Craig Lora Stronmilchan

This is Craig Lora. It’s out at Stronmilchan, near Dalmally in Argyll. It’s a stone cottage, detached, built in the 1800s. It sits right by the River Orchy.

It sleeps four. Two bedrooms and one bathroom. It’s got a 3 Star rating, so it’s comfortable but not luxurious. It’s got a wood burning stove, which is great to have on in the evening.

The garden is enclosed. There’s parking, and you can see Loch Awe from the place. Salmon fishing is available on the river right next to the property. Dalmally village is about half a mile away. It’s small, has a train station, a pub, a restaurant and a golf course.

You’re in good walking country here. Glencoe and Fort William are within about 40 minutes if you’re headed that way. Loch Awe is two miles off for trout fishing. For a different sort of trip, you can go into the “Hollow Mountain” at the Ben Cruachan power station.

Oban is about a 30 minute drive. They call it the seafood capital. It’s got restaurants, shops, a cinema, and ferries go out from there to the isles like Mull. If you’re lucky you might see porpoises or eagles on the crossing. Kilchurn Castle is at the head of Loch Awe, it’s worth a look.

Facilities: there’s a washing machine, a dishwasher, WiFi, and a TV. Bedding and towels are included. We can provide a cot and highchair. You can bring up to two dogs. There’s bicycle storage if you need it.

Useful links for planning: Forestry and Land Scotland Argyll for walking, and National Trust for Scotland for places like nearby gardens.