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Description:

In a stunning shoreside location looking out over ‘The Sound of Mull’ this traditional cottage enjoys all the seclusion and beauty of the Morvern peninsula yet sits within a short stroll of village shops and inns serving food. Glorious unspoilt countryside affords lovely walking and touring and the nearby ferry to Mull grants access to riding and golf. Tobermory is 30 minutes’ drive and both Iona and Oban are easily reached by ferry.

Sitting room with wooden floor. Dining room with open fire. Spacious fitted kitchen leading to conservatory with sea views. Shower room/WC. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bunk bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full NSH inc
• Logs/fire fuel available locally
• TV
• Video
• DVD
• Music system
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• Public car park adjacent (foc)
• Garden and patio with furniture
• Sea (toddlers beware!)
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 349 – 839

Sleeps: 6

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Boasting glorious sea views and a breathtakingly lovely setting on the shores of east Loch Tarbert this beautifully renovated cottage originally built over 100 years ago for the quarryman is now an idyllic and secluded holiday retreat. With a shoreside garden and great walking from the door visitors can enjoy watching deer seals and seabirds in their natural habitat yet just 2 miles away is the village of Tarbert a picturesque fishing and sailing port with a variety of shops pubs cafes restaurants and craft galleries. The Mull of Kintyre is a delight to explore there are fabulous sandy beaches at Carradale and day trips to the famous gardens on the Isle of Gigha or to the Isle of Arran are also easily accessible.

Hall. Sitting/dining room with wood burner French door to garden and fantastic sea views. Modern fitted kitchen. Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec by meter reading
• Underfloor elec CH inc
• TV
• Sky TV (basic)
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• Parking
• Unfenced garden leading to sea shore (children beware!) patio with furniture
• Pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 481 – 921

Sleeps: 4

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This farm steading formerly part of the Stonefield Castle Estate has been skilfully converted into attractive holiday cottages which now form part of a courtyard surrounded by 30 acres of countryside grounds. The cottages are situated on the beautiful Kintyre peninsula 2 miles north of the picturesque harbour at Tarbert which is popular for sailing and hosts the Scottish sailing regatta in May. There are numerous activities available around Tarbert: sample the fresh seafood caught at Loch Fyne in local restaurants enjoy exploring nearby beaches and coves walk all or part of the Kintyre Way a marked walk stretching the length of the peninsula. The area is a nature lover’s paradise – red squirrels deer sea eagles buzzards otters and beavers can be spotted locally. For the energetic windsurfing horse riding mountain biking and clay pigeon shooting are all available nearby. Golfers can enjoy five local courses including the Championship Course at Machrihanish near Campbeltown. Visit the islands of Islay and Arran easily accessible or Gigha with white sands and shallow waters ideal for swimming. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

Spacious open-plan sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove and kitchen area. Double bedroom with 5’ bed. Twin bedded room with additional bunk beds (for +2) and en-suite shower room/WC. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

• Logs foc
• Dishwasher
• Wheelchair access

Weekly Price GBP: 388 – 753

Sleeps: 6

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Idyllically perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Firth of Lorne just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic ocean these stylish and romantic havens offer magnificent sea and island views. Each boasting its own suntrap patio perfect for enjoying the spectacular sunsets they sit in a little row in the delightful village of Ellenabeich beside a bar serving the excellent local beer and food. Connected to the mainland by the world famous ‘bridge over the Atlantic’ Seil Island lies 16 miles from Oban and its ferries to the Isles. Luing ferry is 5 miles. Walkers will find glorious scenery to explore and from the nearby pier seafaris with a marine biologist provide fascinating wildlife sightings. Shop 100 yards.

Sitting/dining room with kitchen area. Double bedroom with TV ensuite wet room/WC and French doors to patio.

Features:

• Elec CH by meter reading
• 42” LCD TV (Freeview)
• Sky TV (basic)

Weekly Price GBP: 271 – 631

Sleeps: 2

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Enjoying stunning views over Tarbert’s harbour (right photograph) and Loch Fyne this spacious and comfortably furnished house is within walking distance of the quayside shops inns and restaurants. A bustling fishing village Tarbert also offers boat trips to Jura Gigha Islay and Arran whilst opportunities for sea fishing and riding in the lovely surrounding countryside are available locally. There is golf too with the 18 hole championship links course at Machrihanish just a short drive away and four other courses close by.The glorious landscape of the Kintyre Peninsula holds a rich variety of attractions with excellent hill walking and beautiful forest scenery. At Lochgilphead (15 miles) Kilmory Castle displays its world famous rhododendrons in its lovely gardens. A little further on Dunadd hill fort and Kilmartin Glen’s wealth of standing stones are steeped in history

Spacious sitting room with stunning view and electric and open fires. Well fitted kitchen leading to dining room. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath) and bidet. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room with ensuite shower room/WC. Single bedroom.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) inc
• Elec and full NSH inc
• Elec fire
• Coal at cost
• TV
• DVD
• Video
• CD
• Payphone
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Freezer
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• Cot
• Highchair
• Garage and roadside parking
• Garden with steep steps and path (toddlers beware!)
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 1 dog max

