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Arkland is an 18th Century listed historic house in the conservation Georgian town of Inveraray behind Main Street South. Very quiet location but right in the centre of the picturesque small town in Argyll on the West Highlands of Scotland on Loch Fyne.
Inveraray Castle (home of Clan Campbell) and Inveraray Jail are interesting to visit nearby and there are many beautiful gardens in the area such as Crarae (NTS) and Ardkinglas House & Gardens.
There is a Ground floor flat and a First floor flat (full details on website)
The Ground floor flat has two bedrooms: Twin bedded room with en-suite shower and a double bedroom. The beds have very comfortable mattresses and fluffy duvets. There is a double sofa bed in the lounge area and a single sofa in the sun lounge at the back of the house. There is also an extra single fold up bed available.
Central bathroom: Beautiful Spanish tiles – large walk in shower (electric shower) with fold-down seat and hand bars, (suitable for the elderly and less abled) and bathroom heater.
The lounge is open plan with dining/kitchen area. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with everything you could want for your stay – short or long
To the rear of the house, there is a lovely sun studio/porch extension with space for working, relaxing and looking out to the garden with a bird table where the blue tits, siskins and chaffinches congregate at the bird café! There’s also a small table and chairs for breakfast or meals as well as the larger table in the kitchen. The porch door leads out to a small terrace area and garden. In the summer a lovely sheltered sun spot with a table and chairs for relaxing to read your paper or having a meal.
The whole flat is warm with central heating and a log effect electric stove in the lounge area; plenty of hot water; electric showers; hair dryers; radios, tv with freeview, a selection of DVDs and CDs for the music centre; books and maps also games for the children and adults!
For music lovers there is a well tuned piano in the lounge!
The flat is bright with lots of lovely prints, paintings and traditional family furniture
The flat is good for individual families or small groups touring or having holidays together. People think it is cosy and welcoming!. If there is availability rooms can also be rented individually with access to kitchen and lounge.
I am a professional tour guide, so I can tell you anything about Scotland and help plan your routes and tours. I am from Scotland but lived in Spain for many years and speak fluent Spanish. I love to welcome people to Scotland and in particular to the beautiful district of Argyll and tell them about the ‘hidden’ less touristy places to visit.
Excellent free Wifi in all areas. 48Mbps download and 12Mbps upload speeds, measured with Speedtest.net
Well behaved pets are welcome too – by prior arrangement! Please bring dog’s own clean bedding.
There is a fold up cot and changing mat available.
Walkers are very welcome – Arkland is in a good location for walking, forestry, lochside or mountain tracks. Nearby, in Inveraray Castle grounds – there is a marked path up to Dun na Cuaiche – the high hill overlooking the town with amazing views of Loch Fyne. There are drying facilities in the flats and a tumble dryer is available.
Nearby parking for cars and vans: if available. There is free parking outside the old Community Hall or behind Nicoll Hall. Also on Main Street South. There is access for loading and unloading outside flats. No continuous parking as access required to lane.
Free parking at end of The Avenue car park (5 minutes walk – opposite Co-operative supermarket.
There is parking alongside Arkland and a secure shed available for bikes.
In centre of small village of Inveraray. Inveraray is on main bus route from Glasgow A82/A83. Approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. We are also on the route to Kennacraig ferry terminal where you can catch the ferry to visit Islay – home to 9 wonderful malt whisky distilleries!!
Collection at nearest train stations (Arrochar/Tarbet Loch Lomond or Dalmally), airport (Glasgow or Prestwick) or ferry can be arranged
Other nearby attractions are Inveraray Castle, Crarae Gardens and Ardkinglas Gardens, the golf course and (naturally) the local pub for a good selection of whiskies and local ales and good live music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Loch Fyne Oysters sea food restaurant is 15 minutes by car or taxi – just ask me for details of my private taxi hire
Inveraray has some craft, gift and woollen shops, a couple of small supermarkets, two very fine whisky shops (probably one of the best in Scotland), a good Hotel and bar across the road with a great selection of whisky and local ales and locally sourced products in their dining areas. There is a brewery festival in June at Fyne Ales and other music festivals and events from time to time in the area. Semples is open for repairs and fuel Mon – Friday (closed at weekends). Electric hook ups in The Avenue. There are many tearooms/coffee shops and a very good fish and seafood restaurant in the town as well as one 9 miles outside the town and a local brewery.
“Your flat is cosy and welcoming. Very well equipped. I’m sure we will come back.” – one of the many comments in our Arkland guest book.
When I am at home in Inveraray (I live in the attic flat) I am available to give help when guests require any help – otherwise they are left to enjoy their own space.
This is a quiet, historic and very traditionally Scottish small town with lovely views of the hills, countryside and loch. As well as being quite busy with tourists during the day there are lots of local people living in this village.
Yes, there are daily buses from Glasgow right to the centre of Inveraray (approx. 1.5 – 2 hour journey). From the airport it is an easy scenic journey, approx. 1.5 hours.
There is a train serice to Arrochar/Tarbet Train Station (24 miles away) or Dalmally Station (16 Miles).
Some Parking is free and near to the house.
The entire flat including a good kitchen and equipment, washing/drying facilities and also a small garden terrace for enjoying good weather.
Washing/drying facilities and also a small garden and terrace for enjoying good weather.
Gorgeous 18th Century Georgian building situated in a quiet lane in Inveraray
Gorgeous 18th Century Georgian building situated in a quiet lane in Inveraray
