Braleckan, facing south with sweeping views to the Cowal Hills, is a substantial stone-built Victorian house standing detached in a large garden and fenced from the side of the Leacan Burn which tumbles down from the 1500ft high hills separating Loch Awe from Loch Fyne. It is now divided into three comfortable, completely self-contained houses - each with its own entrance, picnic-bench and parking space.
The smallest of these is the Studio, which, however, offers much more than conventional 'studio' accommodation. Downstairs there is a dining kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom, while upstairs is the sitting area, where lovely views can be enjoyed from the large Velux windows. It makes a bijou and very comfortable residence for two people.
It was across these hills that, for many years and not so long ago, cattle-drovers herded thousands of head of cattle over the Muir of Leckan towards the markets and pack-horses transported charcoal to the nearby village of Furnace on what came to be known as 'the much frequented path'. The bustle and commotion then near Braleckan must have been tremendous, but nowadays the peace of this lovely countryside is restored so that you can wake to the song of the wild birds and the rushing stream and enjoy rewarding walks over the same paths.
Inveraray, the nearby small town, will be well-known from the appearance of its distinctive black and white frontage on many a Scots scenic calendar. The Castle and Jail are well-known tourist attractions which should not be missed and it also has interesting small shops and good eating places. At the head of the loch is The Loch Fyne Smokery and Oyster Bar where you can stock up on fishy treats, and the Ardkinglas Woodland Garden, while to the south you have the NT gardens at Crarae and the Crinan Canal at Ardrishaig, offering leisurely and scenic walks along the towpath.
At the end of the drive to the house and across the road is the Auchendrain Farming Museum, which provides a fascinating insight into how they used to live and work in the 'good old days'.
From Inveraray you have good road access to such magnets as Oban, Fort William, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs - but there is also the whole Mull of Kintyre to explore to the south and wonderful scenery and history in the immediate vicinity without travelling too far.
Heating is byoil-CH (first £15 INCLUDED). Bed-linen and towels are INCLUDED. We regret no pets. No smoking within the property.
