A detached old stone cottage standing on its own on a hillside with expansive views over loch and hills, car access to the door, all mod cons and an open fire - that is most people's ideal holiday cottage and such a one is Ardchyline Cottage about 3 miles north of Strachur (hotel/shop) on Loch Fyne, some 17 miles from Inveraray. Reached via the A815 off the A83 Loch Lomond/ Lochgilphead/Oban road, the cottage is very centrally located offering easy touring to The Mull of Kintyre, the Oban/Fort William areas, Mull, The Road to the Isles, Ardnamurchan and Loch Ness, while, locally, there is trout-fishing on a lochan to the front of the cottage, deep-sea fishing on Loch Fyne, wonderful walking and bird-watching. The owners can also offer, in season, red/roe deer stalking and shooting on their 4,000-acre Estate.
Inside it is simply but comfortably furnished, with a new dining kitchen, a cosy sitting room with open fire,and two bedrooms.
There are several pub/restaurants in the area to enjoy - the famous Creggans Inn is probably the nearest. In the other direction towards. Inveraray, which offers its Castle, golf-course and many museums, you will almost certainly want to stop at the equally famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar , whether to eat there or bring some of their wonderful fare back with you to enjoy at the cottage. Dunoon, 15 miles south, opens up the whole Clyde Coast for exploration.
An interesting range of gardens are also on offer locally - Ardkinglas Woodland Gardens at neary Cairndow, Crarae, 10 miles south of Inveraray, or the Benmore Botanical Gardens 10 miles down the road towards Dunoon.
Heating is by electric central heating (£20 charge) and open fire. Bed-linen is INCLUDED and towels may be hired. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a lead within the Estate. No smoking within the house please. A refundable householder's deposit will be required.
