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Torsa Island Farmhouse Cullipool, By Oban, Argyll

Experience Scottish 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.

Torsa House offers unique self catering accommodation for a truly unforgettable holiday in Scotland. Properties of this type are few and far between and Torsa has the added benefit of mains electricity not often available in a 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! The farmhouse has a large, well equipped kitchen, a conservatory with sea views, three bedrooms and a sitting room with an open fire. The large walled garden is child friendly and dogs are welcome also.

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 is only three hours drive from Glasgow. Sited above the well known safe anchorage of Ardnamir Bay on Luing, 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 suitable to launch canoes or kayaks.

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 available locally. Dolphins and porpoises 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.

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) all waiting to be discovered.

 

Sleeps - max 6 Bedrooms - 3 (1 double, 1 twin, 1 single, 1 z bed) Bathrooms - 1 Tumble dryer Microwave No TV or DVD, only CD/radio Open log fire Full-size wooden cot and travel highchair Large walled garden Garden furniture Pets welcome for a small additional fee

Oban - 16 miles Glasgow Airport - 90 miles Station - Oban, 16 miles Local Shop - 1.5 miles away Nearest pub is on Seil Island - 6 miles away 3 restaurants on Seil Bike hire - 1 mile Wildlife boat trips - 3 miles 9 hole golf course - 3 miles Great walking in area Easy wildlife watching, fishing, diving, sailing, boating Motor boat with lifejackets and tuition Suitable to bring your own boat

Accommodation:
Torsa Island Farmhouse has three bedrooms; one large double bedroom, one large twin bedroom and a small single room, all made up for your arrival. A z bed or sofa bed is available for an additional person. The family bathroom has an overhead shower and towels are provided for your convenience. There is a large sitting room with an open fire and CD player, books and games and wonderful southerly views. The large fully equipped kitchen has a dining table with seating for six. It has its original range still is in place but this is now for decoration only. The farmhouse benefits from a large conservatory enjoying fabulous sea views to the south overlooking Loch Melfort and the Island of Shuna. There is also a utility room with sink and tumble drier.

Heating is provided by night storage and convector heaters which are situated throughout house. There is a private spring water supply and a large walled garden of approximately half an acre around the house that is secure for dogs and children.


Location:
Torsa is just 15 miles south of Oban. Turn off the A816 eight miles south of Oban onto the B844, sign posted “Luing Ferry”. After crossing the famous Bridge Over the Atlantic onto the Isle of Seil, follow the signs for Cuan Ferry/Isle of Luing. Take the 3 minute ferry crossing over to Luing and then drive for 1 mile to Ardnamir Bay to cross over to Torsa Island.

What's included:
Bed linen and towels are provided, and £30 worth of electricity is included in the rental price. Guests also have use of 'Cutty' our motor boat plus a full tank of fuel.


Cost and availability
This island farmhouse is rented out for weekly lets from March to November. Change over day is a Friday with arrival at 3.30pm and departure by 10am. There is a discount of 10% for couples except during July and August.
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