Large self-catering holiday home on the west coast of Scotland

A beautiful Scots Baronial fairy tale house with all the charm of its era, yet with the facilities of the present, Achara House can be rented on a weekly, or longer, basis for exclusive use as a holiday house that is perfect for families.

The gardens are well maintained and stocked with species rhododendrons and azaleas; beech and yew hedges and mature trees surround the house; and there are attractive lawns.

Within the grounds are a tennis court and a stocked trout loch. Walks through the gardens, woodlands and in the hill garden behind the house afford superb views across Loch Linnhe to Morvern and the Ardnamurchan peninsula.

With its birch woodlands and indented, rocky coastline, the area is one of outstanding natural beauty, and the beach at Cuil Bay (5-minute drive, 15-minute walk) is ideal for family picnics and walks.

Oban and Fort William, approximately 20 miles south and north respectively, offer a fine choice of shops and amenities, including a sealife centre and skiing facilities. Glencoe, Scotland's premier mountain range, offers climbing and hill walking for all levels, as well as skiing and mountain biking.

Golf can be played just 10 minutes from the house on an excellent 9-hole course at Ballachulish; fishing, horse riding and sailing can be arranged locally; and boat charter and hire can be obtained in the area from Loch Linnhe Marina in Appin, and Oban.

There are two excellent seafood restaurants within a short drive of the house; and Inverlochy Castle in Fort William is a perfect venue for that extra special event.

Additional housekeeping can be arranged, as can the services of a ghillie.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
Hall
Large drawing room with log fire
Dining room - seats 16
Large modern kitchen
'Ballroom' games room

First Floor
Double bedroom
3 Twin bedrooms
2 Bathrooms

Second Floor
2 Double/twin bedrooms
2 Twin bedrooms
2 Bathrooms

Features

Beaches

Cuil Bay is one of Argyll's prettiest beaches and is only a 15-minute walk from the house.

Birdwatching

Excellent for birdwatching.

Boating

Marina with sailing boat hire nearby. Boat charter on the Sound of Mull.

Child Friendly

Children are welcome, and there is a superb games room for them.

Cook Available

Resident cook can be arranged - will require bedroom allocation.

Fishing & Stalking

Horse riding, sailing and fishing can be arranged through Bidwells in Fort William. Stocked trout loch in the grounds.

Games Room

Huge games room with table tennis, pool, card table and other board games.

Garden

Achara has a beautiful, well-maintained, extensive garden and in May the azaleas and rhododendrons are at their most spectacular. Walks up the hill along paths lined with flowering shrubs offer spectacular views. Lawns are well maintained.

Golf

10-minute drive from the nearest course - 9-hole.

Hillwalking

Excellent hill walking and climbing in Glencoe and its mountains, only a half-hour drive.

Of Historic or Architectural Interest

One of the best examples of a Scots Baronial house.

Party Venue

Ideal dinner party venue.

Pets Allowed

Dogs allowed but restricted to the games room.

Secluded

Very quiet and peaceful, although with easy access to the road.

Tennis Court

Tennis court behind the house.

Wedding Venue

Weddings for up to 40 guests.

Wildlife & Birdwatching

A very good area for wildlife.

Wildlife Watching

Opportunities for sealife-watching cruises.