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Mull of Kintyre Self Catering Large detached Holiday Home by the Sea Skipness, by Tarbert, Kintyre, PA29 6YG
Mull of Kintyre Self Catering. Large detached Holiday Home by the Sea. Spectacular location overlooking the village of Skipness and the Isle of Arran on the Kintyre Peninsula. Coalfin is a newly-renovated farmhouse on the Mull of Kintyre a most beautiful region in the west of Scotland. This area is full of outdoor sporting activities, walking, fishing, climbing, biking both on and off road, bird watching and golf. There are dozens of castles and numerous day trips options to explore Argyll and the surrounding Lochs and Islands. Coalfin is a newly-renovated farmhouse on the Mull of Kintyre a most beautiful region in the west of Scotland. This area is full of outdoor sporting activities, walking, fishing, climbing, biking both on and off road, birdwatching and golf. There are dozens of castles and numerous day trips options to explore Argyll and the surrounding Lochs and Islands
The Kintyre Peninsula is the hidden corner of Scotland and that is its greatest charm - you will really be able to get away from it all here and truly relax in beautiful surroundings. The wonderfull Kintyre peninsula is about forty miles long and contains everything which makes Scotland such an attractive holiday destination. Here you will find more hills, lochs, rivers, forests, seascapes, sandy beaches, history and archaeology and the sea food which have made Scotland so famous. Palm trees and many other tropical varieties benefit from the effect of the Gulf Stream and the low annual rainfall.
(left to right) The Mull of Kintyre, The Isle of Gigha and the sunsetting over Gigha
The south of the Peninsula boasts the world famous "Mull of Kintyre" (pictured above) and the busy harbour town of Campbeltown, from here you can walk out to Davaar Island at low tide to see it's caves and paintings. To the north west lies the village and ferry port of Tayinloan where you can take the ferry to the magical Isle of Gigha "Gods Island in Gaelic" and to the North East the harbour village of Carradale affords spectacular views of the Isle of Arran, along with picture postcard memories to savour. To the far North of the Kintyre peninsula lies colourfull Tarbert by Loch fyne, with its delightfull harbour, Pubs, Restaurants, Shops. Kintyre is almost unique, the very cradle of Celtic Scotland, and According to Norse sagas, King Magnus Barelegs, while trying to re-establish control over parts of western Scotland reached an agreement with King Malcolm of Scotland that Magnus could have all the islands off the west coast of Scotland round which he could sail his boat. Determined to have the Kintyre Peninsula as well, King Magnus had his warriors drag a Viking longboat across the narrow lands at the northern end of the peninsula a feat repeated by King Robert the Bruce in the 14th Century. (left to right) Tarbert, Campbletown and panorama of Gigha
Carradale
15 miles south down the coast from Skipness lies the picturesque village of Carradale with another excellent sandy beach overlooking the Kilbrannan Sound and the west coast of the Isle of Arran. To the north of Carradale is the coastal peak known as Torr Mor; nearby are the hamlet of Dippen and Dippen Bay. Carradale still has a number of small shops 2 Inn / Hotels, Golf Club and small fishing fleet, largely dealing in shellfish. Carradale Harbour, Stepping Stones and sands
Loch Awe
To the North lies Magnificent Loch Awe is the third largest freshwater in Scotland with a surface area of nearly 15 square miles. It is the longest freshwater loch in Scotland, measuring 25.47 mile from end to end with an average width of 0.62 miles. Loch Awe is renowned for its trout fishing attracting anglers from all over the world. Salmon also pass through the loch, coming past the barrage in the River Awe and continuing into the River Orchy. Loch Awe also contains several ruined castles on islands, and at the northern end has one of the most photographed castles in Scotland, Kilchurn Castle, which in summer may be visited by a short boat trip or by a half mile walk from a small car park just after the bridge over the River Orchy. It was from Loch Awe and surrounding area that Clan Campbell established itself as a powerful family. There also a small Island within Loch Awe called Innis Chonnell Along with being extremely productive to anglers, Loch Awe is the site of two hydroelectric projects. One is a conventional turbine power station, with water extracted from the River Awe at a barrage, fed through underground pipes, and generating electricity as it flows into Loch Etive. The second is a more unusual pumped storage project, using a man-made loch in the hills above the loch; water is pumped up during times of surplus power, and used to power generators at times of peak demand. The second project, known as Cruachan from the name of the hill above, has a visitor centre, which includes tours into the heart of the mountain.
