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Riverside Ardtornish, Morvern, Argyll

Situated on the banks of the River Rannoch, Riverside is a Victorian cottage set in the heart of the West Highland estate of Ardtornish. It is an excellent base from which to explore Morvern, the Ardnamurchan peninsula and the Isle of Mull. You can leave the front door and walk in any direction to find the sea and rugged coastline, or into the surrounding hills for hill lochs and waterfalls.

Ardtornish is found on the west coast of Scotland on the Morvern Peninsula, and this wonderful estate prides itself as having one of the most spectacular landscapes in the UK. The estate extends to approximately 60 square miles of rolling hills, ancient woodlands, lochs and rivers with a coastline on the Sound of Mull and Loch Linnhe of 20 miles. The Morvern Peninsula is separated from the Isle of Mull by a narrow strip of water which is called the Sound of Mull. Not only are there fabulous views over the islands, it is possible to take a ferry from Lochaline and explore Mull and Iona.

Morvern is sparsely populated and has been described as 'the best kept secret in Scotland'. It is renowned for its flora and fauna with otters and eagles often seen. The hills are wild and beautiful and may well encourage you to draw or paint. If you are keen on being in or on the water there are fresh water lochs for swimming in the summer and plenty of river or hill lochs for fishing. There is also sea fishing, or diving to explore the wrecks that litter the sound of Mull. This is a very special cottage to rent in Scotland.

Remote area of Scotland with outstanding natural beauty and unusually large range of flora and fauna - otters and eagles are often seen. Beautiful freshwater swimming in season and a safe sandy beach for children reached on foot with rivercrossing or 1 mile walk.

Accommodation:
The cottage is deliberately simple with no TV; it is definitely a place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is beautifully decorated in a variety of warm colours and the walls are lined with interesting prints and pictures (it is owned by an artist so has an artistic feel to it!).

There are two double and one single bedrooms upstairs furnished with traditional brass beds, leading from a landing with table and chair for a quite moment of writing. The shower has a body warmer/drier like one finds in a marina. This can warm the room and dry you without a towel! Downstairs there is a kitchen, dining room with solid fuel Rayburn and double fridge. The sitting room has an open fire and lots of books. There is a stereo for music and VHS monitor with masses of films.

There is a freezer in an outbuilding across a small courtyard where the logs and coal are kept. The cottage has plenty of parking space and the garden is fenced to keep farmyard stock out and therefore dogs and children in!

Cottage directions:
From Fort William you take the A82 south and cross the Corran Ferry turning left on the A861 to Strontian. Before you get to Strontian you turn left towards Lochaline on the A884. 3 miles before Lochaline you turn left (signposted) to Ardtornish. Continue on down the road until the road ceases to be metalled and pass through the estate yard. Continue on a track turning left over a hump back bridge. You will see Riverside Cottage up the hill on your right.

What's included:
The price includes all electric night storage heating and logs for the fire. All bed linen is provided. Free use of the extensive VHS library!

Cost and availability.
This Highland vacation cottage is let out all year round.
Change over day is Saturday or by special arrangement. Short breaks of a minimum of 4 nights are availble.

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