Shoreline 2 Bedroom Cottage - Spectacular Sea, Loch, Castle, Mountain Views

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HIDDEN GEM . The delightful, charmingly modest, “Castle-Sea View Cottage” beautifully positioned on the shoreline overlooking Dunstaffnage Castle and Dunstaffnage Bay - awe inspiring views, endorsed in a sketch by one of Britain’s most celebrated artists, Joseph Mallord William Turner - the historic “Dunstaffnage Castle and Loch Linnhe from across Dunstaffnage Bay 1831.” The subject matter was sketched from the same vantage point as the house now stands and can be viewed on-line www.********.uk or by appointment at Tate Britain - London. ( If interested in further information on Turner’s sketch and Dunstaffnage Castle’s dramatic history, scroll down the page.) The charming traditional style 2 Bedroomed semi detached cottage in the old part of the small village is fully equipped and furnished in an understated elegant contemporary style with all the usual mod cons - central heating, WiFi, Internet, TV, etc. SPACIOUS LIVING-ROOM/DINER - with glass bi-folding doors opening onto the outdoor patio area - overlooking spectacular views - sea mountains and Dunstaffnage Castle, lochs and the ever changing sky/sea colour kaleidoscope . Dining table/chairs, settee, arm chairs, swivel chair by glass bifold doors to take in views, coffee/tea side table/stools, television. RETRO KITCHEN - fully equipped, washing machine, fridge/freezer, cooker, oven, microwave, pots/pans, crockery, cutlery glasses, cooking utensils, Pyrex ware etc TOILET BATH/SHOWER - Egyptian cotton bath-sheets and towels. BEDROOMS/UPSTAIRS x 2 One twin bedroom. One double bedroom. (Large fitted glass sliding door wardrobes) Both rooms/very good comfortable beds. Duck & Feather Down duvets and pillows. Freshly Laundered - Egyptian cotton bedlinen and Towels . Both rooms/central heating, wardrobes, bedside shelves, bedside lamps, chairs, hairdryers. CAR PARKING Off street car parking & garage . GARDENS - peaceful front, back and side gardens punctuated with the music of birdsongs. FRONT GARDENS/ PATIO Fledgling front wild meadow patch. Patio/Table/ chairs - overlooking Dunstaffnage Castle, sea/castle/mountains and Loch Linnie BACK/GARDEN Fledgling permaculture garden Small Fruit & Nut Trees - Almond, Fig, Plumb, Apple, Cherry & Pear trees, Wild Strawberries, Rhubarb, Fruit Berry shrubs, Lavender Pathway & Borders. Bamboos planted behind garden seat - lovely spot to meditate, take in the morning sun and enjoy a coffee in natural tranquility. Beautiful Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea - heart medicine derived from this poisonous plant) has recently taken up residence in between the trees along with a carpet of gorgeous golden buttercups, wild-strawberries and daisies. SIDE GARDEN Lavender pathway Shrubs WALKING DISTANCE The well stocked village shop is only a few minutes walk as is the Dunstaffnage Marina. “Poppies Restaurant” is a little further along . In the opposite direction - The Scottish Boards ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ approved “Ocean Explorer Centre, SAMS Scottish Association For Marine Science founded in the late 19th Century “working for healthy oceans since 1884” , Back Beach - little cafe/restaurant and the historic Dunstaffnage Castle - all, only within a pleasant walking distance from the house. DUNSTAFFNAGE CASTLE (Historical and other interesting details further down the page) OBAN (Sea Food Capital of Scotland) Bustling, picturesque seaside town of Oban - short drive/bus ride where you will find the iconic MaCaig‘s Tower perched high on a cliff proudly standing sentry over the harbour while the equally iconic Dunnolie Castle stands guard over the Bay. Oban, the Gateway to the islands has much to offer – Ganavan Sands, Oban Cathedral, Corran Halls, Leisure centre, yachting, boating, water sports, golf course, churches, cinema, hotel, bars, shops, restaurants. Oban also boasts - Oban distillery and the popular Oban Whisky. The north-west coast of Scotland – land of myths, legends and dramatic history has some of the worlds most breathtaking, spectacular landscapes and “Castle View House” sittimg on the shoreline overlooking the sea, loch, mountains, hills and islands is the ideal location to explore these extraordinary landscapes/history, stroll and meander along the seashore or just sit for a while and contemplate the stunningly beautiful panoramic views, spellbinding sun-rises, spectacular sunsets and captivating wildlife from the comfort of the house/ patio whilst enjoying a wee dram or two of the locally distilled “Oban Whiskey”. DUNSTAFFNAGE CASTLE The unobscured, views of Dunstaffnage Castle, the surrounding islands, hills and mountains of Mull, Morvern, Lismore, (where Pictish kings were buried), Eileen More, Ben Mor, Beinn Lora, Ben Cruachan and the tip of Ben Nevis, all can be viewed from “Castle View House”. Dunstaffnage Castle is one of the oldest stone castles in Scotland, dating back to the 1200s. Behind it’s Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: REGISTERED.WAITINGTBAOFREGISTRATIONNO.