Ormidale Mill House

About this property

With a stunning open plan living area downstairs and 9 bedrooms sleeping up to 22 guests upstairs, Ormidale Mill House is perfect for accommodating large groups of families and friends. This lovingly restored property also has a hot tub and shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool. It sits on a 22 acre estate on the Cowal Peninsula in south west Scotland. Both short breaks and week long holidays are available. 

Ormidale Mill House has been recently renovated and restored to provide stunning accommodation for up to 22 guests on the Argyll estate on the Cowal Peninsula. The original exposed stone walls, natural riven slate tiles and underfloor heating on the ground floor is just one example of how the owners have perfectly combined the original character and charm with modern day comforts in this old mill house. The impressive open plan living space comprises of a contemporary kitchen, dining space with a vaulted ceiling, and a comfortable seating area with an open fire. If you need to escape to a quiet corner you can retreat to one of the separate living areas whilst the kids can enjoy their own space in the play room. With two terraces outside, a hot tub and your own private garden there is also plenty of outside space to rest and relax. Guests are also welcome to explore the 22 area estate and make use of the heated indoor swimming pool, games room, tennis court and football pitch.

Located just one and a half hours from Glasgow, Ormidale Mill House is far enough away to feel as if you have escaped the hustle and bustle of everyday life, yet close enough to major transport links for a long weekend away. The estate is surrounded by Forestry Commission owned forests - perfect for a gentle afternoon walk or a kids game of hide and seek. Keen mountaineers might like to head a little further afield to the rugged peaks of the Arrochar Alps (don't miss to trip to the gin distillery whilst you are here) or enjoy a leisurely cruise on one of the famous lochs. Green fingered enthusiasts might like to visit the Benmore Botanic Garden or watersports fans can have a go at sailing at Tighnabruaich.

However you decide to spend your days, Ormidale Mill House is the perfect base to return 'home' at the end of your day. If you are looking for somewhere to host a larger group of people Ormidale House (sleeps 35), Old Barn (sleeps 16) and Garden Cottage (sleeps 4) are also available to rent on the same estate. Short breaks as well as longer stays are available all year round.

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Accommodation comprises:

Contemporary barn conversion with accommodation set over two levels.

Downstairs:

Fantastic open plan area, perfect for socialising whilst on holiday.

The contemporary kitchen area has a granite work surface, two stainless steel sinks and two dishwashers. There is also a large American style fridge/freezer, three hobs, two electric ovens and plenty of gadgets to ensure light work is made of cooking up a feast.

The kitchen table seats 8, or can be expanded to seat up to 12. There is also a breakfast bar.

Dining area with vaulted ceiling to seat up to 22 guests.

At the far side of the room is a sitting area with 3 comfortable sofas, an open fire and TV.

A separate utility area houses the washing machine and drier, an additional large fridge and freezer, and extra storage.

Separate play room with a 42 inch flat screen LCD TV with full Sky plus package and a sofabed. Doors open onto the sandstone terrace outside which has fantastic views of the river.

Mezzanine sitting room with slate floor and original exposed stone wall. French doors open out onto a second terrace with a hot tub, garden furniture and private rear garden.

Downstairs WC.

Upstairs:

There are nine bedrooms. Whilst not huge they are all comfortable and have goose-down and feather pillows and duvets, and high-quality bed linen.

One family room with a double bunk bed and three additional bunks.

Five double rooms, two of which have raised platform beds.

One triple room which can either be set up as three single beds or a super-king plus one single.

One box / bunk room with two adult sized bunk beds.

One box/ bunk room with one adult and one child sized bed.

There is also a sauna room and three modern bathrooms, with wall to wall travertine marble walls and slate floors.

Outside: There are two terraces where guests can enjoy al fresco dining or a morning coffee. One of the terraces also has a 7 person hot tub. There is a private rear garden and guests also have (shared) access to the 22 acre estate, an indoor heated swimming pool and a separate games cottage, which includes a snooker table, darts and table tennis.

Additional information: Wifi, utilities, high quality bed linen and towels are included. All the reception areas on ground and mezzanine levels are tiled in a natural riven slate and there is underfloor heating throughout the house provided by an environmentally sustainable ground source heat pump.