Property Overview
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Location
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Easily accessible but exceptionally private: this unique lochside location offers unrivalled views, peace and seclusion in the heart of Loch Lomond National Park. Dating from 1876 when it was built as a country escape for a Glasgow, this family home is now available as a comfortable holiday retreat.
Spacious public rooms boast stunning loch views, and a great kitchen and utility room provide everything you need. The double bay windows make for a mesmerising view of the loch and the hills. To one side of the stained- glass hallway is the dining room, the other the drawing room.
The kitchen is a sociable affair with a window seat for lazy lingering, an inspirational inventory and rangemaster cooker.
A wonderful garden, bounded by waterfalls, leads to the beach. Or you can walk or cycle out of the gate and onto miles of forest and mountain trails. Beyond the waterfall boundaries of the natural garden, potter on Inverlounin’s own beach under the watchful eye of the seals or connect with miles of stunning forest and mountain walks plus cycle trails. Watersporters can even launch or bring their own craft (mooring available). Boats and tackle can also be hired locally.
Whilst the house itself is great it’s the outside that lifts Inverlounin House to the exceptional. The private, south-facing gardens are informal with areas of lawn and shrubs. Lots of nooks and crannies to find a quiet place to relax or have family fun. There are the waterfalls to admire and two direct accesses to the pebble beach.
Paths lead in all directions and you’ll connect in a matter of minutes with the Argyll Forest Park network of short and long-distance walks and cycle routes. If that’s too gentle there are any number of rugged mountains within striking distance.
Want to launch a boat or kayak? Then this is the place. If its a larger vessel then 4WD and wet/drysuit needed as its a gently shelving beach. A yacht mooring offshore is available for use by arrangement.
Open the front door and you could throw a stone in the sea.
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Loch Goil is situated in the Argyll Forest Park, itself part of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. This corner of Argyll is known as the Cowal peninsula.
Cowal’s exceptional natural environment is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, inspiration for artists, a joy for food lovers and a haven for wildlife. Bordered on three sides by spectacular sea lochs and in the north by mountain, forest and glen, Cowal is a peninsula of outstanding scenic beauty and cultural heritage.
Wildlife at Ardgarten, Cowal
Cowal is practically undiscovered as the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, yet is little over an hour from Glasgow. This idyllic part of Scotland which is a haven for wildlife and outdoor activities, but also has great accommodation, restaurants, pubs and festivals.
From the house you can join miles of breathtaking mountain and forest trails, many suitable for cycling. Or take to the sea from Inverlounin's own beach.
Location - Inverlounin House is at the end of a mile and half of private single track road leading from the village of Lochgoilhead. The last quarter mile of road is for Inverlounin alone.
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Property Facilities |
Local Area & Highlights |
- Inverlounin House - Click here for house plan & layout
- Day room with sofa, leading to conservatory with comfortable seating,
- Flat screen TV (freesat) and Blu Ray/DVD Player
- Great selection of books, maps and games.
- Living Room, front facing with Bay Windows, piano,
- Flat screen TV and Blu Ray/DVD player, iPOD dock
- Dining Room with seating for 10, front facing with Bay Windows
- Kitchen, induction hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave,
- WC &
Utility/Boot Room with washer, dryer and ample drying racks
- Wifi & internet radio / iPod docking station
- Five great bedrooms, each with their own character and style -
- 2 King Bedrooms, with front facing Lochview
- 1 Twin or Super King Bedroom, with side facing Lochview
- 1 Family room, with two full sized bunk beds and side facing Lochview
- 1 Cabin room, full sized single bed & front facing loch view
- All rooms except the Cabin room have room for a travel cot: one provided
- Family bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle
- 2nd Bathroom with large walk-in shower
- Large private garden with garden furniture, BBQ
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Local Facilities |
Options & Other Information |
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Boat available for guest use
- Local boat hire - www.boats4hire.net/index.htm
- Bicycles available
- Iron & hairdryer provided in cottage
- 2km, a short walk or drive takes you to the village of Lochgoilhead with shop, post office, 2 pubs,
- Restaurants, boat & bike hire, leisure centre / riding centre
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- Paths lead in all directions into the Argyll Forest Park network of short and long-distance walks and cycle routes.
- Boat launch or kayaking from the shores of the loch
- Want to launch a boat or kayak? If its a larger vessel then 4WD and wet/drysuit needed as a gently shelving beach.
- A yacht mooring offshore is available by arrangement.
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- Check-in is from 4pm on arrival date.
Check-out is by 10am on departure date
- A non refundable deposit secures your booking (£400 for 7 day breaks, £200 for short-breaks)
- The balance, plus a refundable household deposit of £150 is due 6 weeks before arrival
- Bookings run Friday to Friday with short breaks Friday to Monday, or Monday to Thursday sometimes available
- Rentals include all linen, towels, energy and WIFI plus starter pack of kitchen essentials (cleaning materials, oils, herbs etc), toilet roll, toiletries
- Bed linen provided - all beds made up upon arrival
- For children we have a travel cot, high chair, crockery & cutlery, toys, books and the great outdoors.
- Older children may enjoy our cabin room or bunk room
- Dogs welcome - £20 each (max.2) see below
- Dogs can enjoy the conservatory (next to the study) but are not allowed elsewhere in the house
- Cot & highchair available upon request, please provide own cot bedding
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