Summary:
Smithy House rests in Kilmartin and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.
The Space:
This three-storey consists of a kitchen/diner with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV, dining seating for eight, electric fire and a sitting room with TV and electric fire. There is also a games room with table tennis, radio, and darts. The bedrooms consist of a king-size and twin, a second-floor double and twin, along with a ground-floor shower room and bathroom. Outside, there is a large garden with furniture and off-road parking for cars. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. There is a highchair, travel cot and stairgate. Two well-behaved small to medium dogs welcome; however, smoking is not permitted. Smithy House is a rustic abode with lots of charm, ideal for large families .Please note: Meter readings will be taken upon your arrival with the owner and anything over fair usage [£50 per week] will be charged by owner at the end of the stay.
The Neighborhood:
The village of Kilmartin sits at the heart of Kilmartin Glen, one of the most important prehistoric sites on the Scottish mainland. In the area there are rock carvings, standing stones, burial cairns and the remains of the Iron-Age fort at Dunadd, the home of the first kings of Scotland. Kilmartin is home to a church, pub, a castle and the Kilmartin House Museum with visitor centre next door, housing a café. The town of Lochgilphead is eight miles away, offering a good selection of cafes and small shops selling a range of goods, foods and crafts, while the village of Inveraray, home to the Duke and Duchess of Argyll, is within driving distance. Close by is Crinan Canal, which is surrounded by the stunning scenery of Argyll and Bute. From end to end the canal is nine miles long, and its sheltered waters make it an ideal place for beginners and the more experienced paddlers to explore. There are beautiful walks to be enjoyed throughout the area from Kilmichael Forest, to those at Port Ann and Dunardry and up over the hill from the stoney beach at Crinan Ferry, from where you can look out over Jura and north towards Mull. A trip to the Scottish Beaver Trail in Knapdale Forest also provides a fun family day out, plus the fishing village of Tarbert gives you superb access to all the ferry points across Kintyre that travel to Gigha, Arran, Islay and Portavadie.
