Yealand House

Overview

Holiday Rental House -

3 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms , Sleeps 6

Crinan, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Yealand House is a spacious house in a stunning hillside position. Guests will enjoy spectacular views over Crinan Harbour to the sound of Jura, Scarba and The Gulf of Corryvreckan.

This beautifully designed split level detached family house, built in the 1980's, is close to Crinan Basin where the Crinan Canal joins the sea. The highlight is the large sitting room with its stunning views. The double height ceiling, minstrels' gallery and many windows fill the room with light while the cosy wood burning stove and comfortable seating make it a delightful room to gather in throughout the year. Sliding doors lead onto a deck balcony where guests can watch the glorious sunsets and the gentle movements of boats. The deck gives direct access to the pretty garden and a path and steps lead down through woodland to the picturesque h... Read more

Yealand House is a spacious house in a stunning hillside position. Guests will enjoy spectacular views over Crinan Harbour to the sound of Jura, Scarba and The Gulf of Corryvreckan.

This beautifully designed split level detached family house, built in the 1980's, is close to Crinan Basin where the Crinan Canal joins the sea. The highlight is the large sitting room with its stunning views. The double height ceiling, minstrels' gallery and many windows fill the room with light while the cosy wood burning stove and comfortable seating make it a delightful room to gather in throughout the year. Sliding doors lead onto a deck balcony where guests can watch the glorious sunsets and the gentle movements of boats. The deck gives direct access to the pretty garden and a path and steps lead down through woodland to the picturesque harbour where many yachts are moored.

The friendly village of Crinan with its historic canal is just a short walk. Watch yachts sail in and out of the Atlantic, stroll along the shoreline or canal paths, enjoy freshly caught seafood or just relax and unwind in this beautiful location.Crinan Canal quayside offers facilities such as a coffee shop and art gallery and the Crinan Hotel, which is renowned for its bars and seafood restaurant. The canal towpath is perfect for walks and cycling and has a hide for bird watching across the nature reserve. The whole area boasts a number fascinating walks that allows visitors to explore the natural beauty of the area and the local wildlife such as otters, owls, beavers (close to the only beaver colony in the U.K.) and small red deer.

The house is 16 minutes away from the town of Lochgilphead. The town has a variety shops, cafes and restaurants, hospital/doctors surgery, a swimming pool,golf course and sports center. There is also a bike shop to hire bikes. Boats can be chartered from the harbour and there are trips around the islands to see whales, golden eagles and porpoise. Guests can visit the island of Jura which can be seen from the house.

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Jane C

Lichfield, United Kingdom

3819

Reviewed 21 August 2018 via mobile

Amazing Holiday Home

Spacious comfortable home. Well equipped kitchen, loads of books, games and breathtaking views. House was clean and so homely. Darts and ping pong a huge bonus. Loved every minute, really didn't want to leave.

Thank Jane C

Thank you Jane Our aim is to make the house homely and full of character. Glad you had such a memorable holiday. We hope you can come again. Richard Owner

Theodore D

1

Reviewed 1 July 2018

Wonderful Vacation

We spent a wonderful week in June, 2018 at Yealand House. Very comfortable for our party of 5. Hidden down a driveway from several other houses, you’ll enjoy perfect quiet. The kitchen is well-equipped for preparing and consuming full meals (several food markets are located...More

Thank Theodore D

Thank you Theodore for such an informative review. I think you have captured the essence of the house and why we think it important to keep it as a quiet and peaceful home for our guests to enjoy.

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YogiLich

Lichfield

115

Reviewed 4 June 2018

Spacious family accommodation in a spectacular area

This has been as good as any holiday accommodation that we have stayed in. As well as the beautiful location and spectacular views and sunsets, this extremely well appointed property also provided table tennis and darts in a double garage - great for the family....More

Thank YogiLich

Thank you for such a lovely review. Much appreciated. We try to keep the house as comfortable and as homely as possible. Richard Owner

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Amenities

Balcony or Terrace
Cable/satellite TV
Cooker
Dining Seats (6)
Dishwasher
Double Beds:(2)
Dryer
DVD Player
En Suite Rooms (2)
Fireplace
Freezer

Full Baths (1)
Game Room
Internet Access
Kettle
Linens Provided
Living Room Seats (5)
Microwave
Ocean Views
Ping Pong Table
Private Garden
Refrigerator

Secure Parking
Shower Rooms (1)
Single Beds:(2)
Sofa Beds:(1)
Stereo System
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
Washer
Wi-Fi

House rules

Kid-friendly

Pets not allowed

Smoking not allowed

Check in: 5:00 PM

Check out: 11:00 AM

Bathrooms

1 Full bath

1 Shower

2 Attached (ensuite)

Bedrooms

1 Sofa

2 Fulls

2 Twins

Availability

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Rates

Rates are calculated based on the latest information provided. Please contact the manager/owner to confirm actual rates for your requested dates.

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Fees

Damage Deposit: €284 / stay - Deposit

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About the neighbourhood

The area contains some of the most beautiful Highland scenery and the house is on the edge of the Knapdale forest which is a nature reserve and a place of both outstanding beauty and ancient history . The islands of Mull can be visited by taking the ferry from Oban which is one of the largest town on the west coast. There are ancient bronze age sites and standing stones at Kilmartin. The castle and jail at Inveraray and the wonderful Crarae Gardens at furnace near inveraray.

DISTANCES:
Lochgilphead (7 miles), Oban (37 Miles), Kilmartin (8 miles), Tarbert (16 miles), Inveraray (24 miles) and Campeltown (58 miles). Ferry to Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Tarbert (18 miles). Ferries for Mull, Iona and Staffa in Oban (37 miles). Ferry to Arran Skipness (26 miles). Ferries to Ghia, Colonsay and Ora... more

Access

Car recommended

Activities nearby

Fishing Nearby, Horse Riding Nearby, Watersports Nearby.

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