This unique one bedroom cottage is an earth sheltered building in an elevated position, blending as one with the surrounding ancient hills of Kintyre.
As a refuge to view the spectacular storms that can drive in from the ocean or as a platform to enjoy the magnificent sunrises and sunsets, the cottage offers luxurious comfort.
The accommodation comprises:
Living area with a wall of windows overlooking the ocean, western isles of Islay, Jura and Gigha and both Machrihanish golf courses. Underfloor heating and a solid fuel stove add to your comfort. There are two large comfortable sofas to spread out on and enjoy the views or pull the curtains and enjoy a drop of local Springbank whisky in front of the fire. Also provided are a TV, Bose speaker dock.
Comprehensively equipped kitchen/dining area. The spacious dining area has large windows and a table with comfortable chairs to linger over a meal. The kitchen includes dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and coffee machine that requires Nespresso capsules. There is also a cafetiere.
The bedroom is fitted with a king-sized bed with two mattresses made up using Egyptian cotton bedlinen. There is a large wardrobe with lots of storage for suitcases.
The bathroom is fitted with a spa bath, walk-in drench shower and sauna, the pampering is enhanced with locally made organic toiletries and bath robes for two are provided.
The drying porch has lots of space to hang wet gear while the underfloor heating provides heat for drying out.
We supply a welcome pack of milk, juice, tea, a small selection of coffee capsules, Champagne, Springbank whisky, local preserves, home baking, free range eggs and flowers.
The work of renowned local artists hang on the walls and it will be possible to buy some of these original paintings.
The cottage is suitable for category 3 assisted wheelchair access for residents.
Smoking is not allowed on the premises.
This one bedroomed cottage is perfect for couples looking for a romantic break in luxury and comfort. Linen and towels are provided and the cottage is equipped with bicycles, picnic backpacks, beach towels and binoculars.
About the location (Machrihanish, Campbeltown)
Kintyre is a remote, beautiful but easily accessible peninsula. Surrounded on three sides by ocean the variety of shoreline and countryside is endless. The west coast with its beautiful sunsets and views to the western isles is wild with long sandy beaches dotted with rocky outcrops providing the many seal colonies in the area with basking platforms. Machrihanish beach is an award winner from the Keep Scotland Beautiful campaign. The stretch from Machrihanish to Westport is a beautiful 3 miles of sandy beach walking strung with dunes for enjoying a picnic in. Statistically Kintyre enjoys the driest weather on the west coast.
The east coast is more sheltered and therefore greener giving shelter to different sorts of wildlife. The Oak Woods near Skipness and the ancient castle there are part of the ancient landscape of Kintyre.
Inland walking leads to discoveries of abandoned villages, lime kilns and bridges and old drovers roads revealing a sense of the history of the people who once lived there,
Strong farming traditions sustain the rich lands of the area providing the local creamery with the milk to make the well-known Campbeltown Cheddar Cheese and Upper Ballywilline and Ifferdale farms sell their own meat direct. The Kintyre Larder in Main Street sells a wide range of local produce.
The cottage is a 10 minute walk to Machrihanish Golf Course, voted 57th in the top 100 golf clubs of the world, and a short drive to Machrihanish Dunes Course.
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