Cosy cabin with open views of Loch Awe.
About
Cabin 16 ‘Duart’ is a cosy cabin,situated in approx 1/4 acre of grassland,almost on the loch side,with a stunning view over Loch Awe. The accomodation consists of: an open plan lounge / dining / kitchen area, two bedrooms and shower room / toilet. The lounge area has: freeview television (5 channels), cottage suite, and dining table. The kitchen is equipped with a four ring electric cooker and oven, fridge with icebox compartment, microwave, toaster and kettle. A full range of cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery is provided. There is access to the balcony from the lounge area, where you can enjoy an "al fresco" meal, or simply contemplate the view over a glass of wine or a "wee dram". The shower room has: a tiled floor, electric shower, wash hand basin and toilet. Bedroom #1. Double bed, built in, clothes hanging space and chest of drawers, Bedroom#2. Three bunk beds, one on top of the other, suitable for adults or children, and built in clothes hanging space. The cabin is double glazed and electrically heated and is perfectly suitable for autumn and winter breaks. The cabin is approx 10 yards from the loch side. Parking space for two cars is to the rear of the cabin. This is a non smoking cabin. The cabin is approximately five minutes walk from the village of Dalavich which has a shop, cafe and post office where you can enjoy a morning coffee, light lunch and stock up with groceries. It also has a range of gifts, outdoor accessories and fishing equipment. Take-away meals are also available from the cafe. A social club with a bar and restaurant, which is owned and run by the community is situated at the entrance of the cabin site. Guests from the cabins are warmly welcomed. The bar is open 7 nights a week (April to October) and 4 nights a week (November to March). The restaurant, ‘The Lochview Grill’ is open for evening meals Thursday to Sunday. A coin-operated laundrette is also available on site. Wifi is available in the Social Club. Boats with or without outboard engines are available from Thomas MacPherson at the Loch side Marina in the village. Thomas can also sell you a fishing permit for both Loch Awe and Loch Avich. Fishing rods are also available for hire. Thomas can be contacted on +44 (0)*********** or at 25 Dalavich, Taynuilt, Argyll, PA35 1HN. There are many beautiful forest walks in the area, including The Oakwood Trail, The Avich Falls Trail and Duncan's Walk, all of which meander through ancient oak and pine forests. Pine marten, fox, wild cats, red deer, roe deer, otter and red squirrels can often be seenin the area. There are also regular sightings of eagles and ospreys. Apart from the signed trails, there is up to 100 miles of forest tracks and roads in the area, suitable for the serious walker or mountain biker. Loch Awe itself is beautiful, far away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and as of now, still under-developed with no noisy watersports to shatter the peace. It has islands worth visiting, including Innis Chonnel Castle, the first stronghold of the Campbells. The remains of Crannogs; pre historic island hut settlements, can still be seen when the loch is low, at different points along the lochside. The fishing is legendary with monster trout up to 30lb (~14Kg), salmon, sea trout, pike, perch, char etc, depending on the season. There are good pub and hotel restuarants in the area, including The Kilchrenan Inn, (7½miles) The Taycreggan Hotel (7½miles) and the Taynuilt Hotel (15 miles), all of which come highly recommended. In Oban itself (50 minute drive) there are many hotels, restaurants and cafes to suit every taste and pocket. Oban About 50 minutes drive from Dalavich, a seaside town and fishing port, from where ferries run to the islands of Mull, Iona, Colonsay, Staffa and Tiree. Oban Distillery Take a guided tour around this old distillery and sample its wares! Open to the public from Easter to October. Cruachan Power Station Take a tour of this modern hydro electric power station at the northern end of Loch Awe, set deep inside the mountain. Open to the public from Easter to November. Inverary Castle The ancestral home of The Duke & Duchess of Argyll. Open to the public from April to October. Loch Fyne Whiskies Possibly one of the best "whiskey shops" in Scotland. Situated in the centre of Inverary and open all year. Phone: +44 (0)*********** Inverary Gaol A 19th century gaol and court room manned by guides in period costume. Listen to the trial in the court room and hear the sentence of transportation to the New World. Well worth a visit. Auchindrain Village Situated approximately six miles south of Inverary on the A83. An original and old highland village that has been preserved, restored and furnished, depicting life as it really was in The Highlands over past centuries. Kilmartin Glen & Museum Picturesque village with a museum that is well worth a visit. The immediate area contains a wealth of natural