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Kyles of Bute Self Catering Large Luxury holiday home, Argyll Loch Riddon House, Colintraive, PA22 3AH
A Large detached holiday home....with style and fantastic views
A Luxury four bedroom detached holiday home with stunning views,close to the much sought after villages of Colintraive and Glendaruel, offering breath-taking sea views of Loch Riddon, Loch Ruel and the Isle of Bute. This fantastic holiday home is close to the village of Colintraive, with a Hotel, Shop, Post Office and the ferry to the Isle of Bute, with all its ammeneties. It is also just 4 miles from the village of Glendaruel with a seasonal shop, Playpark and lovely walks. Within 5 minutes drive awaits ...the "shortest ferry crossing in the world" lies the magical Isle of Bute and within an easy 15 minutes drive lies the village centre of Tighnabruaich which has a village shop, doctor’s surgery, bank, hotels, restaurants, sailing club, sailing school, and arts and craft gallery. Tighnabruaich is a thriving village situated in the scenically beautiful Kyles of Bute on the west coast of Argyll. The village is approximately 25 miles from Dunoon and offers a fantastic touring base for all of Cowal and Argyll.
Discover the true beauty and history of Scotland
If you enjoy beautiful scenery, seabirds, seals and boats and if you love the tranquility - without the long trek to the far North West of Scotland....Ardachuple by Colintraive, Cowal is perfect for your needs. With stunning views over the Shores of the UK's very picturesque "Kyles of Bute" and commanding panoramic sea views. The area abounds in wildlife. Seagulls, Cormorants, Gannets, Eider Ducks and Swans are frequent passers-by. During the long summer evenings the holiday taker oftens enjoys the company of a Seal or two, curious to see what is going on.
"If you want to see all the best highlights and delights of scotland.... ....stay in Cowal for a week or two" The spectacular Kyles of Bute
The Spectacular Kyles of Bute The spectacular Kyles of Bute as seen on television (Scottish Gaelic: Na Caoil Bhòdach) are a narrow sea channel separating the northern end of the Isle of Bute from the Cowal peninsula, part of the Scottish mainland. The narrowest strait is only some 300m across and is spanned by the Calmac ferry from Rhubodach to Colintraive. The Kyles are split into the east and west kyles. The east kyle (An Caol an Ear) runs from Rothesay Bay north west up to the entrance to Loch Riddon. Here at the northern end of the east kyle are the Burnt Islands and the island of Eilean Dubh. The west kyle (An Caol an Iar/An Caol Ceathrach) runs from here south west, past the village of Tighnabruaich out to the Sound of Bute. The Kyles are designated as a National Scenic Area.
The Kyles are reflected in the name of Tighnabruaich based shinty team "Kyles Athletic" Colintraive Church (left) and "it's water gardens (centre) and (right)
The magical Isle of Bute Combine these spectacular views of the Isle of Bute...with a trip to the captiviating Isle of Bute a beautiful little island about 15 miles long and nearly 5 miles wide and within 20 minutes of Dunmowin Cottage, always a favourite day trip with much to offer with hills in the North and plenty of sandy beaches, ruined chapels and castles, yachting, fishing, golf, etc. Bute's many gardens benefit from the Gulf Stream which gives the island a mild climate enabling palm trees and other exotic plants to grow here. One of the main visitor attractions is the spectacular Mount Stuart house and gardens. Canada hill offers the best views from this island.
Bute Castle (left) and "Mount Stuart" and it's gardens (centre) and the short ferry crossing to the Isle of Bute (right)
Activities on your doorstep or less than one hour's travel
The Benmore botanic gardens Within a most scenic 30 minutes drive lie The world famous Benmore Gardens, a specialist garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, is a magnificent woodland garden set amidst the mountains of the Cowal Peninsula. Its 140 acres are renowned for the wide collection of trees and shrubs, which includes over 250 species of rhododendrons. One of the most spectacular views is the avenue of Giant Redwood trees (pictured below) which greets every visitor on entering the garden. Throughout there are waymarked walks, which lead to a beautiful pond and formal garden which display a wide variety of Himalayan and Oriental plants. Continue up the richly planted hill slopes, which rise to 450 feet to a dramatic viewpoint overlooking the Eachaig valley and the Holy Loch. Refreshments are available. The Botanics Shop sells a range of books, gifts and plants some of which can be found in the garden. Facilities are also provided for those less able, including wheelchairs.