The ferry port of Kennacraig is only 15 minutes away from Skipness inviting you to a magical trip to the Isles of Islay and Jura known as "The Queen of the Hebrides" (Banrìgh nan Eilean) The regular ferry service of up to 5 return journeys a day offers a pleasurable cruise of just over 2 hours to either Port Askaig or the capital town Port Ellen. Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, just to the west of Jura and around 25 miles (40 km) north of the Irish coast, which can be seen on a clear day. In Gaelic a native of Islay is called an Ìleach, pronounced and the plural is Ìlich: Scottish Gaelic is spoken by about a third of the population. The island's capital is Bowmore, famous for its distillery and distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church. Port Ellen is the largest settlement. Islay is the fifth largest Scottish island and the sixth largest island surrounding Britain with just over three thousand inhabitants. It has a total area of almost 620 square kilometres (239 sq mi). Its main industries are malt whisky distilling, and tourism largely based on whisky and birdwatching. The island is home to many different species of wildlife, including Barnacle Geese, Grey Seals, Otters, Shags, Red Deer, Buzzard, Peregrine, Golden Eagle, Rock Dove, Guillemot, Razorbill, Black Guillemot, Raven, Chough, Wildcats and Adders. The influence of the Gulf Stream keeps the climate mild compared to mainland Scotland. Snow is rarely seen and frosts are light and short-lived. One might expect therefore a gardener's paradise and indeed, it is not unusual to see exotic plants growing in gardens.
Port Askaig, Port Ellen Lighthouse and "Caol Distillery looking to the Paps of Jura"
Fantastic day trips from Kintyre
Isle of Arran and it's Golf Courses Again the ferry port of Claonaig is only 5 minutes away from Skipness inviting you to a magical trip to the Isles of Arran or the Isle of Arran (Eilean Arainn) famous for it's Golf Courses. The regular ferry service offers a short 30 minute cruise across the Kilbrannan sound to the port of Lochranza at the North end of The Isle of Arran. Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, and with an area of 432 square kilometres (167 sq mi) is the seventh largest Scottish island with a resident population of 5,058. Although commonly associated with the Hebrides, with which it shares many cultural and physical similarities, these latter islands are located to the north and west beyond Kintyre. Arran is mountainous and has been described as a "geologist's paradise". There has been continuous habitation since the early Neolithic period, from which time on there are numerous prehistoric remains. From the 6th century on Goidelic-speaking peoples from Ireland colonised the island and it became a centre of religious activity. During the troubled Viking Age Arran became the property of the Norwegian crown before becoming formally absorbed by the kingdom of Scotland in the thirteenth century. The 19th century "clearances" led to significant reductions in population and the end of the Gaelic language and way of life. The economy and population have recovered in recent years, the main industry being tourism. There is diversity of wildlife, including three species of tree endemic to the area.
Arran Panormama, Machrie Moor Stones and Lochranza
Oban "The Gateway to the Isles"
To the North and less than 60 minutes drive away lies the busy fishing town of Oban "The Gateway to the Isles" with supermarkets, high street stores, Shops, restaurants and Pubs. Oban is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William and occupies a beautiful setting in the Firth of Lorn. Oban Bay is a near perfect horseshoe bay, protected by the island of Kerrera, and beyond Kerrera is Mull. To the north is the long low island of Lismore, and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour. Oban has a large Gaelic speaking population. All road and street signs are translated into the Scottish language. Attractions in Oban include the Waterfront Centre, the Cathedral of St Columba, the Oban Distillery, Dunollie Castle, Dunstaffnage Castle and McCaig's Tower, which dominates the town's skyline. Oban is an excellent base to explore the sights of Kilmartin Glen and you take the ferry from here to visit the Isle of Mull, Tobermory (The fictitional Balamory) and the sacred Isle of Iona.
Tobermory "the fictional Balamory"
The Isle of Mull Just 40 minutes from Oban on the ferry, eagles and otters go about their daily lives
The Isle of Mull has an abundance of wildlife from basking sharks and dolphins to Golden eagles and Corncrakes. Take a day trip and discover about it's history, the hidden geology and structure, the contemporary island culture. Since the first pilgrims arrived in small boats, Scotland has welcomed visitors into the life of it's islands. Mull is a real place with real lives going on round about you, both on land and sea. To the North of the Island lies the lovely fishing capital Tobermory the fictitional "Balamory" built as a fishing port in the late 18th century and is now the main village on Mull. It is a picture-postcard of a place with the brightly painted buildings along the main street to the pier and the high wooded hills surrounding the bay. The village has a good variety of shops, hotels, and other accommodation as well as being the administrative centre for the island. The harbour is always busy with fishing boats, yachts and the ferry to and from Kilchoan during the summer months. To the North West Lie the great landscapes and towering hills and Munros such as Ben More. While on the Isle of Mull, a visit to the sacred Isle of Iona reached by a 5 minute ferry crossing from Fionphort on the North West tip of Mull is highly recommended. If you really want to test you see legs you can also take a boat trip from here to the Isle of Staffa and Finglas cave!! The sacred Isle of Iona and it's many remnants from the past
Iona While visiting Mull the sacred Isle of Iona lies to the West of Mull and is accessed by a short 10 minute ferry crossing from Fionnphort. Iona is a tiny island, of typically Hebridean beauty, it holds a unique place in the story of Scotland and kindles the imagination of thousands who journey there each year. Yet it is also where people have lived, worked and worshipped over many centuries. To and from its shores have come monks and pilgrims, clan chiefs and kings, artists and craftsmen, farmers and fishermen. Of the earliest, we catch only fleeting glimpses now. With luck you can also see Otters, Seals, Porpoises, Gannets, Peregrines, Artic Terns, Cormorants, Buzzards. Deer tend to keep to the high ground during the summer. The islands provide total peace and tranquility. The landscape and history together with the hospitality of its people provide a wonderful escape from the pressures of modern life. There are towering hills and Munros such as Ben More, tranquil valleys, colourful wild flowers and beaches and bays packed with wildlife. Whether you see Mull on foot, bike, bus or car. The Isle of Mull is renowned for it's landscape, wildlife, beaches and hills - but there’s a lot more to Mull than this.
