Large Country Holiday House to rent in Scotland

077 Large Country House, Argyllshire

Sleeps 24+7 Accepts pets

If you are looking for the perfect large country house in a wonderful west coast location, with lots of rooms, lots of space and lots of things to do – then this is the one for you.

This is a substantial country house which sits in 20 acres of grounds in a stunning west coast setting. Built in the late 18th century, it is now a large holiday house, with mountain backdrop and coastal landscapes and is perfect for a family holiday.

Beautifully decorated within, including the large dining hall with a capacity to seat up to 24 people, which is a wonderful space to entertain all your guests. Then there are a number of reception rooms, including a large drawing room with open fire, a further sitting room and TV room, which is ideal for smaller children and the main games room with full size snooker table. The large well equipped kitchen is ideal for preparing fine feasts, whilst the additional breakfast room is perfect for feeding children or enjoying late breakfasts. All of the accommodation is situated on the first and second floors, with a selection of bedrooms to cater for large groups. In addition, there is a sauna on the first floor. With plenty of parking to the front of the house, to the side overlooking the private garden, can be found a hot tub (charged as extra). To the side of the house is a communal indoor swimming pool, which has shared access from behind, with two further holiday houses a short walk from the rear of the house. There is also a communal tennis court in the field. It is also possible to combine the houses together and have an even bigger group of people if required, or they can be rented separately. It is an ideal venue for a large gathering or for those who enjoy an activity based holiday.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
Glendaruel is in the heart of the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and it is a place to unwind and relax, with an opportunity to explore this “undiscovered peninsula” and the surrounding islands. Fishing is very popular, with the opportunity for fly fishing for salmon and sea trout on the River Ruel, with fishing permits available locally for the river and the local lochs. Horse-riding, sailing and other watersports are just a few miles away at Portavadie Marina and Colintraive. Only two hours from Glasgow, it is the perfect place to relax, walk and enjoy the beautiful landscape and the wildlife.

At a glance

Sleeps: 24+7
13 bedrooms
8 bathrooms

Books:
Sunday - Sunday

Travel:
Dunoon 17 miles
Glasgow airport 40 miles

Price (per week):
£2,995 to £7,992

Accommodation

Ground floor - Entrance lobby; entrance hall; dining room, with table that is comfortable for 18 people but can seat up to 24 people, with wood burning stove; main stairs to floor above; large drawing room, with open fire; secondary sitting room/TV room with widescreen TV with full Sky Plus package and DVD player; breakfast room with table that seats up to 12 people; fully equipped kitchen with informal seating for 8 people at the island section; utility room; playroom/TV room with widescreen TV with full Sky Plus package and DVD player, with board games; w.c; games room with full size snooker table and seating with open fire; w.c; hall with drying area; boot room; rear stairs; storage area for golf clubs.

First floor - Main stairs; Room 1, double/twin room, with superking/large twin zip-and-link bed, and wash hand basin; Room 2, double/twin room, with superking/large twin zip-and-link bed, and wash hand basin; bathroom, with shower over bath and w.c only; Room 3, double/twin room, with superking/large twin zip-and-link bed, with en-suite shower room with shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin; Room 4, the master bedroom with double/twin room, with superking/large twin zip-and-link bed, with en-suite shower room with shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin; Room 5, double room with double bed with wash hand basin: Room 6, double/twin room, with superking/large twin zip-and-link bed, with fold-out bed available, with en-suite shower room, with shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin (capable of adjoining to Room 7, or can be locked); Room 7, double/twin room, with superking/large twin zip-and-link bed, and wash hand basin (capable of adjoining to Room 6, or can be locked); stairs to floor above; sauna room, with capacity for 10 people; bathroom, with bath, shower cabinet and w.c; shower room, with 2 separate shower cabinets and wash hand basin; Bunk room, with 2 sets of bunk beds within small room, suitable for up to 4 children; Room 11, double room, with super king double bed, with en-suite bathroom, with shower over bath, w.c and wash hand basin; separate rear stairs; Room 12, twin room, with 2 single beds.

Second floor - Stairs; Room 8, twin room, with 2 single beds and an additional fold-out bed if required, with wash hand basin; Room 9, double room with king size double bed, with wash hand basin; bathroom, with shower over bath and w.c only; Room 10, twin room, with 2 single beds and an additional fold-out bed if required, with wash hand basin

4 double or twin bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom

5 double or twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom

3 twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom

1 Bunk room with 2 sets of bunk beds with shared bathroom

Features

2 Open Fires

Additional Accommodation

Communal Indoor Heated Pool

Sets of golf clubs available. 7-seater Hot Tub - charged as extra

Indoor Swimming Pool

Sauna

SKY TV

Snooker Room

Tennis Court

Trampoline

Wireless Broadband

Facilities and Services Linen; towels; electricity; an initial supply of logs provided for the open fires and wood burning stove are included within the rental.

Additional fridge/freezer

Aga with 2 hobs and 4 ovens

CD Player

Central Heating

DVD Player

Dishwasher

Electric Hob & Oven

Highchair

Microwave

Telephone with Honesty System

Tumble Dryer

US Style Fridge/Freezer

Washing Machine

Wood burning stove

Board Games, Table tennis table, Electric Air Hockey. Full Sky Plus packages available on the 2 Widescreen TVs.

Please note that whilst bookings in the summer months are generally Sunday to Sunday, the rest of the year is FRIDAY to FRIDAY, or by arrangement.

Local activities & area

Fishing available

Forest walks

Kilmoden Sculptured Stones

Kyles of Bute

Island of Bute

Botanic Gardens

Glenfinart Deer Farm

Golf at Kyles of Bute or Dunoon

Loch Fyne Oyster Restaurant

Hill walking

Area: Central Scotland/Strathclyde, Type of Location: Countryside, Nearest shop: 2 miles, Nearest supermarket: 17 miles, Nearest pub: 2 miles.

Transport

Nearest Airport:

Glasgow airport 40 miles

Use of car hire is essential, to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas. For those flying into Scotland, the closest airports to this property are Glasgow 40 miles away and hiring a car or 4WD couldn’t be more convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies within walking distance of the arrivals terminal at Glasgow. If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing. An average journey from Glasgow to this property, including the Gourock to Dunoon ferry, which runs 365 days a year and four times an hour in peak times, is likely to take an hour and a half. Trains these days can also be an extremely accessible and pleasurable means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. All the major railway stations have car hire companies located in situ, enabling the transition from carriage to car to be as stress free as possible. The closest train station to the property is Glasgow Queen Street and the sleeper train can be caught from London to this station, which takes approximately nine and a half hours and car hire can be easily arranged for your arrival, requiring only a short drive for the remainder of your journey.