Craiguillean Balvicar

Craiguillean is a bungalow on the Ardmaddy Estate, near Balvicar on the Isle of Seil. It's right by the water, with its own jetty and a mooring if you have a boat. The views over the sound are very good. You're down a proper track to get to it, so it feels private.

It sleeps six people in three bedrooms and has two bathrooms. It's a 4 Star place, so it's comfortable and well-equipped. Because it's all on one floor, it's straightforward inside. The main room is big and looks out at the sea. There's a woodburning stove for chilly evenings.

You can bring up to two dogs. The garden is enclosed so they can't wander off. There's parking right there.

Facilities are what you'd expect: WiFi, TV, washing machine, dishwasher. Bedding is included. We can provide a cot and highchair if you need them.

On the estate, you can use the tennis court. There's a hill loch you can fish on. The castle gardens are open to visit and are worth a look if you like that sort of thing. You'll see a lot of wildlife around here: seals, otters, plenty of birds. Sometimes you see porpoises from the cottage.

The nearest pub is about two and a half miles away in Balvicar. Oban is12 miles for proper shops, restaurants, and the ferry terminal. From there you can get boats to Mull, Iona, and other islands.

If you want to explore, Glencoe and Fort William are under an hour and a half's drive. For local history, Bonawe Iron Works and Inveraray Jail are interesting. Cruachan Power Station, the hollow mountain, is about an hour away.

Useful links: National Trust for Scotland - Kilmartin Museum and Walkhighlands Argyll for walking routes.