Once a traditional working croft, this charming cottage provides a perfect highland getaway and a paradise for dogs. Quietly located by the shores of Loch Etive and surrounded by abundance of wildlife, Balure sits in a private and secluded part of Inverawe Estate, home of the award winning Inverawe Smoked Foods.

Full of romantic highland character, Balure offers a perfect opportunity to get away from it all and experience nature at its best. With a wonderful feeling of space and freedom you can step out the door and walk along the shoreline absorbing the stunning unspoilt surrounding views up Loch Etive and the glens beyond.

This delightful and cosy cottage will let you truly feel relaxed and on holiday allowing you to leave the world behind. Open the curtains and you may well spot Red or Roe deer down from the hills quietly grazing around the cottage. Or experience the morning chorus from dozens of species of birds. The amazing wildlife is never ending.

Within easy reach of Oban, the gateway to the islands, Balure is perfectly placed for numerous exciting day trips to the beautiful inner Hebridean Islands. There is also an abundance to see and do locally with Ben Cruachan (1126m) attracting the keen climber, or venture inside the great mountain and experience the astounding engineering work of the hydro-power station. Alternatively, you could have a quick round at the local 9 hole golf course or take a look back to the industrial era with a visit to Bonawe Iron Furnace where the canon balls of Nelson’s Trafalgar were made.

Balure is part of the Inverawe Country Park and Fisheries. Guests can enjoy the fly fishing on the park’s 3 stocked lochs at a discounted rate or receive free entrance to the fascinating Smokery Exhibition. There are many walks to enjoy around the unspoilt park and woodlands as well as a tearoom and gourmet shop selling the full range of delicious Inverawe smoke goods. For the beginner or those who want to freshen up on their technique, there is also an Angling School with daily lessons available.

Salmon and Sea Trout fishing is available on the River Awe by arrangement. Visit the town of Inveraray and its great historic Castle, home of the Duke of Argyll. Also see the fascinating and historical Inveraray Jail. Sail by steamer up Loch Awe and visit the picturesque and historical ruins of Kilchurn Castle.

Bed linen provided, towels NOT provided. Guests must supply their own towels. Electricity charged – meter reading on departure. Heating – electric plus wood burning stove. Logs for the woodburing stove provided.

TV, DVD, electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine. Enclosed garden with picnic bench. Discount on fly fishing and for Inverawe Country Park lochs. Free entry to smoking exhibition. 

Taynuilt village 4 miles -  9 hole golf course, boat trips up Loch Etive, hotel/pub, well stocked traditional grocers, post office, butcher, antique shop and tearoom.

Petrol station with Spar shop 2.5 miles

The busy harbour town of Oban 15 miles with full range of shops, restaurants and ferries to many islands