Drumlanrig Cottage is in a traditional style and has been upgraded to a high standard equivalent to both Byre and Farmhouse cottages. It has a garden and patio with magnificent panoramic views overlooking Loch Gorm and west coast sunsets.
Situated at Carnduncan, Drumlanrig Cottage is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is ideally located for most outdoor pursuits, especially walking, bird watching, fishing, pony trekking, stalking, cycling and unspoilt sandy beaches. The whole cottage can be rented, catering for up to six people. Alternatively, the ground floor only can be rented, which sleeps a maximum of three at off peak times (see tariff).
This superior self contained accommodation sleeps up to six people and comprises:
- Front porch/sun room overlooking Loch Gorm
- Four bedrooms (1 double en-suite with exposed beams, 1 twin, and two singles)
- Attic room with games and toys
- Kitchen & Diner with gas range style cooker
- Bathroom (on ground floor)
- Lounge with exposed beams & log-burning stove
- Parking
- Garage storage for bicycles
- Large garden area & patio with outdoor furniture
- Linen & towels provided (not beach towels)
- Baby equipment (booster seat, monitors, cot etc; please discuss requirements prior to visit)
- Welcome pack
- Electricity (cost included in hire)
- Oil fired central heating & logs(cost included in hire)
We have furnished and equipped Drumlanrig Cottage with your home comforts in mind.The accommodation is on two floors.
The ground floor comprises a fully equipped kitchen/diner which has a gas range style cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dish washer & dining table. Beamed double bedroom with en suite shower & single bedroom. The beamed lounge has comfortable seating for six, colour TV (Freesat) & log burning stove. The front porch/sunroom opens out to a patio area & garden. The main bathroom is also on the ground floor.
The upper floor comprises of twin & single light airy bedrooms which have wardrobes, chest of drawers and bedside tables. A children's attic playroom is located off the single bedroom.
Islay
Islay, 'Queen of the Hebrides' is a beautiful tranquil island situated off the west coast of Scotland and enjoys a milder climate due to the effect of the gulf stream.
Islay has much to offer everyone:
- Eight whisky distilleries - many of which offer tours and a dram!
- Abundant wild life - deer, otters, seals, choughs, eagles, buzzards to name but a few
- Loch and sea fishing
- Two RSPB reserves - Gruinart visitors centre is only two miles from Drumlanrig Cottage
- Pony trekking - only two miles from Drumlanrig Cottage
- Fantastic unspoilt beaches - some only two miles away
- Museum of Islay life and Finlaggan Lord of the Isles site
- Islay Natural History Field Centre
- Award winning leisure centre and swimming pool
- 18 hole quality links golf course at Machrie
- Shooting - deer, game & clay pigeon
- Craft Shops and weekly fair
- Bicycle Hire
- Award winning restaurants using local produce
- Woollen Mill with Slubbing Billy
- Sailing trips to Jura & Colonsay
- Spectacular hill & coastal walks
If you would like further information on any of the above please let us know.
| 2012 Weekly Rates | Full house sleeps six |
Downstairs sleeps three |
| 7 January - 11 February | £275 | £230 |
| 11 February - 24 March | £385 | £300 |
| 24 March - 26 May | £550 | n/a |
| 26 May - 9 June | £630 | n/a |
| 9 June - 23 June | £575 | £495 |
| 23 June - 1 September | £630 | n/a |
| 1 September- 13 October | £495 | £445 |
| 13 October - 27th October | £550 | n/a |
| 27 October - 24 November | £385 | £300 |
| 24 November - 22 December | £350 | £290 |
| 22 December - 5 January (2013) | £595 | £n/a | All the above prices include oil central heating, electricity, linen (not beach towels) |
Dogs are not allowed in Drumlanrig Cottage. Welcome pack on arrival.
How to get here
BY AIR
Flybe flies twice daily (Sundays once) to & from Glasgow Airport to Islay.
www.flybe.com
BY SEA
Ferries sailings daily to and from Kennacraig.
Driving time from Glasgow to Kennacraig is approximately three hours.The ferry
is operated by CalMac and takes two hours.
Tel: 01880 730 253 It is advisable to make reservations in advance for sea crossings with car in busy summer months.
www.calmac.co.uk
Travel Information on Islay
From Port Askaig or Port Ellen head for Bridgend. At Bridgend take the A847 signposted to Port Charlotte & Portnahaven. After approx six miles turn right at farm & small bridge (B8017) following brown tourist sign to RSPB. Keep going on this road past the RSPB visitors centre until you reach a T junction overlooking Loch Gorm (approx five miles). Turn right follow road for half mile and look for sign to Carnduncan on the right. Up to the top of the private road, take the right hand fork. You will see Drumlanrig Cottage on your left.
