Lochside Cottage - Lovely cottage with stunning views over Loch Fyne.
Cottage with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Garden
Lochside is a 3 bedroomed semi-detached cottage, on the outskirts of the village of Furnace, Argyll and is 9 miles south of Inveraray. The property enjoys stunning views over Loch Fyne, has an enclosed garden to the front, a patio area to the side and woodland to the back. The concrete drive provides vehicle access to the entrance ramp and provides off-road parking for several cars.
The cottage is perfect as a base for visiting Oban, Glencoe, Loch Lomond, the nearby islands and the Mull of Kintyre. It is an ideal place to explore the varied Argyll coast with sandy beaches, interesting coastal villages and wonderful sealife and wildlife.
On the ground floor there is a twin bedroom with a large en-suite shower room. Upstairs there is a double bedroom (king size bed) and a twin bedroom. Both upstairs bedrooms have spectacular loch views. Bed linen (duvets) and towels are included. A travel cot is available on request.
The comfortable lounge/diner overlooks the loch. It has an open fire, leather sofas, dining table, laminate flooring, Sky TV, a DVD player and a CD radio cassette player. The fully fitted and well equipped galley kitchen contains all that you need for a self catering holiday. There is also a family bathroom with an electric shower over the bath.
Lochfyneside, with its views to the hills and forests of the Cowal Peninsula, is in a stunning part of Argyll. Bird-watching, walking, diving, riding, golf and fishing are available locally. Red squirrel, pine martin, common seals, gannets, buzzard and golden eagle may all be seen nearby.
Lochside Cottage is ideally situated for trips to Inveraray with its famous castle, bell tower, historic jail, maritime museum, shops and restaurants. Furnace village has a pub and a local store and post office (1 mile).
For lovers of Scottish culture there are events held locally throughout the year. The area has many excellent hotels and restaurants, many serving local seafood and other local produce. Treat yourself to a meal at the famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar and Smokery.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Inveraray, Central Scotland
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Glasgow - 65 miles
Nearest Port:
Oban - 40 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Furnace Inn - 1 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Inveraray - 9 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 2 Twin Bedrooms. The ground floor twin bedroom is suitable for assisted wheelchair users with raised electric sockets, patio doors and a ramp leading to the outdoor area.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower. The large en-suite shower room is fully adapted for the disabled with a wheel-in wet floor shower, handrails and a mobile shower chair. The family bathroom has an electric shower over the bath.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The fully fitted and well equipped galley kitchen contains all that you need for a self catering holiday. Welcome pack provided on arrival.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. The comfortable lounge/diner has an open fire, leather sofas, dining table, laminate flooring, Sky TV, a DVD and a CD player .The property has electric night storage heaters and convection heaters.
Dining:
Seating for 6. The dining table extends and is positioned by the front window to enjoy the view of Loch Fyne.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. Sky TV is available in the lounge and the ground floor bedroom. A selection of board games, books, CDs and DVDs are provided for your enjoyment.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The patio area at the side of the cottage is equipped with a table and 6 chairs and a barbecue. There is also a wooden garden bench at the front of the cottage. A rotary clothes drier is provided.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Wheelchair Access, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
To assist those with mobility problems there is a ramp and handrail to the entrance door and patio doors.
Local activities in and around Inveraray, Central Scotland
Argyll, in the West Highlands, is one of the most spectacular parts of Scotland with beautiful scenery, mountains, lochs and wildlife. It is an area steeped in history and offers a variety of activities. It is a wonderful area for hillwalking, bird watching, fishing and touring.
Oban, the "Gateway to the Isles", is less than an hour's drive away and has sailings to the islands of Mull, Iona, Colonsay, Kerrera and other Hebridean islands. It is a busy fishing port with an 18 hole golf course, a cinema, an indoor pool, tennis and squash courts, a good choice of shops and restaurants and a lovely sandy beach at Ganavan Bay.
Travel north to Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, and visit the magnificent mountains of Glencoe, renowned as a climbing and winter sports centre. Visit Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National park.
The city of Glasgow can be reached in an hour and a half and offers a wide variety of attractions and amenities including excellent shopping, theatres and museums. Nearby are Crarae Glen Gardens (1 mile) and Auchindrain open air Highland village museum and archaeological site (4 miles). Lochgilphead (15 miles) has local shops, bars and restaurants as well as sports facilities and a swimming pool.
Travel south to the harbour town of Tarbert, famous for its sailing festivals. Head to the Kintyre peninsula and take a ferry to explore the islands of Gigha, Arran and Islay or continue on until you reach Campbelltown. Visit the Crinan Canal with its stepped locks. You can walk or drive a delightful route along its 9 mile length. Historic Kilmartin Glen, with its museum, Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, standing stones and burial cairns, should not be missed.
From Glasgow, follow the M8 westbound. Cross the Erskine Bridge and follow the A82 until Tarbet. Take the A83 to Inveraray, stay on the A83 through the town centre for 9 miles until Furnace Village.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
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UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
22 Mar - 28 Jun 2008
£450.00
€567.00
$729.00
28 Jun - 30 Aug 2008
£575.00
€724.50
$931.50
30 Aug - 1 Nov 2008
£450.00
€567.00
$729.00
1 Nov - 20 Dec 2008
£400.00
€504.00
$648.00
20 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£575.00
€724.50
$931.50
4 Jan - 4 Apr 2009
£400.00
€504.00
$648.00
4 Apr - 27 Jun 2009
£500.00
€630.00
$810.00
27 Jun - 29 Aug 2009
£625.00
€787.50
$1012.50
29 Aug - 31 Oct 2009
£500.00
€630.00
$810.00
Rental Notes: Except for short breaks, all bookings run weekly from Saturday to Saturday. (Arrival from 3pm and departure by 10am).
A non-refundable deposit of £100 per week, is required to secure a booking, with the balance payable eight weeks before the start of the holiday. Bookings made within eight weeks of arrival must be paid for in full at the time of booking.
Short breaks (minimum stay 3 nights ) are available during the low season;- 3 nights £240, 4 nights £280, 5 nights £320, 6 nights £360, 7 nights £400. In peak season, short breaks can usually only be booked within 14 days of arrival. Please call us with your requirements and we will do our best to help.
Prices are inclusive of bed linen, towels, electricity and the first setting of coal. Smoking is not permitted in any part of the house. Unfortunately we don’t allow pets, apart from guide/assistance dogs.
Note: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
"We have stayed in many self-catering cottages and this is one of the best equipped and most comfortable. It has the best view from a kitchen sink I have ever had!" - Margaret & Marion
"Excellent accommodation, clean and fresh. It was ideal for our family (2 adults & 4 children). Great to have the travel cot provided - saved space in the car. 2 bathrooms made life easier." - J Clarke.
"Spent beautiful weekend, nice house and scenery.Thank you very much. Recommendable place. A+
" - (Touhidal, Cousil & Andrew).
"Lovely comfortable cottage, beautiful location. We all thoroughly enjoyed our week here and love this area. Thank you and well done for providing such high quality accommodation for people with disabilities." - P Wood
""Great property with fabulous views. Well equipped, good location for touring. Thanks very much." " - Kirsty and Alex
""Excellent cottage with great views of Loch Fyne. We had a lovely two weeks over Christmas and New Year. The decorations really created a festive atmosphere. Thank you so much."
" - N Wood and family
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Owner joined site on:
14 September 2007
Property listed since:
24 September 2007
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