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Lochead Chalet on Ellary Estate – Home 131881 Chalet

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  • 7 nights min stay

Lochead Chalet on Ellary Estate – Home 131881

  • Chalet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  • 7 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • Pet Friendly

Description from owner

Description

Our Lochead Chalets are situated at the head of Loch Caolisport, giving fantastic views out over the Loch. We have 3 in total (all can be booked separately or together), and each has 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 bunk room - full sized single bunks), a living room with kitchenette off, and a shower room. There are large picture windows in the living rooms to make the most of the views from, and there are generous veranda's in front of each, to enjoy the summer sun.

Argyll is located on the West Coast of Scotland, presenting what is often considered Scotland's most beautiful scenery.

It is home to lots of small villages, and perfect for those who love the great outdoors. It is increasingly popular with photographers, with the sunsets regularly being spectacular.

Ellary Estate lies between the shores of Loch Caolisport and Loch Sween. The cottages of Ellary are spread out along the edge of Loch Caolisport, and the caravan site is located around Castle Sween, on the Loch Sween shore.

Ellary is about half an hour from Lochgilphead, an hour and a half from Oban. Tarbert (with ferries to the islands etc) is about 35-40 minutes away, and Inverary is about an hours drive. It really is the heart of Argyll.

WILDLIFE - The unspoilt countryside of Ellary and Castle Sween makes it an ideal place to observe wildlife. There are large areas of oakwoods on the Loch Caolisport site and considerable areas of the Loch Sween site are wooded mainly with birch and alder. These areas are home to many of Scotland's native species, and it is not uncommon to see foxes, badgers, otters, roe deer, sika deer and red squirrels.

ARCHAEOLOGY - The remains of ruined settlements, chapels, castles, forts and graveyards indicate that, long ago, this area was much more populated than it is in present times.

HILL WALKING - As an occupier of accommodation at Ellary and Castle Sween, you are welcome to use the whole of the area of the estates which extend to approximately fifteen thousand acres. The enthusiastic hill walker will find all he could possibly wish for. Lochead Glen, for example, is one of the prettiest glens in Scotland, and from the heights of Corrbhan on a clear day, you can see as far as the Nevis range to the North, the head of Loch Fyne and Ben Arthur to the East, Kintyre and Northern Ireland to the South and the Isles of Jura, Scarba etc. to the West. At the same time, the less energetic, who may not feel the need for such exercise, can experience the same kind of adventure taking a comparatively easy stroll, for example the walk from Balimore down to Stronefield beach, or from Ellary down past the golf practise area to the Salmon Pool and beyond takes you into fascinating countryside, and there are many alternatives. Remember, you are free, when you are staying here, to go wherever you please.

TOURING - The impression of being isolated, at Ellary and Castle Sween, is because not very many people visit this area. But in fact you are right in the middle of the most attractive part of Scotland's west coast. Day trips can include destinations as far as Fort William and beyond to the North, most of central Scotland to the East and as far as Glasgow to the South. To the West, take ferry trips to Arran, Gigha, Islay, Jura, Mull and Iona and these can all be accomplished in time to get back for tea leaving plenty of time to do or see whatever motivated the trip. Such excursions might be to visit some of Scotlands most famous gardens (Brodick, Achamore, Arduaine, Crarae etc.) a trip on the steam locomotive from Fort William to Mallaig, a game of golf or a visit to a distillery on Islay, a day skiing at Glencoe or Aonach Morr or one of the hundreds of other attractions which the West of Scotland has to offer. Or perhaps you prefer to just drive a bit to explore the area and enjoy the scenery.

BOATING - Staying at Ellary and Castle Sween you are never far from the water. If you are a boat owner, you should certainly bring it, - there is a slipway at Castle Sween where it is possible to launch anything likely to be towed by a car. If you are staying on the Loch Caolisport side, assistance is available to launch any reasonable sized craft from the beach. The slipway at Castle Sween makes it very convenient to take boats in and out, and at Ellary there is a small harbour, if it is thought more convenient to leave it in.

All of our cottages are let Saturday-Saturday March-November, Fri-Fri November-March. Short breaks are welcome in The Chalets, please contact info@ellary for more info.

Dogs and children are always welcome - the first dog stays free of charge, and it is £30 per week for the second (maximum of 2 unless by prior arrangement). There are also various other cottages available on the estate - search Ellary.

Electricity is not included in the price - it is metered and charged at the end of your stay, at cost price. Bed linen is not included, so you will need to bring sheets and towels (duvets, pillows and blankets provided).

