Hill Cottage by Tighnabruaich, Argyll - Stunning Rustic Secluded Cottage
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Garden
Available to let all year round, Hill Cottage is a traditional 2 bedroom property situated in a stunning scenic sheltered setting in an elevated position over looking the sparse western shores of the Isle of Bute with the island of Arran and it's Holy Isle far in the distance. The view is most dramatic in winter and spring months when the leaves have fallen from the trees. The cottage is a wonderful place to stay for rest, relaxation and recreation.
The cottage is located close to Tighnabruaich on the Cowal peninsula in the Argyll and Bute district on the West coast of Scotland less than 2 hours from Glasgow.
Situated 1.5 miles north of the villages of Tighnabruaich and the adjoining Kames, Hill Cottage feels serenely remote yet all services required are close at hand. In the villages are 2 excellent supermarkets, garage with petrol and workshop, 3 hotels, sailing school, Kyles shinty pitch, tennis courts, and 9 hole golf course with spectacular views over the Kyles of Bute.
Hill cottage, which sleeps 5 comfortably and up to 7 if the bed settee is utilised, is a wonderfully rustic place constructed of stone and slate in 1896 for use as a gamekeepers abode for the old Caladh Estate. The interior has stone walls and pine clad roof and wooden floor boards. Heating is by virtue of two log fires and there are additional calor gas heaters for those cold nights. One of the log fires has a back boiler which produces piping hot fresh from wholesome mountain stream water in which you can bathe in a wonderful deep Victorian cast iron bath. Take the candles in with some wine and music and a good friend and keep topping up the hot! Lighting is by virtue of oil lamps and candles, and there is a torch and battery powered light for late night visits to the WC. For cooking there is a gas cooker with oven and grill. There is also a stereo radio cassette.
Please note there is no elecricity or land telephone line, and be assured you won`t miss them.
Two of the cottage boundaries are small streams with a small wooden bridge to the front of the cottage over the Alt Dubh (Gallic for black water) to an open area where it is possible to cut wood and build fires outside should you be inclined.
Should you wish to stay at Hill Cottage you will be forwarded an information sheet which will provide information of must do's, time permitting; amazing secret beaches to visit and have a picnic, scenic rambling routes, the best routes to walk up the mountain to the rear of the cottage - stunning views of peninsulas and islands, cycle routes - a couple of older adult bikes are in the shed - excellent places to eat and have coffee and cake, and does and dont's for those not familiar with log fires and oil lamps, etc.
Also note that the cottage is a really beautiful place to visit all year round and winter is a favourite time for getting warm a cosy and spending some quality time.
Repeat bookings receive 10% discount.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Loch Fyne, Central Scotland
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Glasgow - 85 miles
Nearest Port:
Tighnabruaich - 1.5 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Tighnabruaich Hotel - 1.5 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Burnside Bistro - 1.5 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Near the sea, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms. The main bedroom has a pine double bed and log fire. The second bedroom has a bunk bed with double bed on the bottom and single up top. The living room has a bouble bed settee.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Deep cast iron victorian bath. Pine clad ceiling.
Kitchen:
Cooker. Gas cooker and two small tables. Not really large enough for group dinning although two persons can just. Pine clad ceiling.
General:
Real Fire, House Linen, Towels Provided. 2 log fires and 3 calor gas space heaters for colder nights. Living room fire has back boiler for hot water. The wood store is attached to the left hand side of the cottage and wood is supplied
Dining:
Seating for 6. Large solid pine table in the living room comfortably sits six. The fire place is located in an old Victorian range with back boiler which has been retained, although the ovens no longer work.
Entertainment:
Radio, Board Games. A few books also. Talking, eating good food and watching the fire burn recommended...
Outside:
Garden, Parking, Garden Furniture. Enough space to comfortably play badmington - rackets supplied. Garden bench - bring coffee table outside for lunch/dinner.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
Children and pets adore the freedom of Hill Cottage. There is no public road close and the only traffic are occasional walkers. For normal car access the track ends at the cottage.
Local activities in and around Loch Fyne, Central Scotland
Hill walking, rambling routes - beautiful hidden long sandy bays and beaches, tennis courts, shinty pitch, fishing - sea (pier and boat), loch and river (including salmon), golf (01700 811603), sailing school, bird watching, massage, 3 hotels, 2 bistros, various shops, etc all close by.
Tighnabruaich can be reached by taking the train, ferry then bus from Glasgow. By car you can drive along Loch Lomond and Loch Fyne or break the drive by taking the Gourock Ferry to Dunoon.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
Low Season Rate From:
£285.00
€361.95
$567.15
High Season Rate From:
£335.00
€425.45
$666.65
Rental Notes: Seasonal rental rates low and mid 275 high 335.
Xmas 350 New year 450.
(low season is the same tarif as mid to reflect higher consumption of wood, oil and candles in the darker months).
The rental is inclusive of fire wood, lamp oil, candles, freshly laundered sheets and towels. Occupants are asked to replace some gas if consumption is high - bottles available at the filling station.
Repeat bookings will be on a discounted rate. Please contact owner for rates.
Late offers for this Cottage
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
11 October 2008
18 October 2008
7
£255
18 October 2008
25 October 2008
7
£255
25 October 2008
01 November 2008
7
£255
Availability of Hill Cottage by Tighnabruaich, Argyll
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
14 May 2005
Property listed since:
14 May 2005
Holiday Cottage in scotland - Central Scotland - Argyll & Bute - Loch Fyne - Tighnabruaich
