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Minard Castle stands in its own grounds in beautiful countryside on the north-western shore of Loch Fyne, three-quarters of a mile (1km) from the A83 Inveraray to Lochgilphead road. This beautiful part of Argyll is famous for its gardens specialising in exotic azaleas and rhododendrons. It offers forest walks, cycle trails, riding, good fishing, and many places of historical and archaeological interest.
Minard is thirteen miles (20km) south-west of Inveraray - an ancient stronghold of the Campbell Clan - which is noted for its castle and historic jail. Other local attractions include the Auchindrain Folk Museum and the Argyll Wildlife Park. Within easy travelling distance are the Crinan Canal and the prehistoric sites around Kilmartin. To the south is the Kintyre peninsular and Campbeltown. To the north are Loch Awe, the spectacular Pass of Brander, the tunnels of the Cruachan hydro-electric scheme, and Oban with its Sea-Life Centre and ferries to the islands. Further north are Glencoe, Fort William and Loch Ness.
Shopping, restaurants and transport.
The village shop is a mile and a half (2km) away, and there are excellent shops at Lochgilphead. There are two bars with restaurants and two cafés all within five miles. The Glasgow to Campbeltown buses stop by request at the end of the drive, and guests can be met by prior arrangement, but a car is recommended for touring the area.
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| | Sleeps: | 4 | | Pets Allowed: | No | | Smoking Allowed: | No | | Price Range | £170.00 - £390.00 | | Facilities and Amenities | | » Enclosed garden | | » Washing machine | | » Microwave | | » Cot available | | » TV |
| | | The Lodge , Argyll, Strathclyde West Highlands |  The Lodge
The Lodge sleeps up to six people, and is a comfortable bungalow with a view through trees to the loch. It has a double bedroom, twin bedroom, livingroom (two folding single beds also provided), kitchen and bathroom (with shower over the bath). There is ample parking space, and a small private garden with table and chairs - in addition to the castle grounds, in which self-catering guests are welcome.
Electricity, central heating and hot water are included in the price. Equipment includes a cooker with oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster, automatic washer-dryer, colour television (4 terrestrial channels), pay-phone, and towels and linen.
The price of The Lodge ranges from £170 to £390 per week, varying according to date. |  | | |
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| Sleeps: | 4 | | Pets Allowed: | No | | Smoking Allowed: | No | | Price Range | £140.00 - £360.00 | | Facilities and Amenities | | » Washing machine | | » Dryer | | » Microwave | | » Cot available | | » TV |
| | | The Mews Apt , Argyll, Strathclyde West Highlands |  THE CASTLE MEWS APARTMENT The Mews Apartment, which sleeps four or five, is a comfortable flat built in the 1970s on the upper floor in the courtyard behind the castle. It has a double bedroom, twin bedroom, livingroom (with bed settee), kitchen and bathroom (with shower over the bath). There are pleasant views of trees at the back and a glimpse of the loch at the front. The Lodge and the Mews Apartment are about 150 yards (140m) apart and 250 yards (230m) from Loch Fyne. There is ample parking space. Self-catering guests are welcome to enjoy the castle grounds. Electricity, central heating and hot water are included in the price. Equipment includes a fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster, automatic washer-dryer, colour television, pay-phone, and towels and linen. | | | | |
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