Self Catering

Ardfern, Loch Craignish. In a secluded spot beside the old mill stream, this modern detached cottage is well off the main road, yet conveniently located within easy walking distance of Loch Craignish, with its good restaurant, pub and well stocked shop. This charming village is also a natural haven for sailing craft. You'll find the cottage decorated, furnished and equipped to an excellent standard. The accommodation, which is all on the ground floor, comprises a spacious open plan kitchen/living/dining area built round a central fireplace, one double bedroom, one twin bedded room and one single bedded room, plus a family bathroom. Outside, an area of the original mill building in the garden has been turned into a games room and drying/storage area. The pretty garden has a patio with garden furniture provided and there is ample parking. Open all year. Rates from £284-£568 per week including all linen and a starter pack of fuel for the fire. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL55.
E-mail: hamcot@globalnet.co.uk
WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Carsaig Cottage, Tayvallich. Located in the pretty village of Tayvallich at the head of Loch Sween, Carsaig Cottage looks straight out across Tayvallich Bay towards the hills beyond. The accommodation is both comfortable and extremely homely and sleeps up to 6 guests. Public rooms include a spacious family kitchen with adjoining dining area, a cosy sitting room with open fire and a separate utility room. Carsaig Cottage has three bedrooms two upstairs - a double and a twin - and further twin room downstairs. There are bathrooms on both floors. You'll find plenty to see and do here, with a local area steeped in history and a multitude of archaeological sites to be visited and explored. There is good walking, game and sea fishing, bird watching and cycling all close by. The village has a Post Office, a convenience store and a nationally renowned restaurant which serves excellent lunches, bar meals and dinners. Lochgilphead is just a short drive from here. Open all year. Rates from £300-£490 per week. Sorry no pets. Contact: Mrs E Hume. Tel: 01655 331366.
E-mail: jimhume@onetel.com
WWW: www.tayvallich.com/accoCarsaig%20Cottage.htm

Otter Point, Tayvallich. Located south of the village of Tayvallich with views towards the hills of Knapdale, Otter Point is a superb house in a spectacular setting just above the shoreline of Loch Sween. Offering luxurious accommodation, Otter Point can sleep up to 8 guests in four bedrooms, has four bathrooms and boasts its own private indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Public rooms and spacious and well equipped, with everything provided for guests' convenience. The property stands in private grounds overlooking Tayvallich Harbour and has its own jetty and mooring which visitors are welcome to use. Garden furniture and a barbecue are provided. This is an area of outstanding beauty with good walking on Forestry Commission land and some charming places to visit all within a day's driving. Tel: +44 (0)1835 870779.
WWW: www.unique-cottages.co.uk/cottages/westcoast/argyll/otter_point