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Shore Cottage Loch Fyne Detached Cottage by the shores of Loch Fyne
Self Catering Loch Fyne next available 10th January 2009
A Fisherman's Cottage....Beside Loch Fyne....by the water's edge A most Beautiful detached self-catering holiday cottage nestling on the banks of Loch Fyne with it's lovely mature garden extending to the waters edge and own moorings, where visitors can tie up their own boats. Shore Cottage sits just 20 yards from the water's edge and offers clear un-restricted views up, down and across Loch Fyne to Inverary and beyond.
Why visit Argyll and Cowal? 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...Shore Cottage, St Catherines, Argyll is perfect for your needs. Set directly on the eastern shore of the UK's most picturesque sea Loch, Shore Cottage commands panoramic views up and down Loch Fyne. Holiday Takers are welcome to bring their own boat and moor it at the cottage...to trip up or down the Loch, or to even take the short route, to Inverary on a shopping trip! Loch Fyne 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" "A mooring for your boat...a room with a view"
Discover the true beauty and history of Scotland
The whole area is surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains that are ideal for the hill walker. The highest local mountains are the Fiddler (2660 ft),Beinn Ime (3318 feet) and, directly behind the cottage, Cruach nan Capull (1854 ft). For those who prefer something flatter there are several walks locally of which the Old Shore Road (now just a track that passes in front of the cottage) is most beautiful. Many of the local hotels serve good meals, at differant standards and prices. Within 5 miles are the Coach Inn at Cairndow and The Creggans at Strachur. Other exellent restauarants include The George at Inverary (11 miles), The renowned Loch Fyne Oyster Bar and shop (5 miles) and the Cameron House Hotel on Loch Lomond serve cuisine of the highest standard and are ideal for that special treat.
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 Pucks Glen forest and waterfall walks Within an easy 20 minute drive from Shore Cottage, you can also access Pucks Glen and a choice of 3 mouth watering woodland trailsl 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 wonderfull "Pucks Glen" woodland trails within an easy 30 minute drive
The Spectacular Kyles of Bute The spectacular Kyles of Bute as seen on television, can also be easily reached in less than 1 hour from Shore Cottage and well worth the journey as you pass through some delightfull little villages, Lochs, forest and Glens on the way there. The spectacular Kyles of Bute (looking south towards Bute and the Firth of Clyde)
The magical Isle of Bute Combine these most spectacular views...with a trip to the captiviating Isle of Bute a beautiful little island about 15 miles long and nearly 5 miles wide and again within a hours drive of Shore 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)
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 lasts about 10 days around the middle of the month - A 'must' for walkers!
Inverary....the castle, the old Jail, the Puffer and museum Well worth a visit during your stay at Shore Cottage and less than 30 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)
Bus services to Dunoon, Inverary and Toward from Shore Cottage If you are coming on holiday to actually take a break from driving, there is a fairly regular bus service run by West Coast Motors www.westcoastmotors.co.uk who run the 476 and 486 services between Toward, Innellan, Dunoon, Kilmun, Pucks Glen / Benmore Gardens, Whistlefield, Strachur, St Catherines, Loch Fyne Oysters and Inverary.
There are 5 return trips in each direction mondays to satudays and 3 return trips on sundays from Easter to the end of October. They also operate services from Dunoon to the Isle of Bute plus a number of other destinations in Cowal. Toward lighthouse (left and middle) and the array of wildlife living around this point 10 miles south of Dunoon
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Activities on your doorstep or less than one hour's travel
The Benmore Gardens, where you can enjoy a stroll along the avenue of Giant Redwoods, Dunoon, Bute, historic castles, numerous sea and fresh water lochs. Also the spectacular Kyles of Bute, as seen on TV. Numerous scenic forest walks and loch-side trails with signposted footpaths, in particular to Carrick Castle on the shores of Loch Goil and through the sprawling Argyll Forest Park area. There are 3 golf courses within easy reach: Blairmore and Innellan (both 9 holes) and the Cowal golf course (18 holes). Fishing and sea angling is available on your doorstep on Loch Fyne and Loch Eck and nearby rivers for Trout, Salmon and Sea Salmon. For those wishing to cruise on Loch Eck, motor or rowing boats are available for hire from the Coylet Inn. In Dunoon there is an excellent new indoor swimming pool. Around the area lie quaint lochside villages. Further west are Inverary and Lochgoilhead both with extensive facilities. The Arrochar Alps... gloriously rugged peaks for the more serious hill walker, stand high above Loch Long, looking onto the 'Rest and be Thankful', a fine viewpoint where cattle drovers once enjoyed a well deserved break after a tough climb. To the East, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs - Scotland's first National Park.
