The Farmhouse is a family cottage in a traditional style and has been renovated to a high standard. It has two gardens, one of which is enclosed and benefits from a duck pond. Situated at Carnduncan overlooking Loch Gorm, The Farmhouse is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is ideally located for most outdoor pursuits especially bird watching, fishing, pony trekking, cycling and unspoilt sandy beaches.
Welcome pack on arrival
This superior self contained accommodation sleeps up to four people and comprises:
- Large porch/boot room
- Two bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin)
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Shower room/wc/Utility (on ground floor)
- Bathroom (on ground floor)
- Lounge with log burning stove, (logs included in hire) staircase with gate leading to mezzanine attic room with seating, games & books
- Parking for car & boat trailer
- Shed storage for bicycles
- Linen & towels provided (not beach towels)
- Baby equipment (booster seat, monitors, cot etc)
- Welcome pack
- Electricity (cost included in hire)
- Oil fired central heating (cost included in hire)
We have furnished and equipped the Farmhouse with your home comforts in mind.The accommodation is on two floors. The kitchen has a gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer & is fully equipped for your needs The comfortable lounge has sofa, chairs, colour TV (free stat) & DVD player.The light airy bedrooms have wardrobes, chest of drawers, dressing table, bed side tables. There are two garden areas: one enclosed with duck pond
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 Farmhouse Cottage
- Pony trekking - only two miles from Farmhouse 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.
| 2009/2010 | Weekly Rates |
| 29 August-24 October | £450 |
| 24 October-7 November | £360 |
| 7 November-21 November | £290 |
| 21 November-19 December | £255 |
| 19 December - 2 January (2010) | £460 |
| 2 Jan-13 February | £230 |
| 13 February-27 March | £290 |
| 27 March-19 June | £450 |
| 19 June-28 August | £495 |
| 28 August-9 October | £400 |
| 9 october-30 October | £450 |
| 30 october-6 November | £360 |
| 6 November-20 November | £290 |
| 20 November-18 December | £250 |
| 18 December - 8 January (2011) | £450 | All the above prices include oil central heating, electricity, linen (not beach towels) and logs. Dogs welcome in Farmhouse Cottage by prior arrangement 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 three times daily in summer (except Wednesday & Sunday
when there is one sailing) to and from Kennacraig to Islay.
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 Farmhouse Cottage on your left.
