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Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lochgilphead, Argyll
  • Place, Studio Barn Argyll
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Cobbler
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilmartin Glen
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Lochgilphead

At this villa, you'll be 4.9 km (3 mi) from Dunadd and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Studio Barn Argyll. .Villa features a washing machine, 3 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a hairdryer are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Studio Barn Argyll - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • The Cobbler - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Kilmartin Glen - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Dunadd - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kilmartin House Museum - 13 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tayvallich Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Smiddy Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 35 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shop Tayvallich - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Coriander - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10

Shelburne Lodge is a beautifully renovated holiday home set in the idyllic village of Cairnbaan, peaceful and unspoiled with wonderful views overlooking the historic Crinan Canal. An ideal location to explore with a wide choice of activities nearby. Alternatively take time out to enjoy the charm of Shelbourne Lodge with all your home comforts and unwind with a good book in front of the wood-burning stove or laze in the large garden watching the yachts pass by.

Interior
The ground floor features a generous sized living room, with a wood burning fire and comfortable sofas. For entertainment there is free Wi-Fi and a large Freesat HD television. The spacious kitchen is well equipped, featuring a range cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and a pantry. A superb kitchen space for cooking up delicious meals served in the splendid dining room comfortably seating ten.

Featuring five spacious bedrooms spread over two levels, each boast individually-styled interiors and lovely views over the canal and hills beyond. Ideal for families and friends, with plenty of space for several generations to unwind.

Upstairs Bedroom 1 : King Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 2: King Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
Upstairs Bedroom 4: 3 Single Beds
Downstairs Bedroom 5: Double Bed (limited room space, more suited to two children or one adult)
Features one upstairs family bathroom, one upstairs shower room and one downstairs shower room.
Wheelchair access throughout ground floor. Please enquire for all disabled facilities.

Outdoors & Explore
Enjoy the lovely spacious garden featuring outdoor teak chairs and tables to soak up the views. Just a short walk away is Cairnbaan Hotel, an excellent food and bar, with many other dining opportunities a short drive away.

Activities and attractions nearby includes the beavers, boat trips, interesting walks, castles, prehistoric stone circles, whirlpools, islands, bike hire with easy scenic rides or more challenging single track.

Well behaved pets welcome free of charge.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

522193

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10?

The closest beach to Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10 is Traigh a' Chruachain (17.1 km).

Does Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10 have a pool?

No, this villa doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10?

No, Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nelly l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bel hébergement avec beaucoup de charme et d’espace , bien placé, très bien équipé . Nous avons passé une excellente semaine entre amis .
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely, relaxing break. and for such a large house it was really warm and cosy.Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and property size for a family gathering.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very spacious clean family house in a beautiful location. Hope to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness

Going back in time in a beautiful setting.

Had a wonderful four days in this lovely old home. It felt like we went back in time. We enjoyed watching the sailboats go thru the locks in the canal. We only wish that we could read about the history of the house. We explored the area taking day trips… to Oban, Campbeltown, Southend, Tarbert etc.We give a thumbs up for having a full size washer and dryer. All the other places we stayed at had small washer/dryer combos or just a small washer and no dryer… that makes it hard when traveling for weeks.We highly recommend considering staying at the Shelburne Lodge!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A-Lan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion!

We were two families, French and Scottish, we all had a great time! The location is beautiful, the house was full of unique qualities… the servants bells caused a lot of amusement. Full of character and history. Excellent place for larger groups. Excellent communication regarding keys etc.Had a wonderful lunch at Tayvallin..about 20 minutes away… delicious seafood! No complaints about the house, location or our hosts!! Recommend this lovely house and place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

denise d.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely location

The location was perfect for a relaxing break. The house had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable and clean. However, the overall cleanliness of the house was not good. The paintwork and skirting boards had not been cleaned and dust was present under furniture and in all corners. The grass had not been cut and weeds were growing around the front entrance and in the paved areas. The furniture and decoration were tired and in need of updating.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

Beautiful, spacious, grand house, but warm, welcoming and well equipped for nine of us, with two beds to spare!! Art Nouveau features - I would love to find out more about its history. It also has a serving hatch and room service bells, if you can manage to fit your butler in the boot of your car!! Laundrey and kitchen facilities.excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Perfect for our family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing characterful house in an absolutely awesome location

The house is packed full of character and history. It is very well kitted out and exceptionally spacious. We were a party of 9 (adults and kids) and it worked perfectly for us. There's a nice pub 5 mins walk away and the local area is fantastic. We didn't spot any Beavers at the local centre (google argyllbeavercentre) but the lochs themselves are beautiful and looking for evidence of where the beavers had been (which was plentiful!) was fascinating. Definitely pop up to the little info centre during the day to get some tips/maps (the Beavers tend to come out at dusk and dawn). We did a day trip to Arran which was stunning and we were able to picnic with tens of seals literally feet away from us (which was very surreal). The quieter beaches are off to the right when you get off the ferry at Lochranza, this is where the seal were. The road that crosses from Machrie to Brodick has some spectacular scenery. Brodick was not our cup of tea so we had an icecream at Lamlash. We also did the 2hr boat trip with Seafari (google seafari easdale). They were really friendly and informative and we saw Sea Eagles, Golden Eagles, Stag, Seals and all kids of other creatures. We can also recommend Carnasserie castle, which is easy to get to and free to explore. The walk to Crinan along the canal was super too and the little tea rooms at the end was great for a cup of tea, sandwich and cake! We didn't want to come home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend

A lovely house in an amazing location. The house had everything we needed and was full of character. We had lots of communication from Mike which was really helpful and we loved having so many places to explore without needing to drive anywhere. Hopefully we will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend break with family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is huge and accommodated eight of us easily. It is a quirky house with many original features but has all mod cons too. The location at Lock 8 is fabulous and we enjoyed watching the boats going up and down the canal. This is a fantastic area with so much to see and do. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a lovely time in a great family home. Lovely location but be prepared to travel an hour or s

Great experience. Good contact beforehand. Property as described. Good wifi (!) Lovely location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark G., Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness

Enviable Canalside Location

We booked Shelbourne Lodge on the banks of the Crinan Canal for an extended family break and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is located on the banks of the canal and also an easy 10 minutes stroll to the nearby Cairnbaan Hotel. The house boasts a fully equipped kitchen with everything you could need, along with dishwasher, coffee machine etc etc, located adjacent to a large dining room with huge table which is large enough for the whole group who are staying there. Comfortable lounge with wood-burner fire and large TV are also on the ground floor, along with a small double bedroom and adjacent wet floor shower room. A lovely staircase takes you up to the upper floor where there are 4 really nice bedrooms and a further 2 shower rooms. The house is situation in it's own ample grounds with plenty parking for 3 cars. We couldn't fault the property in any way, and it was made all the better by the fantastic weather and tranquil setting of just watching the boats sail by and navigate the locks. Would certainly return if we're looking for another weekend of peace!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

Beautiful house in a beautiful landscape

had an excellent stay at this house for a week. The landlord was very nice and helpful as well
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alina W.

Nice

Nice stay
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Istvan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Schön in Argyl

Gerne wieder wie erwartet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in perfect setting

Perfect house for exploring Crinan Canal. Went on a day tour to Islay as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022