Situated in the quiet Highland village of Furnace on the shores of Loch Fyne, this former village post office has been refurbished to provide very comfortable family accommodation.  The Old Post Office is a charming traditional stone built cottage dating from the late 18th Century and is ideally located for exploring one of Scotland’s most beautiful areas. 

This holiday cottage has been sympathetically renovated whilst keeping its original charm making it perfect for family or friends, with open plan living and a bright, fresh well equipped kitchen. The conservatory has large, sumptuous seating and is the ideal spot to catch the evening sun and wind down after a day touring Argyll.  With doors opening onto the patio and lawn, this makes a wonderful place to relax.

Loch Fyne, the longest sea loch in Scotland at 41 miles, is home to dolphins and seals as well as the occasional summer sighting of basking sharks.  Close by and at the North end of the loch is the historic town of Inveraray dating back to the 15th Century and to the South the thriving town of Lochgilphead.  There are many local attractions, whether it is visiting Inveraray Castle, Home to the Duke of Argyll, catching a ferry from Oban to one of the Islands, or going back in Scottish History to the standing stones and circles of Kilmartin Glen.  Argyll also has many beautiful gardens to visit, hills to climb, and beaches to enjoy.  This is a wonderful area for wildlife and the most stunning scenery.

Ground Floor
Entrance through utility room to spacious open plan kitchen with breakfast bar & stools/sitting area leading to large dining table through to conservatory. Doors from conservatory open out onto patio and garden. Bathroom with wc, whb, bath with electric power shower over bath. Spiral stairs to first floor.

First Floor
Single bedroom with cot, twin bedroom and double bedroom

Furnace has many beautiful shoreline walks including the historical Leacainn Walk being a 10 miles circular route starting and finishing in the village.  There are also many cycle paths catering for all abilities.

Argyll Adventure (6 miles) is a perfect local day out for both children and adults, with horse riding, laser clay shooting, bungee trampolines, climbing walls and café/picnic area.

Inveraray (8 miles) has a 9 hole golf course, castle, bell tower, historic jail, maritime museum and a range of local shops and restaurants

Lochgiphead (15 miles) has local shops, bars/restaurants and sports facilities with swimming pool

The busy fishing port of Oban (45 miles) has a full range of shops and restaurants, ferries to Mull and the islands, cinema, 18 hole golf course, a sports centre

Kilmartin Glen – museums, glen walks to view the fascinating and historical Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, standing stones and Scottish burial cairns

Close by are Crarae Glen Garden (1 mile), Auchindrain open air Highland village museum and archaeological site (4 miles)

Also within easy reach is the famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Fort William, Glencoe, Loch Lomond and the Crinan Canal

Linen and towels provided. Electricity by card meter - £20 starter card provided, additional cards available from local shop. Heating – electric night storage and panel heaters

TV/Freeview/DVD, electric double oven with 4 ring hob, microwave, large Fridge/Freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, high chair/cot. Enclosed garden with picnic bench. Gravel area with private parking for 2 cars (further parking on street)

Smoking restricted to conservatory only

Spiral staircase – children to be supervised

Furnace village has an Inn, post office/general store and children’s play area.

Inveraray (8 miles) has petrol, a selection of good restaurants and shops.