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Ian's House, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, West Scotland
Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £
This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Port Ellen sleeps 4.
Features include:
• Non Smoking • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: Hollybush Cottage is a fantastic semi detached property situated on the loch side within the quiet village of St Catherines, which lies on the east shore of Loch Fyne. The cottage is beautifully presented, with great attention to all detail. The lounge has a wonderful wood burning stove, large leather corner sofa, stunning view from its bay window and patio doors leading out into the garden. Relaxing at the bay window is the ideal place to enjoy the sea view, bird watch, perhaps catch a glimpse of a cruising basking shark, seals or even otters. The open plan dining/kitchen area is well equipped with all that is needed to cater in comfort. Upstairs in the master bedroom is a superb brass king size bed and a delightful window seat providing a beautiful view over to Inveraray and its Castle. The twin bedroom is spacious and has solid oak wood furniture. There is a delightful reading corner at the top of the stairs with a selection of books to choose from. The garden runs down to the sea, with access through a gate onto the rocky shoreline. With direct open access to the sea it is possible to launch a canoe/kayak to explore the coastline or go fishing. The local village of Strachur , which has a small shop/cafe and restaurant with pub, is only a short drive away. St Catherines is a great location to explore the surrounding area. There are sea lochs to investigate, mountains to climb, all with an abundance of wildlife and history to delve into. The Argyll Forest, part of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, is on the doorstep and there are numerous forest tracks, marked walks, cycle ways and wonderful waterfalls within the area to explore. There are many good eateries within easy driving distance where it is possible to sample local produce. Loch Fyne for example, is famous for its sea food. Ardkinglas Gardens at Cairndow has one of the tallest trees in Britain and Strachur House is part of the Scotland Gardens Scheme. Ian Fleming's character James Bond was said to be inspired by a man who once lived in this area, Sir Fitzroy MacLean, who in 1962 developed the Creggans Inn located in the village of Strachur. There are four golf courses in the area and various activities such as horse riding, sailing, quad biking. Slightly further afield lies Dunoon which has a good centre for shopping, leisure facilities and cinema. Benmore Botanic Gardens is a must see with its avenue of Giant Redwoods and wonderful plants. The Isle of Bute is only a short drive and ferry crossing away and where it is possible to visit the fabulous, Victorian Gothic Mount Stuart House, Inveraray is also a great day out with its Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll or a visit to the nineteenth century Inveraray Jail - a fun day out for the whole family. The Cowal Peninsula is a delightful and peaceful location to relax in or for the more adventurous, to explore and find hidden treasures. Property is heated by electric.
  
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