enjoy a holiday on your own private scottish island

Experience island living the easy way by renting the only property on Torsa Island. Perfect for child friendly family holidays, giving you time to unwind and relax together, while exploring the bays, islands and hills around. Use of a motor boat is included in the rental price, allowing guests to explore the neighbouring bays and islands and gain easy access to and from the island. Tuition and lifejackets are included. An electric buggy is also provided for transporting luggage to the holiday cottage.

well equipped spacious holiday cottage

Torsa House offers unique self catering accommodation for a truly unforgetable holiday. Properties of this type are few and far between, and our cottage has the added benefit of mains electricity not often available in holiday property of this kind. Sleeping up to six, it provides an ideal family retreat and the perfect excuse to spend time together as a family enjoying the great outdoors! With a large, well equipped kitchen, conservatory with sea views, three bedrooms and lounge with open fire. The large enclosed garden is child friendly and dogs are welcome also.

easy access to Oban and west coast attractions

Located 16 miles south of the bustling harbour town of Oban on the west coast of Scotland, Torsa is within easy reach of shops, tourist attractions and only three hours drive from Glasgow. Your stay starts with a lesson in using the motor boat and electric buggy provided for your use, and help to settle you into your holiday accommodation.
Sited above the well known safe anchorage of Ardnamir Bay, it is also the perfect shore base for a sailing or motor boat holiday. The moorings can be used for guests own boats and there are ample local sites to launch canoes or kayaks from.

spectacular wildlife watching on your doorstep

The peace and quiet makes wildlife watching all the easier, with resident otters, seals, birds of prey and a wide array of wild flowers to see. Located on the edge of the Firth of Lorn Marine Special Area of Conservation, there are also whale and wildlife watching boat trips locally. Dolphins and porpoise are sometimes seen from the shore, and golden and sea eagles are occasional visitors from the neighbouring islands. So whether you are already a committed bird watcher or flower spotter, or just enjoy natural beauty, you will find something to impress you.

bring you own boat for even more adventures

With its own moorings and the sheltered anchorage available within Ardnamir Bay, Torsa is the perfect base for a sailing or motor boating holiday using your own boat. Launching facilities are available nearby, and with well established marinas and chandlers in the area you are well provided for in every way. There are plenty of opportunities for exploring the area with Loch Melfort, the islands of the Firth of Lorn, Shuna Island and hidden anchorages like Puilladobhran (Pool of the Otters) waiting to be discovered.