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The detached
timber chalet offers self-catering accommodation in a
lovely location on the Scottish west coast of Kintyre,
Argyll, just 30 metres from the sea shore, with wonderful
views of the islands of Islay, Jura, Gigha and Cara.
Crubasdale Lodge
& Grounds
This charming property,
previously the annexe to an old Victorian hunting lodge,
has been modernised to provide comfortable holiday
accommodation. Most of the rooms are timber lined, adding
to the rustic charm of the chalet. They are bright and
cheerful with comfortable furnishings and electric
heating throughout.
The chalet has a private garden with a
patio area, all of which is set within 5 acres of "wild"
gardens and a lovely sandy beach, which visitors are
welcome to make use of.
Muasdale is situated in
Argyll, Scotland, on the A83, 23 miles south of Tarbert,
and 15 miles north of Campbeltown. This is an ideal spot
to take advantage of the unique attractions that the
Kintyre peninsula offers.
The village is only 5 miles
from the ferry to Gigha, a few miles further
north at Kennacraig is the ferry terminal for
Islay, Jura, or Colonsay and just a few miles
to the east of Kennacraig, at Claonaig, is
the ferry to Arran. Walking, fishing, golf
and birdwatching can all be enjoyed in the
vicinity. There are lovely sandy beaches only
a short walk away from the chalet and the
village shop is only a 300 metres away.
The
new long-distance path known as the Kintyre Way, zigzags down the
Kintyre peninsular, providing a variety of walking opportunities to both
the serious and casual walkers alike. Details of the routes may be found
on website www.kintyreway.com
and provides maps covering the whole 89 mile stretch of the long
distance walkway. Crubasdale Lodge Chalet provides an ideal base from
which to explore the Kintyre trail and sample some spectacular scenery
on the way.
For the
watersport enthusiast there is excellent surfing and
windsurfing at Machrihanish. There are some great scuba
diving sites all around the peninsula and the islands,
with compressed air available in Campbeltown. There are
also some wonderful white sandy beaches with crystal
clear waters for those wishing a more relaxing time
exploring rock pools or just laying on the beach.
Sunset over Jura
Golf can be found at
Machrihanish, Tarbert, Carradale and Southend where it is possible to play on
some of the best links in the country, but be warned it can be very busy during the summer.
The archaeology of the area is very
interesting, with a Heritage Centre in Campbeltown and
the famous Kilmartin Museum of Ancient Culture just over one hours drive
away towards Oban.
If you are lucky you might spot golden eagles, otters
and dolphins. Buzzards are almost as common as sparrows
here! If all else fails, there are always the Crubasdale
cats!
Pony trekking is available at several locations in
Kintyre.
For those interested in gardens the Kintyre peninsula
offers a mild climate and consequently there are some
well known gardens within a reasonable distance.
Crubasdale Lodge has an ongoing battle to reclaim their garden
from the wild (or - fighting the bracken!) a potentially
varied garden complex, so you may be interested in seeing
a garden in the making. There will also be plants for
sale, depending on the season.
Sunset over Cara
There are many craft workshops in
the area to suit most tastes and Crubasdale Crafts offers
craft tuition to suit the individual or groups. You could
try your hand at bobbin lace, beadwork, wool spinning, or
felt making, something different to do if the weather is
inclement.
There
are some good places to eat out, along the whole length of the
peninsula, from the very reasonable to the very expensive. The nearest
restaurants are within 5 miles of the village. The Argyll Hotel and
Hunting Lodge Hotel at Bellochantuy to the south have great views out
with sunsets over the islands, all with menus to suit most tastes. During the summer they serve
lunches, teas and evening meals.
Crubasdale Crafts
offers craft tuition to suit the individual or groups.
You could try your hand at bobbin lace, wool spinning, beadwork or felt making, something different to do if the
weather is inclement.
Courses available:
Lacemaking:
- Torchon, Bedfordshire, and Needlelace
for beginners and elementary level.
Wool Spinning:
- starting with a hand spindle and
progressing to a spinning wheel. Working with different
fibres. From beginners to advanced level.
Felt Making:
- using wool fibres to make garments,
shoes and accessories.
Wool Dyeing:
- with natural substances and natural
fibres. Useful for spinners and felters.
Beadwork:
- teaching
beadwork stitches to make jewelry & other items.
For further details of available courses see Web site:-
Crafts Website
There are many craft workshops in
the area to suit most tastes and Crubasdale Crafts offers
craft tuition to suit the individual or groups. You could
try your hand at bobbin lace, beadwork, wool spinning, or
felt making, something different to do if the weather is
inclement.