Stables Cottage ref: 523025

About the local area

Lochgilphead and Tarbert to the North or Campbeltown to the South, offer all the additional facilities you may require including supermarket, shopping, swimming pool and numerous eateries. Clachan makes a great base to explore the Kintyre peninsula and islands. Close proximity to the sea provides lots of  opportunities for coastal walks, boat trips, otter spotting, bird watching, sea angling and permits can be obtained to fish in the lochs or rivers. To the South of Clachan, at Tayinloan (8 miles), the ferry leaves for Gigha which is home to the famous Achamore House & Gardens, The island is ideal for gentle cycling. To the North, at Kennacraig (5 miles), the ferry departs for Islay, famous for its whisky distilleries. Then to the East, at Claonaig, the ferry travels to Arran. The Kintyre peninsula is steeped in history and locally at Clachan, there are ancient monuments - standing stones, a burial ground and an iron age fort. Also the famous Kilmartin Glen is only about 30 minutes drive away. The area is great for golfing as Machrihanish has two 18 hole golf courses, which are part of the "Great Scottish Links Collection". The first hole on one course requires the opening shot to carry over the Atlantic! For walking enthusiasts the Kintyre Way provides a great long distance walk (87 miles) from Tarbert in the north, to Danaverty Bay in the south. Kintyre really has the feel of and island without leaving the mainland.

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