Cottage in Argyll and Bute

About this property

An elegant country house near Loch Fyne, perfectly placed for exploring the Cowal Peninsula and ideal for active family gatherings.

This imposing home was originally built as a clergy house for the nearby village church in the early 19th century. The house has been beautifully restored by its current owner, an architect, and it makes the perfect countryside home from home. The property has fantastic facilities for adults and children alike, with spacious grounds. Around a mile from the shores of Loch Fyne, it makes a brilliant base for sporty holidays, with great kayaking, walking and cycling all within easy reach. Step inside and you'll find a large open plan kitchen/diner with stone walls and an oak dining table seating up to 15; it's a fantastic social cooking and dining space. Doors open out onto the spacious conservatory. The kitchen area has three fridge/freezers, a dishwasher, a large electric oven and a halogen hob. There is a separate laundry room. The games room makes a great place to hang out after dinner, and there is a ladder to a mezzanine snug where you can curl up undisturbed with a good book. The sauna is also on the ground floor. On the first floor is the large living room, double aspect with a choice of cosy sofas, a wood burner and a balcony. There are seven bedrooms in total. On the ground floor is a four poster room with en suite. On the first floor, a king size four poster room and a king size, with a family bathroom. And on the second floor is a king size room with a day bed, a king size room with bunk beds and a bunk room with an extra child's bed. There is a further bunk bedroom with two sets of bunk beds offering great chill out space which is separate from the main house. Outside, there is ample space to socialise and for the childen to play. There is a terraced seating area and a large lawn to the front, and a walled patio garden to the back. This garden has a hot tub, trampoline, charcoal BBQ, croquet lawn and climbing frame with swings. There is also a games room in the barn. There is plenty of parking. Need to know: Sleeps 18 2 on the day beds. 7 bedrooms 1 king size with en suite, 2 king size, 1 king size with day bed, 1 king size with bunk beds, 1 bunk bedroom with additional child s day bed and 1 bunk bedroom with two sets of bunk beds (please note this room is separate from the main house). 3 bathrooms 1 shower room, 1 accessible shower room, 1 bathroom with separate shower and 1 WC. 3 fridge/freezers, dishwasher, tumble dryer, electric oven and grill, microwave, washing machine. 2 TVs with Freeview, DVD player, music system, iPod docks. 2 highchairs and 2 travel cots available. 2 wood burners starter pack of fuel provided. Mezzanine snug area is accessed by ladder style staircase children must be supervised at all times. Superfast broadband. Large front garden with lawn and terraced seating area. Walled rear garden with patio, decking, croquet lawn, 14ft trampoline and children s swings & climbing frame. Hot tub and sauna (the owner reserves the right the to charge for energy). Games barn with mini pool table, table football and table tennis. Please note that mobile signal is limited in the house. Charcoal BBQ (fuel not provided). Private water supply UV tested/filtered. Pub and shop within 0.5 miles. Ground floor wheelchair access. Payphone. Bookings involving a celebration are subject to pay an increased security deposit amount please advise at time of booking for further information.

Accommodation

Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Open fire / woodburner, Hot tub, Internet access, Games / Play facilities, Pub within 1 mile, Beach within 5 miles, Luxury, Family friendly, Spa facilities, Four poster bed, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage