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Ardtornish

Ardtornish, Morvern, Oban, Argyll, Scotland

Golden eagles have been seen soaring, as have sea eagles and otter, and pine martens, wild cats and deer – both red and roe – roam the estate. This is a heavenly place, far far from everything. Yet the estate is an island of civilisation in 60 square miles of highland wilderness – pure and unspoiled. The 'special places' here are scattered among the main Victorian house and its cottages. Some are almost baronial, with original carpets and curtains (especially those in the big house), others more cosy and separate; some are modernised, others not. For sheer scale, views and for firing off delusions of grandeur, plump for the South Wing or the Billiard Room Flat; smaller groups may prefer Castle Cottage or The Boat House: both magical and right by the loch; and, if you have come for the fishing, try Rose Cottage – you can cast into the river from your bedside. The delightful estate management is, by the way, progressive and unusual. You'll need to bring your own linen, but you can pre-order supplies from the estate or a cooked meal from the renowned White House Restaurant close by. You can join a stalking or shooting party, get help arranging a boat trip to Mull or just wander the magnificent gardens around the house – a web of steps and paths amongst wonderful plantings and surprising pieces of modern art. Magnificent: no wonder two thirds of guests return...

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Ardtornish

Contact: John Montgomery

  • Tel: 01967 421288
  • Fax: 01967 421211
  • Sleeps: 4-20 per unit (90 in total).
  • Rooms: Victorian mansion house, estate houses & cottages. 12 special places in total.
  • Price: £430 – £1,680. 
  • Closed: Never.
You can borrow or hire bikes here. Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard. Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Working farm. Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility. Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking. Wireless internet access available for guests. At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Set in a remote, higland wilderness
  • Dining at The Whitehouse Restaurant in nearby Lochaline
  • 135 species of bird to spot
  • Dolphin watching in the Sound of Mull from Lochaline and scuba diving
  • A day's boat trip to Iona and Staffa from Lochaline
  • Salmon fishing

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Ardtornish Ardtornish

Ardtornish

Ardtornish The 'billiard room' apartment

The 'billiard room' apartment

Ardtornish Aerial view of Ardtornish and some of its 35,000 acres

Aerial view of Ardtornish and some of its 35,000 acres

Ardtornish View of Lochaline, 'beautiful lake' in Gaelic, and the Ardtornish Estate

View of Lochaline, 'beautiful lake' in Gaelic, and the Ardtornish Estate

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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