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Reception Rooms

The large drawing room is such a size that it has two distinctive areas. The main section with an open fire is surrounded by three elegant sofas and additional armchairs close to the bay window which looks across the glen. A telescope is provided to see the stags on the opposite hill. To the rear of the room are further sofas and armchairs and this provides secondary seating for a large group or an area where cards can be played. Out in the main hall, there is a large reception area, with a snug area for quieter reflection and a central area with two large sofas in front of another open fire, making this the meeting place for guests to discuss the day ahead. A boot room and a drying room are available for storage and drying clothes. Up on the second floor, there is a large landing space which has comfortable seating around a TV, which is ideal for younger members of the group. Whilst there is no TV reception, a DVD player and a selection of DVDs are available. Beyond is a library, which houses a selection of books, board games and Scalextrics tracks and vehicles.

Kitchen & Dining
The dining room is equally as large as the drawing room and similarly in two distinct areas. The main section houses the impressive dining table that can seat up to 14 adults and is a fine traditional dining area, which is superb for dining in style. Then there is an area where a breakfast table can seat up to 6 people, which is perfect if your group is smaller or if breakfasts are being staggered. In the large modern kitchen, there is a work-island with seating for 4 people on bar stools or there is an additional table and benches to seat 6 people for simple suppers or cosy breakfasts. The kitchen itself is fitted with Gaggenau products, an instant hot tap, and is the domain of the cook that is provided with the booking, where guests are welcome at all times. Like most shooting lodges, there are larders, pantries and plenty of freezers for storage of food.

Accommodation is provided for a group of 14 adults in 7 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms and 1 shower room, as follows:

• 1 Double Bedroom/s With Private Bathroom
• 2 Twin Bedroom/s With Private Bathroom
• 1 Double Room With Ensuite Shower Room
• 3 Double Room/s With Ensuite Bathroom

First floor - room no 1, master bedroom, with king size double bed with views over the glen, with an en-suite bathroom, with bath only, wet room shower area, w.c and wash hand basin; room no 2, twin bedded room, with two single beds; designated private bathroom, with bath only, w.c and wash hand basin; room no 3, with king size double bed with views down the glen, with an en-suite bathroom, with bath only, wet room shower area, w.c and wash hand basin; room no 4, with king size double bed, with an en-suite shower-room, with wet room shower area, w.c and wash hand basin; rear stairs, down; rear stairs, up; w.c and wash hand basin; room 5, with king size double bed, with an en-suite bathroom, with bath only, wet room shower area, w.c and wash hand basin.

Second floor -  room no 6, with king size double bed; designated private bathroom, with bath only, wet room shower area, w.c and wash hand basin; room no 7, twin bedded room, with two single beds; designated private bathroom, with bath only, wet room shower area, w.c and wash hand basin.

All bedrooms have a view of the glen or walled garden; have super king or over-sized single beds, and are supplied with Egyptian cotton bedding and toiletries from the Highland Soap Company.

Set within approximately 50 acres of enclosed private grounds with further screening at the road side, which is a good distance away from the house, access is via the short drive that takes you down to the country house. The estate itself is 13,000 acres and includes many mountains, the river Etive and access onto Loch Etive. The estate has a number of boats to hire (with a boatman) for use on Loch Etive. You could try your hand at fishing for trout and mackerel from one of the smaller solid hull motor boats. The more adventurous might prefer an exhilarating ride down the loch on the 150 horse-power Ribeye 650 motor boat, perhaps stopping for a barbeque or picnic on one of the loch beaches. There is a walled garden and croquet can be played in the summer months on the lawn. Salmon river fishing, clay pigeon shooting and stalking can be arranged on the estate.

The house is perfectly positioned to explore and walk in the hills in the Glen Coe or Glen Etive area. Due to the geography of the region it is known as the “outdoor capital of the Highlands”, and it has become a huge hit for mountain bikers, climbers, canoeists and walkers. The estate can arrange for guided hill walking, kayaking excursions, photography tuition and photo safaris. Fort William and Oban have many shops and restaurants, as well as the Ben Nevis Distillery and for golfers there are a selection of local golf courses.

GROUP TYPES
Stag and Hen bookings may not book this property, unless discussed in advance for approval. Neither the Owner nor the Agent will accept any liability should a booking be confirmed as a consequence of non-disclosure of the above which may later result in a booking cancellation by the Owner. For more information on this matter please speak to a member of our staff.

SEASONAL ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
Salmon and Trout fishing on River Etive with Ghillie, RIB trips & loch fishing, clay pigeon shooting, accompanied low level hill walking and stalking, further information available on request.

MOBILE PHONE
No mobile phone reception and no TV reception.

PETS
Dogs are welcomed within an unheated outdoor kennel only, each with their own run. Please note dogs are not permitted within the house itself.

PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY
There is a private water supply at this property, which is checked and approved on an annual basis by the local authority.