Whether you see Mull on foot or from a bus or car..
Always take a camera with you
Seil, Luing and Easdale Island
Less than 60 minutes to the North and well worth a visit, lie the delightfull inner hebridean chain of 3 small Islands. Accessed via the unique and only bridge over the "Atlantic" Seil Island leads to the historic Easdale slating Island via foot ferry to the West from Ellanbeich. To the south lies the delightfull island of Luing accessed via car ferry. Easdale made famous by it's many picture postcard appearances has a population of around 150 people and the centre of population including a village shop and Pub is based around the beautifull harbour inlet. Luings major areas of population lie around Tobernochry and Cullipool and is accessed by a short car ferry crossing from the south of Seil Island
The bridge over the Atlantic (left) leads to Seil, Luing (centre) and Easdale (right)
Inverary....the castle, the old Jail, the Puffer and museum
Within an easy 30 minute drive to the North and well worth a visit during your stay 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) the high street, the harbour, the castle and estate (right)
Discover the true beauty and history of Scotland
Just a short ferry trip across Loch Fyne from Tarbert the Cowal peninsula awaits, offering you a wide range of delights including golf, various pleasure cruises, mountain-biking, cycling, organised horse riding and of course sailing and other water-based sports. For the walker choose from Seaside / Lochside trails to Woodland forest trails through what is accepted as the most beautiful scenic area of Scotland, notably Pucks Glen, Glenbranter and the manificent world renowned "Benmore Botanic Gardens"
The Benmore botanic gardens
The 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 un-surpassed Pucks Glen a series of streams and waterfalls cascading down a fantastic woodland valley trail
The Pucks Glen forest and waterfall walks While visiting Benmore Gardens you can also access Pucks Glen and a choice of 3 mouth watering woodland trails, Pet Friendly, sign posted and marked out offering a sometimes tropical rainforest feel with manificent views from the summits. The waterfalls walk (below) features a meandering tour up the valley invloving a series bridges crossing streams, cascading waterfalls and pools, particularly delightfull after a strong downpour of rain! The spectacular Kyles of Bute (looking south towards Bute and the Firth of Clyde)
The Spectacular Kyles of Bute The spectacular Kyles of Bute as seen on television, can be easily reached in around 90 minutes from Loch Awe Lodges, the scenic Cowal Peninsula is well worth the journey as you can also visit the world famous Benmore gardens, Pucks Glen and some delightfull Highlands villages, Lochs, forest and Glens on the way there.
The endangered Red Squirrel
Around Loch Awe Lodges and the Cowal peninsula to the West, 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!!
The highly acclaimed Loch Fyne Oster Restaurant and it's fantastic seafood shop
Skipness village stores supplies all essentials. However there are many other towns nearby such as Tarbert with shops, pubs, hotels and houses settled snuggly around Tarbert's welcoming natural harbour, one of the very few in Scotland. Renowned for Tarbert Castle, associated with Robert the Bruce, that overlooks the clear harbour waters. Tarbert is also renowned for some of the finest, freshest and tastiest seafood money can buy and remembered for the superb events and festivals that happen annually including the Bell Lawrie Scottish Series, Tarbert Seafood Festival and the Tarbert Music Festival Skipness Castle, Churchyard and fantastic beach
Spacious accommodation sleeping up to 10 people The ground floor at Coalfin consists of an entrance hall, utility room and WC, leading to the Living Room, Kitchen and Dining area. The Living room beautifully complimented with an open fire also includes TV, DVD player, HIFI Sofas and relaxing Chairs. The Dining area with dining table and seating for up to 10 people overlooks the beautiful Skipness Bay and the Isle of Arran. The games room has a set of bunk beds. The large fitted kitchen includes a Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Fridge, Cooker and Microwave, other essentials such as Crockery, Glassware, Tableware, Cutlery, Sauce Pans are all included for your convenience. Upstairs there are 4 Bedrooms, 1 Triple Bedroom with 3 single beds, 1 double bedroom with bunk beds, plus games room with bunk beds) There is also a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. All bedrooms have ample hanging and drawer space.
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We are pet friendly by prior arrangement only, clean well-behaved pets are welcome at a surcharge of just £10 per pet per week booking to cover any extra cleaning. All Pets must be kept under strict control at all times around the lodge gardens and must not be allowed in the bedrooms, or on any furniture.
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