Holiday House Details

Ideally positioned just a short walk away from its own large private sandy beach, this delightful Georgian home is the perfect setting for a memorable holiday.  Carse House has been carefully renovated, retaining its traditional warmth and charm, yet beautifully refurbished with all the joys of modern day living making it a wonderful year round retreat for family and friends.

Set over 4 floors with a wide choice of rooms, this wonderfully atmospheric self catering country house in Argyll caters for all ages.  The elegant drawing room with its comfortable seating, roaring log fire and grand piano is perfect for relaxing in while the cosy sitting room, adjacent to the spacious well equipped kitchen, is great for playing games or watching television.  The young and sporty are sure to have fun playing table tennis in the games room or outdoors on the trampoline.

Relaxed meals can be enjoyed by everyone around the friendly kitchen table warmed by the Esse range; and for more formal dinners the large dining room on the ground floor creates the perfect setting.  A traditional sweeping staircase leads to the pretty main bedrooms on the first floor and then continues to 4 further bedrooms on the top floor.  The holiday house enjoys stunning views across the garden and down to the sea.

Situated in tranquil surroundings within a private estate on the glorious Knapdale Peninsula, Carse House benefits from some of Scotland’s greatest scenery.  Not only is this a glorious place for children who can run freely through the large garden, explore the surrounding woodlands and spend hours playing on the beach but it is also a perfect base from which to discover all the history and magic that Argyll has to offer.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
Hall with front steps to garden, drawing room with open log fire, baby grand piano & sea views; large dining room; games room (with table tennis); morning room with TV & DVD; cloakroom with wc & whb.

Lower Ground Floor
Hall with back door; large dining kitchen (seats 14) with Esse range & French window; sitting room with TV & DVD & open log fire;  shower room (shower, wc & whb); larder; utility room with garden door, drying room.

First Floor
Master super-king size bedroom (zip & link beds) and single bedroom/dressing room with connecting doors to bathroom (bath, shower, wc & whb);  twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom (bath, separate shower, wc, whb) also with door to passage; single bedroom with whb; study

Second Floor
4 twin bedrooms (3 with whb) & bathroom (bath, wc & whb)

Activities

This is a perfect location to enjoy the wonderful sandy beaches, amazing wildlife and birds of this beautiful Kintyre coastline.  There are endless glorious walks from the door onto rolling fields, open hills and rugged coastal paths.  Some of the world’s most famous and spectacular Golf courses are within easy reach including the championship course of Machrihanish set in the wonderful dunes of Mull of Kintyre or even the local picturesque 9 hole course at Tarbert.  Excellent sailing and boat trips can be experienced including the famous Corryvreckean whirlpool.  The nearby stables offer the chance to explore the wild hills of Argyll on horse back and gallop on deserted beaches.  There are many exciting places to explore and day trips to enjoy including the island of Gigha, Islay, Jura and Arran which are all easily accessible.

Included

Linen and towels provided – guests to provide own beach towels. Oil fired central heating throughout - open fire in Drawing Room & Sitting Room. Electricity & oil included, starter supply of logs included.

2 TV, 2 DVD, Video, CD player Hi-Fi, Wifi broadband. Oil-fired Esse range, plus (for cooking) electric double oven & 4-ring ceramic hob, large fridge/freezer, second fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer. Travel cot & high chair. Table tennis. Large garden and woodland area with garden furniture, barbeque & 14’ trampoline with safety net.

Additional house keeping by separate arrangement.

Hill Loch trout fishing included, large sandy beach within walking distance.

Extra refundable cost: Good Housekeeping Deposit £250 or Good Housekeeping Deposit for adult only parties £350

Shortbreaks by arrangement - minimum 3 nights

Local Facilities

The award winning Kilberry Inn is just a few miles away.
Tarbert (11 miles) – this charming fishing village offers a good variety of shops, petrol, hotels, pubs, cafes and restaurants serving fresh & locally caught seafood.  There is also a wonderful shell beach, 9 hole golf-course and ferries to the nearby islands.  Fantastic fresh-caught local seafood in season.
Lochgilphead (22 miles) has a good range of shops, supermarket & petrol.