Garden Cottage, Strachur, Loch Fyne, Scotland

Garden Cottage, in the grounds of Strachur Park, is a stone-built Victorian cottage alongside the old walled garden. It has a small fenced garden of its own and the farm road which passes it leads only to a burn which feeds a 'lochan' (small loch) where ducks can be watched and trout caught.

The park was laid out in 1789 and its ancient beeches and lime avenues still stand. There are two designated woodland walks or nature trails through it which have been planted with rare shrubs and rhododendrons, and the Argyll Forest Park lies beyond.

Yet Garden Cottage is not isolated. The village shop and post office are only ten minutes walk away and the famous Creggans Inn on the shores of Loch Fyne is also within easy walking distance.

Right; The lochan in Strachur Park.

Downstairs:

Entering from the side door you walk into a small Sitting Room which has a TV/DVD player and a selection of family films.

A door takes you through to the large well-equipped Dining/Kitchen which has an electric cooker, fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils and glassware.

Another door takes you into the Hallway from whence you go into another Sitting Room with TV/VCR, basic Sky package, CD/cassette player and open fire.

Just across the hall from this sitting room is the Shower Room and w.c. and a Single Bedroom overlooking the old walled garden.

The bedrooms upstairs and living rooms downstairs all have peaceful views of grassy parkland.

Upstairs:

Steep winding stairs take you to a twin bedded room and a double bedded room with a Queen size bed. The bathroom with full sized bath and w.c. sits between these bedrooms.

Heating: All electric with overnight storage heaters and on-demand panel heaters. All electricity is included in the price. A starter pack of coal, logs and kindling to get the open fire going for a night or two is provided. Further supplies are available locally.
Included: Beds are made up for your arrival and we provide bath towels, hand towels and tea towels.
Pets: We are happy to welcome a maximum of two dogs at this property, but owners beware - this house sits amongst grazing pasture and sheep are right on your doorstep so great care has to be taken and dogs must be kept under strict control. There will be a charge of £20 for each dog.
Entry: after 3.00pm and Departure by 10.00am.

Garden Cottage: Sleeping 5

Rental periods:
Summer: April to end of October (full weeks only: Saturday-Saturday).
Winter: November - March (excluding Public Holidays) : short breaks (3 nights minimum) and full weeks available, arrival and departure on any day of the week.

Prices for a week at Garden Cottage start at £390 during winter months to £625 for peak weeks (July - August and Christmas and New Year). Short breaks (3 night minimum) start at £250 with all inclusions as for full weeks.

Booking: We require a £50 non-refundable deposit, with the balance of rental due six weeks before arrival. Payment may be by Mastercard or Visa credit card, Mastercard or Visa debit card if resident in the UK, or by cheque - drawn on a UK bank only.

Please contact the Manager:
Pamela Mackinnon
email: Pamela.MacKinnon@btinternet.com
By telephone between the hours of
10am and 6pm (GMT, UK time) seven days a week.
Tel: 01369 860 627
(or from outside the UK:
Tel: 44 1369 860 627
or write to Pamela at:
Burnside Cottage,
Strachur Beag
Strachur,
PA27 8DG
Scotland, UK