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: Bunk bed
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Grill
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

There is no public transport here, so a car is necessary. We are not far from Tarbert (about 30 minutes), and the ferries to the islands. Similarly, Inverary is about 50 minutes away, and Oban just over an hour.

Interaction with guest

There is somebody in the office (or available by phone) 24/7 in case of an emergency, and 8-5 for everything else. The payphone in the property will phone the office for free. Cots are available but must be requested in advance, as we only have a limited number.

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 09:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

We accept family groups only, for the purposes of holidays (no workmen unless by prior arrangement).
Bed linen and towels are not included (duvets, pillows & blankets are provided - it is just the sheets/pillow cases/towels you need to bring).
Electricity is metered and charged at cost for what you used at the end of your stay.
Wifi is through EE, who charge a set amount for data packages( 20GB is most popular).
The first dog stays free of charge - a second is £30 p/w, normally a max of 2.

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About the owner

Stephanie G.
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
19 Nov 2022
Years listed:
13
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

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“Going Again”

Reviewed 11 Oct 2020

Grounds beautiful and well worth a scout around, support staff amazing, peace and quiet guaranteed. Definitely will visit again.

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“Chalet with an excellent view of the Loch”

Reviewed 30 Sep 2018

Lovely, well equiped Chalet, with a excellent view of the Loch. Very comfortable. Could not fault it. Shame that the sun did not shine little more as we could have taken advantage of the chairs on the verandah, but that is not something that would stop us going again.

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Response from the owner Thank you for leaving us a review - we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

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“Breathtaking scenery in tranquil surroundings”

Reviewed 22 May 2018

The drive along the single track road gave a hint that we would be staying in very special place & we were not disappointed. On arrival at the chalet we where greeted by the resident roe deer bu… More

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Response from the owner Glad you enjoyed your stay and got to experience some of the wildlife we have here at Ellary, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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“Beautiful location”

Reviewed 27 Sep 2017

The Lodge we stayed at was right on the shore of Loch Caolisport, perfect for casting a line in the hope of a catch any time of day. The first night we stayed the sky was perfectly clear, with a lovel… More

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Response from the owner Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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“Oh dear, where to start...”

Reviewed 24 Sep 2017

...without sounding as if we had a terrible time! Positives: fantastic location, loved the private drive across the estate, really enjoyed sitting on the decking watching the tide roll in and out of t… More

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Response from the owner Sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your stay at Ellary. We do find that in certain weather conditions at this time of year, the chalets are bad for condensation, and as such advise people to leave vents etc open. All duvets etc have also been recently replaced also for this reason - however if there was a problem, we always keep new ones in the office and would happily have replaced them for you had you let us know. Thanks for your comments regarding the mattress - it is something we were not aware of as we never actually sleep in the beds ourselves, so your feedback is much appreciated and the mattress will be replaced appropriately. The chalets are not our most modern properties, however the photos accurately reflect the decoration/interior/exterior - I would suggest that you may be more suited our Turbine House cottage, should you wish to return.

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“Total tranquility”

Reviewed 2 Sep 2016

Beautiful scenery, peaceful location ideal for getting away from it all. Lots of walks and good fishing. Staff couldn't have been friendlier. Will definitely be back.

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“Absolutely Incredible!”

Reviewed 19 May 2016

We stayed here for three nights and if you're looking for somewhere to relax, appreciate the scenery, go for walks and have fun then this is the place. The chalet has an incredible view of the s… More

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“PERFECT BREAK”

Reviewed 26 Aug 2015

Ideal break for the workaholics (aka my husband) with no mobile and very poor wifi, I would not pay for wifi, like we did, as it was very slow and very limited - not the fault of the owners. You d… More

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“Fantastic tranquil holiday”

Reviewed 7 Jul 2015

The location of the chalet was beautiful and tranquil. I would recommend it to anyone who would love a quiet space, a very scenic location. The staff was very approachable. The chalet itself was ve… More

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“A Dream Place”

Reviewed 9 Jun 2015

Me and the Mrs stayed here for one week for a relaxing holiday. And all I can say is WOW if you need to unwind this is the place for you. No need to comment on the location as it is just a Dream of a … More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

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Send Stephanie (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Stephanie (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Stephanie the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Stephanie (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Stephanie (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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You can also request a quote from Stephanie (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Stephanie (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

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Why can't I call Stephanie (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Stephanie (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Stephanie (the owner) a message.

If Stephanie (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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