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Mullach Dubh Craobh Haven, Argyll

Craobh Haven is a tiny village with a 300 berth marina on sea Loch Shuna, midway between Oban and Lochgilphead. The village and marina were built some 25 years ago, created by ingeniously joining together a few small islands with a causeway, giving a stunning walk with frequent sightings of seals, sea birds, otters and eagles. There are wonderful views to the many Inner Hebridean islands and the infamous Corryvreckan whirlpool. Fishing boats work from the habour and fresh seafood can be bought straight from the boats.

The Lord of the Isles pub has been newly taken over and refurbished, serves excellent food and is a WiFi internet point. Its windows and terrace offer spectacular views across the marina's many boats and harbour to the sea and islands beyond. The perfect place to "ooh and aaah" at the unbelievably beautiful sunsets!

The village shop is well stocked and the gift shop/art gallery, The Giving Tree, has successful exhibitions of professional local artists' work. The local Lunga Estate Ardfern Riding Stables offer natural horsemanship from beautiful spotted Appaloosa horses and are open year round for lessons and trecks.

Nearby there is a wealth of wonderful places to visit. This area of Argyll is often regarded as the most beautiful, offering everything from sea beaches, lochs, ancient history, beautiful walks and jaw-dropping places to visit!

Kilmartin Glen is one of the most important places for ancient monuments in Europe, with cairns, stone circles and rock carvings, Iron Age forts, early Christian sculptured stones and medieval castles. The museum is a highlight with its excellent gift shop and cafe with conservatory overlooking the glen.

Ardfern is a popular marina village, with the excellent Crafty Kitchen cafe and beautiful walk to Craignish Point. A trip to Crinan is wonderful day out; famous for its canal basin, bursting with boating activity, and spectacular views over the sea lochs towards the Corryvreckan whirlpool.

Going north from Craobh, immediately are the spectacular sub-tropical gardens of Arduaine with its viewpoint to the Sound of Jura. Oban is a really wonderful town, known as the Gateway to the Isles as all the ferries out to all the Inner and Outer Hebridean islands leave from here. It's a bustling ship, boat and fishing port with a wealth of shops, from tourist gift shops to exclusive delicatessans, from the Oban Distillery to superb restaurants and the best ever fish shack down on the harbour.

Craobh Haven is a perfect spot to enjoy Argyll's spectacular west coast scenery: it is bursting with wonderful views, sunsets, scenery, boats trips, fishing, canoeing, wildlife and walking as well as the opportunity for relaxing and enjoying the peace and tranquillity.

Accommodation:
This beautiful new family home has been lovingly redecorated, refurnished and recarpeted to meet the highest sophisticated modern standards. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 6 people. It has full heating in every room. The open plan living area is spacious, clean, warm and bright throughout - with sun pouring in from the large windows to the front and back, giving views to its namesake, Mullach Dubh, the bracken and heather "tweed tapestry" hillside behind.

The furniture - a three seater sofa, two seater sofa bed, large armchair and footstool are all brand new, exceptionally comfortable and are decked with cushions and cosy throws. There is an open log fire with full log and coal baskets, a TV with Freeview, DVD and video player and a separate stereo system with CD and radio.

There is a telephone with chargeable calls. The solid wood dining table can be opened out at both ends to allow for 6 spacious places and the chairs have well padded cushions for maximum comfort. The kitchen is newly fitted out too with new white goods and worktops. As the owners are very keen cooks, they have ensured that it is fully equipped to suit every cook's needs, with quality cookware and white china, cutlery and glasses. The store cupboards are well stocked with useful provisions.

Upstairs is a double bedroom with en-suite shower room. The second bedroom has double or twin beds and there is a large family bathroom with bath and hand-shower. All bedlinen is exceptionally good 100% cotton and there are plenty of fluffy towels.

There are stunning examples of local artists', photographers' and craftspeople's work to complete the finishing touches to this beautiful and sophisticated holiday home.

The south facing garden catches the sun all day long and is a real sun trap, and there is a good supply of garden furniture, sun loungers and BBQ. The terrace offers spectacular views to Mullach Dubh, with its ever changing light.

Directions:
Craobh Haven is approximately 90 miles from Glasgow and is located midway between Lochgilphead and Oban on the A816.

What's included:
Prices include all heating, electricity, towels, bed linen and logs.

Cost and availability:
In high season change over day is Friday but more flexibility is available at other times. Check out is 10am and Check in is 4am. Weekends and short breaks are available.

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