The Lookout, sleeps 2 Check Availability and Book
General Location: Argyll and Bute (Argyll & the Western Isles)  

In a superb, secluded location by the sea on a 160-acre private island, these three unique holiday cottages enjoy stunning views. Otter and Island Cottages are an adjoining pair of cosy lighthouse keepers’ cottages (the lighthouse is now automatic), while The Lookout is a former wartime lookout post situated 100 yards away from the lighthouse enclosure. This cottage has an extra sitting-room and sun terrace, formed from the original lookout, with superb long-distance views from windows all around. Otter and Island Cottages share a walled enclosure with the neighbouring caretaker, while The Lookout is set up on its own with outstanding views. Set at the northern tip of Davaar Island, they are connected to the mainland by a causeway, revealed by the sea for 6 hours at low tide. On arrival and departure, visitors will be ferried by Landrover across the causeway (leaving cars in the parking area at the main access point to the island). Once on the island, the mainland is just 20 minutes’ walk across the causeway, and Campbeltown, with good shops and restaurants, is a further 2 miles by car.
The island’s moorland, hills and rocky shore are home to a wealth of wildlife – dolphins, basking sharks, otters, seals and sea birds are regular visitors, and even the occasional golden eagle may be seen. There is the famous cave painting depicting the crucifixion and further caves to explore. There is glorious walking and many picnic spots. Locally there is good fishing, riding, sailing and golf. Shops 3 miles (4 miles from The Lookout. Basic emergency provisions avail from caretaker).

  • Multi-fuel stove – initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
  • Elec, elec rads and bed linen inc
  • Elec blankets
  • TV
  • M/wave
  • Access to tel if required
  • Shared walled lawns
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Shared grounds of 160 acres
  • BBQ
  • Parking nearby (foc)
  • Natural spring water supply
  • Unsuitable for the infirm

Cosy living/dining room with wood-burning stove and farmhouse-style kitchen area. Double bedroom (5ft bed) with en-suite shower room and toilet. First floor: Extra sitting room and sun terrace.

  • Full convector heaters inc
  • F/freezer
  • Garden with furniture and telescope
  • Sea-fishing foc
  • Boat mooring foc
  • Unsuitable for children
  • NB: Drops within grounds. Property is close to the sea

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Property reference Number: UMG (Please Quote this Number when making an enquiry)
Start Day for Weekly Rent: Saturday
Bedrooms: 1, Bathrooms:
Facilities: Open fire
(DB ref: C-1100618)