The Ruin - Sleeps 2 ( plus 2 youngsters if required)

The Ruin has views extending to several miles across the loch and imagine this - not one building can be seen. It is so quiet that you can frequently hear seals in the small colony 300 yards away, as well as see them.

The croft house and the adjacent byre have been lovingly rebuilt by us to provide the utmost comfort and convenience whilst retaining the character and charm of the original buildings, which were probably last lived in about 100 years ago.

The house itself provides accommodation for two in a largely open plan layout – the notable exception being the bathroom - which has a short shower tub/bath.

The kitchen is comprehensively equipped, including gas hob, electric fan oven, dishwasher, fridge, breadmaker etc.

Visitors will enjoy the high comfort level of the full underfloor heating, and added bonus of a wood-burning stove in the living area. There is a TV/DVD player and a separate CD/radio/cassette player, plus a small selection of DVDs and CDs.

The Byre - 7 yards away for the house - incorporates the utility room, housing the washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer at the rear of the building. At the front is a small bed sitting room with double bunks and which is equipped with TV/DVD/CD. This room is to accommodate two youngsters if required, giving parents some well deserved peace and quiet. The byre also has a toilet and shower.

Parents must satisfy themselves that their youngsters will be happy sleeping on their own, and would also treat the property responsibly. A child alarm operates between the two buildings, which both have smoke alarms and emergency lighting.

What to see and Do

Ardslignish is an ideal base from which to explore the Ardnamurchan peninsula, which stretches out to become the most westerly point on the British mainland.

Ardnamurchan is a truly unspoilt area of varied and unsurpassed natural beauty and interest, with rugged mountains, ancient oakwoods, mixed woodlands and flower meadows, surrounded by a fascinating shoreline ranging from fantastic rock formations to the softest sandiest beaches imaginable.

Closer to home, the Ruin is surrounded by land dedicated to natural regeneration and is populated by an amazing variety of wild flowers and birds, whilst the ebbing tide leaves rock pools full of interest for all.

The stone terrace provides a good place for bird spotting and barbecues, whilst for the more energetic the clothes posts double up for a badminton net, and there is also a croquet set. Inside are various games and wildlife reference books.

On the side of our home, Greenwood, 150 yards from the Ruin we have developed 2 games rooms which are shared with our Tower visitors. Play snooker or pool and or try your hand at table tennis….guaranteed to cause some laughs. In the other room we have installed some fitness equipment and a dart board.

Sorry - no pets in The Ruin

Please note that all bookings for the Ruin are from Sunday to Sunday.

We hope you will want for nothing during your holiday, and our aim is to make sure you will want to return.

In order to ensure our high standard of cleanliness and maintenance, we have decided to let The Ruin on a Sunday to Sunday basis. We hope that this is not inconvenient for you.

The prices shown are for two persons per week and are fully inclusive of bed linen, towels, tea towels, cleaning materials, electricity, gas and logs.

An additional charge of £90 per week will be made for one or two children accommodated in The Byre and this is also inclusive of bedding, towels and electricity.