Sitting in a fold in the hills at the top end of Glenralloch which leads from West Loch Tarbert to Loch Fyne, the Steading at Barmore provides accommodation with a range of options and is just a 2 minute drive from the picturesque fishing village of Tarbert, Loch Fyne. The Victorian steading was built around 1839, shortly after Barmore House (now Stonefield Castle).
William Playfair was the architect for Colin Campbell and some of the features used in the main building can be seen at the steading - crow stepped gables, fine sandstone dressing on windows and doors. There is a stone built barn on 2 floors closing the east side of the courtyard formed by the byre, cart shed and farm servants' cottages. It was the nerve centre of the estate until 1948 when it was sold with "the big house" and continued to operate as the home farm until 1965.
It is a listed building and is one of very few complete Scottish farm steadings still in existence. In 1986 it was resurrected from a ruinous state and sympathetically restored by the current owners to provide a range of self-catering holiday accommodation types.
William Playfair was the architect for Colin Campbell and some of the features used in the main building can be seen at the steading - crow stepped gables, fine sandstone dressing on windows and doors. There is a stone built barn on 2 floors closing the east side of the courtyard formed by the byre, cart shed and farm servants' cottages. It was the nerve centre of the estate until 1948 when it was sold with "the big house" and continued to operate as the home farm until 1965.
It is a listed building and is one of very few complete Scottish farm steadings still in existence. In 1986 it was resurrected from a ruinous state and sympathetically restored by the current owners to provide a range of self-catering holiday accommodation types.
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Clustered round a pretty, sheltered courtyard, this traditional farm steading has been redeveloped and refurbished to provide accommodation in 6 separate properties.
These include cosy one and two bedroom cottages with open fire or log burning stove, and comfortable bunkhouse style rooms each with ensuite facilities.
These include cosy one and two bedroom cottages with open fire or log burning stove, and comfortable bunkhouse style rooms each with ensuite facilities.
Named after the last permanent resident in the days when Barmore was a working farm, Shepherd's Cottage has been recently re-furbished.
It is tastefully decorated with a delightful blend of modern and traditional and a high level of comfort.
It is an excellent choice if you have had a busy day exploring the dramatic countryside in and around the Kintyre Peninsula or nearby islands of Gigha, Islay or Arran, with an open fire making it a real home from home If you prefer to stay close to base you may just want to kick back and relax in the courtyard on the outdoor rocking chairs watching for red squirrels or sit and listen to the beautiful birdsong.
It is tastefully decorated with a delightful blend of modern and traditional and a high level of comfort.
It is an excellent choice if you have had a busy day exploring the dramatic countryside in and around the Kintyre Peninsula or nearby islands of Gigha, Islay or Arran, with an open fire making it a real home from home If you prefer to stay close to base you may just want to kick back and relax in the courtyard on the outdoor rocking chairs watching for red squirrels or sit and listen to the beautiful birdsong.
As the name suggests, this part of the old steading was where the machinery and farm equipment was kept.
In those days, they used Clydesdale horses which are very large and so is this charming cottage.
The owners made sure the design they created made use of all the original openings in the building including the formation of full-height arched windows in the living area and a tiny window in the twin bedroom for which no-one knows the reason.
This side of the building faces south so it is a light filled, spacious cottage with a central living/dining area with open plan kitchen.
In those days, they used Clydesdale horses which are very large and so is this charming cottage.
The owners made sure the design they created made use of all the original openings in the building including the formation of full-height arched windows in the living area and a tiny window in the twin bedroom for which no-one knows the reason.
This side of the building faces south so it is a light filled, spacious cottage with a central living/dining area with open plan kitchen.
Housed in the oldest part of the steading, The Bothy runs the length of the ground floor in a stone-built barn.
It was probably built in the late 1700s being contemporary with the original Barmore House which was destroyed by fire before the present day Stonefield Castle was built.
The doocot near the viaduct is all that remains of that dwelling which you can find if you take a walk in the grounds of the castle just next door.
The Bothy has been recently refurbished and upgraded to give a cosy one bedroom apartment with an open plan living/dining room with kitchen area.
It was probably built in the late 1700s being contemporary with the original Barmore House which was destroyed by fire before the present day Stonefield Castle was built.
The doocot near the viaduct is all that remains of that dwelling which you can find if you take a walk in the grounds of the castle just next door.
The Bothy has been recently refurbished and upgraded to give a cosy one bedroom apartment with an open plan living/dining room with kitchen area.
The Hayloft is a light and airy one-bedroom loft conversion in the 18th century stone-built barn.
It has an open lounge/ kitchen with a hand-crafted oak breakfast bar providing a dining area.
The decor is bright and contemporary and the roof lights in the living area and bathroom create a bright, modern interior.
It has plenty of storage space including a built-in wardrobe off the bedroom, a heated cupboard, and an area for boots and outdoor clothing as well as space for 2 bikes at the front door.
It has an open lounge/ kitchen with a hand-crafted oak breakfast bar providing a dining area.
The decor is bright and contemporary and the roof lights in the living area and bathroom create a bright, modern interior.
It has plenty of storage space including a built-in wardrobe off the bedroom, a heated cupboard, and an area for boots and outdoor clothing as well as space for 2 bikes at the front door.
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