Holiday Cottage Details

Ardachearnbeg Farm Cottages, set in the heart of the stunning Cowal Peninsula, is an ideal spot for getting away from it all and unwinding to the local Argyll pace.  Surrounded by beautiful Scottish hills in a quiet secluded position, these charming holiday cottages were once the outbuildings of a traditional 18th Century farm and have now been fully renovated to provide a high standard of modern self-catering accommodation.   This naturally beautiful area is a wildlife haven and birdwatchers paradise giving the opportunity to spot many birds of prey, eagles, deer, seals, otters and an increasing number of dolphins.

Stunning views across open land to mountains can be enjoyed from this warm and light first floor apartment.  Situated above The Stables, The Hayloft has been tastefully modernised and combines all that is needed for perfectly relaxed holiday living.  The large appealing open plan living room with its well equipped kitchen, dining area and comfortable seating is ideal for allowing family or friends to unwind and enjoy each others company.

The Hayloft enjoys the shared use of the large surrounding gardens where old stone walling and beautiful ancient trees lightly shade the borders.  This is a perfect place for relaxing and listening to the gentle trickle of the passing burn while absorbing the superb surrounding Scottish landscape.

Also available: The Stables (sleeps 4), The Haven (sleeps 6), Dairy Cottage (sleeps 4 + 1)

The Steadings (being The Stables, The Hayloft & The Haven) have connecting doors and may be booked together to accommodate larger parties, giving a total capacity of 14 in these self catering holiday cottages.

Accommodation

First Floor
Shared outer entrance with staircase leading to own private inner entrance door:Open plan sitting room, dining room & kitchen, double bedroom, twin bedroom, shower room with shower, wc & whb

Shared use of large surrounding gardens with Barbeque area (and midge machine)

Please note:  a small slow flowing burn runs through the garden and therefore young children must be supervised

Activities

There are endless beautiful walks and cycle trails from the door including the woodland and waterfall walk to the historic ruins of Dunans Castle which sits at the head of Glendaruel and the local Kilmodan Church has an interesting collection of west highland carved stones.  A permit for salmon & sea trout fishing on the River Ruel can be purchased and the coastal village of Tighnabruaich offers superb boat trips & water sports.

This stunning part of the west coast of Scotland has many beautiful sandy beaches and rocky shores to explore and day trips can be spent enjoying the Trossachs, Inveraray, Oban, the Kyles of Bute and Loch Lomond.  Catch the ferry from Portavadie (12 miles) and enjoy a day trip to Tarbert and the beautiful Mull of Kintyre. Cowal is home to several beautiful gardens including Ardkinglas Woodland Garden which has one of the finest collections of rhododendrons and conifers within the British Isles and the 150 acre Benmore Botanic Gardens at foot of Loch Eck.  Ardachearnbeg is also ideally placed for walking the beautiful Cowal Way.

Included

Linen & towels provided. Oil fired central heating – oil & electricity included

TV (freesat), DVD, CD/radio, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher. Separate shared laundry room with washing machine & tumble dryer. Cot & highchair available on request

One dog by arrangement.

Extra refundable cost: Good Housekeeping Deposit £150 (payable to owner)

Shortbreaks by arrangement

Local Facilities

Glendaruel caravan site (1 mile) has a small general shop during the season
Tighnabruaich (9 miles) has various shops including Spar, Petrol, Bank, Cafes, and hotels
Dunoon (17 miles) offers a full range of shops, hotels & restaurants
The Oyster Catcher at Otter Ferry (7 miles) serves bar meals overlooking Loch Fyne