House-sitting in Ardrishaig

Needs and animals

Vegetable patch | 1 Dog | 1 Fish | 1 Rodent

Max, show cocker spaniel. He is 3 years old and he is our gorgeous rescue dog. We take him out 3 times a day, at least for a 30 minutes walk. He likes to walk in the village rather than the countryside. We fed him twice, morning and tea time.
Fish: feed them one a day, turn the light off at night.
Rat, Limbo: our elderly rat. We feed him twice a day and we take him out on a blanket or the garden when we can.
Runner ducks: feed them once a day. Every night they need to put into their shed and every morning they need t be taken out. this is to avoid being killed by pine martins, fox and other predators.

Max: We always have him on the lead unless the area is enclosed. He likes to wonder about. He does not like much other dogs and we are always careful when he encounters other dogs about. We do leave the back door open and he wonders in and out of the house. Usually stays in the garden.

Translate with Google

House

We live in a detached house located next to the Crinan Canal towpath and 5 minutes from the village centre and all amenities (bus stop, shops, beach). It has a quirky garden that includes a lean-to and a shed with a few bikes.
We have a few plants inside and outside in the small greenhouse and we would appreciate if you could water them. There is a drive at the front of the house.
There is a stove in the living room and a wood store at the back of the house. The house has oil heating and hot water. The cooker /oven is electric. There are 2 bathrooms – 2 showers. One of the showers is electric, meaning the water does not have to be on to have a shower.
The kitchen has all the usual staff, microwave, oven, toaster, dishwasher, and washing machine. There isn’t a tumble drier but there is a lean-to that helps when drying clothes.

Translate with Google

House | Village | Countryside

Comfort and Luxury

One floor
4 rooms including 3 bedrooms
Television
Dishwasher
Internet access
Washing machine
Freezer

Tourism and Leisure

Ardrishaig is a small coastal village in the West of Scotland on the shores of Loch Fyne. It has a pebble beach and a pier with a small lighthouse. What to do - Borrow our bikes and cycle along the canal to Crinan - Walk along the canal to Lochgilphead or go for forestry walks at the back of Ardrishaig - Swim in the beach at Ardrishaig - Kayak from the village Ardrishaig amenities Morrisons and Key store at 5 minute walk down the hill. Lochgilphead, 2 miles away, has a larger Co-op store, Tesco and 2 petrol stations Bus stop: Citylink 926 Glasgow-Campbeltown stops in Ardrishaig as well as local buses to Lochgilphead Rumbling Tum café and bar, Lucy’s Café, Grey Gull Inn, the Argyll Arms Inn, are all 5 minutes from the house Village Hall and North Hall offer regular community activities. Post office opens e days a week. Antique / second hand shop, full of interesting stuff. Kayak Trail: Kayak Trail | Paddle Argyll Local attractions Kilmartin Glen Explore one of Europe's most important prehistoric sites, home to over 350 ancient monuments including Neolithic standing stones and stone circles Beaver Trail Visit Knapdale Forest to embark on the beaver detective trail and try to spot a beaver in one of the most stunning …

Ardrishaig is a small coastal village in the West of Scotland on the shores of Loch Fyne. It has a pebble beach and a pier with a small lighthouse.
What to do
- Borrow our bikes and cycle along the canal to Crinan
- Walk along the canal to Lochgilphead or go for forestry walks at the back of Ardrishaig
- Swim in the beach at Ardrishaig
- Kayak from the village

Ardrishaig amenities
Morrisons and Key store at 5 minute walk down the hill. Lochgilphead, 2 miles away, has a larger Co-op store, Tesco and 2 petrol stations
Bus stop: Citylink 926 Glasgow-Campbeltown stops in Ardrishaig as well as local buses to Lochgilphead
Rumbling Tum café and bar, Lucy’s Café, Grey Gull Inn, the Argyll Arms Inn, are all 5 minutes from the house
Village Hall and North Hall offer regular community activities. Post office opens e days a week.
Antique / second hand shop, full of interesting stuff.
Kayak Trail: Kayak Trail | Paddle Argyll

Local attractions
Kilmartin Glen
Explore one of Europe's most important prehistoric sites, home to over 350 ancient monuments including Neolithic standing stones and stone circles
Beaver Trail
Visit Knapdale Forest to embark on the beaver detective trail and try to spot a beaver in one of the most stunning parts of Scotland. Beavers have been reintroduced to the area on a trial basis.
DUNADD FORT
See the well-preserved Dunadd Fort in Kilmartin Glen – an area with one of the most important concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains in Scotland. The glen is cared for by Historic Scotland.
Inveraray Castle, Jail & Gardens:
Visit the ancestral seat of Clan Campbell, set on the shores of Loch Fyne
Killes Chapel:
A re-roofed structure with a collection of stone sculptures, including early-Christian crossslabs and late-medieval grave slabs.

Translate with Google

Location

Community opinion

Célia C.

Brussels, Belgium - October 2026

We had a wonderful experience, I traveled with a friend to work and discover the region. From the moment we arrived, we received a very warm welcome that immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. Communication with Aisa was easy, friendly, and always pleasant throughout our stay. The house is lovely and a great place to spend time to work or chill, also it was perfectly located to stay with or without a car. The animals were also very sweet and a pleasure to look after, we add a lot of fun with Max ! We would highly recommend this house and pet-sitting experience and would be happy to return in the future. Thank you Aisa and Alec for trusting us and letting us feel at home !

Translate with Google

About the host

This stay is proposed by Aisa N

Ardrishaig

Scotland, United Kingdom

From the 6 to the 17 Oct 26

Fixed dates

1 Dog

This host has already used Nomador !

Ardrishaig

Needs and animals

House

Community opinion

About the host

Nomador? It's sharing built on trust!

Discover other sits that might interest you!