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Secluded island hideaway for 2 with panoramic sea views

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Interior
On the beach, sun-loungers
Exterior
Aerial view
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Campbeltown, SCT
  • Campbeltown Ferry Terminal
    15 min drive
  • Coastal Design
    16 min drive
  • Campbeltown Heritage Centre
    16 min drive
  • Campbeltown (CAL)
    26 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded island hideaway for 2 with panoramic sea views

The Lookout is a former wartime signal station which has been lovingly converted into a comfortable and secluded holiday cottage. The Lookout is nestled on a hilltop 100 yards above the Davaar Island Lighthouse with outstanding views up Kilbrannan Sound and across to Arran and Ailsa Craig.

This one bedroom cottage is unique and charming with many features retained from its previous role. On the ground floor there is a wonderful open plan cosy kitchen/sitting room with a well equipped kitchen area s as well as a wood burning stove, providing the perfect setting for a peaceful break or romantic getaway.

Off the sitting room is the bedroom with a comfortable king size bed with heated mattress topper and 100% cotton ben linen. An ensuite bathroom with shower leads off the bedroom.

On the 2nd floor there is a wonderful Observatory from which the outstanding views can be enjoyed through the resident telescope and guests can relax in the comfortable seating complete with ample supply of reading and art materials.

One of the original features retained is an internal ladder through a hatch joining the sitting room and the observatory upstairs (unsuitable for infirm or children).

Leading off the observatory is a roof terrace which provides a secluded place to sit on sunny days or on clear nights, stargazing next to the fire pit can be an unforgettable experience.

All prices include full bed linen, towels, essential supplies (and complimentary local whisky, gin and our eggs!) as well as transfer to and from the island. Crossings are made to this remote island at low tide in our 4×4 with an experienced driver. We will advise on crossing times when you book.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Campbeltown Ferry Terminal. The cottage offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a dryer, and a fireplace
  • 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Campbeltown Ferry Terminal and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Coastal Design
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Campbeltown cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Toni

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. The check-out time is flexible. To make arrangements, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Secluded island hideaway for 2 with panoramic sea views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jemima E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful great view island getaway from it all
The property has a cosy comfy cottage feel and look internally. The bed was comfy as well. The viewing room above is great for reading etc. The Lookout really is a great place for viewing the sea and surrounding vistas! We enjoyed a very peaceful week away from normal life and noise. No noisy traffic except for the odd motorboat or lifeboat on call! We took our kayaks and were able to leave them near the slipway ready for use. We explored around the island and across the bay as well as walking over the island. Toni & Ned were great hosts and available if we needed anything, especially a lift across the causway giving us extra time on the mainland before the tide turned! A great getaway in a cosy property! Will return in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Breathtaking
As the title suggests, an amazing location, the house had all we required to enjoy our visit to the area, hosts were extremely helpful and friendly.The log burner made the property very cosy when it was required.Thanks, we couldn’t have had a better holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable Holiday
We had a superb stay, with excellent hosts, Toni & Ned, who were helpful, generous and friendly. The Lookout was very clean . Both Ned & Toni provided help and advice when required. The whole experience was very enjoyable and memorable. We hope to return as soon as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Lookout, Davaar Island
My husband & I had a fantastic stay at The Lookout. The name of the property says it all. The views from every angle are spectacular, both day & night (if its a clear night the skies are amazing). The property was clean & very well equipped, we didn't want for anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
island paradise
The Lookout was everything we hoped for and more. Nestled into the hillside overlooking the water and across to Arran, it is the ideal place for a wee relaxing and slightly more remote break (but with easy access at low tide to extra cheese, snacks and wine for the terrace!). We had a peaceful few days pottering around the island, exploring the caves and walking up and across the hill. It was a treat to sit and watch the birds, seals and local feral goats and listen to the sound of the waves. Even the drive down was beautiful and we made time to stop and explore beaches and old cemeteries. The Lookout itself is cosy and clean and has everything you could want or need. We particularly loved sitting upstairs to watch the sun rise and set. We will definitely be back...in fact, have already booked! Thank you Ned and Toni for being amazing hosts and sharing this island paradise with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing find
Absolutely beautiful place, I was excited from the moment I found it. I immediately contacted the host Toni with questions regarding privacy etc, as our dog can be quite unsociable, and she couldn't have been more helpful so we booked.....and weren't disappointed. The place is so beautiful, stunning views in all directions and one of the most peaceful places ever visited. We intended to fully relax for four days and that's exactly what we did. The property is fantastic, small but very comfortable and clean, quirky, lovely log burner, very comfy bed, I slept brilliantly. The observatory has the most amazing views and we found it perfect to relax in with a good book. Ned and Toni are brilliant hosts, friendly and nothing is too much bother. We will most definitely be back, thanks for our lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fantastic gem of a place, amazing.
Everything you could want in an amazing location, with Toni and Ned being the perfect hosts with nothing being too much trouble.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Escape
Fabulous property that was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Absolutely fabulous views from every window and upstairs in the lookout was amazing. We saw seals from the kitchen on a few mornings. We also enjoyed planning our days by the tides, although we got it a bit wrong one day and ended up having a midnight adventure with a torch! It also gave us the chance to visit the cinema and have a great meal in The Black Sheep. A perfect escape- we didn’t want to go home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet in Abundance
The property is not luxurious but is very comfortable with absolutely everything you could think of provided. The views from the cottage are outstanding and the island is peaceful and lovely to walk around. Support from Ned and Toni, the island's management team is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

phil d.

