Ivybank Cottage

Welcome to Ivybank Cottage A gem of a cottage offering loch & mountain views, a sun room and a wood burning stove. Perfect for walkers being just steps away from the start of marked walking trails in Lochgoilhead. Location within the Loch Lomond National Park Ivybank was built around 150 years ago as the gardeners cottage for the large Victorian villa situated next door. When the owners modernised the holiday home they were careful to retain many original features. The space Ivybank was built around 150 years ago as the gardeners cottage for the large Victorian villa situated next door. When the owners modernised the holiday home they were careful to retain many original features. Inverlounin Road is a single track private road leading from the village and following the east shore of Loch Goil. In parts the road is in an elevated position and there are many original grand Victorian homes built between the road and the grounds sloping down to the loch side. Parking is at a premium so the parking bay for one car off the road at the entrance to the property is a great start. As soon as you step out of your car you will be drawn to the view. The cottage is elevated from the lochside and this is only a taste of the uninterrupted views to be enjoyed from the outside patio area. Care has been taken to make sure access is suitable for all. There is a ramp with a slight slope to a side door and then one step to enter the property. From there all rooms, except the double bedroom, are on one level so Ivybank is suitable for anyone with limited mobility. It is a pleasant 10 minute stroll down Inverlounin Road into the village where you will find the post office and general good store and the Goil Inn which is the village pub and restaurant. Either a 30 minute walk through the village, or around the lochside; or a 5 minute drive on quiet roads, you will find more dining and activities available at the Drimsynie Estate. For a small lochside village there truly is an impressive choice of places to go and things to do. You enter Ivybank via the patio area into the sun room. Being on the east side of the loch you have the sun till late in the day when it dips behind the mountains. The sun room is private and perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view. From the sun room you enter a small hallway which has a full sized walk in shower and toilet off to one side. The kitchen is modern and equipped with everything you need for a self-catering holiday. There is a wall mounted TV with its own signal. You can watch a different programme than what is being shown in the lounge. The heart of the cottage is the spacious lounge. Who wouldn’t enjoy the special effect that a wood burning stove adds to a lounge? The modern touch of a large wall mounted TV with Freeview makes for a cosy space to socialise and relax. To the front of the cottage is the patio area with a path leading down to the garden which is built on three terraces. Bedrooms & Bathrooms: Bedroom 1: Down 3 steps and has a King sized double bed and built in wardrobes. En-suite with a bath and shower over the bath. Bedroom 2: Twin beds 2ft 6inch wide and built in wardrobes. There is also a full sized walk in shower and toilet off the hallway FEATURES; Wood burning stove - starter pack of logs provided, Central heating, TV, DVD and radio in lounge. TV in the kitchen. You can watch different programmes simultaneously, Kettle, toaster, iron, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, cooker, hair driers, Washing machine & tumble dryer, Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Wi-Fi, Off road parking for 1 car, Towels & linen included, Highchair available on request, Cot - please bring your own travel cot. Note: There is not enough room in the twin bedroom, Selection of books, magazines and DVD's, Patio - bench and a table with 2 chairs, Starter pack with washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, laundry washing liquid & conditioner, cleaning cloths. ASDA and Morrisons home deliver to this property. Guest access You are hiring the whole cottage. Other things to note Pet - Maximum 2 dogs are welcome. There is a £30 per pet charge requested via AirBnB after the booking is made. Let us know at time of booking if bringing a dog. Key safe code, directions and useful information is sent out 10 days before arrival. LOCH GOIL TRAILS WALKING GUIDE - Plan your walks in advance and look forward to exploring this wonderful walking area. 21 featured trails for walkers and non-walkers. Find the loch side, hill walks, easy strolls ideal for the family, dog walks, as well as the paths to some of the summits in the area. Message us if you want to order a copy. £7 - UK - £10 non-UK. Electric vehicle charging points: 4 EV public charging points are available at the car park of the Drimsynie Estate - 1 mile from Lochgoilhead village. Slow charging at the holiday home is not allowed.