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Cullipool House
Isle of Luing, Argyll |
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It is hard to imagine anywhere else with such stunning sea views and sunsets. On a clear day Cullipool House has 180 degrees of sea view to islands including Jura, the Black Isles, Mull, Easdale and even far off Colonsay. If you want to explore these you can charter a crewed RIB to take you where you want or bring your own boat.
Cullipool House was built as the quarry manager's house for the slate quarries on Luing in the early 19th century, and the village behind is like a film set - rows of single storey whitewashed quarrymen's cottages.
The short 300 yard ferry ride from the mainland to Luing across Cuan Sound with its wild tide race takes you away from the troubles and cares of the modern world and sets you back 50 years when the world was a simpler more friendly place. There is no better place to reinvigorate yourself. Luing has a population of some 180 people in 4 settlements, and offers very varied scenery considering its length of just over 5 miles and width of 1.5 miles - the northern end is rugged, the southern end softer and more arable, the west coast is dramatic with its fierce tidal waters and constant sailing activity, while the east side is calmer and more sheltered. Luing has a village shop for the essentials, but more serious shopping is best done at Balvicar or Oban.
There are no pubs or restaurants on Luing, but many close by, with the Oyster Bar at Easdale or the Tigh an Truish at Clachan being near and very pleasant. You can easily drive to either from across the ferry, or a boat can be arranged to take you on request, subject to the weather. It all adds to the spirit of adventure! Managing your travel back and forwards on the ferry takes a little planning but is part of the charm.
Luing has wonderful walking on both low and high ground, and is great for birdwatching, fishing etc. This is the perfect holiday home for those seeking to get away from the strains of modern life.
- Sleeps - 8-10
- Bedrooms - 4 (Upstairs: 1 double ensuite, 1 large twin, 1 double with 2 built-in bunks. Downstairs: 1 double)
- Bathrooms - 3
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Washing machine and drier
- TV, Freeview, DVD player, stereo with CD and iPod docking
- Free WiFi
- Wood/coal burning stove in dining room, gas log effect fire in sitting room
- Oil fired central heating
- Stunning sea views
- Sunroom
- Large enclosed garden
- Patio with barbeque, large round dining table and 10 chairs, deck chairs
- Cot and high chair available
- Dogs welcome downstairs
- Short breaks subject to availability
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- Oban 16.5 miles from ferry
- Glasgow Airport - 105 miles
- Golf - nearest 2 miles
- Walking
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Boat trips and private charter
- Fishing
- Watersports
- Horse riding
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Diving
- Museums, castles, gardens
- Oban Distillery
- Oban Seal Sanctuary
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Accommodation:
This listed period house sits in its own grounds and enclosed gardens of about an acre. It has been completely reconstructed to an exceptional standard over 2 years and is highly insulated. All windows are double glazed and there is full oil fired central heating so you will be very cosy in the winter too.
Downstairs there is a well equipped galley kitchen situated off a dining room with wood burning stove and sea views. The back hall has a utility room containing a washing machine, drier and chest deep freeze. The sitting room has a gas fire, TV, Freeview, DVD player. Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom beside a bathroom with bath and shower over and a newly constructed sunroom with 180 degrees of sea view which opens onto the patio.
Upstairs is the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, containing rainshower and separate bath. The sea views from the bed are magnificent! There is a large twin bedded bedroom with sea views, a back bedroom with a double bed and twin built in bunks and a family bathroom with shower. Also upstairs is a corridor office with broadband.
The managers live nearby and will be pleased to offer you advice on Luing and surrounding areas. They also can cook you delicious pre-prepared meals from local produce on request.
House directions:
Leave Oban on A816 Soroba Road signed to Campbelltown. After 7.3 miles, just past Knipoch Hotel, turn right onto B844, signed Seil, Easdale and Luing Ferry. Travel 6.9 miles through Kilninver, keeping right at Ardmaddy and over the dramatic 'Bridge over the Atlantic' onto Seil Island with the Tigh an Truish pub on your right. Proceeed through Clachan-Seil, past Seil golf course and Balvicar village and shop on your left, then turn left onto B8003 signed to North Cuan and Luing Ferry. Carry on carefully for a further 1.7 miles and join queue for ferry (approx every 30 minutes on hour and half hour). Exit ferry and carry on straight for 1.4 miles. Turn right for Cullipool after fire station. Travel c.1 mile past Luing Stores on right, past harbour on left, past 3 bungalows on right, keep to left fork. Cullipool House is next house on your right before old village.
What's included:
Full oil fired central heating is included in the price. Starter pack for the stove included, additional coal available in the local shop.
High quality bed linen and towels supplied.
Dogs welcome downstairs.
Cost and availability:
Cullipool House is available throughout the year.
Arrival after 4.30pm, departure by 10am.
Short breaks subject to availability - minimum 4 nights.
To book this fabulous self-catering house on the Isle of Luing, click the enquiry button
below and see availability and rental prices.
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Cullipool House, Cullipool, Isle of Luing, by Oban, Argyll PA34 4TX Scotland
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