Ivybank was built around 150 years ago as the gardeners cottage for the large Victorian villa situated next door and despite total refurbishment to modern standards retains many original features.
Inverlounin Road is a single track private road leading from the village and following the east shore of Loch Goil. In parts the road is in an elevated position and there are many original grand Victorian homes built between the road and the grounds sloping down to the loch side.
Parking is at a premium so the parking bay for one car off the road at the entrance to the property is a great start. As soon as you step out of your car you will be drawn to the view. The cottage is elevated from the lochside and this is only a taste of the uninterrupted views to be enjoyed from the outside patio area.
Care has been taken to make sure access is suitable for all. There is a ramp with a slight slope to a side door and then one step to enter the property. From there all rooms, except the double bedroom, are on one level so Ivybank is suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
You enter the cottage via the patio area into the sun room. Being on the east side of the loch you have the sun till late in the day when it dips behind Beinn Bheula and Beinn Lochain. The sun room is private and perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view and looking out for the visits from the red squirrels and bird life in the garden.
From the sun room you enter a small hallway which has a full sized walk in shower and toilet off to one side.
The kitchen is modern and equipped with everything you need for a self-catering holiday. There is a wall mounted TV with its own signal. You can watch a different programme than what is being shown in the lounge.
The heart of the cottage is the spacious lounge. Who wouldn’t enjoy the special effect that a wood burning stove adds to a lounge? The modern touch of a large wall mounted TV with Freeview makes for a cosy space to socialise and relax.
Bedroom 1: Is down 3 steps and has a King sized double bed and built in wardrobes giving ample storage space. An en-suite has a bath with shower over the bath.
Bedroom 2: Has twin beds 2ft 6inch wide and built in wardrobes with ample storage space. Beds are made up for your arrival.
Ample hot water on demand and the cottage is heated by temperature controlled space heaters. Towels are provided.
Free WiFi is in the cottage.
To the front of the cottage is the patio area with a path leading down to the garden which is built on three terraces. The views across the loch to the far hills are stunning at any time of year, and sunsets are a delight.
It is a pleasant 10 minute stroll down Inverlounin Road into the village where you will find the post office and general good store, as well as The Goil Inn and the Shorehouse Inn. Both serve food and have bars. Either a 30 minute walk through the village, or around the lochside; or a 5 minute drive on quiet roads, you will find more dining and activities available at the Drimsynie Estate. For a small lochside village there truly is an impressive choice of places to go and things to do.
Boat hire is available in the village, with free fishing on the loch. There are endless walks from the doorstep for all ages and fitness and cycling and mountain biking give access to fabulous views.
Facilities
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Wood burning stove - starter pack provided
• Central heating - energy included in hire price
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TV, DVD and radio in lounge. TV in the kitchen. You can watch different programmes simultaneously
• Kettle, toaster, iron, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, cooker, hair driers
• Washing machine & tumble dryer
• Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4
• Free WiFi
• Off road parking for 1 car
• No smoking please
• Towels & linen included - beds made up for your arrival
Online Travel Guides
The guides open in a new window as .pdf's.
- LOCHGOILHEAD - How to get here, places to eat, things to do - full of practical information
- ACTIVITIES - An introduction to what there is to do in the village and area
- WALKING GUIDE - LOCAL WALKS - Including the popular doggie and local walks
- EATING OUT - The easy way to find out places to eat in and out the glen
- GET AFLOAT - Sight-seeing cruises, boat hire or join a group canoe trip - they are all in this guide
- RAINY DAYS OUT - Never be stuck for somewhere to go
- PLACES TO STAY - A listing of all the Lochgoilhead Holidays properties
