In Lochgilphead, proceed along the main road (A83) and at the final roundabout, take the A816 to Oban. Continue along A816 for approximately 2 miles, until the road forks to the right and shows signs for Oban. Take the left hand turning into Cairnbaan. From Oban, take the A816 south for Lochgilphead. Continue for approx 30 miles and pass through the village of Kilmartin. After about 5 miles the road forks to the left and shows signs for Lochgilphead, but there will be a sign for Cairnbaan to the right.Turn right into Cairnbaan, Crinan Canal Cottage is located at Cairnbaan Cottages on the banks of the Crinan Canal - which is a 9 mile waterway link through the Kintyre Peninsula. The cottage is situated midway along the canal. Stay on the right side of the canal as you pass the Cairnbaan hotel - DO NOT CROSS THE BRIDGE. Continue for another half mile and the road forks. You can either go right (it is not recommended that you take this track due to large potholes)and follow the track between the cottages until you come to the back of No 4, which is the second row you pass through, it has a black porch to the rear, or recommended that you can stay on the road - with the canal on left hand side(recommended in winter) and turn first right after the second row of cottages passing the 10 mph sign and before the life bouy and double back to reach No4. The parking area for No4 is the open area at the far end of the row containing No. 4 where there is space for about 5 cars.