Although just an hour and a half from Glasgow, Ormidale
sits in some of the loveliest scenery in Scotland. The Kyles of
Bute are renowned amongst both walkers and sailors as amongst the
most stunning bits of coast in Scotland. Whatever the weather in
Argyll – and we do enjoy a remarkably mild micro-climate -
this is great country for site seeing, with every corner revealing
a new variation on the theme of mountain, loch, valley, sky, woodland,
sea, rock, beach. The Cowal peninsula is a fabulous base for an
active holiday with marvellous wildlife, numerous gardens and other
tourist attractions to visit, and all sporting activities catered
for.
Ormidale has grounds of 23 acres, and sits about a mile above the
head of Loch Riddon, enjoying complete privacy and lovely views
down the glen to the river Ruel. The Island of Bute itself is as
little as 15 minutes away from the house – accessed via a
ferry from Colintraive – and was a “must visit”
destination long before Stella McCartney got married there or former
racing driver Johnnie Dumfries moved into Mount Stuart House as
the new Marquess of Bute.
Inverary with its famous Jail and Castle, seat of
Clan Campbell for the last few hundred years, is only 45 minutes
away, as is Loch Lomond. Dunoon is another tourist destination in
its own right, and just under half an hour away. You can get to
Glen Coe in an hour and a half, to Stirling, Oban or Fort William
in under two. Loch Ness and Edinburgh are easy enough day trips
– reachable in less than 2 and a half hours.
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