Ardanaiseig House, Kilchrenan, Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute, PA35

Exceptional 173-acre estate with historic country house, private island, crannogs, boathouse, cottage and extensive loch frontage.

Description

The Main House
Ardanaiseig is a historic country house estate in an exceptional location, set on the banks of Loch Awe amid some of Scotland’s most dramatic and romantic scenery. The Estate extends to approximately 173 acres and has been under single ownership since 1995. During this period, the estate has been the subject of an extensive and carefully considered programme of restoration and enhancement, with particular emphasis on the principal house, hotel accommodation, and its notable antique collections.

As a result, Ardanaiseig has become an established and highly regarded destination, receiving numerous industry accolades, including multiple romantic 'Hotel of the Year' awards, and attracting a loyal international guest base.

The estate is now offered for sale, presenting an exceptional opportunity for a purchaser to operate as a luxury hotel or to adapt it as a distinguished private residence, fully capitalising on the scale, setting, and inherent potential of the property.

Built in 1834 in the Scottish Baronial style for Colonel James Campbell and designed by leading early Victorian architect, William Burn, the B Listed principal house with its lovely clematis-clad entrance, grand hall and magnificent staircase offers 16 individually designed bedrooms.

There are three grand reception rooms featuring high ceilings and elaborate plasterwork, splendid and elaborate open fireplaces with sweeping views across the water and surrounding woodland, there is a substantial kitchen, which, while currently set up as a professional, commercial facility, could easily be re-designed as a welcoming, large family kitchen.

The Estate
The wider estate extends to around 173 acres, beginning with the impressive long tree-lined drive. Beautifully designed gardens (including the original walled garden), expanses of rolling velvety lawns, wild meadows and ancient woodland, with direct access to Loch Awe’s stunning shoreline, create a wonderfully varied estate landscape which also includes an extraordinary lochside amphitheatre.

At its edge, a contemporary boathouse with its own jetty offers a striking contrast to the main house, providing a light-filled waterside one bedroom suite.

A pretty two-bedroom cottage also sits nestled within the grounds, ideal for private stays or extended family, while a private island, Eilean A'Chomhraidh, lies just across the water, reached by boat from the estate’s own shore alongside three ancient crannogs.

The setting of Ardanaiseig is one of its strongest attributes. Situated on the banks of Scotland’s longest freshwater loch, the estate offers peace and seclusion, yet remains accessible to Oban, Glasgow and the wider west coast. It is an estate of stature and romance, combining a distinguished historic house with extensive landholding, rare lochside frontage, and a set of striking features seldom found together.

Whether acquired as an exceptional Scottish country estate or as an exciting business enterprise, Ardanaiseig is undoubtedly a hugely attractive property for a wide range of buyers.

Location

Kilchrenan is a quiet village reached by a seven mile long minor road and is a secluded area of tranquillity and beauty. Taynuilt, on the main road to Oban, has a post office, grocer/delicatessen, petrol station and a railway station on the Glasgow – Oban train line. Oban (21 miles) is the nearest major town and is the ferry terminal to the Western Isles. The town has a full range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Loch Awe is a spectacular loch and the longest freshwater loch in Scotland, running from the village of Lochawe to Ford near the west coast to the south – a distance of 23 miles. Argyll offers the opportunity for a fantastic range of outdoor activities. There is superb hill walking, climbing and mountaineering in the area with skiing at Aonach Mhor and at Glen Coe.

Square Footage: 14,894 sq ft


Acreage: 173 Acres

Additional Info

Septic tank
Private water supply
LPG fired boilers installed in 2025
Mains electricity

Please note: this property is B listed

Please note: The hotel is split part residential council tax part commercial rates. Rose cottage is commercially rated.