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Kennacraig, gateway to Islay, Jura, Scottish Highlands, luxury country house

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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8175 sq m

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Tarbert, Argyll
  • Popular LocationTarbert Harbour6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkipness Castle15 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Fyne17 min drive
  • AirportCampbeltown (CAL)38 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ground floor double

Upstairs double

2 bathrooms

Family bathroom ground

Toilet · Shower only

Family bathroom upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Kennacraig, gateway to Islay, Jura, Scottish Highlands, luxury country house

Kennacraig Lodge is a superb, luxurious self-catering holiday home set on the spectacular West Coast Scotland, the north end of the majestic Kintyre Peninsula.

The perfect location for families or friends offering a wonderful opportunity to explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands and the nearby islands. This region is made famous by Sir Paul McCartney in the late 1970’s.

Finished with quality bespoke furnishings, fittings and artwork Kennacraig Lodge is dominated by spacious living areas and views. Guests will appreciate all the modern and luxury comforts this holiday home has to offer. Providing a high standard of living for up to eight guests. Maximum 6 adults and 2 children.

On the ground floor, you will find the spacious dual aspect lounge, with comfortable sofas and a 55" Smart TV. Featuring an open plan kitchen, breakfast bar and dining table for get-togethers throughout the day. In the evening convert the dining room to a family entertainment space with pool table, outside patio, seating and fire pit. A wonderful area to relax and spend quality time together.

Upstairs features the second open plan living area with covered balcony. Here you can soak up the ever-changing vistas from this wonderful living space. For entertainment there is a blue-tooth speaker and a 45" Smart TV.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Featuring a double bedroom on the ground floor with a shared family bathroom. Perfect for anyone with accessibility issues, ramped access and walk-in shower.

Upstairs there are two spacious and beautifully appointed bedrooms, a master king bedroom and a twin bedroom with two additional trundle beds suitable for children, all with quality mattresses and bed linen. Travel cot available.

The upstairs family bathroom has a deep oval bath with overhead shower unit and toilet.

Patio doors open up to the outdoor terrace and garden that catches the afternoon sunshine. An outdoor BBQ is available for guests use. Enjoy alfresco meals or relaxed afternoons soaking up the ever-changing vistas, including watching the wildlife and the ferries in the distance arriving and departing for the Scottish Islands.

Free On site EV Charging point available at property - universal 7V port.

Whitehouse sits on the edge of Kintyre peninsula, 6 miles southwest of the idyllic village of Tarbert where you will discover an array of cafés, bars and local art galleries. Tarbert hosts several popular seafood and music festivals throughout the year and is home to the Scottish Series Yacht Race. For history lovers visit Robert the Bruce's 14th century castle above the town.

From the Tarbert harbour you can catch one of the regular car ferry crossings to Portavadie and explore the Cowal Peninsula. The beautiful islands of Arran, Islay, Gigha and Jura are easily accessible from nearby ferry ports. Head south for the Mull of Kintyre with white sandy beaches and magnificent golf courses, or north to Kilmartin Glen steeped in history and archaeological sites. The Campbeltown Distilleries, and Inveraray Jail and Castle also make for great days out. It's also an easy day trip to Oban, one of the seafood capitals of Scotland.

There is an abundance of wildlife and a variety of outdoor activities including sailing, sea fishing, cycling, walking and windsurfing.

Private and secure car parking for up to 4 cars.

Pets: Sorry no pets/dogs.

Rules: Strictly no events, hen or stag parties. No smoking.

Access: The property has ramp access at the rear entrance. Interior staircase with 13 steps.

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Argyll Self Catering Holidays
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tarbert

This vacation home is located in Tarbert. Luckenbooth Gallery and Secret Garden Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tarbert Golf Club and Tarbert Harbour.
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Tarbert, Argyll

What's nearby

  • Tarbert Harbour - 6 min drive
  • Loch Fyne Gallery - 6 min drive
  • Kintyre Way - 7 min drive
  • Skipness Castle - 15 min drive
  • Loch Fyne - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Campbeltown (CAL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Ca'dora - 7 min drive
  • Tarbert Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive
  • The Corner House - 7 min drive
  • Marine Bistro - 6 min drive
  • Loch Fyne Fish Bar - 7 min drive

Reviews

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Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Zita B.

Wonderful Amenities and Lovely Location
Absolute best lodging of our trip. We decided to make our ferry journey to Islay as frictionless as possible and booked the lodge to have an extremely chill time enjoying the Kintyre Peninsula and not have to rush to the ferry in the morning. This lodge has a lot of rooms with comfortable beds and well appointed bathrooms with excellent water pressure and enough space to turn around in. There are games and books to while away the time if you so choose. The kitchen is completely stocked with all manner of pans, pots and appliances to make everything a breeze. Although we had fewer people than originally planned, this place would have hosted more people without anyone getting on top of each other. We were very comfortable and relaxed here and would stay here again in a heartbeat. We also had wonderful service from David Bridge of PEP Cars who helped us explore the area.
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10/10 Excellent

A Sterling, High Quality Lodge
3 of us stayed here as a base to visit our sister nearby, we couldn't fault anything, fittings and furnishings were high quality throughout, from the well stocked kitchen to the comfortable beds with many interesting little things in and about the home that was well thought out and beautifully decorated with some lively neat touches, a very spacious home that was pleasant and relaxing, seeing the Lambs in the surrounding fields was a bonus. Outstanding Recommended 100%

10/10 Excellent

Kellie L.

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Kennacraig Lodge
This property was very sweet. Literally in the middle of a sheep pasture. My friends and I enjoyed every second of this experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Argyll and Islay Visit
Beautiful home. Terrific kitchen. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Holiday Heaven!
A fabulous house in an excellent location for touring the Kintyre Peninsula and Islands around it. Whether rain or shine the house is a great place to be and being able to watch the Islay ferries come and go is a bonus.

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