Mark Neal
- 2.30pm: The Laurettes
- 3.15pm: The Fyne Collective

🎨 FACE PAINTING 🤡

Play Prodigy

EVENT REMINDERS:

🗓️ Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th September
⏰10.00 - 17.00 both days
📌 Corran Halls, Oban
🎟️ Entry is £3 (under 16s are free, accompanied by an adult)

Can't wait to see you at 🥳

Oban Times Wild About Argyll Scotland Food & Drink

13/07/2023

Fun thing to do on Saturday afternoon 😀

The ducks are getting ready....

Duck Derby at Butterbridge ( just below Rest and Be Thankful on Cairndow side) at 2.30pm this Saturday (15th). Its going to be a quacking race to the finish. Cash prizes for the sponsors of the winning ducks. Come along and join in on the day ( £3 a duck) or buy in advance from The Fyne Den. All proceeds towards the Childcare Centre. Bring your wellies. Thanks to Inveraray & District Branch of The Royal British Legion Scotland
for the loan of the ducks and Strone Estate.

Cairndow Childcare Duck Derby 2023.

07/07/2023

How fab!

Here's a Dreamy Brunch for you as we end our working week! 🙌

It's been a busy start to the Summer Holidays, so what better way to celebrate than offering Kids Eat Free?!

From Chicken or Vegan Nuggets to Baby Brunch we've got the little ones covered, totally free of charge this July! Available from 11am daily, for walk-ins and bookings alike. Team your trip with a visit to with one of our discount cards available to all our guests!

*One kids meal per adult meal
*Offer available for multiple visits until 14th July

Well see you all Thursday, with our delicious new Build your own Brunch menu ✨

06/07/2023

After a challenging 18 months due to the actions of others I am delighted to have regained my Superhost status 🤩

29/06/2023

Now the weather has turned more typically “West Coast!” It’s worth mentioning that our extension is now totally water tight! Although in need of some finishing aesthetic touches, it provides some very pleasant in-door seating for those wet, windy and in-between days while still providing wonderful views of our surroundings! We hope the weather is sunny and settled for your visit but when it’s not, we’ve quite literally, got you covered! 😊

13/06/2023

To do list …

Staffa looking great in this amazing weather we are having!

www.staffatours.com

13/06/2023

Put this on your list if you’re visiting us 👍🏻

12/06/2023

W🤩W

10/06/2023

Absolutely delicious pizza being baked to order in Ardkinglas Woodland Garden today and tomorrow between 12 and 3 .
Best pizza we have ever tasted! Setting is also gorgeous and there is a card machine!! ❤️❤️❤️

09/06/2023

A chance to enjoy exceptional pizza in the sun this weekend!

08/06/2023

A few more words from ASSC, CEO, Fiona Campbell as she responds to the Edinburgh Judicial Review Case:

"In what was the largest Crowdfunding effort in Scottish legal history, I pay tribute to the determination of the four petitioners as well as the many small business owners who donated to the cause.

"We now know that Edinburgh Council’s licensing policy is unlawful regarding their rebuttable presumption against granting a STL licence and contravenes The Provision of Service Regulations.

"However, this should not be viewed solely as a matter for the Council as the decision has profound implications for the Scottish Government’s licensing policy. Indeed, we believe it seriously calls into question whether the licensing can survive in its current form.

"We believe the Scottish Government needs to go back to the drawing board and constructively engage with industry to devise a regulatory framework that works for all.

"The ASSC will be requesting an urgent meeting with Scottish Ministers.

"The self-catering sector is worth £876m per annum to the Scottish economy, benefiting local communities throughout the country, and the time to act is now."

29/05/2023