Birch Cottage

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Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

Magnificent setting in mature woodland by Loch Awe Ideal area for fishing, walking and cycling Tennis court, children's play area, pool table and darts Traditional bar - ideal for family functions Motor boats, rowing boats and canoes for hire, 300 yards, launch facility Late 16th century Ardbrecknish House is in a magnificent Highland setting with wonderful views of mountains and glens. These attractive properties are set amid 20 acres of mature woodland close to beautiful Loch Awe - 26 miles long and Britain's longest freshwater loch. A whole host of indoor and outdoor amenities are available on site, and although the setting is quiet and peaceful, it is within easy reach of restaurants, shops and golf courses, making an ideal holiday location and a perfect touring base. A visitors' reception/library area provides a wealth of information on the local history, archaeology, wildlife, gardens, forest and hillside walks, as well as the year-round activities available around Argyll and the West Highlands. The Ardbrecknish Room has a welcoming open fire, small dance floor, pool table, darts and Scottish Carpet Bowls. The adjoining cosy traditional bar with its log burning stove provides a perfect way to end the day; perhaps sampling one or two of the many malt whiskies. At the shore, motor boats, rowing boats and canoes can be hired to explore the enchanting islands and ruined castles of the loch, or maybe fishing the loch for Salmon, Char, monster Pike and Brown Trout. A British record Brown Trout of 31lbs 10oz was caught in March 2002. The surrounding area offers a wealth of interest and fantastic scenery. Opposite Ardbrecknish is majestic Ben Cruachan, and further north are the impressive Glen Coe and Ben Nevis ranges, a mecca for hill walkers all year round. Both regions have ski centres and within an hour's drive is the busy town of Oban, `Gateway to the Isles', from where modern ferries take you to Mull and Iona, the cradle of Christianity, Staffa, the inspiration for Mendelssohn's Fingal's Cave Overture, and to other Hebridean gems. Oban has a sea life centre, rare breeds park and an excellent golf course. The elegant town of Inveraray on Loch Fyne only 12 miles away, to the south is the Crinan Canal with its stepped locks, you can walk or drive a delightful route along its 9-mile length. Pub on site. Ground floor: Entrance hall to open plan lounge/dining room with well equipped kitchen area, bathroom with bath, elec shower over, toilet & basin, stairs to half-landing, 1 double bedroom. Stairs to first floor: 1 twin bedroom. Winter elec Supplement £20. Services for all properties : NSH (except cottages). Bed linen (duvets) inc. Winter elec supplement Oct 1st to April 30th. Towel hire by arrangement. T/cot & h/chair on request. Video (Guest Gallery only). Elec cooker. M/wave. F/freezer (Old West Wing, Summer Wing, The Nursery & Harness Room only). Shared laundry. Shared freezer. Shared garden grounds with hard tennis court. Children's play area. Picnic/BBQ areas. Shared indoor facilities with bar lounge. Access to pool table, darts & Scottish Carpet Bowls etc. Special evenings with music & small dance floor. Boats (rowing, motor, cuddy & canoe, including buoyancy jackets & fuel, where appropriate) for hire. Tuition &/or fishing guide by arrangement. Ample parking by main house & at cottages. One pet welcome in house suites, but none in Birch Cottage. Non smokers only.

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