Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Adapted for wheelchair users No smoking at this property Self-catering
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Lochside is a 3 bedroomed semi-detached cottage, on the outskirts of the village of Furnace, Argyll and is 9 miles south of Inveraray. The property enjoys stunning views over Loch Fyne, has an enclosed garden to the front, a patio area to the side and woodland to the back. The concrete drive provides vehicle access to the entrance ramp and provides off-road parking for several cars.
On the ground floor there is a twin bedroom with a large en-suite shower room. Upstairs there is a double bedroom (king size bed) and a twin bedroom. Bed linen (duvets) and towels are included. A travel cot is available on request.
The comfortable lounge/diner has an open fire, leather sofas, dining table, laminate flooring, Sky TV, a DVD player and a CD radio cassette player. The fully fitted and well equipped galley kitchen contains all that you need for a self catering holiday. There is also a family bathroom with an electric shower over the bath.
Loch Fyne from the shore below cottage(50 metres)
Lounge/diner
Lochside Cottage
Double bedroom
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The Highlands region
Argyll, in the West Highlands, is one of the most spectacular parts of Scotland with beautiful scenery, mountains, lochs and wildlife. It is an area steeped in history and offers a variety of activities. It is a wonderful area for hillwalking, bird watching, fishing and touring.
The cottage is perfect as a base for visiting Oban, Glencoe, Loch Lomond, the nearby islands and the Mull of Kintyre. It is an ideal place to explore the varied Argyll coast with sandy beaches, interesting coastal villages and wonderful sealife and wildlife.
Oban, the "Gateway to the Isles", is less than an hour's drive away and has sailings to the islands of Mull, Iona, Colonsay, Kerrera and other Hebridean islands. It is a busy fishing port with an 18 hole golf course, a cinema, an indoor pool, tennis and squash courts, a good choice of shops and restaurants and a lovely sandy beach at Ganavan Bay.
Travel north to Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, and visit the magnificent mountains of Glencoe, renowned as a climbing and winter sports centre. Visit Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National park.
The city of Glasgow can be reached in an hour and a half and offers a wide variety of attractions and amenities including excellent shopping, theatres and museums.
Furnace, Inveraray / Argyll area
Lochfyneside, with its views to the hills and forests of the Cowal Peninsula, is in a stunning part of Argyll. Bird-watching, walking, diving, riding, golf and fishing are available locally. Red squirrel, pine martin, common seals, gannets, buzzard and golden eagle may all be seen nearby.
For lovers of Scottish culture there are events held locally throughout the year. The area has many excellent hotels and restaurants, many serving local seafood and other local produce. Treat yourself to a meal at the famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar and Smokery.
Lochside Cottage, which is on the outskirts of Furnace village, has great views over Loch Fyne and is ideally situated for trips to Invereray (9 miles), with its famous castle, bell tower, historic jail, maritime museum, shops and restaurants. Furnace village has a pub and a local store and post office (1 mile).
Nearby are Crarae Glen Gardens (1 mile) and Auchindrain open air Highland village museum and archaeological site (4 miles).
Lochgilphead (15 miles) has local shops, bars and restaurants as well as sports facilities and a swimming pool.
Travel south to the harbour town of Tarbert, famous for its sailing festivals. Head to the Kintyre peninsula and take a ferry to explore the islands of Gigha, Arran and Islay or continue on until you reach Campbelltown.
Visit the Crinan Canal with its stepped locks. You can walk or drive a delightful route along its 9 mile length.
Historic Kilmartin Glen, with its museum, Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, standing stones and burial cairns, should not be missed.
How to get there
The nearest major airport is Glasgow, around 65 miles away. It is served by most of the major car hire companies.
Travelling by car from Glasgow, take the M8 westbound, to junction 30. Cross over the Erskine Bridge and take the A82 along the side of Loch Lomond until Tarbet. Continue straight ahead on the A83 to Inveraray. At Inveraray, stay on the A83 through the town centre, following signs for Lochgilphead. Furnace is 9 miles from Inveraray on the A83. (Glasgow to Furnace takes about an hour and a half by car).
If using public transport, the Glasgow to Campbelltown Citylink bus stops approximately 100 metres from the cottage.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Glasgow: 104 km
Railway:
Dalmally: 32 km
Ferry:
Oban: 64 km
Activities near Furnace, Inveraray
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Adapted for wheelchair users.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: For those who wish to light the open fire we've included the first setting of coal. Further supplies can be purchased locally. The property has electric night storage heaters and convection heaters. All electricity is included in the rental cost. Sky TV is available in the lounge and the ground floor bedroom.
The ground floor twin bedroom is suitable for assisted wheelchair users with raised electric sockets, patio doors and a ramp leading to the outdoor area. The large en-suite shower room is fully adapted for the disabled with a wheel-in wet floor shower, handrails, safety non-slip flooring, mobile shower chair, toilet with support rails and a hand basin with a duo lever tap.
Further details outdoors: The patio area at the side of the cottage is equipped with a table and 6 chairs and a barbecue. There is also a wooden garden bench at the front of the cottage. A rotary clothes drier is provided on the grassy area behind the house.
To assist those with mobility problems there is a ramp and handrail to the entrance door and patio doors.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival.
A selection of board games, books, CDs and DVDs are provided for your enjoyment.
Smoking is not permitted in any part of the house.
Unfortunately we don’t allow pets, apart from guide/assistance dogs.
Conditions
A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to secure a booking, with the balance payable eight weeks before the start of the holiday. Bookings made within eight weeks of arrival must be paid for in full at the time of booking.
Except for short breaks, all bookings run weekly from Saturday to Saturday. (Arrival from 3pm and departure by 10am).
Short breaks (minimum stay 3 nights ) are available during the low season;- 3 nights £210, 4 nights £245, 5 nights £280, 6 nights £315, 7 nights £350. In peak season, short breaks can usually only be booked within 14 days of arrival. Please call us with your requirements and we will do our best to help.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Low Season
10 Jan 08
22 Mar 08
350£ 350
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Easter and early summer
22 Mar 08
28 Jun 08
450£ 450
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Peak season
28 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
575£ 575
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Mid season
30 Aug 08
1 Nov 08
450£ 450
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Low season
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
350£ 350
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Christmas and New Year
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
575£ 575
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Prices are inclusive of bed linen, towels and electricity.
Guestbook
"Excellent cottage with great views of Loch Fyne. We had a lovely two weeks over Christmas and New Year. The decorations really created a festive atmosphere. Thank you so much." N Wood and family.
"Great property with fabulous views. Well equipped, good location for touring. Thanks very much." Kirsty and Alex.
"Excellent accommodation, clean and fresh. It was ideal for our family (2 adults & 4 children). Great to have the travel cot provided - saved space in the car. 2 bathrooms made life easier." J Clarke.
"Spent beautiful weekend, nice house and scenery.Thank you very much. Recommendable place. A+" (Touhidal, Cousil & Andrew).
"Lovely comfortable cottage, beautiful location. We all thoroughly enjoyed our week here and love this area. Thank you and well done for providing such high quality accommodation for people with disabilities." P Wood
"We have stayed in many self-catering cottages and this is one of the best equipped and most comfortable. It has the best view from a kitchen sink I have ever had!" Margaret & Marion.
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