Ard Darach Cottage is a charming self-catering cottage nestled amongst woodland in a tranquil location, yet within reach of the beautiful sandy Loch Stornoway beach. The cottage overlooks a gentle flowing burn and offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The large triple glazed windows maximise solar gain and offer lovely views of the surrounding woodland, burn and evening sunsets. In an area rich in wildlife, geology, archaeology, scottish history and breath taking scenery, Ard Darach Cottage is the perfect base for exploring mid-Argyll and the Kintyre peninsula.
Quick overview
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Ground floor
Shower rooms 2
Walk in wet room
Open plan kitchen/living
Wood burning stove
Wifi
Garden furniture/ BBQ
Washing machine
No Pets
Woodland and burn setting
Unfenced garden
EPC rating 'A'
Self check in
Changeover day: Sat
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Private off
road parking
Single story (ground floor) suitable for assisted walking and wheelchair users and step free access throughout (except for Kitchen door step).
Open plan kitchen, dining and living room with wood burning stove and deep window seats to cosy up with a book and a burn view.
2 bedrooms arranged with either twin or super king beds, each has a large window offering woodland views and direct access to the patio and sitting room. Hair dryer provided.
The en-suite bedroom has an enclosed shower and the other bedroom has an adjacent walk-in wet room with a ceiling and wall mounted shower, folding shower seat, grab rails, comfort height toilet and easy access sink.
Discover nature amongst the semi ancient woodland on your doorstep rich with mosses, ferns and lichen. A 3yr woodland restoration programme enabled the native woodland to recover. Walk the circular route alongside the burn and stop to enjoy the woodland around you. Watch the red squirrels and deer that sometimes roam as well as listening to the cuckoos and owls all within the 3 acre garden.
Free Wifi
for checking emails and light web browsing
Washing machine
available and outside whirly gig
and undercover clothes pulley
for drying
High chair provided
Please bring your own travel cot
Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, wall mounted oven, ceramic hob, breakfast island.
Feel free to help water and tend to the railings enclosure garden (protected from nibbling deer and sheep) in return for some culinary pickings and flowers .
Bore hole water supply with treatment plant
Electric thermostatic panel heaters together with heat recovery mechanical ventilation system.
Key safe box, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and first aid kit for your safety
THINGS TO DO
Boat trips www.venture-west.co.uk
Beach
Loch Stornoway beach is within
walking distance with rock pools to explore and warm waters to swim
Artmap Argyll Open Studios
See www.artmapargyll.co.uk for participating studios local to the area
Cycling
Explore the part of the national cycle route 78
Why not take part in the Kilberry Loop Sportive 40 mile cycle, an annual event registered by
British Cycling.
Golfing
Tarbert has a nine hole course attractively situated on the shores of West Loch, Tarbert. Or slightly further afield by about an hour from Tarbert is Machrihanish Golf course, a championship quality golf course.
A sustainable home
The cottage is built to passive house standards with construction methods including -
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Energy Performance Certificate 'A' rating
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Isoquick 200mm thick base foundation
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Recycled wood fibre wall cavity insulation of 140mm thick + extra 160mm thickenss ontop
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Recylced 140mm between batons + 160mm wood fibre wall cavity insulation
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Triple glazed windows for solar efficiency
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Mechanical heat recovery ventilation system
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LED bulbs
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Solar PV panels
LOCATION
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Local Info
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Local village & shops: 10 miles
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Restaurant: 3 miles
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Sandy Beach: 0.5 mile
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Cycle Hire: 10 miles
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Golf Course: 10 miles
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Marina: 10 miles
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Swimming Pool/Leisure Centre: 23 miles
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Ski Slopes: 83 miles
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Train Station: 70 miles
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Airport: 80 miles
John and Helen
A tranquil, well equipped cottage, within close proximity for day excursions to the islands of
Gigha and Arran.
E & M
The perfect
holiday re-set!
Gail and Robert
We've loved your cosy cottage, with walks to the beach and simply enjoying the woodland. The red squirrels were sweet coming and going each morning.
Ian and family
A scenic drive to Campbeltown and walk to Davaar island followed by Mission Impossible viewing at the Campbeltown Picture House. A great day all round.
Sarah and Christopher
Ard Darach was everything we could have wished for. A real treasure of a find. We look forward to returning. Thank you!