Weekly Price GBP: 500 – 1265

Sleeps: 9

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In a rural location just 3.5 miles from Campbeltown this cosy cottage is ideally located for enjoying the unspoilt countryside and glorious beaches of the Kintyre peninsula. Thanks to the warming Gulf Stream palm trees grow easily here and just 1 mile away Westport’s fine sandy beach is popular with windsurfers. Set on the owners’ working farm Langa Cottage also lies within a short drive of world class golf at Machrihanish on the shores of the Atlantic and walking on the Kintyre Way from Tarbert to Southend is close by. Visitors can enjoy a tour and a ‘wee dram’ at the whisky distillery at Springbank and the Linda McCartney Memorial Garden is nearby. Trips to the islands of Gigha Islay and Jura are easily accessible and the airport (4 miles) has twice daily flights to Glasgow. Shops and pubs 3.5 miles.

Conservatory sitting/dining room with electric fire. Well equipped kitchen. Double bedroom with TV and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full NSH inc
• Elec fire
• 2 TVs
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• Elec blanket
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Shared garden
• Patio with furniture
• Easy walking access
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 211 – 481

Sleeps: 2

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With the shore and village pub shops and restaurants only a stroll away this peaceful modern cottage offers a great base for a relaxing break. A stream runs through its garden which also boasts a games room and hot tub in a gazebo in the garden whilst the village itself is a haven for sailing and water sports. Argyll’s craggy coastline of hidden beaches is a delight to explore. Visitors can enjoy fishing or sample the local catch at nearby restaurants. Oban (24 miles) offers day trips to the islands of Mull Kerrera and Coll and sea safaris depart from locally at the marina (pictured).

Hall. Open plan sitting room with multi fuel stove kitchen and dining areas and door to garden. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec full NSH and convector heater by meter reading
• Fire fuel at cost 1st supply foc
• TV
• Video
• DVD
• Radio/cassette/CD
• Tel – incoming only
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• Barbecue
• Unfenced stream and pond (toddlers beware!)
• Fishing by arr (rainbow trout) children must be supervised
• Games room with table tennis darts and table football
• Hot tub
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 310 – 839

Sleeps: 5

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Boasting a wonderful location overlooking one of the locks on the Crinan Canal (right photograph) with great cycling and walking along the towpath this very comfortable cottage makes an excellent holiday base. One of a row set in the peaceful hamlet of Cairnbaan in a corner of Argyll famed for its stunning scenery it lies just 3 miles from Lochgilphead. The rugged coastline affords endless opportunities to enjoy fishing and birdwatching or sample the delicious local seafood in one of the pretty villages nearby and at Kilmartin Glen (8 miles) visitors will find standing stones stone circles and castles – fascinating evidence of the 5000 year old Ancient Kingdom of the Scots. Lochgilphead offers a variety of shops and a pub serving food is 200 yards away.

Hall. Sitting/dining room with French doors to garden. Modern fitted kitchen. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. First floor: Double bedroom. Double bedroom with zip and link bed (twins by arr).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec by meter reading
• NSH inc
• TV
• Sky TV (basic)
• DVD
• Radio/CD/Ipod docking station
• Wi-Fi internet access
• Microwave
• Auto wm
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• Hot tub
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking
• No children under 16 years

Weekly Price GBP: 298 – 753

Sleeps: 4

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Set above the stunning Sound of Mull enjoying amazing views and spectacular sunsets these delightful eco friendly cottages also boast every comfort with wood floors underfloor heating cosy wood burning stoves and lovely gardens. Set in a little group they offer miles of forestry trail walking from the doorstep yet are just 5 miles from shops and inns in both Craignure and the village of Salen which lies on the road to Tobermory (17 miles). The main town on Mull Tobermory’s famously colourful houses and attractive harbour are a delight and a little further afield the beautiful sands of Calgary Bay make a lovely picnic spot. Torasay Castle and Gardens are only 8 miles away and a day trip to the island of Iona is a must. The ferry crossing to Oban is just 5 minutes’ drive from the cottages.

Beautifully furnished and well equipped this stylish cottage is attached to Poppies Cottage. Open plan sitting room with wood burning stove doors to garden dining area and well fitted kitchen area. Utility room. Double bedroom with ens-uite shower room/WC. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with shower over Jacuzzi bath. Wooden floors throughout.

Features:

• T/cot

Weekly Price GBP: 328 – 631

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

With open views to the hills and countryside from either the back garden or the dining room which opens out onto the patio area this house offers a chance to get away from it all. Only 2 minutes’ walk from the village pub shop cafe and the sea. Explore this rugged coastline either on foot or by boat with many small beaches and rock pools. Be adventurous by taking a sea safari which leaves locally from the marina. Oban 24 miles north offers day trips to the islands of Mull and Iona. Sample the local catch at one of the restaurants. The owner offers a 15% watersports discount at Craobh Havern 5 miles.

Ground floor: Sitting room with wood burner and double sofa bed (for +2)/kitchen. Dining room with door to garden. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and CH inc
• Logs at cost 1st supply foc
• Satellite TV
• DVD
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• Parking
• Patio with furniture
• Barbecue
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 376 – 839

Sleeps: 6

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