Clematis Cottage
Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
"Clematis self catering cottage in Taynuilt is a very spacious semi-detached self catering cottage with plenty of old world charm."
Things You'll Love
Retreat to the peace and tranquillity of our beautiful setting after a day enjoying the delights of this stunning area.
Enjoy the modern comforts of our lovingly refurbished 18th century cottages with their living flame fires.
Maybe just sit in the gardens and listen to the sounds of the birds and scavenging hedgehogs.
Take a quiet walk to a tea room, a meal at the local hotel, or an evening stroll along the beach.
Location
This bright holiday cottage in Argyll is part of an attractive white-washed courtyard and set in gorgeous grounds. The situation is idyllic - on the shores of Loch Etive, which is described as the most beautiful sea loch on the west coast of Scotland. There is lots to do in the area - picturesque and empty beaches, fabulous walking, and breathtakingly beautiful countryside to enjoy. You can take an amazing boat trip down Loch Etive and admire the scenery and look for seals and other wildlife - if you are lucky you may spot a golden eagle soaring in the hills above.
Taynuilt is a very attractive village where you can explore the historic ironworks, play golf, visit some of the gorgeous Argyll gardens in the area, fish for salmon, or explore the natural beauty of the area on foot or bicycle. There are some excellent places to eat near Rose CottageInverawe Smokehouse (just 10 mins walk away) is well worth a visit - a perfect place to stock up on delicious goodies to eat for easy meals on your self-catering holiday.
Owner's Description
Clematis self catering cottage in Taynuilt is a very spacious semi-detached self catering cottage with plenty of old world charm. The beautifully decorated Clematis self catering cottage in Taynuilt joins on to the main house by its narrow end. It has stunning view down Loch Etive through the recently thinned trees at the front and views in to the courtyard to the other side.
It consists of a spacious open plan kitchen /living area with a cosy living flame fire, a lovely king sized bed (can be made as a twin by request) and a bathroom with bath, shower, sink and toilet. Clematis self catering cottage in Taynuilt is a perfect retreat to at the end of a day exploring this beautiful part of the West Coast of Scotland.
The living room is beautifully furnished with everything you might need to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Including TV with DVD and living flame fire.
The Kitchen is fully equipped with oven, grill, hot plates, oven hood, kettle, toaster, microwave and 2-person dishwasher. The fridge has a small freezer compartment and there is plenty of crockery and pans in the cupboards.
The bedroom has been tastefully refurnished with matching designer William Morris soft furnishings. We also provide luxury towels in our four star cottages.
We now make up these beds as king size as standard. Please ask if you would prefer it as a twin.
Sleeps - 2
Bedrooms: 1 twin
Bathroom (bath and power shower)
Dishwasher
Oven, hob & microwave
TV and DVD
Pets welcome
Washing service
Glasgow Airport - 75 miles
Oban - 20 mins drive
Good food pub - 1 mile
Local shops - 1 mile
Living-flame fire
Beautiful large garden
Golf course nearby
Cruises on Loch Etive
Things You Need To Know
Well behaved pets are welcome at Bonawe House, though we do make a charge of £10 per dog, and have a limit of 2 dogs per cottage, none at all in The Edwardian Wing (due to the polished wooden floors which are easily damaged by paws.)
There are several good places to take your dog for a run:
between the Loch Etive piers (5 minute walk from house)
the Loch Etive front approached from the Inverawe Fisheries side (20 minute walk from house)
Tralee beach (10 minute Drive to Benderloch)
The area around Bonawe is wonderful for dogs, but obviously we do not want it spoilt for anyone else. Please ensure that you always remove any dog waste in the garden and courtyard (including the walled garden), using a plastic bag. Apparently the supermarkets sell a wonderful little device for this. We request this for two reasons;
It allows all other guests to enjoy the gardens to their full extent.
It avoids the risk of toxocariasis infection for children.
Please note:
The area around Bonawe is predominantly used for sheep farming, so ensure your dog is kept on a lead. Farmers loose stock every year due to dogs chasing and frightening lambs and sheep.
Please do not leave your pet unattended in your cottage at any time as recommended by the RSPCA.
We can provide you with our Dyson vacuum cleaner at any time during your stay, which will help to vacuum up hairs throughout your cottage.
Directions
View MapThere is very little difference between any of the first 3 routes, indeed it probably depends on the traffic which is fastest. The ferry is slightly slower but a lovely route. All the routes pass through stunning scenery and you should really do them all at some point.
