Cottage Description
Smithy Cottage is a 2 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 4 and is located in Tarbert, Scotland. This property is pet friendly allowing for 1 pet. . Local to Erines, Portavadie, Glenreasdell, Skipness, Claonaig
- Bike Store
- Cot Available
- DVD player
- Main Fuel or Power incl.
- Enclosed Garden / Patio
- Garden / Patio
- Free Pets
- Rural Location
- Satellite TV
- Television
- Woodburning Stove
- Winter Short Breaks
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
- Coastal within 1 mile
Located in the peaceful village of Glenbarr, this mid-terraced cottage makes a superb holiday base for exploring the Kintyre Peninsula. The village is home to Glenbarr Abbey, an 18th century residence, now serving as a visitor centre for the history of Clan Macalister. There is also a small shop, café and garden centre. Kintyre Way runs from Tarbert in the north to Danaverty Bay in the south, offering excellent walking and miles of beautiful white sandy beaches to explore. Windsurfing, sea angling, diving, cycling and horse riding are just some of the activities for the outdoor enthusiasts and an abundance of wildlife makes for great bird watching. The keen golfer can experience five unique golf courses, known as some of the best courses in Scotland, including the famous Machrihanish Dunes. Close by, there are ferries to Arran, Islay and Gigha, allowing visitors to enjoy a taste of island life. There is a hotel with a bar and restaurant at Bellochuntuy and Campbeltown has a cinema and leisure centre. Beach 1 mile. Shop 50 yards, pub and restaurant 4 miles.
Ground floor: Living room with beams. Kitchen with breakfast bar. Conservatory with patio doors. 1 double bedroom with beams and en-suite shower room with toilet. Shower room with toilet. Laminate floors throughout. Stairs (with sloping ceiling) to first floor: 1 twin bedroom with sloping ceiling.
Woodburners in living room and conservatory (initial fuel inc). Electricity heaters, elec, bed linen and towels included. Travel Cot on request. Two satellite TVs. DVD. Stereo/CD. Electric Cooker. Microwave. Washing Machine. Fridge Freezer. Enclosed terrace with patio. Parking (2 cars). Cycle store. Pet free of charge. No smoking. Note: 4 steps on terrace.
Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
Dunvalanree in Carradale, a founding member of The Seafood Trail, specialises in local produce, seafood, lamb, beef, cheese, beer and even whisky, offering guests a relaxing meal in convivial surroundings that they will recall with a smile for years to come.
Fun Days Out
The Playbarn is located at Auchrannie Resort in Brodick, it offers a fun and safe environment for young children to play in. The indoor soft play area is set out over three levels, and there is also a teen zone, internet area, big screen TV, library and WI-FI as well as an outdoor play area and picnic area. The Trough serves a good selection of premium beverages and snacks that are reasonably priced, and offers a comfortable place to sit and observe the children playing. The Playbarn is clean and well maintained and the facilities are very good. The area is well supervised and the staff are friendly and helpful. The Playbarn offers lots to keep young visitors entertained in a clean and safe environment and the prices are very reasonable too.
Beach
No recommended Beach found within 30 miles of this property.
Biking & Hiking
Sign-posted off the main road from Tarbert to Campbeltown, the Centre offers a Museum, gift shops, teas and woodland and riverside walks.
Golf & Sports
A total of seven breathtaking golf courses reside on the gorgeous island of Arran. Visitors can take their pick as they test their skills with a challenging game in one of the most beautiful places in the world. There are numerous places to enjoy a bite to eat nearby so you can make it a full day of invigorating competition and relaxation.
Learn to fly on the beautiful Isle of Arran, 'Scotland in miniature'. Flying Fever Paragliding School has operated for over ten years, teaching on Arran during the summer months. There are 30 + flying sites taking all wind directions, and suitable for beginners and experts alike.
Nature Reserves
No recommended Nature Reserves found within 30 miles of this property.
Gardens & Woodlands
No recommended Gardens & Woodlands found within 30 miles of this property.
Local Attractions
Ardbeg Distillery is located on the small and distant island of Islay where the land provides the perfect conditions and ingredients required to produce a great single malt whisky. They have been distilling whisky since the 18th century here. A visit here is taking a step back in history as well as delving into the process of whisky making. They operate a number of different tours that range in length and detail, starting with a light introduction into the brewing process through to a detailed tour of the history of the brewery and an involvement in the actual making process. All tours will give you the opportunity to sample the wonder whisky produced here. The tour guides are lovely, friendly passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable and the tours are informative and interesting and pitched at just the right level. The Old Kiln Cafe is wonderful, warm and inviting, the lunches are superb and excellent value too and you can taste the whisky's at your table. Staff throughout are great and again helpful and friendly and able to offer advise. The brewery has an idyllic location and has fabulous views of the ocean. The visitor centre is open Monday to Friday throughout the year and tours are operated April to October, they are popular and numbers are kept small so it is best to book in advance. The gift shop has the full selection of their whisky's as well as related items and there are special distillery release bottles that are only available here. Ardbeg Distillery is a must visit if you are here on the island you get a real insight into the both the history of the island and the distillery process, it has a wonderful cafe and excellent customer service.
