Situated on the Castleton Estate on the edge of the peaceful town of Lochgilphead where you will find independent shops restaurants serving local produce and welcoming pubs - if you can drag yourself away from your secluded shoreline cottage then there is plenty for you to see and do within easy reach. Watch the wildlife at Barnluasgan (8 miles) and see the amazing birds and beasts that make their home in the woodlands and on the loch including the colony of wild beavers. Have an off-road adventure on the bike trails around Loch Glashan (11.5 miles) and through Kilmichael Forest or explore the mystical landscape of Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve with its ancient standing stones. Sitting in splendid isolation on the banks of the sea loch you will be struck by the peace and tranquillity of your surroundings from the moment you step out of your car on the driveway. Surrounded by open skies with the sound of the waves lapping against the shoreline you can t help but leave the stresses and strains of modern life behind as you enter your rural retreat. Step into your bright and airy living area where colourful artwork adorns the walls and patio doors flood the room with natural light. Comfortable sofas draped with tartan throws invite you to sink into them at the end of a day of exploration and watch the ever-changing landscape from the windows. On cooler evenings enjoy the gentle warmth from the wood burner as you unwind in front of your favourite TV programme. Overlooking open countryside your kitchen/diner is a welcoming space for leisurely family meals. You ll find everything you need to cook up a storm in the rustic-style kitchen including an electric oven fridge freezer dishwasher and microwave. Sit at the farmhouse-style dining table and chat through the highlights of your day. There s a handy cloakroom with WC off this room which is ideal for freshening up before supper. With large windows overlooking the loch wake up in your spacious double bedroom and enjoy a lie-in with a cup of tea while watching the water. This pretty bedroom has ample storage and benefits from an en-suite shower room with WC. Head up the central staircase with its dark wood balustrade to the first floor where you will find a further two bedrooms and the family bathroom with shower over bath and WC. With comfy beds nestled into the eaves the twin bedroom is dressed in cosy duvets and enjoys wonderful views across the countryside. The fabulous super king bedroom boasts an elegant carved wooden bed with plump mattress and stylish soft furnishings and small seating area. Enjoy a picnic in the garden of your cottage listening to the sounds of the shifting water on the loch or take breakfast alfresco on the patio keeping a lookout for the wildlife that flocks to the banks of the water. Why not paddle across the water to explore one of the tranquil islands or simply sit on the banks of the loch with a good book? Private parking is available. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin, 1 super king. 2 bathrooms 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en suite shower room with WC, 1 separate cloakroom with WC. Electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer. Electricity and heating included. Wood burner with logs included. TV. Patio furniture. Off road parking. 2 dogs welcome. 1 mile to shops, restaurants and pubs. Please note due to the waterside location, children must be supervised at all times.

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