Property Description

Welcome to the best kept wee holiday secret in the West of Scotland!!

Take a step back in time, cross the famous Bridge Over the Atlantic and enjoy a restful and peaceful holiday.

Just 75 meters form the shore this self catering chalet, called Seil Chalet, is just one of seven chalets situated in the Balvicar Chalets site and is a little hidden gem in the quaint Isle of Seil, near Oban.

The living/dining area has a large picture window and patio doors onto large decking. It has a Television, FreeSat Sky, DVD player and CD radio.

The fully fitted kitchen has a fridge,microwave and full size electric cooker. An iron is also provided.

The cabin sleeps four persons, having two bedrooms, one double and one twin bedroom.

The bathroom has basin, wc, bath, electirc shower and shaver socket.

Heating is via wall convector heaters in each room and a coal affect stove in the living area making the chalet warm and cosy in the evening.

Hair dryer is also available.
The cabin has its own individual parking at side for two cars. All bed linen is included together with tea towels and oven gloves. Please bring your own towels.

The bathroom has basin, wc, bath, electirc shower and shaver socket.

Heating is via wall convector heaters in each room and a coal affect stove in the living area making the chalet warm and cosy in the evening.

Hair dryer is also available.
The cabin has its own individual parking at side for two cars. All bed linen is included together with tea towels and oven gloves.

Please bring your own towels. Electricity is via £1coin meter.

Local Area Information

Isle of Seil is an excellent base from which to explore the islands of Luing and Easdale The village has a licenced shop with post office there is a nine golf course and the nearest public house is the Tigh An Truish at Clachan There is also a micro brewery just two miles from the site with their own selection of lager and real ales including the renowed Old Tosser ale and the attached restaurant offers a wide range of freshly prepared dishes The Island also has its won nine hole golf course The area is one of the most attractive parts of the West of Scotland and offers a wealth of activities for outdoor enthusiasts It is perfect for those wanting to enjoy a rural holiday walking trails and boat trips Oban some 15 miles to the north boasts many shops restaurants public houses hotels and banks There is a tourist Infomation centre near the sea front and Oban is the base for many of the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries to the inner islands including Mull Tiree Coll and Colonsay and to the Outer Islands For the active Oban also offers a 18 golf course and leisure centre The leisure centre has two swimming pools complete with water flume tennis courts and a climbing wall Oban Zoo and Rare Breeds Farm are popular with younger visitors and the Sealife Centre just north of Oban offers a fascinating insight into the local marine environment including close up encounters with seals otters and seahorse Oban also has its own distillery which offers guided tours through the production process including the wee dram at the finish A trip up McCaigs tower rewards the climber with spectacular views across the islands and surrounding area Arduaine 17 miles to the south is famous for the National Trust for Scottish Gardens and was laid out at the beginning of the twentieth century by Arthur Campbell following his purchase of three farms The islands within the area are steeped in history and bear the remains of previous civilisations and habitations Many are now uninhabited and are ideal for exploring The Gulf of Corryvreckan which is thought to be the largest whirlpool in Europe lies south west between the islands of Scarba and Jura A sea safari departs from the southern tip of Seil This is a popular high speed rib boat trip to Corryvreckan which one of the largest whirlpools in the world and it is not unusual to see dolphins porpoises and eagles during the 2 hour trip The nearby islands of Luing pronounced Ling and Easdale provide a variety of interests Easdale is a picturesque conservation area with several craft shopsLuing can be reached by a short ferry trip across the fast tidal stream of Cuan Sound The proximity of the sea has made this a popular area with yachtsmen an all year round marina and has been established at Croabn Haven some 19 miles south of Isle of Seil which has a complete range of services with all boats being berthed on pontoons There is also a well estabished boat yard in Balvicar Further south within Kilmartin Glen are the remains of Neolithic civilisation including many cairns and standing stones the story of which is imaginatively told at the award winning museum in Kilmartin To the east is the renowed fresh water Loch Awe which is famous for the quality of its game fishing as well as the beauty of its surroundings

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Beach
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Bathroom	Bathrooms 1
Bedroom	Doubles 1, Twins 1
Heat/Cooling	Electric Heaters
Dining	Dining room table, Seating for 4 People
Entertainment	TV, Video, DVD Player, Radio, Cassette Player
Kitchen	Crockery & Cutlery Provided, Microwave, Hob, Oven, Fridge, Grill, Toaster
Laundry	Linen Provided, Iron, Ironing Board
Living Room	Seating for 4 People, Sofas 1, Armchairs 2, Fireplace
Local Activities	Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Swimming, Walking, Nearby Zoo
Local Area	Quiet Bars and Pubs
Location	By the sea, Distance to convenience store 2km, In the Country
Outside	Barbecue, Patio, Parking, Terrace, Garden
Suitability	Pets Welcome, Children Welcome, Wheelchair inaccessible, Non Smoking Only
Accommodation	Accommodation Type: Self Catering, Size: Compact
Theme	Away from it all, Quiet yet close to local activity

Contact Information

Name:	Linda Findlay
Telephone:	+44-1324-812927
Alt Telephone:	--
Fax:	--
Check availablility
Email the owner with a reservation enquiry
Email a friend about this property