Large Country House | 096

Reception Rooms
The reception rooms are the largest rooms in this beautiful house and they mirror each other, one above the other. At ground floor, with large bay window, is the drawing room with wood panelled walls, ornate ceiling and open fire. The seating is all comfortable leather sofas and this is a superb room to gather and catch up with the events of the day.

The sitting room above is a little more elegant and is lighter in touch with whites and softer coloured sofas, as well as TV. There is also a play room opposite which is great for children. The SKY TV has sports and childrens packages.

Games Room/Conservatory
The games room is the conservatory room (also used for functions) with pool table, table tennis top and a piano (that is regularly tuned). There's a bluetooth speaker and docking station available for guests to connect their iphones/pods to with a cable. Guests are advised to bring a spare connecting cable as the one the owners leave out often disappears, so the owners cannot guarantee one will be made available during your stay.

Back on the ground floor, the old lounge bar is still in situ (un-stocked) and this is also a great place to have a quiet drink. There are pipes for real ales. Many guests bring a keg or order one from Loch Fyne Ales for delivery prior to arrival. The owners are happy to put it in place if delivered a few days before (it should be allowed a few days to settle). Pipes are left clean and cleaning fluid is made available, however guests will need to connect the key to the pipes as the owners do not have anyone on site to does this.

The sun room opens out to the patio or you can stay inside and play a game of pool. A ‘ladies’ and ‘gentleman’ dual cloakroom is available at ground level.

Kitchen & Dining
The country style kitchen is a delightful space with modern fitted units, an island with plenty of work space and an area of seating for a few people in a less formal fashion. With 3 ovens - one large, one small and one combo/microwave oven, there is plenty of cooking capacity for the numbers advertised. Additionally you'll be provided with all the equipment you'll need plus there's breakfasting for up to 10 people around the pine table.

There are two dining areas, both at ground level, and which one you use will be dependent on your group size. The main Victorian dining room is opposite the kitchen of proportionate size for that era, with a table that can comfortably seat 18, or up to a maximum of 22 people. Previous guests have managed to squeeze 30 around the table by adding tables to the main one in a T-shape. It works but is cosy so we're told!

Events above capacity of the house
The other dining area forms part of a later extension (a conservatory) which can seat up to 50 people if required. The conservatory room is the games room with pool table, table tennis top and piano.

Whilst this area is only used for events in reality, there is also a commercial kitchen off this room, which can be made available to cooks if they are cooking for larger numbers than the capacity of the house, otherwise this is not available to use. The catering kitchen will only be made available to professional cooks.

If you wish to gain access to the catering kitchen and conservatory to host an event, additional charges will apply as these areas will need to be staffed.

Accommodation is provided for a group of 24 adults and 6 children in 12 bedrooms with 9 bathrooms and 3 shower rooms, as follows:

• 2 Twin Bedroom/s With Ensuite Bathroom
• 6 Double Room/s With Ensuite Bathroom
• 3 Double Room/s With Ensuite Shower Room
• 1 Four Poster Double Bedroom With Bathroom Suite
• +6 Children Housed As Per Bedroom Description

Ground Floor
Bed 1: Double, walk in shower and bath with grab rails and shower hose attachment (front facing over garden)

First Floor
Children’s bedroom. Small double (3/4) bed. Shares en suite with Room 2 (bay window view over back garden, drive and trees), 2 travel cots and a children’s mattress which can be moved to any bedroom.
Bed 2: King size double,  bath only (bay window and side window view to garden and beyond, and hillside)
Bed 3: Four poster, bath only (back view over trees)
Bed 4: Double - shower only (front facing view over garden band beyond)
Bed 5: Double - bath with shower over (front facing view over garden and beyond)
Bed 6: Double - bath only (double aspect to front and side garden)
Bed 7: Twin - bath with shower over (view to side garden and field)

Second Floor
Bed 8: King size double and double bed settee - bath only with shower over (back view over trees)
Bed 9: Double - bath with shower hose attachment (front facing view over garden and beyond to the sea and the Isle of Jura)
Bed 10: Double - shower only (front facing view over garden and beyond to the sea and the Isle of Jura)
Bed 11: Double bed and double bed settee - shower only (front facing view over garden and beyond to the sea and the Isle of Jura)
Bed 12: Twin - bath and separate shower (back view over trees)

How the + 6 Children can be catered for: - 

The children's bedroom has a double bed 2 children can share

Bed 8,  Double can accommodate 2 children on a double bed settee
Bed 11, Double can accommodate 2 children on a double bed settee

If required an additional children's mattress can be moved to any bedroom.

Situated in 7 acres of grounds, with a decorative fountain to the front and a sloping lawn beyond, there is an excellent patio area to the side for additional entertaining. Accessed via the A83, the property is 48 miles beyond Inveraray, 10 miles south of Tarbert, in the area known as the Mull of Kintyre. Whilst there is a fuel station within walking distance, Tarbert offers a general store, as well as hotels and other shops. The property is well located for day trips to the Islands of Islay and Jura. This area is ideal for walkers, ramblers and cyclists, with routes taking in places of archaeological interest and coastal scenery. Sea-fishing, water-sports, clay-pigeon shooting and horse riding are also easily accessible. Golf is available at Machrihanish. The nearest distillery is Springbank in Campbeltown.

PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY
There is a private water supply at this property, which is checked on an annual basis by the local authority. After periods of heavy rain the water is prone to discolour due to the peat, which takes some getting used to if you have not experienced this before.