Taigh Nam Broc is a stunning spacious contemporary holiday home standing in an elevated position, above Craobh Haven Marina, by to the sea with unparalleled views across the Sound of Jura towards the Isle of Mull and the famous Corryvrekan Whirpools. Tucked away near the end of a short gravelled track this spacious and magnificent house offers peace and tranquillity yet within walking distance of a pub / restuarant and only 25 minutes drive from many restaurants in Oban. Underfloor heating keeps the house cosy with individual room stats for your own comfort while admiring the picture views from the patio windows, which lead onto a stunning decking area to take it all in. The house is exceptionally spacious with a living area both upstairs and downstairs and a games room in the basement giving guests plenty of opportunities to relax in their own space.
• Large living room with corner leather sofa and seating for 8 , wood-burning stove, widescreen tv with Freeview and DVD player, including a large library of DVD's.
• Cast Iron Woodburning stove with a supply of logs in included in your stay.
• Unlimited superfast broadband.
• Large dining hall seats 8 with amazing views through the patio doors leading out to a large outdoor decked balcony area.
• Spacious modern kitchen very well equipped with fantastic range master cooker, dishwasher, microwave and seated breakfasting area.
• The ground floor has 1 double bedroom with super king double bed and desk for those looking to work in peace and quiet.
• Ground floor cloakroom and toilet.
• First Floor there is a large Master double bedroom with super king bed, and large en-suite bathroom with free standing bath, walkin shower and amazing views over the famous Corrievreckan Whirpools between the isles of jura and scarba.
• A further first floor sea view bedroom with super king bed (this is a zip & link bed can be specially requested as a twin in advance) with lovely en-suite shower room and toilet.
• Large Twin first floor bedroom with garden views
• Spacious family shower room on first floor with toilet.
• Additional Mezzanine lounge / reading area with binoculars and a telescope for taking in the amazing views day and night.
• Games room with full size table tennis in the basement.
• Garage where outdoor equipment and wet gear can also be stored.
• Outdoor dining table with seating for 8, bbq and sun loungers in the summer months.
The area is ideal for coastal walks from the door, wild swimming, sea wildlife trips and sea fishing are availble from the marina a 10 minute walk. The surrounding countryside provides an abundance of outdoor activities including hill walking, horse riding at Lunga stables, (10 minute walk) and mountain biking.
Oban, around 22 miles north, offers a more extensive range of services including shopping, swimming pool and cinema. There is a ferry terminal with daily boat services to a range of islands including Mull and the Outer Hebrides and a mainline railway station with connections to Glasgow. Lochgilphead is about 17 miles south and there is a regular bus service between the two towns. Inverary Castle and Jail is well worth a visit within an hours drive.
Arduaine Gardens (a National Trust garden), about 3 miles to the north of Craobh Haven, is famous in the district, originally conceived by J. Arthur Campbell who also built the adjoining award winning Loch Melfort Hotel with excellent restaurant.
The waters off the west coast of Scotland are famed for sailing and stunning scenery. The sheltered marina at Craobh Haven is well known among the sailing community and has always drawn yachts and boating craft to its pretty and safe anchorage. Boat trips to the famous Corryvreckan whirpools and sea eagle / wildlife trips are availble from the marina.
The surrounding countryside and sea is excellent for walking, horse riding at Lunga stables 10 mins walk from the house and mountain biking. There are also many opportunities for wild water swimming and fishing a stones throw from the house.
