Rowan Lea Holiday Cottage for Six at Garmony in South East Isle of Mull

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An island escape just waiting for the buzz and laughter of a big family gathering or reunion among friends to fill its walls. Rowan Lea promises the warmest of Highland welcomes within a beautiful countryside setting immersed in nature, and yet within easy reach of the island’s main ferry port.

Set within a large, enclosed garden with an array of mature trees and shrubs, as well as parking for three to four vehicles, you can unpack and settle in with ease.

Entering Rowan Lea via a spacious porch for boots and coats, the hallway gives access to the large and varied living spaces on offer here. To the front of the house are two cosy sitting rooms, both with sea views, providing ample space for larger groups to spread out and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Overlooking the back garden and surrounding landscapes, the large open-plan kitchen, diner and third sitting area awaits – the true heart of the home. Filled with light thanks to a glazed gable end and triple aspect windows, this space feels incredibly inviting. Curl up with a good book, gather to prepare a feast with locally inspired ingredients, like venison off the hills, or simply enjoy breakfast while watching the garden birds with the patio doors thrown open.

Conveniently, guests will also find a utility room and ground floor bathroom on this level.

Venturing upstairs, Rowan Lea offers three beautifully appointed bedrooms, each benefitting from its own en-suite shower room. Each is well furnished with quality bedding and plenty of storage space to unpack and settle in for your stay. Both double bedrooms enjoy sea views, while the twin bedroom enjoys views over the garden and beyond to the meadows and woodland.

From the front door, a short walk brings you to a network of forestry trails that peel off into the hills, including a route that leads to a beautiful waterfall after a steady climb.

There’s also an excellent there-and-back coastal path from Garmony to Fishnish nearby, offering stunning views over the Sound of Mull and a great chance of spotting some of Mull’s ‘big five’ wildlife, including seals, otters and sea eagles.

Located only 10 minutes’ drive from Craignure, where the main ferry from Oban arrives, Rowan Lea offers easy access to amenities, with a small village shop, filling station, pub for evening meals and choice of cafes too. The central location means day trips to the Ross of Mull and over to Iona, or north to Tobermory, are also within easy reach, so you can explore all corners of the island.

Property Overview

Living Rooms: The main living room has a sea view and is well furnished with comfortable sofas, 50-inch smart television, DVD player, radio and electric fire. There is a second reading room on the ground floor, again with comfortable seating and a great view, selection of books and board games.

Kitchen: Beautiful open-plan dining, living and kitchen area. The kitchen is excellently equipped for self-catering with electric oven, induction hob, slow cooker, large air fryer, bread maker, sandwich toaster, kettle, cafetiere, Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine, toaster, microwave, baking equipment, hand blender, good range of cookware, large American-style fridge freezer in the utility, plus under-counter fridge in kitchen too. Washing machine and dryer with supply of laundry detergent. Dishwasher with dishwasher tablets provided. Supply of store cupboard basics like salt and pepper too.

Bedrooms: All three bedrooms are en-suite. The master sea view double is king-sized, there is another sea view standard-sized double bedroom and a twin bedroom with woodland views.

Bathrooms: Each bedroom is served by an en-suite shower room with heated towel rail, WC, basin and shower. There is also a ground floor bathroom with bath and overhead shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail. Complimentary toiletries.

Garden: Large garden enclosed by a stock fence with deer fencing extensions. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a few mature shrubs and a large gravelled parking area. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn too, with a lovely area of decking to soak up the countryside views from the outdoor sofa and sun beds. There is also a patio area with a six person wooden table and chairs near the kitchen. Bike storage possible on request.

Heating: Oil-fired central heating, which also provides hot water, supplemented by solar panels.

Bed Linen and Towels: Bed linen and towels are provided.

More at this Property: Wireless internet access via 4G Vodafone router. Often good enough to allow for streaming, but owing to the rural location, it can be intermittent. Clothes rack, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. High chair and travel cot (please bring your own bedding) available on request, child's booster seat. Please note, due to surrounding farmland and livestock, dogs must be kept on leads in the surrounding fields and the garden gate should be kept closed.

EPC Rating and Licence Number: EPC rating A+. Licence number AR01274F.

Maximum Occupancy: The property sleeps a maximum of six adults and children (cot available on request, please bring your own bedding). Please note the number of persons occupying the accommodation must not exceed the number stated here.

Arrival and Departure: Sunday changeover. Arrival from 4pm, departure by 10am.

Rowan Lea Sleeps 6 | £895.00 to £1525.00 per week

Property Overview