Dun Eistein

30/04/2023

Tayvallich Argyll.

We still have some availability for summer 2023.
Min 2 nights. Sorry no pets or children.
Arrival Leave
Wed 24th May Tue 30th May
Mon 3rd July Mon 10th July
Wed 16th Aug Tues 22nd Aug
Fri 8th Sep onwards
Please email us at [email protected] for prices.

22/06/2022

Still have availability this summer. Short breaks or a week. Email [email protected] for details.

Michael and Carolyn flew in from Switzerland recently for their holiday, they then travelled by bus to Lochgilphead where I picked them up and took them to their accomodation. Their hire boats were already waiting for them- Rockpool Kayaks Bach Eto and a Sea Kayaking UK Romany.
They paddled every day,exploring the area and then back to their accomodation at Dun Eistein to enjoy some home comforts- including their host, Helen's legendary lemon drizzle cake!
On his return home, Michael sent me this photo from one of the more misty days- thank you! :)
Any one else who'd like me to act as a tour operator for their holiday- just call! :)

30/05/2022

We still have some availability for summer 2022 here in Tayvallich, Argyll.

Min 2 nights. Weekly rates available.

Arrival Leaving
Mon 20th June - Fri 8th July
Fri 15th July - Wed 20th July
Tue 16th Aug - Sat 20th Aug
Mon 29th Aug - Sun 4th Sep

15/03/2022

18/07/2021

Update Now booked.

Dun Eistein, Tayvallich 2 bedroom self catering flat.

Due to a cancellation we now have 5 nights available from Saturday 24th July. If interested please email on [email protected].

16/07/2021

Dun Eistein, Tayvallich, has some self catering availability in August and September. 4 nights from Friday 13th August or 5 nights from Friday 27th August.

20/05/2021

So lucky to live in this beautiful village.

360 view of picturesque Tayvallich on the banks of Loch Sween in the Knapdale area of Argyll and Bute with the Isle of Jura beyond in the backdrop 😍

29/04/2021

An 8pm visitor last night seen from our living room here in Tayvallich Argyll. So cute, but the red squirrel won't be happy tomorrow!

22/04/2021

Be a great visitor – Leave no trace
Nobody likes to see litter. As we welcome visitors to please remember to put your rubbish in a bin or take it home. It’s always a good idea to pack a couple of bags to take your litter home with you.

24/03/2021

Dun Eistein, Tayvallich, Argyll

We are opening up from the beginning of June. However due to the coronavirus we are not operating as a B&B but the flat is offered on a self-catering basis for a minimum of a 2 nights stay.

Dun Eistein is situated in a quiet location on the south side of Tayvallich Bay, on the road signposted to the Taynish Nature Reserve. We are just a few minutes walk from the village with its shop, café and Inn. There is a lot of wildlife to see nearby e.g otters, beavers, red squirrels and a variety of birds. There are also many cycle routes in the area and we are well positioned for kayaking.

The self-contained flat includes 2 double bedrooms each containing a double bed, with views over the village and bay, a large shower room, a dining room and sitting room, its own fitted kitchen and also has its own entrance. Please note there are steps down to the accommodation but there is a hand rail.

The Beds will be made up for you and towels are provided.

There are TVs in both bedrooms

Free Wifi

Parking for 2 cars

We can only accommodate Non--Smokers and unfortunately we can't take any dogs/pets.

Sorry no children under the age of 12

Please contact us for availability and prices.

Email: [email protected]

We are opening up from the beginning of June. However due to the coronavirus we are not operating as a B&B but the flat is offered on a self-catering basis for a minimum of a 2 nights stay.

Dun Eistein is situated in a quiet location on the south side of Tayvallich Bay, on the road signposted to the Taynish Nature Reserve. We are just a few minutes walk from the village with its shop, café and Inn. There is a lot of wildlife to see nearby e.g otters, beavers, red squirrels and a variety of birds. There are also many cycle routes in the area and we are well positioned for kayaking.

The self-contained flat includes 2 double bedrooms each containing a double bed, with views over the village and bay, a large shower room, a dining room and sitting room, its own fitted kitchen and also has its own entrance. Please note there are steps down to the accommodation but there is a hand rail.

The Beds will be made up for you and towels are provided.

There are TVs in both bedrooms

Free Wifi

Parking for 2 cars

We can only accommodate Non--Smokers and unfortunately we can't take any dogs/pets.

Sorry no children under the age of 12

Please contact us for availability and prices.

Email: [email protected]

21/12/2020

Merry Christmas
Hope to see you next year.
Keep safe
Helen and Mark

05/09/2020

Dun Eistein B&B

At present, due to the coronavirus, we are not operating as a B&B but the flat is offered on a self-catering basis for a minimum of a 2 nights stay.


