Swallow Cottage
Self Catering- 2 stars
About
Swallow Cottage is a two hundred year old stone built highland farm cottage nestling in the glen of Feochan near Kilmore in the region of mid Argyllshire known historically as Lorn. Accommodation comprises two en suite double bedrooms, one on the ground floor with wheelchair access and en suite with wet area. The main access is directly from the resident’s parking area via a gravel path and a tiled entrance area. There is also a wheelchair ramp through a widened front door if needed. A small kitchen connects two living rooms, the smaller with a stone built fireplace and the larger with a 42 inch flatscreen tv with satellite dish service. A phone can be provided and there is a small garden area with decking and chairs for the use of the residents. The accommodation is self-contained and solely for the use of the booking party.
The area is one of outstanding natural beauty with ample opportunities for walking, fishing, touring and visiting historical sites. In addition the wildlife in the area is exceptional with deer, otters, pine marten, red squirrel and golden eagles to be seen. Otherwise there are many species of insects and birds readily at hand, including rare moths and butterflies. It is 4 miles by car into Oban, which takes about fifteen minutes, where there is ample shopping and plenty of bars and restaurants, as well as tours of the isles and nature watching trips.
Swallow cottage is a stone built highland farm cottage that dates from the beginning of the 19th century. It is set in farmland and forest about 6 miles south of Oban which has plenty of facilities for all ages and is a 15 minute drive away. It has been fully modernised with gas central heating,(for which we have to add a surcharge) en suite shower rooms and satellite tv in the larger sitting room as well as a log fire in the smaller sitting room which is ideal for someone wanting a quiet read while others watch tv. The larger bedroom on the ground floor is adapted for wheelchair use and the parking and entrance are fully adapted to wheelchair access. The smaller bedroom upstairs is accessed via a short set of stairs. The kitchen is relatively compact but has all the modern facilities including fridge, freezer, dual gas and electric cooker, washing machine and dryer and microwave cooker. There is no dishwasher due to the private water supply. The property has wooden beams throughout on the ground floor in keeping with the nature of the cottage and the paintings and prints as well as artefacts display a fishing and nature theme. All in all the cottage is a very private and quiet place ideal for those really wanting the peace of the countryside but to still be near to a town’s facilities.
Historically the area abounds in interest as the scene of many clan disputes and murders including that of John Campbell of Cawdor just down the road at Knipoch. Traditionally the first great clan to live in the area was the MacDougalls who still own Dunollie castle and the Isle of Kerrera. Over time many other clans moved into the area which ultimately after the 17th century came under the control of the Campbells of Loch Nell, which is near Benderloch. Their castle is still there. Earlier still the area has many stone age remains, in the field by the cottage are burial mounds and just 25 miles down the main road in Kilmartin glen and over the moss to Crinan are some of the most enigmatic cup and ring carvings in Britain, dating from 2,400 BC. There are many standing stones as well some carved with the cup and ring markings unique to northern Britain. From the late medieval period the Campbell Carnasserie castle is well worth a visit, set in beautiful parkland just off the A816 at Kilmartin. Argyll means headland of the gaels and from the 6th century onwards these fierce Irish warriors invaded and settled the area building their many duns or forts (one of which Duniadain overlooks the cottage), battling constantly with the picts and at one time being expelled comple
Contact
Swallow Cottage
Swallow Cottage
Musdale rd
Kilmore
Oban
Argyll
PA34 4XX
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1631) 770286
E-Mail: leo.ross@btinternet.com