Above; Aird House on the left, Jura and Scarba on the horizon.
Aird House
Ardfern
between Oban and Lochgilphead
Argyll
West Coast Scotland
Aird House is on Craignish peninsular facing west and looking out to sea to the islands of Jura, Scarba, Mull and Luing and the mysterious Whirlpool of Corryvreckan. Here on the edge of the Atlantic the air is from the sea mixed with the scent of bracken and grasses, and the light is always changing so that each island or distant view seems different each time you look.
The house has a small enclosed walled garden front (ideal for children). To one side and set back discreetly in the hill behind is the home of owners Malcolm and Alison Campbell who have made Aird House available for self-catering rental and extend a warm welcome to their guests. Malcolm's family has farmed here since 1919, and he is very happy for guests to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the peninsular.
(You might like to look at their other cottage about a hundred yards away, sleeping two: Aird Steading Cottage.)
Although this is a good base for day trips in Argyll (see map below), in fact you might find you spend your whole holiday here at Craignish walking and exploring, picnicking on the secluded pebbly beaches, fishing from the shore, watching sea otters and seals lazing in the water - it's a peaceful self-contained world on its own.
Accommodation:
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Above left and right;
Two views of the sitting room. Open coal fire, TV.
Right;
View from the Sitting room window over the garden towards the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool between Jura and Scarba. The best place on mainland Scotland to view the whirlpool is from this room!
The garden has very pretty pink fuchsias (Fuchsia Megallanica "Alba").
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Four bedrooms: one double, two singles upstairs and one twin downstairs. There is a bathroom upstairs and wash basin and wc. downstairs.
Above left and right;
2 Single Bedrooms
Right;
Bathroom with shower over bath (totally renewed in 2008 since this photograph was taken).
Below Left and Right;
The double bed room (standard double 4'6" bed) upstairs, and the twin bedroom downstairs.
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Kitchen:
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Right;
Kitchen and dining table, equipped for 6.
More wonderful views!
Added in 2006 since the photograph was taken: new stainless steel hob, oven and dishwasher.
There is also a utility room (with automatic washing machine and tumble drier) and a drying room next to the kitchen.
Oil fired central heating
Sorry no pets please, and no smoking.
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Tariff 2008:
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High season £490 to £600
Low Season £320 to £450
Please contact Alison for exact prices and availability.
Short breaks available from the end of October until Easter except for Christmas and New year.
Electricity, heating oil, coal for open fire, linen and towels are included in the price.
Aird House has accommodation for six people. Baby cots/cribs are available if required.
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To enquire or to book:
Though calm on this day and a neap tide, between Jura and Scarba behind the island of Rèisa Mhic Phaidean is where the Corryvreckan whirlpool appears.
Please contact:
Alison and Malcolm Campbell
email:
alison@craignish-holidays.co.uk
Aird House
at Aird Farm
Ardfern
Lochgilphead
Argyll PA31 8QS
Scotland, UK
Tel/Fax: 01852 500224
or from outside the UK:
Tel/Fax: 44 1852 500 224
Please tell Alison and Malcolm you found Aird House through About Scotland!
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Craignish peninsular with Aird House, Aird Farm (centre) and the Paps of Jura on the distant horizon.
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Map of the area:
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Day's outings using Aird House as a base:
- Kilmartin Glen, the most important prehistoric site on the Scottish Mainland famous for Cairns and stones circles and cup and ring-marked rocks.
- Archeology centre at Kilmartin House (also a place to eat lunch) in Kilmartin Village which gives some fascinating interpretations.
- The Iron age fort of Dunadd - one of Scotland's most important celtic sites.
- Visit for the day taking the Calmac ferry from Oban: Mull, Tiree or Colonsay.
- Horse-riding, trekking at the local Ardfern riding centre - also a rare chance to learn Western riding on their own-bred Appaloosa horses. See Ardfern Riding Centre.
- Local village of Ardfern has a post office, shop, craft shop with restaurant and a pub.
- Nearby Craobh Haven has watersports and sailing and also a pub with a sea-food restaurant.
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See the page about Aird Steading Cottage:
