Holiday House Details

Stronshira House is idyllically positioned on the shoreline of Loch Fyne overlooking the impressive Inveraray Castle with its magnificent turrets, and the delightful town of Inveraray.  This traditional stone house has been completely renovated and carefully designed to provide exceptional comfort yet cleverly retains the welcoming, relaxed atmosphere that this part of the west coast is so well known for.

Throughout, the house is furnished to a high standard and fully equipped with everything needed for a memorable holiday.  Happy days with family and friends can be spent enjoying this wonderful location – pack a picnic and head off for day long adventures into the rugged hills or along the shoreline of the loch.  Return home to a roaring open fire in the delightful drawing room and gather for sociable evening dinners around the large dining room table.  The newly fitted, stylish kitchen caters for every cook’s needs and the second family sitting room is ideal for watching TV and playing games.  The house comfortably sleeps 10 guests in 5 delightful bedrooms (four of which have en-suite bathrooms) and there is also a double sofa bed in the sitting room, which is adjacent to a shower room making it ideal for those unable to climb the stairs.

At the front there is a large informal lawn leading down to the shoreline which provides a secure, wonderful play area for children and beautiful views across the water to Inveraray and beyond.  This is paradise for hill walkers, artists, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts with endless opportunity to spot red deer, otters, seals and eagles.

Stronshira House offers guests the opportunity to experience this special and truly historic part of Scotland in great comfort.  The estate is renowned for its wonderful woodland and has many walks through tree lined avenues, along paths or up the surrounding hills to one of the romantic follies from where you will see the fantastic views over the castle, town and glens beyond.  Whether planning to climb the mighty Ben Cruachan or just enjoy lazy days in the surrounding peace and quiet, this extremely well equipped holiday home makes an ideal year round base for family or friends wishing to enjoy all this beautiful areas has to offer.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
Hall, drawing room, dining room, cloakroom with shower, wc & whb, kitchen, sitting/TV room, drying/boot room, utility room, gun room.

First Floor
King/twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom, double bedroom with ensuite bathroom, two twin bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms, double bedroom, bathroom (all bathrooms with bath, over bath power shower, wc & whb).

Large enclosed garden with garden furniture and gate to shoreline.

Activities

Guests can enjoy free entry in to Inveraray Castle (1st April-31st October) and are welcome to explore the surrounding estate.  Inveraray (2 miles) is one of Scotland’s most interesting and historic towns with many places to visit including Inveraray Castle, Inveraray Jail, The Maritime Museum and the Bell Tower with its excellent views.  There is also a good range of shops, restaurants and cafés as well as a 9 hole golf course, tennis court and small swimming pool in the local Loch Fyne Hotel.  The surrounding area has numerous forestry and hill walks, mountain biking, wildlife and fishing as well as loch cruises, wonderful gardens and ruined castles.

Argyll Adventure Park (5 miles) offers a fun filled day for the whole family with horse riding, laser blast arena, laser clays, bungee trampolines, climbing wall, café and picnic area.

Oban with all its attractions, full range of shops and ferry services to Mull and the islands is just over an hour’s drive away.

Towering over the banks of Loch Awe is the challenging climb of Ben Cruachan (1126m) or you can venture inside and view the fascinating underground hydro-power station and visitor centre.

The famous Loch Fyne Oyster bar, restaurant, smokery and shop is only a few miles down Loch Fyne at Cairndow.

Included

Linen and towels provided. Electricity, gas, oil and logs included.

Dogs welcome to stay in adjacent kennels only on request.

Extra refundable cost: Good Housekeeping Deposit £300 (payable to owner).

Local Facilities

Inveraray (2 miles) – good selection of shops, hotels & restaurants, 9 hole golf course plus excellent visitor attractions.
Loch Fyne Oyster Bar (5 miles) – Seafood Restaurant, smokery shop, Tree shop & cafe.
Oban (37 miles) -  full range of shops and restaurants, many offering seafood, cinema, 18 hole golf course, sports leisure complex and ferries to Mull and the islands.