Recommended route, via Inveraray. M74 to Glasgow (The Annandale services 25 miles north of Carlisle are very tranquil and adjoin a large park) Then the M8, signed to Glasgow City Centre (2 filters off, the second is easy to miss) through Glasgow (Don't turn off at Junction 17 onto the A82 signed to Crianlarich, it goes right through the busy part of the city and is very slow). Go past the airport to junction 30 and turn off onto the M898 across the Erskine Bridge (no longer a toll bridge). The Petrol Station 2miles after the bridge is usually as cheap as anywhere for petrol). Then the A82 to Tarbert and continue straight on following signs for Inveraray & Campbeltown (A83). In Inveraray turn right under the first white arch on to the A819, signed to Oban and Crianlarich. This brings you onto the A85 where you turn left to Taynuilt some 10 miles away.
A new restaurant/tearoom has opened in Tarbert called the Ben Lomond (www.thebenlomond.com 01301 702393) , and it's in a church on the right, which is recommended for a break. Else the 'treeshop', just after Cairndow, which allows you to wonder to a tree house and stretch your legs, or just have a cuppa at the tearoom, or a sit down meal at the Oyster bar www.loch-fyne.com 01499 600236.
Shortest but twisty and can be very slow in summer if there is a lot of traffic. M74 to Glasgow (The Annandale services 25 miles north of Carlisle are very tranquil and adjoin a large park) Then the M8, signed to Glasgow City Centre (2 filters off, the second is easy to miss) through Glasgow (don't turn off at Junction 17 onto the A82 signed to Crianlarich, it goes right through the busy part of the city and is very slow). If you find the M8 very confusing, with lanes going off to the left and the right, my advice is to be a middle lane hogger, and you won't have to change lanes then. Go past the airport to junction 30 and turn off onto the M898 across the Erskine Bridge (no more toll, the Petrol Station 2miles after the bridge is usually as cheap as anywhere for petrol). Then follow the A82 to Crianlarich. At Crianlarich turn left to Tyndrum, 5 miles away, and turn left again just as you are leaving Tyndrum on to the A85, signed to Oban. Taynuilt is 25 miles down here. This has one very slow and twisty bit along Loch Lomond, that some people prefer to avoid.
Slightly longer again but avoids the centre of Glasgow which can be confusing. M74 to Glasgow, then take the M73 to Stirling turning right at the end onto the A80 (you have no choice), then becomes the M80, then becomes the M9 (actually it's all the same road!). Turn left at junction 10 of the M9 on to the A84, just after Stirling Castle appears on the left, signed to Callander and Crianlarich. Follow the A84 to Crianlarich. Continue for 5 miles to Tyndrum, turn left just as you are leaving the village on to the A85, signed to Oban. Taynuilt is 25 miles down here.
The slowest but still OK and gives a lovely ferry crossing for a break. M74 to Glasgow, the M8 through Glasgow, this turns into the A8 to Greenock. At Greenock turn right onto A770 to Gourock. From here take the ferry to Dunoon (every hour in summer). Take the A815, signed to Inveraray, to join the A83, and on to Inveraray. In Inveraray turn right under the first white arch on to the A819, signed to Oban and Crianlarich. This brings you onto the A85 where you turn left to Taynuilt some 10 miles away.
Directions in Taynuilt
Approach Taynuilt on the main Crianlarich to Oban Road (A85) and opposite the Taynuilt Hotel, turn off to "Village Centre". Continue past the shops, over the railway bridge, down the hill and over a single file bridge to a sharp left turn (approximately half a mile, signed to Bonawe Furnace) The road itself bends sharp right here. Turn sharp left up the hill to a Church at the top on the right and turn sharp right (100m, if the road starts to go down hill, you have gone too far!). Go past some houses for about 800m then at the end of the tarmac take the left fork to an avenue of beech trees and the driveway to Bonawe House.
Park your car in the car park, and come into the courtyard. The reception is on the left side of the canopy. All the cottages can be accessed from the courtyard, where you can park to unload.
Other Information
Welcome Pack - You can order groceries from 'Graham the Grocer's' in advance of your arrival. Please ring the Manager (Ian Campbell) on 01866 822 248, and he will deliver for free the day you arrive. He can source all sorts, most people like to order some bread, tea, coffee, eggs, bacon, butter, milk for their arrival. He does many organic foods as well and has the best range of organic chocolate anywhere. Graham's is open every day of the year except Christmas day. You pay for your groceries once you are here.
