Ardnoe House, Crinan, Argyll PA31 8SW

A large oak frame house, the spacious public rooms of kitchen, dining room, sun room and lounge are substantially open plan, allowing a relaxing informal space, for example for 2 families wanting to enjoy spending time together. Set in 3/4 acre of ground and located at the end of a no-through road it provides a high degree of seclusion and privacy.

Most of the public rooms enjoy the outstanding panoramic views from the exceptional location at the high point of Crinan Village. The property looks out to the West looking over Jura, Scarba, Mull and the Gulf of Corryvrecken, and to the North across Loch Crinan to Duntrune Castle. There is also much foreground interest with Crinan Harbour Island and the many yachts which frequent Loch Crinan. The lounge, dining room and sun room are ideal for watching the sunsets.

The property has flexible accommodation across 5 bedrooms consists of 4 king-size/double beds, 2 single beds, and 2 extra single mattresses or sofa-beds. The property has been furnished to a very high standard, with quality furniture, fabrics and bed-linen.

The sunroom adjacent to the kitchen provides direct access to an elevated patio area, with sturdy table and seating for 8. Elsewhere there are a number of areas of pretty garden grounds with lawn and several rockeries. Children are catered for with a new in-ground trampoline and swing-ball also available.

The property provides the ideal base for outdoor activities exploring this beautiful area of the West Coast of Scotland. A path leads from the edge of the garden down some steps to the waterfront at Crinan Harbour, where there is a small beach. A much more extensive, beautiful sandy beach is to be found at Crinan Ferry, a 5 mile drive.

Two exceptionally scenic walks are available starting from the property itself, the "Castle Dounie Walk" and "Crinan Wood Walk" (see also photos). The Crinan Canal starts a 5 minute walk from the property and runs the 9 miles to Ardrishaig. It provides an ideal traffic free and easy walk or cycle, including for children. (We can provide indoor storage for your bicycles.) Mountainbiking along forest tracks is also possible the more energetic.

There is much local history to explore, eg around Kilmartin (15 minutes drive) and Dunad Fort. Attractive National Trust Gardens Crarae and Arduaine, both around 30 minutes drive from Crinan.

A number of boat trips are on offer for exploring the local islands, Corryvreckan whirlpool and wildlife spotting. The nearest is Venture West, from Crinan. From our windows you can watch him go out.

Several of the islands are within reach for day trips, the most accessible being Mull (1hr drive to Oban, 45 min ferry) and Gigha (1hr drive to Tayinloan, 20 min ferry). Mull, is a large island, with some spectacular scenery and famously scenic beaches e.g. Calgary Bay. Gigha, much smaller, is the perfect place to explore with bikes with quiet roads. There are some lovely beaches, an easy 20 minute walk up the top of a hill for a viewpoint/picnic, the excellent boathouse cafe, and pretty Achamore Gardens. Whisky lovers may want to venture a little further to Islay (2 hr ferry) with its many famous distilleries.