THE STEADINGS

Tayvallich, West Argyll, Scotland

Sleeps SIX adults  – Three Bedrooms  - Plus Cot for a Baby

A luxury self-catering cottage midway between the remote picturesque village of Tayvallich which curves around a lagoon at the head of Loch Sween, and Carsaig Bay which commands breathtaking views of the Sound of Jura on the West of Mainland Scotland. Tayvallich and Carsaig are separated by some 15 nautical miles by sea but by only one mile by road. Carsaig and Tayvallich are part of the same close-knit but highly cosmopolitan and friendly community of some 200 people. We are, however, only two hours drive from Glasgow Airport.

 

TAYVALLICH is a Mecca for Yachtsmen and features all water-sports. The village enjoys a renowned and friendly seafood restaurant (also excellent bar-meals) and is an  ideal location for walking & cycling holidays being close to numerous forest walks and wildlife preserves.

 

 

 

The Steadings         

 

The Village Shop (with coffee shop) is very well stocked and will be pleased to accept special orders for delivery to the Steadings on your arrival. The area is an integral part of the ancient history of Scotland from the incursions of the Vikings only a thousand years ago to older times with many examples of Pictish standing stones close by in Kilmartin Glen. Tayvallich is some 6 miles from the Crinan Canal (opened some 200 years ago) which joins the Clyde Estuary to the West Coast of Scotland. Crinan is only 20 minutes drive from Tayvallich and also enjoys a first-class hotel and restaurant overlooking the sea-lock of the Canal to the wild beauty of the Inner Hebrides. Boat trips are available from Crinan and from nearby Ardfern. The nearest town is Lochgilphead some 12 miles away (supermarket, fishing permits, golf, swimming pool and numerous shops and pubs) and Oban, the Capital of the West, is about one hours drive and features the Oban Malt Whisky Distillery (open to the public), swimming pool, cinema, and many other attractions.

Carsaig Bay at Low Tide – covers at High Tide

 

Please click on the Link to www.tayvallich.com for a fuller background to this remarkable and unique village, its culture, history, wildlife and social-life including dates for authentic Ceilidhs and dances in the Village Hall, dates for the Tayvallich Weekend and the Tayvallich Regatta in mid-summer, the less well-known Halloween Forest Walk in autumn, the unforgettable rituals of a West Coast Hogmanay (New Year’s Night for non Scots!) and the weekend of the Burn’s Supper in early February.

 

 

Tayvallich Bay

 

THE STEADINGS itself enjoys a magnificent vista to the West with breathtaking sunsets and moonscapes weather permitting!  Sliding Windows in the sitting room access the Patio - with outdoor bench seats, table and deck-chairs - overlooking its own ‘Babbling Brook’ immediately below the cottage.  Private parking is immediately adjacent to the cottage.

 

Patio - with a View!

 

ACCOMMODATION – fully refurbished with continuous on-going maintenance & electric heating throughout.

• Spacious double master bedroom with wardrobe, fully fitted and rather elegant en-suite shower-room, toilet and wash-hand basin with shaver point.

• Sitting room with wood burning stove, three-piece suite with two matching chairs,  dining table / chairs, TV, DVD Player, VCR, mini Hi-Fi and direct access to the Patio overlooking a private burn

   

• A fully modern kitchen immediately off the sitting room with gas hob & electric oven, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. Also spacious freezer in entrance hall.

• Bathroom with toilet, wash-hand basin with shaver point and bath and shower.

Upstairs

Facilities

• Electricity and logs for the wood burner are included in our rates - the wood burner is not necessary for warmth but is an attractive feature

• Bedding and towels are included in our rates.

• A small library and children’s toys & games are provided.

• Up to two baby high chairs and baby cots – with bedding - are also available free on request, with your original booking.

• A Stair gate for young children is stored in the cottage.

• Mobile telephone access is available but to date only through Vodafone. Overseas guests with a Mobile should be able to make a connection if they are on the GSM System. In any event a payphone is provided– 01546-870374.

• If you have special interests or requirements please let us know at the time of booking and we will do our very best to assist.

The owners, Jim & Ulla Riddell, live very close-by and will normally be available to assist in the unlikely event of any problem. If we are away at the time of your stay we will nominate a friend to be available and will give you contact details before your arrival.

Weekly Rates for Year 2007

All prices are shown per week per party with access at 3pm on Saturdays with departure by 11am on the following Saturday, unless by prior arrangement and we will be as flexible as possible.  All prices are inclusive of VAT – we are not VAT registered.