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BEAUTIFUL SELF CATERING DETACHED COTTAGE SET IN A SECLUDED BAY ON LOCH FYNE

 
 
 
Islay & Mid Argyll cottage rental - Seal Cottage
Seal Cottage
 
Islay & Mid Argyll cottage rental - Seal Cottage

Seal Cottage

View from the from garden across the bay

View from the from garden across the bay

Sunset from Seal Cottage

Sunset from Seal Cottage

Large open mature gardens

Large open mature gardens

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Dining room

Dining room

Second double bedroom

Second double bedroom

Country kitchen

Country kitchen

Cosy living room

Cosy living room

Plenty of open space

Plenty of open space

  • Per week £455 - £900
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per week (USD) $688 - $1,361
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Islay & Mid Argyll vacation cottage rental
3 double bedrooms, sleeps 6

Seal cCottage stands on beautifully kept gardens with plenty of open space for children to play or for relaxing and dining outdoors. There is a private path at the bottom of the garden leading down to the shore. There are panoramic loch views from all public rooms and the 3 double bedrooms to enjoy the beautiful sunsets and the loch wildlife. Accommodation includes:Living room with traditional open fire, TV and DVD.Dining room which comfortably seats 6 with CD player, radio and iPod dock. Kitchen and utility area with electric cooker, large fridge freezer, toaster, kettle, microwave, washing machine, iron and ironing board. Other essentials such as crockery, glasses, cutlery, pots and pans and utensils are provided. 3 attractive double bedrooms with bed linen provided. Downstairs toilet. Newly renovated upstairs bathroom with double shower unit and a full size bath. BBQ and garden furniture provided. Driveway with ample parking for 4 cars.

Nearby restaurants and shops: The village of Strachur only 2 miles away has a village shop/post office, tea room, garage, village pub (The Clachan), tennis courts and the Creggans Inn which serves excellent cuisine in the restaurant and bar. There is also the world famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar and Shop only 7 miles away which serves high quality local seafood and produce and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They hold an annual Seafood Festival in May.

Walking, cycling, climbing and fishing: It is an excellent area for walking , climbing and cycling. Forest walks are plentiful in the nearby Argyll Forest and the area is surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains ideal for the hill walker.  The highest local mountains are Bein Ime (3318 feet), The Fiddler (2260 feet) and behind the cottage Cruach nan Capull (1854 feet). For something flatter there is the Old Shore Road (now just a track road) in front of the cottage which winds along the banks of the loch.The highly popular October walking festival known as the Cowalfest is a must for walkers with the walks graded and numbered. You can also chose to sample part of the Cowal Way which is a long distance footpath split into 6 sections, running the length of the Cowal peninsula.  It starts at Portavadie and finishes at Ardgarten (47 miles in total).

Golf , horse riding, sailing, and diving are all available nearby.

Fishing and sea angling is available in Loch Fyne for mackerel, ling, cod, turbot , conger and pollack.

Gardens: Benmore Botanical Gardens situated on a magnificent moutain side in the Argyll Forest (on the A815 approx 8 miles away) is a specialist woodland garden of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh. In excess of 120 acres it boasts over 250 species of rhodedendron and has an impressive display of Giant Redwood trees. The Botanic Coffee Shop sells great home cooked food as well as a selection of gifts and plants.

Pucks Glen (opposite Benmore Gardens) is a magical place filled with gushing waterfalls and enchanting waterfalls. There are three woodland walks all pet friendly.

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Islay & Mid Argyll cottage rental - Seal Cottage

Seal Cottage

View from the from garden across the bay

View from the from garden across the bay

Sunset from Seal Cottage

Sunset from Seal Cottage

Large open mature gardens

Large open mature gardens

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Dining room

Dining room

Second double bedroom

Second double bedroom

Country kitchen

Country kitchen

Cosy living room

Cosy living room

Plenty of open space

Plenty of open space

Nearest Airport : Glasgow at 45 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Dunoon at 25 Miles
Nearest Train : Arrochar at 15 Miles
Nearest Motorway : M8 at 45 Miles
Nearest Barpub : The Creggans Inn at 2 Miles
Nearest Golf : Inveraray at 16 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : The Creggans Inn at 2 Miles
Car: necessary

Seal Cottage is situated in the peaceful village of St Catherine’s on the banks of Loch Fyne, Argyll. Situated directly opposite the historic town of Inveraray it has views of Inveraray castle and Inveraray Jail.

Accessed via a single private road off the main A815 Dunoon road and offers you beautiful accommodation in a tranquil setting. The foreshore is a continuation of the extensive garden grounds stretching to 1 acre approx. The nearby Argyll forest and mountains provide the perfect playground for for hiking, mountain biking and climbing.

Other Activities: Quad biking

Golf: There are 4 golf courses within easy reach, Inveraray,  Blairmore, Inellan (all 9 holes) and Cowal (18 holes). Inveraray consists of 2 par 3s, 1 par 5 and 6 par 4s. The course is set on the shore of Loch Fyne.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Islay & Mid Argyll, United Kingdom

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
May 1 2013 - Jun 29 2013
£590
1 Week
 
 
Jun 30 2013 - Sep 14 2013
£670
1 Week
 
 
Sep 15 2013 - Sep 28 2013
£595
1 Week
 
 
Sep 29 2013 - Nov 1 2013
£575
1 Week
 
 
Nov 2 2013 - Dec 20 2013
£455
1 Week
 
 
Dec 21 2013 - Dec 31 2013
£900
1 Week
 

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Islay & Mid Argyll, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Rural
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Sports & Activities
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Iron & Board
  • Toilet Paper
  • Laundry Soap
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Fireplace
  • Parking
  • Activities Guide
  • Basic Soaps
  • Thermos Bottle
  • Washing Machine
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Heating
  • Alarm Clock
  • Parking Off Street
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Local Maps
  • Hair Dryer
Kitchen:
  • Cooking Utensils
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Grill
  • Oven
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , tub , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king , 1 baby crib
    Bedroom 2 - 1 double
    Bedroom 3 - 1 double
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • CD Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Books for Kids
  • Music Library
  • Books for Adults
  • Games for Kids
  • Stereo
  • Television
  • Books
  • Toys
  • Radio
  • Games
  • Video Library
Outside:
  • Binoculars
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Walkway to Water
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill
  • 10 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair accessible
Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • churches
  • forests
  • autumn foliage
  • museums
  • bay/sound
  • waterfalls
  • botanical garden
Leisure Activities:
  • sight seeing
  • horseback riding
  • paddle boating
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • bird watching
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • mountain biking
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • fly fishing
  • mountaineering
  • hunting big game
  • swimming
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • tennis
  • golf
  • mountain climbing

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