The Pucks Glen forest and waterfall walks While visiting the Benmore gardens it is well worth visiting Pucks Glen and a choice of 3 mouth watering woodland trails all Pet Friendly and sign posted and marked out. Offering a sometimes tropical rainforest feel with magnificent views from the summits. The waterfalls walk (below) features a meandering tour up the valley involving a series bridges crossing streams, cascading waterfalls and pools, particularly delightfull after a strong downpour of rain!
"The wonderfull "Pucks Glen" woodland trails within an easy 30 minute drive
The endangered Red Squirrel Around the Cowal peninsula, you will see many of the endangered Red squirrels they have a typical head to body length of 19 to 23 a tail length of 15 to 20 cm and a mass of 250 to 340. The red squirrel is slightly smaller than the common eastern grey squirrel, unfortunately the grey squirrel is the main reason for the red squirrels decline and you will see particularly in this area of Cowal, the many measures taken to try to preserve this endangered species such as their own rope bridges and tunnels across the busier roads!!
Inverary....the castle, the old Jail, the Puffer and museum Well worth a visit during your stay and less than 60 minutes drive is the lovely town of Inveraray (Inbhir Aora in Gaelic) a former royal burgh in Argyll and Bute, located on the western shore of Loch Fyne near its head. One time traditional county town of Argyll and ancestral home to the Duke of Argyll, who founded the town in 1745, alongside his new home, Inveraray Castle. Its distinctive white buildings on the loch shore make it very photogenic and it is a very popular tourist destination, with a number of attractions in addition to the castle. The Georgian Inveraray Jail in the burgh is now a museum. Other attractions include the Argyll Folk Museum at Auchindrain. The Celtic Inveraray Cross can also been seen in the town. The Arctic Penguin ship Maritime Museum is moored at the pier, along with the Clyde puffer VIC 72, renamed Eilean Eisdeal.
Panorama of Inverary (left) and the high street (right)
Dunoon and the Cowalfest The highly popular October walking festival know as the Cowalfest is now firmly established as a highlight of the year in the Cowal calender, with all the walks graded and numbered. There are also cultural and social events to accompany this event, which usually last about 10 days around the middle of the month - A 'must' for walkers! and based around the popular capital town Dunoon, which offers all services, including 2 x supermarkets, high street shops include giftware, electrical, grocery, health, woolworths. One local hospital (Dunoon general), doctor, vet. Numerous leisure facilities include crown green bowling, tennis courts, swimming baths, quad biking, golf and crazy golf. There are 2 ferry regular ferry crossings to Gourock and the Waverley Puffer calls in the summer
Panoramas of Dunoon, the high street and square
Mountain bikes and Walking Holidays For walkers and mountain bikers...you may choose to sample a part of the Cowal way. The Cowal Way is a long distance footpath split into 6 sections, running the length of the Cowal Peninsula. It starts at Portavadie, beside Loch Fyne, and finishes in at Ardgartan, by Loch Long. It is 47 miles (75 km) long, climbing 5050 ft (1540 m) on the way. The route follows existing rights of way and public roads, most of which are extremely quiet, or cross Forestry Commission land, which includes a good deal of open hill. Access is not an issue. For more information on guided walks, please contact Nikki Dayton Tel 01369 860324 or For further information please click here. You can hire bikes daily / Weekly from either Quadmania Ltd 01369 810246 Or ProAdventure Scotland 01369 707456
The Locality
Close by the villages of kames and Tighnabruaich lie by the Shores of the Kyles of Bute in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Tighnabruaich is popular for sailing and yachting and has its own boat hire and sailing school Tighnabruaich, Tel: 01700 811717. Fax: 01700 811717, but shinty is the major sport with the village being home to Kyles Athletic who have won more Camanachd Cups than any other team apart from Newtonmore and Kingussie. There are a number of cycle routes posted for the area as well as signed walking routes. Accommodation can be found at various hotels and guest houses. Tighnabruaich has a Spar shop for your groceries and wines etc, a gift shop, art gallery, post office and a couple of coffee shops. village centre of Tighnabruaich which has a village shop, doctor’s surgery, bank, hotels, restaurants, sailing club, sailing school, and arts and craft gallery. There are many local handicrafts being made in the village with a number of craft fairs being organised each year.
