Showing posts with label Outdoor Activities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Outdoor Activities. Show all posts

Thursday, 13 April 2023

Feorag Lodge, Dunoon, Argyll (Sleeps 1-6)


Feòrag Lodge is a privately owned lodge located in acres of the Argyll Forest Park. It provides comfortable accommodation on the outskirts of Dunoon.

Accommodation
It offers an:

Exterior covered deck.
Spacious lounge with vaulted ceiling, a mini library, toys and games, iPod docking, CD player and assorted discs, DVD player and flat screen smart TV with Amazon Firestick and Netflix.
1 King and 2 twin bedrooms.
Bathroom with shower and WC.
Kitchen/diner with ample room for 6 at large pine table.

The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge/freezer, electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washer/tumble dryer, kettle, blender etc. together with all cooking utensils, tableware and glassware.

There is private parking for 2 cars and a picnic table area outside. The lodge has electric heating and double glazing throughout.

Onsite there are 18 lodges in total with communal gardens set over 12 acres.

Location
Feòrag Lodge is a perfect bolthole. Whether for an adventure based family holiday, a romantic hideaway, a wildlife watching break or as a comfortable and convenient base for touring the beautiful Cowal Peninsula, the beauties of West Argyll or further afield.

One of the small collection known as Lamont Lodges, Feòrag Lodge is located on the Western edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park within the Argyll Forest Park. It is less than a mile’s walk to the celebrated Benmore Botanic Garden with its towering Douglas Fir, giant Redwoods and miles of walks and trails. The lodge lies at the edge of mountain forest and Puck’s Glen where 6 miles of trails offer spectacular views. For the more ambitious walker, there is a huge variety of options from walking the high tops, to long coastal sorties with the enchantment of deep glens between. Probably Scotland’s most beautiful freshwater glacial loch, Loch Eck, lies a mile away. The coasts of the Firth of Clyde and Loch Fyne are 15 minutes distant. Fishing, golf, mountain biking, bird/wildlife watching, sailing and photography, are all popular activities.

Glasgow (c. 1hr 30m), Edinburgh (c. 2hr 30m) with their cultural, historic and retail attractions are an easy day trip using Western Ferries from Hunter’s Quay (4 miles) to Gourock, from where you are soon on the M8. The beautiful Georgian town of Inverary is c. 45 mins distant on the west side of Loch Fyne and offers Inverary Castle, the home of the Dukes of Argyll. The Trossachs and the glories of Perthshire and Stirlingshire are roughly 2 hours distant while the local main town with a wide array of shops, Dunoon, is 15 minutes (6 or so miles) away. Dunoon has an excellent swimming pool and fitness centre and is the home of Cowal Golf Club, an excellent course designed by Braid in 1891. Dunoon is also the site of the world’s largest annual Highland Gathering, the Cowal Games, which takes place over the last weekend in August. Less than a mile from the lodge is Cot House services which offers one of the best priced little supermarkets around.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Argyll--Bute---the-Islands/11357

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Tuesday, 4 April 2023

Calvert Kielder, Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland (Sleeps 1-12)


Nestled in the heart of the award-winning Kielder Water & Forest Park, Calvert Kielder offers fabulous self-catering accommodation. The chalets are set in their own 40-acre woodland with picture perfect views of the surrounding area, a wonderful environment in which to discover the local wildlife, breathe in the fresh, clean air and explore the vast countryside. They have an array of self-catering properties to choose from, offering 3, 4 or 7 nights, which are spacious and with varying levels of accessibility. They also offer specialist, flexible, supported care breaks for adults aged 18 and over. Please visit their website for further details about respite care breaks

Accommodation
The Straker Chalet
This stunning chalet is designed in a modern Swedish style and is designed to the highest standard, perfect for an unforgettable getaway. The property comes with three beautiful bedrooms: a master en suite with a super king bed (with discreet overbed hoist), one king room and a twin room. A well-equipped kitchen comes with a lovely dining area and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Special features include a 55’’ smart HD 3D TV, Free Sat TV in all the bedrooms, a log burning stove, electric car charge point, a private terrace for al fresco dining and an eco-friendly wood fired hot tub to soak your troubles away. This is a pet free chalet.

The Bradbury Chalet
This stylish chalet come comes with a master suite (with discreet overbed hoist) including a shower, steam room and spa bath complete with a TV so you can view your favourite shows whilst bathing. The gorgeous open plan living area has bi-fold doors which take advantage of the view. Outside there is a private terrace for al fresco dining, a BBQ and Jacuzzi hot tub to unwind in. The 2-bedroom chalet, comprising a king and a twin bedroom (2’3” beds), also includes Free Sat TV in the lounge, bedrooms and master bathroom. This is a pet free chalet.

