Moorcroft Cottage self catering North Connel by Oban

Moorcroft Cottage

Self Catering in North Connel
by Oban on West Coast of Scotland

Sleeping 1-3 people

 
Moorcroft self catering cottage by Oban


Moorcroft is a delightful self-contained self-catering holiday cottage apartment
overlooking Loch Etive and situated in over 5 acres of lovely garden grounds,
8 miles North of the picturesque town and ferry port of Oban.

The self catering cottage is the converted byre of our 200 year old croft house and a sense of this history still settles over the cottage and its surroundings. The cottage has recently been refurbished to a high standard, and the views from all the window are delightful. Although attached to our own house, the cottage at Moorcroft is totally self contained with parking almost to the door.

Moorcroft is set in over five acres of grounds with picnic tables, seats and a summerhouse. To the rear is a large garden, a meadow with an ancient cairn and a shady picnic area to sit and watch the wildlife, or the sun setting over Mull. To the front, over the minor road is a grassy bank with paths and a track leading down to a private area of the shore of Loch Etive. From this lovely spot, with its stunning views to Ben Cruachan, you would be very unlucky not to see cormorants, oyster catchers, a heron, a family of ducks, or the bobbing black head of a seal.

A Post Office and shop, restaurants and pubs are available at Connel (2.5 miles); and Benderloch (3miles) has a garage, hardware/toy/camping/outdoor clothing shop, a Post Office and grocers, a café with second-hand bookshop and a sandy beach to explore.

The Bonawe Road is ideal for easy walking or cycling, or if you prefer something more strenuous, a track from Benderloch leads up to the summit of Beinn Lora which, on a clear day, will reward you with a breathtaking view.

Moorcroft is a perfect base for exploring this fascinating area.

Some other things to see and do in the area:

 
  • Golf
  • Atlantis leisure with swimming, squash, tennis etc.
  • Ferry and boat trips to the islands
  • Cinema
  • Shopping in Oban
  • War and peace museum
  • Old Jail, Maritime museum etc at Inveraray
  • Auchindrain old township
  • Wildlife cruises
  • Sealife Centre
  • Inverawe Fisheries and Smokehouse
  • Kilmartin Glen and museum
  • Forest tracks for cycling and walking
  • Gardens
  • Cruachan Hydroelectric Power Station
  • Castles
  • Mountain Bike hire
  • Rally Carting
  • Bonawe Iron Furnace
  • Boat trip along Loch Etive
  • Numerous tea shops, restaurants and pubs

Jen and Geoff Fitton
Moorcroft
North Connel
By Oban
Argyll
PA37 1QZ
Telephone: +44 (0)1631 710403
Email:

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Jen also works in private practice as a general counsellor for women.

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Loch Etive and Ben Cruachan from shore of Moorcroft Cottage self catering in North Connel by Oban
The view towards Ben Cruachan from our private shore on Loch Etive