Lonan House , Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute

Lonan House is a B Listed country house built in 1906, designed by the renowned Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer. In its lifetime, the house has been a private home, a hotel and latterly self-catering apartments. The current owners have undertaken a comprehensive restoration project to renovate the accommodation whilst maintaining the character of the building and the surrounding 28 acres of gardens and woodland. Renovations were completed over 2020 and 2021 which included new heating system throughout, new plumbing, new floors, new bathrooms, new kitchens, all new appliances and all new furnishings.

In its current configuration, Lonan House is divided into six luxury self-catering apartments plus a self-contained one bedroom annexe and spacious owner's accommodation, all over three levels. It has become a very popular and well booked destination with many guests returning multiple times. This is being offered as a turn key profitable business with luxury private owner's accommodation.

On the ground floor there is a one bedroom apartment and a two bedroom apartment, both with sitting room, bedroom, shower room and kitchen. The owners' accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hallway leading to a dining kitchen, with large kitchen island and a range of storage and in-built high spec appliances. There is a conservatory off the kitchen, with access to the patio area and grounds. A large sitting room has windows on two sides and there is a separate study. Upstairs the owners' accommodation continues with four large double bedrooms located around an airy, spacious hallway with archways off. A shower room and main bathroom complete this area.

The first floor accommodation continues with a further three apartments - two one bedroom apartments with shower room, kitchen and sitting room; and a two bedroom apartment with open plan kitchen/lounge and separate shower room. From here there is access to the second floor which hosts another two bedroom apartment with sitting room, dining room, shower room and kitchen.

The accommodation is currently offered in the following configuration:

Campbell - 1 bedroom apartment
Lorimer - 1 bedroom apartment
MacDonald - 2 bedroom apartment
MacDougall - 2 bedroom apartment
MacLeary - 1 bedroom apartment
MacFarlane - 2 bedroom apartment
Self-contained one bedroom annexe
Owner's accommodationn

Garden and Grounds
The property sits within 28 acres of stunning grounds, mainly laid to lawn in extensive gardens and woodland offering picturesque walks amongst flora and fauna. There is a large wildlife pond and many well-maintained areas for sitting, picnicking and relaxing.

There is a site of approximate 5 acres within the grounds offering a potential development opportunity for further accommodation, glamping pods or business expansion. Additionally there is a planning proposal for a single dwelling development. Further information is available on request.

There is a sizeable (1301 sq.f.t) detached garage currently used as a spacious workshop with electricity and water. Attached to the main property is also a large garage store with separate entrance.

The property has parking space for 11 cars and 2 EV charging points.

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Located on the Glen Lonan Road about 1 mile from Taynuilt village and 12 miles from Oban, Lonan House is ideally situated to explore Oban, the Islands and the Fort William, Glencoe area. Lonan House enjoys a glorious Scottish setting with stunning views to Ben Cruachan, Argyll's highest mountain and Ben Starav.

Glen Lonan is part of National Cycle Route 78, The Caledonia Way, stretching 234 miles through stunning Scottish countryside. Ferries can be taken to the inner Hebridean islands The village of Taynuilt is within walking distance (1 mile) and has a train station with regular trains to Glasgow, Oban and Dalmally. Also, it has a well- stocked grocery shop, butchers, post office and tea-room. There is a nine-hole golf course for the golf enthusiast and lovely walks along the piers at Loch Etive.