Following the little single-track road from Crinan, near Lochgilphead in the west of Scotland, you come to peaceful Loch Sween and heading a few hundred yards up the hill from the tiny village of Achnamara you will find the even tinier group of cottages at Inverlussa.
Quick Info
Sleeps: 2/5 | Bedrooms: 3 |
Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
One of these is the Steadings, a detached, traditional stone dwelling, now beautifully renovated to form a holiday home of great charm and character. That this is something a little different is evident immediately on entering, when one comes first to an elegant reception hall, again with one exposed wall. There is plenty of room here to bring the baggage in before setting off for the rest of the house.
The spacious living room is particularly attractive and stylish, with wooden beams and a welcoming open fire in the original feature stone fireplace for cosy evenings in. Behind the comfortable seating is the equally stylish dining area and there are French doors that open out onto an attractive and sheltered terrace (with furniture).
The large kitchen is well-equipped with plenty of space for cooking and there are laundry facilities in the handy additional utility room. There is also useful downstairs shower room.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms, a double, a twin and a single, and a family bathroom. The bedrooms are all of a good size and are made light and bright by their Velux ceiling windows. The ceilings do slope quite steeply though, so taller guests may have to mind their heads!
Outside the large enclosed sloping grass garden is a real delight, affording lovely views of the hill behind and the loch below.
For peace and relaxation, this area can scarcely be bettered. The road below the house ends a few miles further on and you will be constantly entranced by the wonderful views across to the Isle of Jura on the way.
You will also pass some lovely silver sand beaches, Castle Sween (shop and restaurant at the caravan site there) and Kilmory Knap Chapel, which has some fascinating ancient headstones. Kilmory Bay is well worth exploring, with some spooky caves which will delight younger members of the party.
In the other direction you can drive round to Tayvallich (with cafe and hotel), a famous yachting haven. Walking or cycling along the Crinan Canal is another pleasurable experience with well-placed hostelries at either end for refreshment.
To the north are the archaeological wonders of Kilmartin Glen and then of course Oban and points north. Lochgilphead (10 miles) has all facilities and a swimming pool and from there you can go south to explore the Mull of Kintyre. The 'back road' via Carradale may not be the fastest route on earth, but you are on holiday, after all and the views are stupendous.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting room/dining room with open fire and TV/DVD.
Kitchen with electric cooker, dishwasher, deep-freeze and microwave etc
6 steps up and 4 down to utility room with washing machine and tumble drier.
6 steps up and 4 down to shower room with shower, WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Double bedroom.
Twin bedroom.
Single bedroom.
Bathroom room with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £30 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by electric storage heaters and open fire (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 27/09/2024 to 30/09/2024
From 13/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 06/09/2024 to 09/09/2024
From 20/09/2024 to 23/09/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 5 |
24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £495.00 | £595.00 |
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £995.00 | £995.00 |
06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £495.00 | £595.00 |
01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £595.00 | £695.00 |
05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
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Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
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Comfortable cottage, but low and sloping ceilings in bedrooms could be an issue for tall/less mobile people. Well equip...
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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location, great for being away from it all. Well appointed cottage.
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Lovely house, very comfortable and clean and excellently equipped. A beautiful location. One minor point was that the la...
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The house had everything we needed
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It was quite plain from outside but lovely inside. It was well equipped, spacious and comfortable. Just two concerns. T...
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