Liked: Cleanliness
a little piece of magic
the property was first class everything you could possibly need is right there waiting for you. first class service from ned and toni. will definitely be back. so much more to see. regards Phil
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical holiday
We loved our week of being Islanders. Everything was perfect even the weather. We cannot wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect getaway .
This was everything we expected and a lot more.wWehonestly couldn't find anything that we could say about it that could make it better. Apart from food if there is anything else you think you might need you probably dont.we took with us and did not need-binoculars,playing cards,dominoes,bird spotting books,selection of books to read.There was tea,coffee etc also toiletries.Thank you very much Toni and Ned.from James,Evelyn and Shannon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Absolutely Magical Stay
The Lookout, and Davaar itself, is an absolutely magical place. The cottage was spotlessly clean and very well-appointed including lots of thoughtful touches. Ned and Toni are excellent hosts—easy to communicate with, very accommodating, and extremely warm and welcoming to guests of their island home. The natural environs of Davaar are beyond words—the views are absolutely unmatched, and you’ll earn your whiskey with the many hilltop and beachside walks around the island. It was a completely idyllic getaway and we wouldn’t hesitate to make another transatlantic trip to visit Davaar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

gail A., scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
little gem
The lookout cottage is small but beautiful. It has everything you need. The views are simply breathtaking, particularly from upstairs. The log burner is a fantastic addition. I can’t rate it high enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
An oasis of peace and calm
A quirky but perfect hideaway; very clean, cosy and warm, very well equipped and amazing hosts. We will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

sarah docherty

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cosy weekend
Gorgeous walks. Lookout had everything ud need Toni and ned great hosts

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G., East Sussex, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat from a busy life
My wife and I had an amazing week on Island Davaar. The fact that you are cut off from the mainland, via the causeway, for much of the day, means that you have no option, other than to enjoy the beauty of the place. The tide very much determines your schedule, so you have to let go and allow nature to take control. And the nature that you see from the island is incredible. Ned and Toni do a brilliant job of looking after you. They have the perfect balance of being available to assist, without detracting from the fact that you are on an island with very few others. We would definitely return to “The Lookout” and look forward to doing so in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very special place
The Lookout was a wonderful place to stay. Even with just the ground floor, it would be an excellent place to get away from it all. The top floor viewing platform takes it to another level. Clearly built for a war-time purpose of giving commanding views over Loch Campbeltown, it's been furnished to a lovely standard and is a superb place to sit, sleep, watch and read as the tides gently flow in and out of the Loch. Toni and Ned were excellent hosts who made us feel very welcome. It's not many places we've been to where complementary local whiskey is provided! We hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from it all
Ned and Toni have done a great job fitting out the accommodation. They also do all they can to make you feel very welcome. It is quite a journey to get here.... but absolutely worth it when you do. Being on a place with no cars and virtually no people - and in accommodation with amazing - and ever changing - views is an experience we will never forget and hope to repeat one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, didn’t want to come home.
We couldn’t fault our stay at all other than not wanting to leave. Ned & Toni we’re brilliant and I especially loved the cuddles from Ollie (the collie) We had a lovely walk around the island to the caves but didn’t make it all the way up the path cut by Ned (just means we have to come again to tackle it)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iain K., Irvine, North Ayrshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Davaar Island
The best short break ever, sun, sea and silence. Highly recomended

10/10 Excellent

Montana R., Oban, Argyll and Bute

Liked: Cleanliness
The best place we’ve ever stayed.
From start to finish everything was perfect. Unbeatable location for peace and tranquility. The Lookout has everything you need as well as many extras that make it very special. We are already looking for dates to return. Ned and Toni were amazing hosts. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

A truly special place
This place is just marvellous. The lookout is very well equipped and the views are stunning. Davaar island is so special! It's remoteness and beauty were perfect for us and our dog. Ned, our host, was kind and knowledgeable. We even saw a seal close up! Hoping to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

Peaceful and comfortable
Had a great 4 night stay at the Lookout. Lucky enough to experience holing up with the fire on for the first day or two which was cold and rainy, followed by a couple of days in gorgeous warm sunshine making the most of the island, surrounds, and the deck upstairs. Hosts were helpful but not intrusive. Would love to return one day.

10/10 Excellent

Markus G.

A once in a lifetime experience
From beginning till end it was just an amazing WONDERFUL experience. I got picked up by the host from Campbeltown city centre and directly escorted to Dawaar Island. The moment i stepped into "The Lookout" I fell in love with it immediately. It was even better and nicer as shown on the pictures. The silence, the view, the experience - is something that no one should ever miss if he wanted to spend some time away from the stress and pressure of the daily life. You sometimes might think twice if you really wanted to walk all the way to Campbeltown - but it is a great walk with a beautiful view. To be honest - I mostly didnt even want to leave the island (the house) as the view is so breathtaking - and I could sit there for hours looking out at the sea letting my soul fly. I will definitely come back and want to thank Mary and her husband for the great service, and experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017