Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Modern house (1973) in half acre garden on quiet residential lochside road 200 metres from A85 Glasgow/Oban road and close to all village amenities.
Tranquility, scenery and convenience are the hallmark of this home with an open view from each window of loch, hills, woodland or gardens. The road has very light traffic with no noise from the main road. The village shop and Post Office, modern health centre and pharmacy plus three hotels/restaurants are all within 1 km of the house.
Lag-an-Tobair
Twin Bedroom
Queen Size Bedroom
Lag-an-Tobair at centre (from Bridge)
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The Highlands region
The scenery here is among the finest in the world with fjords, lochs, rivers, mountains and islands galore. Relatively short walks and leisure driving give great variety and usually can combine circular routes. Oban, less than five miles west, is is the mainland port for ferries to the islands of Mull, Iona, Coll, Tiree, Barra and South Uist to the north and Islay, Jura and Colonsay to the south. Smaller car ferries crisscross the Sound of Mull from Lochaline and Kilchoan to Mull, and Lismore has two small car ferries, one from Oban and one from Appin.
Travellers can go as foot passengers or take their cars and work out various return routes.
The area is redolent with the most romantic history, to which many castles stand witness, some inhabited and some in ruins, but all contributing to the wonderful rugged scenery.
Oban / Connel area
Highland games are part of the tradition, and many are held in Argyll, especially in July and August, at Tobermory, Taynuilt, Oban, Dunoon, Fort William, Luss, etc., etc.
Ceilidhs or folk concerts also sustain the music and language of the Higlands in song, story, Highland dancing, bagpipes and clarsach (the Celtic harp).
The traditional team sport is Shinty, a robust ancestor of ice-hockey.
Agricultural shows are also popular, with no animals more photographed than the placid but ferocious-looking Highland cattle especially with their teddy-bear-like calves.
Mull has now become famous as the most spectacular centre in Britain for large raptors, especially Golden Eagles and Sea Eagles.
In the sea there is an abundance of creatures from seals to basking sharks and even whales. Fishing trips are also available including giant skate. On the lochs and rivers trout and salmon may be fished. When the tide is out, it is quite possible to gather your own feast of shell-fish to be cooked in salt water over a fire of drift-wood.
One of the pleasures of a good holiday is good food. There are some excellent eating places in this area, but not always in the most obvious places. Enthusiastic recommendations will be gladly given.
How to get there
200 metres from A85 (Glasgow to Oban, Glasgow 85 miles, Oban 5 miles), 1km from Connel Railway Station (Glasgow to Oban), Glasgow International Airport 80 miles, Connel Airport 2kms (No commercial flights), 5 miles from Kerrera float plane terminal (20 minutes from Glasgow float plane terminal). Oban is terminal for ferries to Inner and Outer Hebrides. Bus stop 400 metres from house for Inter-City buses (Glasgow, Fort William), about 9 local routes and a minibus service to Mallaig for Skye. NB Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 40 miles south of Glasgow.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Glasgow International: 130 km
Railway:
Connel: 1 km
Ferry:
Oban: 7 km
Activities near Oban
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Water heating by gas and/or immersion heater.
Further details outdoors: Off-road parking for several cars - extensive level gravel-covered area at back of house - chairs and tables for outside use
Conditions
This is a quiet area with plenty of ground round about for youngsters and places to explore with parents. The location is probably better for younger children. 'Great for kids' is probably an exaggeration, but it is certainly not unsuitable for children.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
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Contact details for home 45884
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Name:
Malcolm Black
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Advertiser joined: 15 Jan 2008 This property added: 15 Jan 2008
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