The McArdle Chalet
This modern chalet is the perfect place to escape from the pressures of modern life. The chalet features a Jack and Jill bathroom which is accessible from both the master bedroom (with discreet overbed hoist) and the twin/superking bedroom. Inside there is a delightful open plan kitchen and living area which is great for dining in or relaxing with friends or family. Bi-fold doors open to a private terrace, the ideal spot for a coffee in the morning sun whilst savouring the glorious views. Special features include Free Sat TVs in the lounge and bedrooms and a luxurious Jacuzzi hot tub. This is a pet friendly chalet.

The Spoor & Spedding Chalets
The most recent addition to the chalets are The Spoor and The Spedding. Each chalet is great for large families or small groups and sleeps up to 12 in 5 bedrooms, including 3 en suites. An additional family bathroom is also available. A charming open plan kitchen/dining/living area comes with Freesat TV and is the perfect place to relax after a day of activities. The kitchen is well-equipped and outside there is a private terrace and shared communal BBQ area. These are both pet friendly chalets.

Calvert Chalets
These 4-star Scandinavian style chalets are spacious and equipped with everything you need for a special holiday. 5 of the specially designed accessible chalets are near the centre building and have one double and two twin bedrooms, sleeping 6. The hillside chalets can sleep up to 7 people in 1 double, 1 twin and a third bedroom consisting of a single and bunk beds. All the chalets include a well-equipped kitchen, bathroom with level entry shower, private balcony or decking area. Some chalets are equipped with profiling beds, ceiling track hoists and a select few are pet friendly.

All of our guests have access to a range of outstanding facilities:
(Please note, as per government guidelines some facilities are not currently available)
Hydrotherapy pool.
Sensory room.
Computer area with WIFI.
DVD hire.
Licenced bar.
Outdoor adventure activities.
Games room.
Dining room & Take-away.

The star-studded skies above Kielder Water & Forest Park are the darkest in England. At nearly 580sq miles, the dark sky zone, known as Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, is the largest area of protected night sky in Europe.

Nature lovers, outdoor sports enthusiasts, explorers, walkers, cyclists, artists, families ... anyone looking to escape, set their own agenda and create new experiences will delight in everything we have to offer.

Visiting Kielder & Exploring Northumberland
Kielder Water & Forest Park is an ideal base for exploring the rest of Northumberland, Cumbria, Hadrian's Wall Country and the Scottish Borders. In nearby Hexham you can visit the magnificent Hexham Abbey or Hexham Old Gaol, a 14th Century prison which is now a fascinating museum. Further attractions to visit includes:

Alnwick Castle.
Northumberland National Park
The Alnwick Garden.
Kielder Water.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Northumberland/5146

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Thursday, 31 January 2019

Stoer Villa, Stoer, Lochinver, Sutherland, The Highlands (Sleeps 1 - 9)


Stoer Villa is a family-friendly holiday let in a stunning part of the Scottish Highlands. This traditional 19th Century stone house is located at Stoer near Lochinver, an ideal base from which to explore Sutherland. Sleeping up to 9, this cosy holiday home is ideal for families and large groups.

Stoer is a perfect base for outdoor activities. You will find many walks with breathtaking views, great fishing opportunities and white sandy beaches. 

With so much to do nearby, this is a haven for lovers of the great outdoors:

- Hike up Suilven - one of Scotland's most remote summits.
- Explore the other hills to the north and south.
- The coast is superb for sea kayaking (kayaks can be rented locally)
- The area is well known for rock climbing.
- Excellent longer cycling trips can be made along the coastal roads.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Sutherland/16365

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Wednesday, 10 October 2018

Old Harbour Master's, Fort William, Inverness-shire, The Highlands


Old Harbour Master's, Fort William, Inverness-shire, The Highlands (Sleeps)

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Inverness-shire/9696

Old Harbour Master's is a self catering holiday home sleeping 8 people that dates back to 1895. This holiday apartment can be found in Fort William and is an ideal base for those who want to explore the Scottish Highlands.

This centrally located apartment has everything you need to enjoy all that the outdoor capital of the UK has to offer. There are so many activities to do in the area such as climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, diving & mountaineering. Fort William caters for all these interests and more all of the year.

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Friday, 7 September 2018

Shankend Cottage, Hawick, Scottish Borders


Shankend Cottage, Hawick, Scottish Borders (Sleeps 1 - 6)

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/ScottishBorders/11939

Set within an Edwardian hunting lodge, Shankend Cottage offers superb self catering accommodation for up to 7 people. Explore the 100s of acres of land around this cottage which is just 7 miles from Hawick on the Scottish Borders. The location is ideal for anyone wanting a peaceful countryside holiday. 

As well as the local area there are plenty of outdoor activities nearby such as kayaking, fishing, horse riding and cycling. Not only is the area full of activities & history to enjoy, it also acts as a great base from which to explore the nearby towns and villages. These offer a wide range of good quality cafes, pubs and restaurants.

For those who want to travel a little further afield, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Carlisle and the Northumbrian coast are within easy reach.

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