Facilities

The house is spacious and laid out on two floors. The ground floor consists of:

Large conservatory with wonderful views south overlooking Loch Melfort and the Isle of Shuna. With double doors opening onto the garden, and access into the house through the original front door of the house. Seating consists of a two seter sofa and two armchairs, plus two garden tables and chairs are also stored in here for easy access.

view photos of the conservatory

The kitchen and dining area are very well equipped with electric cooker, microwave oven, storage cupboards, sideboard, dining table and chairs. There is also the farmhouse's original range in place, but this is for decoration only! The kitchen had windows facing east and south.

view photos of the kitchen and dining area

The sitting room has a leather three seater sofa, two seater sofa and two leather armchairs. Heating is provided by storage heater and convector heater, as well as the open fire. There are books and games available for guests use, as well as a CD player and radio.

view photos of the sitting room

Downstairs you will also find the bathroom, with full size bath and shower, toilet, washbasin, heated towel rail and fan heater. There is a small utility area in the hallway with a tumble dryer and sink, as well as ample room for boots and coats.

view photos of the bathroom

The upstairs accommodation comprises:

A spacious double bedroom with a five-foot wide pine bed, large pine wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables and chairs. There is also a wooden cot in this room.

view photos of the double bedroom

The twin room has plenty of room for two pine single beds, a wardrobe and dressing table. There is also a substantial zed bed stored here, which can be used here or in the double room.

view photos of the twin bedroom

The single room provides accommodation suitable for a child, with a single bed, bedside table, chest of drawers and coat hooks.

view photos of the single room

The house is surrounded by a half acre walled garden. This is bounded on the north east corner by the barns, which house the Egator.

view photos of the garden

Transport is provided in the form of a rigid tubed dinghy called Cutty. It is (practically!) unsinkable and perfect for exploring the area in safety. Once on land you have use of an Egator electric buggy to carry luggage and shopping.

view photos of Cutty and the Egator

Other facilities include:

private spring water supply

use of motor boat, first tank of fuel provided. Instruction in the use of boat and fitting of life jackets.

drying area in barn.

access to the whole of the island

free access to Ardmaddy Castle Gardens and facilites

mobile phone reception on the island is good.