The Lodge and Kinglass Cottage, Auch Estate - near Bridge of Orchy, Argyll

The Lodge and Kinglass Cottage
Auch Estate
near Bridge of Orchy
Argyll

Two properties, sleeping 11 and 8

The Lodge, Auch Estate

The Lodge on the Auch Estate closely resembles the picture-postcard ideal of a shooting lodge with its whitewashed walls and traditional architecture, elegant yet inviting. Some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the west of Scotland is to be found on this 31,000 acre Highland Estate. Lying between Ben Dorain and Beinn Chaorach the estate is centred on the majestic glen which runs north from Tyndrum towards Rannoch Moor and Glencoe.

The glen is traversed by the West Highland Way which, in fact, passes within a few hundred yards of its cottages. You can fish for trout on the river Orchy and in Loch Lyon and shooting and stalking in season can be arranged. This is paradise for walkers, climbers and sportsmen but there is an abundance of wildlife to delight those whose pleasures are less strenuous and who wish to savour the peace and solitude of these magnificent surroundings.

Even railway enthusiasts are catered for in this wild and isolated landscape as two imposing viaducts are within sight of the Lodge, viaducts very similar to the one filmed at Glenfinnan with the Hogwarts Express!

At the front of the Lodge a sweeping drive swings through woodlands and large areas of lawn up to the door. Inside, a gracious central hall leads to a very well-equipped kitchen/breakfast/morning room, an imposing but welcoming Jacobean dining room and a beautifully cosy sitting room with comfortable sofas and an open fire where you can unwind and talk over the day's events. Upstairs, all six bedrooms are equipped with washbasins, one of the three double bedrooms is en suite and there are two more bathrooms. Oil fired central heating ensures the warmth and comfort of all.

Lying only half a mile off the main A82 trunk road, the Lodge is centrally placed for further exploration. Glencoe is just over 16 miles to the north west, while Oban and Fort William are both 40 miles away. From Oban there are boat trips available to Iona, Staffa, Mull and other islands. From Fort William there is the Road to the Isles, or, alternatively you can abandon the car and take the train from Tyndrum to Fort William, change there to the steam train to Mallaig which actually crosses the famous viaducts mentioned above.

Going south you only have to drive 17 miles to reach the northern end of Loch Lomond with its famous golf courses, boating and sailing. From here you can easily reach The Trossachs, Loch Katrine and even Glasgow.

Tyndrum has the nearest shops, hotels, garage etc. There is also a hotel at Bridge of Orchy.

Bed linen, towels, heating and electricity are all included in the rental. The Lodge is on a working farm, so guests should be aware that there may occasionally be farm vehicles about and that dogs should be kept under control. Up to three well behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement. Sorry, no cats, and smoking is not permitted within the Lodge. A ground floor suite comprising a further double bedroom and adjoining bathroom may be available in an annex (additional charge).

The Lodge accommodation (sleeps 11)

Downstairs:

Reception hall.
Sitting room with open fire, TV/V/DVD (Freeview).
Dining room.
Kitchen-living room with electric range cooker, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and microwave etc.
Utility room with washing machine, tumble drier and deep-freeze.
WC.

Upstairs:

Double bedroom with wash basin.
Double bedroom with wash basin.
Double bedroom with en suite bath/shower.
Twin bedroom with wash basin.
Twin bedroom with wash basin.
Single bedroom with wash basin.
Bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin.
Bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin.

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The Lodge:

Kinglass Cottage (sleeps 7)

Kinglass Cottage, a roomy semi-detached cottage, stands in a courtyard close by the main Lodge. It has a cosy reception area with comfortable chairs, a spacious dining kitchen, a sitting room where you can sit quietly in one area and read or enjoy the open fire and television etc. of the main part. There are 4 bedrooms, two twins and two doubles, one with en suite facilities. The cottage is centrally heated and very comfortable, an ideal solution for two families wishing to holiday together or for larger groups in general.

Bed linen, towels, heating and electricity are all included in the rental. The cottage is on a working farm, so guests should be aware that there may occasionally be farm vehicles about and that dogs should be kept under control. Up to three well behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement. Sorry, no cats, and smoking is not permitted within the Cottage.