Lochhead Cottage, Glendaruel, Colintraive, PA22 3AF

Lochhead Cottage is a delightful, detached cottage in typical west highland style in a situation of great natural scenic beauty. The house enjoys a lovely peaceful location at the head of Loch Ruel near to Glendaruel, Colintraive and Tighnabruaich. The house is of white painted harled exterior and under a Coraline sheeted roof. The property is set amid mature and woodland gardens with neighbouring woodlands forming a sheltered backdrop.

Ground Floor
Double glazed outer door with stained and leaded glass detail to entrance reception hall,
with electrical switchgear, breakfasting fitted kitchen with windows to front and rear, base and wall units with butchers block worktops and projecting coffee and breakfasting bar, LPG boiler, door to rear gardens, sitting room with windows to front and rear, timber effect laminate flooring, exposed stone chimney breast with warming log burner inset on a terra cotta tiled hearth and timber fireplace, upright slimline radiator, access hatch to attic. Bedroom 1 with front facing window, timber effect laminate floor and open Edinburgh press. Shower room with smoked glass enclosure and wet wall finish, window to rear, tiled floor and vanity set wash hand basin.

First Floor
Stairs up to first floor, and open plan, floored and lined attic room with 2 x front facing dormer windows and general-purpose store at the gable end.

Outbuildings
Polycarbonate sheet covered canopy over flagstones, general purpose and freezer store under Coraline sheet roof, garden shed/workshop and equipment store under Coraline sheet roof, second general purpose store, small timber garden shed.

Gardens
A gate leads to a gravel surfaced driveway and to a vehicle turning and hardstanding area to the front and the side of the house, Within the gardens are semi ancient native trees, rhododendrons and exposed natural rocky outcrops, small front lawn with views to the River Ruel and the head of the tidal Loch Ruel. A screen of evergreens is at the northern side with post and wire fencing forming the boundaries. A further lawn is at the rear which backs adjacent semi ancient native woodlands providing shelter and pleasant amenity.

Mooring
The current owner presently has a mooring on Loch Riddon and understands that, subject to enquiry and availability through the local mooring association, it may be possible for a purchaser to obtain a mooring in the area.

Situation
Lochhead Cottage is situated in a location of great natural scenic beauty at the end of the small south Argyll ribbon settlement and little known hamlet of Stronafian. Stronafian is situated at the junctions of the B836 & the A836 at the head of Loch Riddon.

The house is set in private and mature woodland grounds which extend to about 0.634 acres. From its slightly raised vantage point there are wonderful southerly aspects with spectacular views south over Loch Riddon, the Kyles of Bute, the Island of Bute and then beyond to Goat Fell and the high tops of Arran.

Lochhead Cottage is at the southern end of scenic Glendaruel on the Cowal Peninsula. The area is famous for its stunning natural scenic beauty with deep and narrow sea lochs and high-sided mountains and glens providing a boating route through from the Clyde estuary to Arran, Loch Fyne and the fishing village of Tarbert and on through the Crinan Canal to the Western Isles.

Colintraive (8.5 miles to the south) has a hotel with a friendly bar and an enviable reputation for pub and restaurant cuisine, an everyday provisions shop, post office, heritage centre, community garden and an all-weather bowling green. From Colintraive there is a short and regular 5-minute Calmac ferry crossing to the neighbouring Island of Bute or alternatively a ferry from Wemyss Bay on Clyde Coast The main town on Bute is Rothesay where there are local shops, a supermarket and a further ferry to the Clyde coast. The other main centre in the area is Dunoon which provides further shops, supermarket and services, in addition to two competing ferry services across the Clyde. The picturesque village of Tighnabruaich, approximately 7 miles away, has two pubs, restaurants and local amenities, with the famous Waverley paddle steamer docking there during the summer months. Excellent local medical services are delivered from Tighnabruaich.

Nearby Portavadie Marina and Spa provides a luxury leisure destination with marina facilities, restaurant, bar, spa and heated outdoor infinity pool overlooking Loch Fyne.

There is a local primary school at Glendaruel and secondary schooling is available at Dunoon Grammar, which has an excellent reputation. A school bus runs from Colintraive to Dunoon Grammar in the morning and afternoon to transport students to and from school. It is possible for some of the students to board at the school.

The area offers much in the way of relaxing outdoor pursuits, including yachting and boating, golf, fishing, hill walking and country walks in an area rich in history. The Cowal Way stretches from Portavadie on Loch Fyne and travels for some 31 miles to Arrochar through some of the most dramatic and picturesque sea and landscapes on the west coast.

A scenic 9-hole golf course is at Kames, with further courses on the Island of Bute and at Dunoon. Sea, river and loch fishing are also available in the area as are a number of shoots run either commercially or by syndicates. Some of the local estates allow stalking by arrangement. Local bus services run to Tighnabruaich, Rothesay, Dunoon and Inveraray.

The Braehead retail village to the west of Glasgow is only 47 miles (albeit including a short ferry crossing over the Clyde) and has Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s anchor stores, a range of High Street multiples, plus an IKEA superstore. Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons each have large outlets in Greenock, about 8 miles from the ferry terminals or reached overland via Helensburgh and the Rest and be Thankful A83 road. The city of Glasgow is 51 miles by ferry and provides extensive retail, commercial, cultural, higher educational and leisure services.

Services
Private UV lamped and filtered water supply, drainage is by private septic tank, LPG heating, double glazing. EV charger point. Electric trace underfloor heating in the shower room. Wood fired hot tub.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8RT
Tel: .

Council Tax
Band D amount payable for 2026/2027 is
£1783.33 Excluding mains water and sewerage.

Travel Directions
From Glasgow city centre leave in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway. Continue for 21 miles to arrive at Port Glasgow. Keep going straight (parallel to the shoreline) through the adjoining towns of Greenock and Gourock on the A770 for 8 miles to reach the Western Ferry terminal at McInroys Point (this is the second of the two ferry terminals and provides a more frequent service). Take the ferry to Hunters Quay, Dunoon. Leaving the terminal turn right onto the A815. At the ‘T’ junction adjacent to the marina in Sandbank turn right. After approx 1.5 miles turn left on to the B836. Travel for about 11 miles to meet the junction with the A886. Turn right onto the A886 and travel for 1.3 miles then turn left onto the A8003. Continue on the A8003 for 1.6 miles to find the entrance to Lochhead Cottage on the left hand side.