Property & Estate Overview
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Location
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Welcome to Torrisdale Castle - The superb range of self-catering properties on Kintyre's east coast provide self catering accommodation for groups of between 2 and 10 people. The estate offers the perfect opportunity to experience the comforts of modern day living whilst relaxing within a stunning and stress-free environment.
Lephincorrach is the former estate farmhouse and its size makes it ideal for large families or two families holidaying together. Sleeping up to 10 people, this house offers excellent value, and having been fully refurbished in 2011 is the most popular on the estate. With working shutters in four of the rooms downstairs, a large stove in the living room, 1/2 metre of insulation and a new super-efficient hot water system, the house also has fantastic 'green' credentials.
The house has 5 bedrooms - 2 double rooms, a room with full-sized single bunk beds, and 2 twin bedded rooms upstairs. There is a large breakfasting kitchen with adjoining dining room, sitting room, bathroom with bath and electric shower, shower room and separate WC. A large enclosed garden to the front of the property is ideal for ball games or simply to sit in and enjoy the wonderful scenery.
The Kintyre Way passes through the estate, which is an ideal base for those looking to complete the long distance walk in individual stretches, being almost halfway on the 87 mile route.
Within the ground floor of the castle are three spacious self-catering apartments and set within the peaceful wooded grounds are a further four superb cottages and houses.
Other accommodation includes:
Garden Cottage - sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedroom
South Lodge - sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms
Glen House - sleeps up to 7 in 3 bedrooms
Tangy Castle Apartment - sleeps up to 5 in 2 bedrooms
Killean Castle Apartment - sleeps up to 6 in 2 bedrooms
Crossaig Castle Apartment - sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms
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Torrisdale Castle
Torrisdale Castle & Estate is an ideal location to relax and absorb the glorious scenery, nature and wildlife of the Kintyre peninsula. You can explore the castle grounds with its many trails (keeping an eye out for deer and golden eagles); climb the nearby hills, including Beinn an Tuirc, Kintyre's highest peak, to enjoy some spectacular views; and visit the estate's sandy beach, Torrisdale Bay, to enjoy the views of Arran, seabirds and the seals basking on the rocks.
The castle was extended to the north and the south in 1903 and 1908 respectively by William Macalister Hall, born in the castle and son of Peter Hall, to form the present building. For many years thereafter the estate's economy was driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, until the estate diversified into tourism.
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Property Facilities |
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- The house has 5 bedrooms -
- First Floor
- 2 x twin bedded rooms
- Ground Floor
- 2 x double bedrooms,
- 1 x bunk bed room (full size)
- Large breakfast kitchen with adjoining dining room, sitting room
- TV / DVD
- Bathroom with bath and electric shower, shower room and separate W/C
- Large enclosed garden to the front of the property is ideal for ball games or simply to sit in and enjoy the wonderful scenery.
- Kitchen facilities include - Washing machine, tumble drier, dish washer and fridge/freezer
- Large wood burning stove in the living room - logs provided
- All bed linen provided
- Electricity is charged via a £1 coin meter and heating, by electric storage heaters, is charged by meter reading
- Parking alongside
- Well behaved pets welcome
- Weekly Prices for 2011 - £410 - £580
- Short breaks available outside school holidays - call for details
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- The Isle of Gigha is the most southerly of the Hebridean Islands
- Nearer Lochgilphead, Dunadd, the capital of the Scottish kingdom of Dalriada, is well worth a visit, as is the Crinan Canal.
- The isles of Islay and Jura can be reached via the ferry crossing from Kennacraig, south of Tarbert.
- An abundance of interesting attractions on both islands, including numerous distilleries, historical sites, pubs and restaurants.
- Arran, often referred to as ' Scotland in Miniature' with its towering peaks and beautiful sandy bays, can be reached via a crossing from Cloanaig.
- There is an abundance of historical monuments and places of interest close to Torrisdale. Saddell Abbey, approx 3 miles south
- Also of note is Saddell Castle, located next to the beach where the video for the classic Wings hit "Mull of Kintyre" was filmed
- Skipness Castle is located to the north of the peninsula and is open to the public.
- MacAlister Clan Visitors Centre is situated on the west coast of the Kintyre peninsula.
- Scotland 's newest long distance walk, the Kintyre Way passes through Torrisdale
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Local Facilities |
Options & Other Information |
- Laundry facilities are available at the castle
- Torrisdale Organic Tannery and Crafty Sheep Shop
- The attractive fishing village of Carradale 2 miles away
- Variety of restaurants, bars and hotels to enjoy a meal, snack or typical Scottish hospitality
- The Glen Bar and Restaurant, Carradale Hotel, Dunvalanree and Ashbank Hotel
- Campbeltown - supermarkets, shops, churches, restaurants, pubs, swimming pool
- Campbeltown - weekday flights to Glasgow
- Golf - Carradale has a challenging and very tricky 9 hole course with spectacular coastal views. There are further courses at Dunaverty, near Southend, and Tarbert, while the jewels in the crown must be the 18 hole championship links course at Machrihanish and the newly opened Machrihanish Dunes
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- 25% deposit
- Balance due 6 weeks beforehand
- Check in - 4.00pm & checkout is 10.00am
- Bed linen provided - all beds made up upon arrival
- Please bring own towels
- Pets welcome but please keep strict control and not allowed on furniture
- Cot & highchair available upon request, please provide own cot bedding
- 10% discount on all multiple week bookings
- Electricity is charged via a £1 coin meter and heating, by electric storage heaters, is charged by meter reading
- Short breaks available all year round
- Booking Terms : Click here to view full booking and hire conditions
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