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Shelburne Lodge

Shelburne Lodge

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 18 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.5
Location
4.9
Value
4.8
Customer
Service
4.8

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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 Shelburne 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.

Exploring Argyll from Shelburn Lodge

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We gathered as a family of 6 adults and a dog for a week in August. The house was lovely. Fitted us all in comfortably, was very clean and generally had everything we needed. Location was good - lochgilphead 10 minutes drive for any food shopping - good size co op and very good fish at the Smokehouse, nice cheese at Marmalade Deli, a butcher....( having a bike would have been very useful!) and plenty of interesting places to walk / see within a short distance. Kilmartin Glen was great. Walking from the door was easy and varied from strolling along the towpath to the more strenuous round walk to Dunadd (c. 3 hours and well worth it). We found a small sandy beach at Carsaig for a swim.




Perfect house for large family or friends. Great location on the Crain canal.

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Jun 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A great house with plenty of room for 7 people and three dogs. Well equipped kitchen and great dinning area.
The beds are really comfy all bedrooms are spacious.
Plenty of room out side with nice sitting area.
Located on the Crain canal which is very picturesque.
Would recommend shelboure lodge..



Very good.you

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Sep 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had a great weekend. House ideal for a family gathering. Good location with walks along the canal and in local woodland.
Plenty of space and good facilities for cooking and dining.




Annual Family Holiday

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Aug 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very enjoyable stay at Shelburne Lodge on the Crinan Canal. It was interesting to watch the yachts go by and the locks being opened and shut by the lock keepers. We explored the surrounding area including Inveraray Jail, a distillery, a couple of Islands, walks in the forest where we saw the back end of a beaver and lots of swimming.
The lodge was well equipped and provided a comfortable stay.



Great weekend in Knapdale

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Jul 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were a family party of ten, arriving from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Australia and Canada to reconnect with each and our family origins in Knapdale. We had a wonderful time. The house was capacious, well fitted-out and welcoming, as were the helpful staff. The location beside the Crinan Canal was interesting and good for early morning walks. More generally we had relatively easy access trips to Loch Awe/Kilmartin, Tarbert, and Castle Sween and Tayvallich and the scenic beauty of the area is only matched by its long history. The area generally needs to up its game in the quality and variety of light meals provided, though places like the Tayvallich Inn were just great to visit. The local hotel at Cairnbaan was a disaster for eating out. The food was ok, expensive, the service dreadful and dogs of other drinkers were allowed to wander around and under your table and one pissed on the sofa next to where we were dining. Our overseas guests, who live in rural areas, were appalled by the neglect of public health issues in eating.
The house was wonderful and pretty good value for money. We would happily go back .



Beautiful house in a stunning location

Review submitted on Thu, 11 May 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a perfect family visit in this gracious and welcoming house. The setting is spectacular, on the banks of the canal , so convenient for Lochgilphead, the Cairnbaan Hotel and brilliant walks from the door. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and nothing has been forgotten. There is a generous supply of crockery, cutlery and cooking items, in fact everything you need for a larger gathering. The beds are really comfortable and there are cushions and throws everywhere to make it extra homelike and relaxed. The access up a narrow drive is a little tricky at first but as long as you follow the owner’s instructions there is plenty of space to park outside the house. We really appreciated the excellent communication with the holiday company and owner who made everything so easy and stress free. We’ll be back.



Great holiday

Review submitted on Tue, 18 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fantastic location and a wonderful house. Rooms were great size especially dining room and we were able to go walking every day from the house itself. Great to watch boats negotiate the canal locks right outside the front door.



What a lovely, welcoming home to stay in

Review submitted on Thu, 16 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were a party of 10 adults, 2 infants and a dog and had lots of room at Shelburne Lodge. It occupies a beautiful spot and was so homely, we all loved it and would really like to return at some point. Would definitely recommend to other larger parties.



Fabulous weekend

Review submitted on Fri, 09 Sep 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
I found Shelburne Lodge by accident when contemplating what to do for my 70th birthday. It is in an area we love and the right size for three generations of family plus dogs. We had the best time, the house was perfect, weather was kind to us, and it was great for the children to see boats going through the canal. Proximity to the Cairnbaan Hotel enabled and extra couple to join us as well. Highly recommended.