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
"More views across to Inverary and up the Loch as seen from the garden "
An evening in or out Within a 5 minute car drive from Shore Cottage you will reach the Famous Creggans Inn Hotel , Strachur www.creggans-inn.co.uk providing quality fine wines, whiskies and excellent cuisine and views across the Loch to Inveraray. This Argyll hotel offers Award-winning food, an enthusiast's wine list and stylishly refurbished rooms. Also with in a 15 minute car drive The 'TV famous' Whistlefield Inn www.whistlefield.co.uk, a 14th Century inn with an open fire and inviting atmosphere. It has a fantastic selection of Malt Whisky and eers and a restaurant with great food and panoramic views over Loch Eck. The Inn is full of intrigue and history and you may well hear of ancient tales of smugglers, tunnels, ghosts and even an ancient massacre during your visit to the Inn. The Inn gained its well-deserved recognition on the TV series 'The House Detectives'.
Shore Cottage is accessed via single track road off the main A815 Dunoon road and offers you very comfortable accommodation. The cottage is double glazed with total control electric heating, its thick stone walls keeping the cold winters and oppresive summer heat waves away. Living Space relax and settle into a good book in the living room complimented with a wood burning stove and comfortably furnished with 2 comfortable sofas, this room is warm and well lit. In it you will find a Satelite TV, VCR, Hi Fi lovely sea views and amazing sunsets over Loch Fyne. The kitchen / Dining area is brand new and fully equipped with all the necessary modern equipment including a Dining table and 6 chairs; 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. Downstairs double bedroom after an active day in the fresh air, stretch out and relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, this bedroom has ample hanging and drawer space and sea views. There are 2 downstairs bathrooms 1 with a shower and sink and the other with a bath, toilet and sink. Upstairs Bedrooms there is a Twin bedroom and Double bedroom both double glazed enjoying sea views from the sky light windows, both rooms have electric heating, hanging and drawer space.
The Neighbours Tighcladich is one of a scattered group of cottages. The area is very peaceful and guests are asked to keep noise to an absolute minimum in order to preserve the tranquility of the area. Guests are requested to bring a maximum of 2 cars during their stay. 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' Electricity, heating, Duvets and bed linen are all included.
Boat hire on Loch Fyne and fishing permits Loch Fyne is renowned - for it’s exellent sea fishing and you can catch cod, pollack, coalfish, conger, plaice, turbot, mackerel and ling. Boats can be hired through the Inverary Tourist board . Fishing permits for Loch Fyne can be obtained from the the Creggans Inn Tel 01369 860279 at just £10 per day (maximum catch 2 fish). Fishing Equipment and fishing advice, permits can also be hired from the tackle shop in Dunoon. I.C. Purdie 112 Argyll Street, Dunoon. Tel. 01369 703232.
Boat hire on Loch Eck and fishing permits Motor boats are available from (£12 per hour / £40 per day / £25 half day) Rowing boats are available from £5 per hour / £15 per day / £10 half day Tel 01369 840576. Fishing permits are available from May at £5 per day / £20 per 7 days at the Coylet Inn Tel 01369 840426 Fishing Tackle hire in Dunoon For the novice and if you are not bringing your own fishing tackle you can visit or call the tackle shop in Dunoon. I.C. Purdie 112 Argyll Street, Dunoon. Tel. 01369 703232 for fishing advice and permits for all the local Lochs and Rivers.
"The Cottage and the view from the shore"
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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
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