Welcome to the Kintyre Cottages Website
Self Catering cottages on the Mull of Kintyre Scotland
Welcome to the Kintyre Cottages Website
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Kildalloig Estate on the romantic Mull of Kintyre, offers 4,000 acres of unspoilt and remote rolling countryside, stretches of secluded beach (with coves and rock pools, ideal for children), and the fascinating little Island of Davaar, with its cave painting and wild goats - reached on foot at low tide, the coves of its shoreline are ideal picnic spots.
Kildalloig Farm is an organic farm producing beef and lamb. Organic breeding stock includes Aberdeen Angus heifers, pedigree registered Blueface Leicester, Blackface and North Ronaldsay rams or ewe lambs. Natural spring water supply.
There are marvellous walks through woodland on the Estate, on the coast - where seals, otters, and a variety of birds can be seen - and in the hills, where golden eagles soar. Boat trips for sea fishing, or visiting Davaar Island and the beaches of Carradale Bay, can be arranged.
The Island of Davaar is at the mouth of Campbeltown Loch. It is about 140 acres in size and 378ft above sea level at its highest point. From being very steep and rocky towards the south the sea has gradually worn its way into many places and has formed a great number of caves. At low tide the Island is connected to the mainland by the Dorlinn, which at low tide is 1.5 miles long. At high tide it is completely cut off.
The lighthouse was first constructed on the mainland using numbered bricks and then brought over to the Island. The light was automated in 1983.
Located in a deep bay and shrouded by hills, Campbeltown lies 4 miles away with its selection of shops, restaurants and health and fitness centre (with gym, sauna and sun beds), and also offers a new swimming-pool and leisure complex. Once known as Kinlochkilkerran, it was renamed by the Earl of Argyll (a Campbell) during the 17th century, and two centuries later the town enjoyed great prosperity, when shipbuilding and fishing industries were booming, and when over 30 whisky distilleries specialised in the production of Scotland's famous amber-coloured liquid. Only two distilleries survive today - Glen Scotia and Springbank, with the latter offering visitors tours by appointment.
Further attractions to be found at Campbeltown include the Campbeltown Cross situated on the quayside, and the quaint Art Deco cinema built in 1913 and affectionately referred to as The Wee Picture House. Apart from the museum and library, there is also a heritage centre relating the history of the town. You can visit the Owl Centre and Campbeltown Pottery, and in August, traditional Scottish and Irish bands can be heard at the Mull of Kintyre Music and Arts Festival.
Riding, swimming, sailing, sea fishing and Summer trips on a paddle steamer are all available from here, as well as the ferry to Ballycastle in Northern Ireland.
Ideally positioned for exploring Kintyre, our cottages are also within reach of the Western Isles - ferries to Gigha, Islay and Arran can be taken from the mainland. Gigha lies just 3miles off the coast of Kintyre, and is a very productive and fertile island. Along with its distinctive goat's cheese, over a quarter of a million gallons of milk are produced each year by its Ayrshire cattle. Together with the island's white sandy beaches, the Achamore Gardens there provide the main attraction for visitors.
Arran, being the most southerly island is also the most easily accessible and its geology and golf are the main crowd-pullers. Boasting seven golf courses, enthusiasts can enjoy three 18-hole and a unique 12-hole course at Shiskine, near Blackwater. Described as a `Scotland in miniature', the dividing line between the Highlands and Lowlands passes through the centre of the island, with the northern half mountainous and bleak, in contrast to the lusher southern half, which enjoys a milder climate.
The island of Islay, best known for its single malt whisky, also provides a good habitat for birdlife, and is the place where scores of white-fronted and barnacle geese spend the winter months. During late May and early June, the Islay Festival takes place, when whisky sampling, pipe bands and folk dancing accompanies the general celebration of the island's Gaelic roots.
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