Scotland self catering rental Braleckan House, Inveraray, Argyll

Braleckan House,
near Inveraray,
Argyll.

Sleeps 2, 4 and 5

Just 6 miles south of Inveraray (shops, restaurants, golf, fishing, pony-trekking, watersports, famous castle of the Dukes of Argyll), Braleckan is a substantial stone-built Victorian house which stands detached, in solitary splendour, in a large garden (child's swing and chute) fenced from the side of the Leacan Burn which tumbles down from the 1500ft-high hills separating Loch Awe from Loch Fyne.

It was across these hills that, for many years and not so long ago, cattle-drovers herded thousands of head of cattle over the Muir of Leckan towards the markets, and pack-horses transported charcoal to the nearby village of Furnace on what came to be known as 'the much frequented path'.

The bustle and commotion then near Braleckan must have been tremendous, but nowadays the peace of this lovely countryside is restored so that you can wake to the song of the wild birds and the rushing stream, and enjoy rewarding walks over the same paths.

Inveraray, the nearby small town, is most attractive and still a useful crossroads for visiting such magnets as Oban, Fort William, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs - but there is also the whole Mull of Kintyre to explore to the south, and wonderful scenery and history in the immediate vicinity without travelling too far. The village of Furnace (2 miles) has a pub and village shop.

Braleckan, facing south with sweeping views to the Cowal Hills, is now divided into three comfortable, completely self-contained houses - each with its own entrance, picnic-bench and parking space. No smoking within the house.

Accommodation (divided into three houses):

The Studio (Sleeps 2)

Heating is by electricity. Bed-linen and towels are included. We regret no pets.

Downstairs:

Kitchen/Dining room with TV/Video, microwave, washer/drier, fridge/freezer, etc.
Double-bed room with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, WC and basin.
Payphone.