Stronafian is a large country house offering a perfect opportunity for families and friends to immerse themselves in nature and explore Argyll’s Secret Coast.. 4 steps to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Woodburner

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Range, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine

Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine

Conservatory: Table Football, Toys, Woodburner

Games Room: Pool Table, Selection Of Books

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burners available locally. Travel cot, highchair and stairgates available on request. . Enclosed, lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced boggy pond area in the garden, 15 yards away.. Stronafian is a secluded country house set in its own estate grounds with salmon and trout fishing rights and excellent stalking opportunities, offering the perfect location for families and friends to immerse themselves in nature and explore Argyll’s Secret Coast, without the interruption of mainstream television

The hub of the house is the spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen area with its wood burner and comfy seating. This opens onto a large conservatory which wraps around the front of the house offering views of the natural garden and more opportunities for enjoying another wood burner, comfy seating and a large more formal dining area. Relaxation is well provided for, as there is a pool table and table football available, traditional children’s toys and games, as well as Wi-Fi, and although not connected to any TV service, there is a colour TV and DVD player with a well-stocked DVD library.

Roe deer and red deer are often seen from the house and otters are seen regularly along the coast. For bird watchers the area is also interesting with osprey, white-tailed eagle and golden eagle seen regularly at nearby Loch Riddon. There are plenty of locally harvested produce for sale locally, such as game, fish, sea fruits and sea weed, lamb, vegetables etc. which can be cooked to create delicious meals in the well-equipped kitchen. Stronafian has fishing rights on a beat of the River Ruel which is a 14 mile long spate river, fly fishing for salmon and sea trout. Permits for other beats can be arranged locally. There are several other local rivers and hill lochs with day permits available through the Dunoon and District Angling Club. Sea fishing from shore or boat is available on Loch Riddon. Red deer or Roe deer stalking can be easily arranged via a local company who offer stalking trips outings, accompanied by full time experienced stalkers in challenging terrain. Further details on the options for fishing and stalking can be provided.

The nearest village, Colintraive is just a 6-mile drive and has a restaurant, gastro-pub, post office, general store and a car ferry to the beautiful Isle of Bute. There’s also a community garden with picnic places, a welcoming bowling green and the Colintraive Heritage Centre where you can discover the story of the village and its farming heritage over the last 150 years. Cowal’s major town, Dunoon is just 12 short miles away and has a great selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and bars, as well as a ferry over to Gourock. It is also home to the outstanding Benmore Botanic Gardens and hosts the Cowal Highland Gathering, the biggest Highland Games in the UK. There are many interesting sites in the vicinity that are worth visiting on day trips, such as Castle Lachan, Ardkinglas Woodland Garden and Gruffalo Trail, Puck’s Glen, Portavadie Marina and the Isle of Bute and Mount Stuart.

The long distance footpath, the Cowal Way runs the length of the Cowal Peninsula, passing through some of the most beautiful and varied landscape and is easily accessible from Stronafian. Within a short drive you can see the beautiful Kyles of Bute, which are stunning stretches of water between the Isle of Bute and the mainland. Sheltered and scenic, they are perfect for kayaking and sailing with a sailing school at nearby Tighnabruaich. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub, and restaurant 6 miles.

Free WiFi



There is open water in the property grounds.

Scottish Letting Licence No: AR-02850-F