An evening out
Eating out the most local offering is the quality Colintraive Hotel A splendid lodge style hotel, dating back to the 1850's. The hotel open to non residents is located near the shores of the Kyles of Bute with magnificent views over to the Island of Bute. On the menu is the finest ala carte cuisine ranging from local Game and Fish produce to Klyes of Bute Langoustines, hand dived local Scallops and Winston Churchill Venison. The nearest township of Tighnabruaich offers An Lochan Tel: 01700 811239 a top quality local fish, meat and game to guests wanting to sample the best of West Coast produce. There is also the Kames Hotel Tel 01700 811489 serving excellent food using local produce – freshly caught fish and shellfish, as well as fine Scotch beef and wild venison. This Edwardian hotel has a restaurant overlooking the water and its bar offers real ales, good malts and local history with their extensive collection of Edwardian and Victorian photographs.
The New House, Ardachuple is easily accessed off the main A886 from Strachur and Cairndow, this holiday home offers you very comfortable accommodation, fully double glazed with oil fired central heating throughout.
The Dining room has a dining large table and 8 chairs, this room has fantastic sea views across the water to the Isle of Bute The kitchen is brand new and fully equipped with all the necessary modern equipment including cooker; oven; microwave; fridge freezer; toaster; kettle; dishwasher; washing machine; tumble dryer; iron and ironing board . Other essentials such as glasses, crockery, cutlery and a corkscrew are also provided for your convenience.
Sitting Room This most attractive large sitting room is situated at the front of the property with large double glazed windows giving fantastic sea views across to Bute. This room consists of SAT TV / DVD VCR/ CD, solid Oak flooring, inset spot lights and featured fireplace with working open fire.
3 x Double bedrooms, 1 x en suite. 1 x Large Double and 1 x Double with single bed These large double bedrooms run the whole length of the property with plenty of room to stretch out and relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, both bedrooms have ample hanging and drawer space with two Velux windows, one to the front giving fantastic sea views and one to the rear, also a double glazed window to the side of the property. Both rooms have inset spot lights and built-in storage units. The ensuites consist of white suite comprising of W.C. wash hand basin, shower cubicle with shower, three of the four walls are fully tiled, ceiling light and extractor fan. 1 x Twin Bedroom This large twin bedroom has pull out beds for extra bedding, plenty of room to stretch out and relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, this room has ample hanging and drawer space with superb sea views. The room consists of Oak hardwood flooring, inset spot lights, built-in storage units Large family Bathroom consists of bath, toilet, wash basin with seperate power shower and plenty storage space tiled floor, fully tiled walls and extractor fan. Utility Room consists of slate tiled floor, washing machine, glazed door leading out to rear garden.
"Panoramic views from most of the windows"
Pets
We are very pet friendly and you pets are welcome by prior arrangement only, but must be kept under control at all times. Regret no smoking please.
The total package...'no hidden extras' All Electricity, heating, Towels, Duvets and bed linen are all included in the cost of hire.
Satisfied Customers
"The Evening sunset over the Kyles of Bute"
Open all year round
How Much? Scale of (7 day) weekly hire charges
Hire charges include all heating, electricity and bedding "2 Person discounts available for certain low season dates"
"Pet Friendly"
This cottage is pet friendly by prior arrangement only well behaved Pets are welcome at an additional cost of £10 per Pet
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