There are three main ingredients for making Laphroaig — Barley, Water, and Yeast — but the secret ingredient is the people who work to ensure that this defining whisky has always remained true to its origins. Tour the distillery and sample the world's favourite single malt. (Recommend ringing ahead to check availability of the tour)
Auchrannie Leisure Centre offers a great choice of leisure facilities within its comfortable and modern complex, it has a lovely welcoming reception area. The Spa Resort is modern and stylish and is open to both residents and non residents of the Auchrannie Resort. Full details of opening times and prices are available on their website. Within the resort there are many amenities including two indoor swimming pool, as well as steam rooms, a sanarium and saunas where you can unwind and relax as the heat works its magic. In addition there is a fully equipped fitness suite with state of the art equipment. Also available here in the sports hall are the options for tennis, badminton, table tennis, football, basketball and volley ball. If you are interested in fitness classes there is a large choice to choose from that cater to all ages and fitness levels. The staff throughout are brilliant really friendly and accommodating. Auchrannie Leisure Centre never feels too busy and is an excellent facility, full of modern amenities and with a good choice of restaurants to choose from.
Arran Adventure Company are located on the beautiful Isle of Arran in Brodick, amongst some of the most spectacular countryside and scenery. They offer a range of fun and exciting outdoor pursuits aimed at all ages and abilities. You can choose from abseiling, archery, mountain biking, climbing, gorge walking, sea kayaking and segway. There is an activity to suit everyone. They are open throughout the year for mountain bike hire but, all other activities are only available during the period from Easter to October. Arran Adventure Company are professional and all activities are well organised with safety paramount, all equipment is provided, it is well maintained and all top quality. The instructors are excellent, friendly, helpful and encouraging, they provide clear instructions on what to do and are always on hand if needed. If hiring bikes there are maps available and they will advise on the best route to suit your group. The scenery around is beautiful with lots of places to stop and enjoy, so take along a camera. If you are looking for something fun and exciting to do on the island look no further than Arran Adventure Company, they are fantastic, provide a great range of activities that are perfectly balanced with the right measure of safety and fun and the instructors are just brilliant, and is excellent value for money too, highly recommended.
Flying Fever Paragliding School are located on the Isle of Arran and have been in business here for more than twenty years. They offer courses in training for a solo paragliding flight or a tandem flight with an instructor. The island has more than thirty flying sites that incorporate all wind directions making it ideal for this activity. Paragliding is exhilarating with a large injection of adrenalin and gives the ultimate buzz. They are open daily depending on the weather March through to September. Instructors are all highly trained and qualified. Safety is paramount and all equipment is regularly tested and is well maintained. You commence training on a gentle slope and you gradually progress to higher ground as you gain confidence and competence. The instructors are lovely you will find them to be very friendly, through and really patient as well as encouraging and they will put you at ease if at all nervous. The feeling when you leave the ground and have the wind in your face as you glide over the glens and countryside is priceless, a truly exhilarating and memorable experience. Flying Fever Paragliding School are professional and well organised, they can arrange to pick you up and drop you off from where you are staying, you will feel very safe and comfortable in their capable hands, highly recommended.
It's been described as comprehensive, witty and visually arresting and you probably won't find a more interesting tour anywhere. Visit Bowmore Distillery and receive the warmest welcome on Islay. Take a tour, have a wee dram.
Historical & Heritage Sites
Finlaggan was the home of the MacDonald chiefs for almost four hundred years, from the 12th to the 16th centuries. From Finlaggan, the Lords of the Isles ruled the Atlantic seaboard from Kintyre to Lewis, having wrested control from their Norse overlords.
Just off the north eastern cost of Ireland rests Rathlin Island. This beautiful region was once the heart of the ancient Dal Riada kingdom. Today the area offers gorgeous scenery, rich history and the perfect place to observe marine birds and local wildlife. If you are searching for peace, quiet and tranquillity then Rathlin should be first on your itinerary.
The evocative ruins of a late 11th or 12th century castle with later additions, it is probably the oldest stone castle on the Scottish mainland.
Visit an ancient fort which signifies a clear example of Iron Age inhabitation. It has a dominant site on the island of Bute that is well worth a look.