Ideal

Review submitted on Wed, 25 May 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The house was ideal for our family holiday and the location was great, we loved watching the boats go through the locks.
Although the weather was poor we made the most of our time while staying in Argyll.
Our only comment would be the garden was not secure for the dogs.



Amazing house in a stunning location

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Shelburne lodge is a fantastic house with many period detail features and quirky accessories throughout. The facilities are excellent and we all thoroughly enjoyed exploring the house and the grounds. The old servant call/bell system provided hours of amusement for the kids (and big kids). The house is perfectly situated for exploring a beautiful part of the country with many stunning walks and views either immediately on the doorstep or a short drive away. We would all heartily recommend this holiday home and cannot wait to return.



A perfect place for a quiet relaxing break

Review submitted on Wed, 18 Aug 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very relaxing week ar Shelburne Lodge,so relaxing sitting watching the yachts and other vessels being past right outside your windows,ideal place to stay if you enjoy walking or bike riding,everyone is very friendly. The property is large and is steeped in history,I would without doubt stay again



Idyllic spot on canal

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Aug 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely old house. Spacious, brilliant location and and well equipped. Enjoyed having meals outside in the garden.



Homely Accommodation in a stunning spot

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Oct 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a superb stay at Shelbourne Lodge. It was well-appointed and just the right size and facility-wise (bathrooms, dining room, lounge, kitchen) to accommodate a family of 8. The location on the canal was lovely. Loved the fact that it was an older building with a history - even an album of old photos to prove it. Lovely private garden - and some of the best pillows encountered on my travels.



Great accommodation, great area

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Oct 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My family and I have been to Shelbourne a few times and it’s always excellent. Plenty of space for the kids, with enough to do around (if you like going on outdoor ‘adventures’ as the kids call it). Mike, the owner, is also very nice and approachable- makes the stay that bit better!

Can thoroughly recommend staying here.



A lovely home away from home

Review submitted on Wed, 18 Sep 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were only a party of 6 but there was room for plenty more due to the size of the house. All rooms large and very well furnished with both modern and period furniture. Kitchen as should be, large and well equipped, a place for all to sit and plan the day's events over breakfast. Pleasant to watch all the boats move down the locks on the canal. Lovely sitting room with a fire place.

Lochgilpead is only 2 miles away - a nice walk for those who like active rest. Great breadshop in Lochgilpead. Fishing off the peer at Tarbert is a must for the plentiful mackerel.

A wonderful relax with very helpful and responsive property owner. A must for a return visit!



A brilliant location for exploring a beautiful and interesting part of Argyle.

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Jun 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house was very comfortable and suitable for a large group, with a magnificent dining room looking over the canal. The breakfasting kitchen and small pantry were spacious, although a second or larger fridge would have been useful. The two front bedrooms upstairs overlook the canal and there are comfortable seats arranged to take in the view. There was a useful covered space for cycle storage too. The location was perfect for cycling and for gentle walks along the canal tow path and with the added interest of castles and ancient monuments. A longer expedition was to the Island of Gigha, seen at its best on a beautiful sunny day. This is a lovely house to stay in and I would recommend it.



Fantastic house in a fantastic location!

Review submitted on Fri, 15 Mar 2019
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
3 generations of family enjoyed a fantastic weekend at Shelbourne Lodge. The house is just beautiful and the many original features were admired by everyone. The kids loved the working servants bell system and delighted in playing waiters for the weekend. Everyone commented on the comfort of all the beds and the fantastic sleep they got. The location of the house is prime position, close enough to lochgilphead for the amenities but far enough out to enjoy the quiet of the countryside. The canal being on your doorstep is a great asset to the house and in the brief intervals of good weather we had, a walk along the canal was enjoyed with the dogs. One of our guests is in a wheelchair and the disability friendly facilities of the house was much appreciated especially the downstairs bathroom which is a credit. The owners left lots of little things that were very handy like towels, washing liquid, kitchen roll etc. Its all the little things you forget to take with you. As there were no guests booked in for the day we were leaving Mike allowed us a relaxed check out which with 5 kids to organise was much appreciated. We are already in discussion of dates to return to Shelbourne Lodge again. Thank you very much to Mike for such an enjoyable stay!