General

Malabar Chalet is located at the head of Loch Caolisport offering guests great views from the verandah right down the loch. Inside, this 2 bedroom chalet sleeps up to 4 people in one twin bedroom and one double bedroom. The Malabar has a new, redesigned bathroom with a walk in shower (no bath).

Ellary and Castle Sween Estates is at Lochgilphead, Argyll on the Scottish West Coast and lies between Lochs Sween and Caolisport.

The shoreline is made up of many little inlets, small islands, rocky coastline with lovely sandy beaches. A self catering holiday here offers a wonderful and relaxing location for couples, families and the adventurous too. There is much to explore along the coastline but with two large private estates covering over 15,000 acres there are great walks, pretty glens and many excellent trout lochs. Cyclists and mountain bikers will be spoilt for choice on the many quiet roads, tracks and trails. Keen anglers will enjoy fly fishing at Lochead Burn with both salmon and sea trout in abundance.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Twin bedroom.

Double bedroom.

Family bathroom - with electric shower, W/C & hand basin.

Pets

First pet free, second pet £30.

Terms & Conditions

25% deposit is required on booking, balance is due 4 weeks beforehand.

Check in - 3.00pm & check out is 9.30am.

Sorry, no smoking.

Sorry, celebratory parties including Hen or Stag breaks are not permitted.

Electricity is metered & paid on departure.

Duvets & Pillows are provided - Please bring your own bed linen & towels.

Cot & highchair available.

Weekly breaks: Sat - Sat

Location Information

Boat trips & ferry trips out to the many lovely islands & great views from the heights of Corrbhan on a clear day can be very rewarding.

Wildlife is in abundance & this is an ideal location for keen bird watchers, spotting herds of deer, red squirrels & out to sea; schools of porpoise, basking sharks & sometimes dolphins.

Pier/jetty is approx. 2 miles from the cottage where there are facilities for guests to moor their boat. Boats can be launched from the various bays along the sea front with the help of quad bikes, 4x4's or tractor if required.

Closest pub, restaurants & local shops just 15 miles away at Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead or Tarbert.

Glasgow is approx. 2 1/2 hour drive.

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Optional Extras

  • Pets are welcome, first pet free, second pet £30 (2 max).

Terms & Conditions


Reservation Terms and Conditions:-

Unless otherwise advised Cottages are available from 3:00pm on day of arrival until 9.30am on day of departure.
Terms and Conditions - Ellary Estate, Ellary, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scottish West Coast
1) The balance of the account must be paid NOT LESS than fourteen days before the date of commencement of the Holiday. In the event of your failure to pay the balance by the prescribed time, the Company reserves the right to cancel the arrangements without notice and you will be liable for the cancellation charges under Condition 2.
2) If you cancel the arrangements or the Company cancels the arrangements because of the failure by you to pay the balance by the prescribed time, the deposit is forfeited. In addition, if the cancellation is made within Twenty-nine days of the Holiday the balance is payable unless the property is re-let except in the event of death, accident or illness.
3) All arrangements are advertised and made in your best interests and we do our utmost to ensure that you have a comfortable and enjoyable holiday. However, the Company reserves the right to modify or cancel any holiday accommodation or arrangement, if unforeseen circumstances or events outside the Company's control make this necessary. In such circumstances the Company will make every reasonable effort to provide suitable alternative arrangements for you but if these prove unacceptable to you the Company will refund any money already paid to the Company, but can accept no further liability.
4) Since we do not have direct control of the others concerned with holiday arrangements who are not our servants, we cannot accept any liability whatever in the unlikely event of any loss, expense, damage, inconvenience, or any injury or accident being incurred or suffered by holiday-makers as a result of any breach of contract or negligence of any company, firm or person concerned with the provision of your holiday arrangements who is not employed by us as our servants.
5) Damages or breakages must be reported and paid for.
6) Dogs and other pet animals are permitted by special permission only.
7) The number of people in a party should not exceed the number for which beds are provided.
8) These are difficulties in arranging cleaning for country properties, however you will find the property you choose in a clean and tidy condition, but we ask you leave it in similar order.

Property Features

  • Double bedroom.
  • Twin bedroom.
  • Family bathroom - electric shower, W/C & hand basin.
  • Living room furnished with TV with Sky Freeview & DVD.
  • Some books and games provided.
  • The large living room windows have beautiful views across the head of the loch.
  • Fully furnished kitchen with electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle & toaster.
  • Dining area in the kitchen with seating for up to 4 people.
  • Parking available alongside property.
  • Verandah to the front - perfect for enjoying sunny summer evenings.
  • Picnic bench.
  • Electricity is metered & paid on departure..
  • Please bring bed linen & towels (duvets & pillows provided).
  • Basic cleaning materials provided (eg washing up liquid, toilet roll).
  • Cot & highchair available.
  • Little or no mobile signal.
  • Wifi available, subject to a £3 charge for use of the 4G box (flat rate per stay) plus the cost of the amount of data as shown below.
  • Wifi data charges: 6GB - £15, 10GB - £19, 20GB - £25. Unlimited devices.
  • Pet friendly - first pet is free, second is £30 (2 max).

Local Fishing Information



Loch Fishing

Important Information

  • Fishing available April to October in Loch Caolisport & Lochead Burn - £25 per rod per week
  • Loch Caolisport provides good sea fishing for mainly mackerel.
  • Sea trout & pollock are among the fish caught in Lochead Burn
  • Fishing bait shops are located in both Tarbert and Lochgilphead (roughly half an hour away by car).

Local Attractions

Castle Stalker

Kilmartin Glen/Museum

Inveraray Castle & Jail

Crarae Gardens and Arduaine Gardens

Access to 'The Islands' from Oban and Tarbert available via 'Day trips by Ferry'

Taynish National Nature Reserve - Scottish Natural Heritage - offering guided walks

Forestry Commission Scotland runs events such as bat watching and fungi forays

Bike Hire is available from Crinan Cycles in Lochgilphead

The Firetower Trail popular for mountain bikers

Crinan Ferry is another favourite beach for families

Islands of the Inner Hebrides (Ferries run from Oban to Mull and Iona and from Tarbert and Tayinloan to Islay and Gigha)

Passenger ferry from Tayvallich to Jura

Golf - Lochgilphead , Tarbert and Inveraray all 9 hole golf courses

Pony Trekking - Daltote Farm

Excellent seafood on The Seafood Trail

Gardens - Crarae and Ardkinglas - excellent plant and tree collections