A period detached country cottage situated in the coastal region of Argyll, complete with yacht mooring.
The Herb Garden is set in the hamlet of Lochgair and is just 100m from the shore of the sea-loch. With Lochgilphead just 7 miles south, Inveraray 17 miles north and Glasgow about 80 miles away, it offers a great location for holiday activities. The area offers much in the way of outdoor pursuits, including cyling routes, walks and challenging hill climbs. Sea, river and loch fishing is also available close by. Lochgair is an excellent position for boating and yachting, with access to Loch Fyne, on to the Clyde, as well as giving access to the Crinan Canal. A mooring is available for boats up to 25 feet.
Accommodation: To sleep 6 -8
Hall, large drawing/dining room. Sitting room with open fireplace, kitchen, family bedroom with 2 single beds, double futon and en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and newly refurbished family bathroom. Outside is set to herbs and salad beds, with a burn running through the grounds and plenty of places to sit, barbecue and relax. Ample parking space within the grounds. The shore and numerous forest and loch walks are a moment away.
Electric heating, 100% double glazing and hot water fed from the back boiler and immersion heater.
Peripherals:
Fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble drier, enclosed storage for outdoor gear, broadband/WiFi internet access, dvd player/recorder, radio/tape player and televisions. Cot and high chair available. Selection of books, audio tapes and games. Cell phone signal for Vodaphone and BT only, but telephone box within a minute of the cottage.
Local hotel with bar within a couple of minutes walk.
Direct bus link to Glasgow.
Small Tesco and petrol station 7 miles away on outskirts of Lochgilphead.
Well-behaved pets welcome.
No smoking in the cottage, please.
Electricity, bedding (excluding baby bedding) tea towels and towels included.
Contact details:
Yvonne Oldfield
Telephone: 01631 570084
Cell phone: 07887 840016
More about the location:
The Herb Garden is a detached period cottage set in a beautiful location on the side of a sea loch and now provides warm, comfortable accommodation for six to eight people.
From the doorstep, forest and open hill walks abound, as well as cycling through some of the best and unspoilt scenery in Europe. The stunning scenery is the first thing you will notice when you arrive but the area is also rich in history and there are many interesting places to visit. Inveraray Castle and the famous Jail are only 15 miles away; Loch Fyne Oyster restaurant is within 20 minutes drive of Inveraray. There are local museums, crofts, and National Trust gardens just a few minutes from the cottage. You are very likely to spot sea otters and other magnificent wildlife, including red and roe deer, highland cattle and copious bird life in and around the loch. From the cottage door you can walk or cycle for miles along forestry tracks and old drove roads, and the area is ideal for this - bicycles can safely be stored in the shed. The whole area is a paradise for hillwalkers and cyclists. It is also steeped in history, with many stone circles to be found fairly close by. There is good trout fishing (1 mile) and fishing for salmon, monster brown trout and pike on Loch Awe. The famous Macrihanish golf links make a good day out with several local golf courses within 20 miles. Horse riding and watersports within 8 miles. Many of the 'Glorious Gardens of Agyll' are within 60 minutes drive.
Inveraray Castle, Crarae Gardens (National Trust for Scotland), Dalhenna Riding Stables and Outdoor Adventure Centre, golf courses, The Seal and Marine Life Sanctuary, the Hollow Mountain Power Station, Bonawe Furnace, Kilmartin Museum and Standing Stones are but a taste of the many varied activities you can choose from within an hour's drive of The Herb Garden. The small village of Kilmelford, between Inveraray and Oban, with its church, old coaching inn and shop-cum-Post Office offers a lovely day out. Steep, narrow but well-tarmaced road leads the four miles to Lochavich, with Loch Avich itself spread before you. It's a remote but accessible glen between the sea and the vast expanse of Loch Awe, and offers absolute peace and quiet with stunning views of mountain, moor, forest and loch. The Crinan Canals, a wealth of pre-history, especially Kilmartin Glen, Knapdale, Gigha and Kintyre are all within easy reach. There is excellent bird-watching, especially raptors such as golden & sea eagles and osprey. Sea loch fishing is available less than 100 yards away and an Adventure Centre is less than 15miles away. Within half an hour is the Crinan Canal, Lochgilphead, Inveraray, Loch Awe, the stunning Rest and be Thankful and the Cruachan Dam. An hour away is Oban, “Gateway to the Isles”, so you can take day trips by ferry to Mull, Iona, Coll, Tiree, etc. if you want to explore these fascinating Western Isles and an hour and a half's travelling would take you to Stirling, Glasgow, Perth or Pitlochry with its famous Festival Theatre. No light pollution for star watching and many castles to explore, from land and sea. You can enjoy cruises to the islands, Loch Etive, Loch Awe and for the adventurous, to the Great Corryvrechan Whirlpool. Or just relax and do nothing!
There are some great places to eat out in this part of Argyll, so if you want a break from cooking on your self-catering holiday then the renowned pub, The George, Inveraray, is a must, as is the famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar - there are lots of other excellent restaurants, cafes and pubs in the area serving wonderful local produce.
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Accommodation:
The Herb Garden is a traditional period country cottage situated in the coastal region of Argyll and is complete with yacht mooring. It has wonderful views from all of the rooms and is just 100m from the shore of the sea-loch. Built mainly on one level, the property has a sitting room with open fire, back boiler and a colour TV, with patio doors to the enclosed back garden. There is also a large, family sitting/dining room stocked with many books, puzzles, games and activities. There is a well equipped kitchen and recently refurbished family bathroom with heated towel rail, and three bedrooms: two doubles and one twin bedroom with futon, and en-suite shower room.
Outside there is an extensive herb garden with garden furniture, nooks and crannies, a tumbling burn and complete privacy to sit and relax.
Cottage directions:
The Herb Garden can be reached either via Glasgow (A82), Loch Lomond, Inveraray or via Stirling (A84), Callander, Dalmally, turning left 1 mile beyond Dalmally onto Inveraray road (A819)
What's included:
All electricity, linen & towels.
It also includes the first bag of coal for the open fire.
Change over day: Saturday to Saturday. (arrive after 4pm; leave by 10am.) Weekend/short breaks welcome: minimum 3 nights.
A 10% discount is offered for the second week of a 2 week booking.
For the benefit of all guests, inside the house is a no smoking area; however there are ashtrays provided for outside use.
Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. They must not be left unattended in the cottage nor allowed on the furniture