The house is situated in a quiet location on the south side of Tayvallich Bay, on the road signposted to the Taynish Nature Reserve. We are just a few minutes walk from the village with its shop, café and Inn. There is a lot of wildlife to see nearby e.g otters, beavers, red squirrels and a variety of birds. There are also many cycle routes in the area.

Accommodation

The self-contained flat includes 2 double bedrooms each containing a double bed, with views over the village and bay, a large shower room, a dining room and sitting room, its own fitted kitchen and also has its own entrance. Please note there are steps down to the accommodation but there is a hand rail.

Additional information

TVs in both bedrooms

Free Wifi

Parking for 2 cars

We can only accommodate Non--Smokers and unfortunately we can't take any dogs/pets.

Sorry no children under the age of 12

Please contact us for tariffs.

Prices also available for use of only one bedroom (max 2 persons).

Contact details

Helen and Mark Crabtree

Email: [email protected]

17/07/2020

After giving the matter a lot of thought we have decided to reopen our accommodation on a self catering basis with a minimum stay of 2 nights. We will be leaving dates free either side of a booking to allow for cleaning? Please message me or email for prices as the nightly rate will decrease the longer you stay.

10/05/2020

We hope everyone is coping with the way of life at present and keeping well.

We don't think we will be able to reopen this year, as we feel it is not a good idea for guests to come into the village until the virus has gone, or at least there is a much clearer picture. I don't know how other holiday accommodation providers in the village are viewing this, but other villagers who have spoken to me have said they are worried about holiday makers coming back too soon. It was also suggested by a villager that maybe the village could have some sort of discussion on the way forward. I am just putting this out there.

21/03/2020

We have today taken the decision to close the B&B until such time as this health crisis is over and have cancelled all our bookings up to end of May. We will review bookings for later in the year as and when we know more. Health is more important than money.

14/03/2020

Looking forward to the new season. Glad we live so near to the otters and beavers of course.

Reccying new otter locations at the moment before season gets too crazy busy. Plan is to get tabs on a few families.

28/12/2019

Lovely creatures. So lucky to live close by them.

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22/12/2019

Wishing you all a
Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year

07/10/2019

I must have another go at seeing them.

15/07/2019

Due to a cancellation we have availability for Tayvallich weekend from 26th July. See us on the village website "tayvallich.com for details of our accommodation.

Tayvallich

30/05/2019

A link for an article written by one of our guests who enjoyed a Loch Vision photography course. Thank you for sending it to us Mary.

Writer Mary Fischer's lifelong ambition was to see and photograph otters in the wild - which she finally realised during an otter photo workshop in Scotland

06/04/2019

24/03/2019

Some lovely photos sent to us from Richard Jones when he was on a recent Loch Visions photography weekend. Thank you Rich for the use of these. Look forward to seeing you next time.

08/01/2019

Still have availability at the moment

26/09/2018

A wee post just to let anyone who is interested know I have put the 2019 workshop, tour and experience dates online. Something to get your teeth into in all this grim weather up here! I think I am also up to date with guest images I hope!

30/05/2018

We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place And the weather has been so hot for over a week now.

Carsaig and Tayvallich

16/05/2018

24/03/2018

We are only a few minutes away from the tayvallich meeting place. Breakfast is do it yourself when you want, no fixed time, so is ideal for the early starts.

A Loch Visions day workshop

23/12/2017

Happy Christmas to all

01/12/2017

We are a handy b&b in Tayvallich for the otter and beaver photography courses in Knapdale. We provide a breakfast but the accommodation has its own kitchen and dining room and you prepare your own breakfast when you want it, which benefits the early starts on the course.

Loch Visions: Scottish wildlife photography workshops, experiences and tours run by professional award winning wildlife photographer Philip Price.

17/11/2017

07/11/2017

The latest issue of 'Songlines' magazine flags the upcoming concerts by Talisk as one of the touring highlights of the season. Catch the talented trio at Tayvallich Village Hall on Saturday 9 December. Put the date in your diary now!

15/08/2017

Upcoming Tour dates!

Montrose Folk Club, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Lumsden Hall, West Coast Arts, Braemar Gallery, Glenbuchat hall, Lyth Arts Centre and Tayvallich Village Hall

14/08/2017

VILLAGE EVENTS in the hall
coming up.

Sat 09 Sep 2017 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Donald Black Band and Mairi MacInnes in concert with Fèis Latharna
Sat 16 Sep 2017 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Poozies in concert
Sat 09 Dec 2017 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Talisk in concert

24/07/2017

Such a beautiful hot day here today and a visit to the bay by the puffer Vic 32.