The Dancing Fox in Lochgilphead
Perched high above secret Lunga Bay, this giant log cabin is tucked away in the trees with spectacular sea views. Set in the heart of historic Mid-Argyll, this family home offers an idyllic retreat.
- Max. Occupancy 10
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2
- Accommodation Type Cottage
- WiFi
- Cots
- Parking
- Garden
. Ground Floor: Open plan living space: Living area: With wood burner and Freeview Smart TV. Dining area. Kitchen area: With electric oven, gas hob, fridge and dishwasher. Utility room: With washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. Bedroom 1: With double bed. Bedroom 2: With twin beds. Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet. Steps down to... Lower Ground Floor. Sitting room: With patio doors leading to garden. . First Floor: Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed, dressing room and Juliet balcony. Bedroom 4: With 4 single beds. Bathroom 2: With shower over bath and toilet.. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and 2 stairgates. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Lawned front garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Situated in the small community of Lunga midway between Oban and Lochgilphead, with stunning views of the inner islands of the Firth of Lorn, on the Northern shore of the Craignish peninsula, The Dancing Fox enjoys a hill-top location in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland. Just 3 minutes’ walk from the pristine waters of Lunga Bay with its ancient pier, it’s a natural adventure playground, surrounded by trees with magnificent sea views towards the magical Islands of Jura, Scarba and Shuna. Artistically decorated with an eclectic mixture of vintage, antique and contemporary furniture and stunning art works, you will find yourself captivated by this amazing house. Downstairs, there is a sociable split-level, open plan living area, bespoke vintage kitchen and dining area with a patio door opening out onto the garden, as well as a separate comfortable spacious sitting room with a relaxing window seating area enjoying views over the gardens. The four bedrooms offer flexible sleeping arrangements to suit larger families. There are two large, tranquil bedrooms downstairs with leafy views over the gardens which are served by a delicious bathroom featuring an enormous rockpool stone bath, watched over by two stone seals. Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom with dressing room has a Juliet balcony with amazing sea views, a large, thoughtfully furnished dormer bedroom sleeping 4, both served by a magical bathroom with roll top bath and shower which enjoys secret views over the tree tops. There is a large, convenient utility room downstairs and a large lean-to shed, ideal for storing bikes/kayaks/skis with outside tap and sink and plentiful parking. The large, creative garden is filled shrubs, artwork, secret seating areas and viewing spots. Following a track 150m downhill, takes you to Lunga pier and the horse-shoe shaped Lunga Bay with sandy, pebbly beach where you can swim in the pristine clear waters or launch small boats and kayaks. You can roam freely across the wilderness of the Craignish Peninsula and enjoy spotting wildlife along the coastline. There’s also a riding centre just 100m from The Dancing Fox where instruction and trekking is available. The Dancing Fox is well served for amenities within walking distance, with Craobh Haven marina and village just a mile away by single track road, which has a grocery shop, a craft and coffee shop, a launderette and a ship’s chandlery. Arduaine, is just a 3-mile walk, where there is another hotel and bar and National Trust gardens. You can also walk or cycle three miles across the hill track to Ardfern with village shop, café, pub and hotel as well as sailing, canoeing, fresh water, sea fishing and boat excursions. Ardfern can also be reached by a 5 mile drive by road. The Ardfern road continues along the peninsula to within a mile of Craignish point, with views of the Corryvreckan whirlpool. Right on your doorstep and within 9 miles is the renowned prehistoric Kilmartin Glen, the Moine Mhor, a lowland raised bog of international importance, and the ancient hill fort of Dunadd. A 20-mile drive north takes you to the town of Oban, the Gateway to the Isles, also known as the Seafood Capital of Scotland, with huge variety of cafés, shops, restaurants, golf course, cinema and leisure centre. The county town of Lochgilphead, 20 miles south, has a variety of specialist shops, cafés and restaurants, a swimming pool, golf course and sports centre. Free WiFi
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