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Oatfield House
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| Set in its own small estate some three miles south of Campbeltown and well away from the main road along a private drive, Oatfield House was built in 1780 for the Laird of the Achachoirk and Garvachy Estate. Completed by local sea captain, Colin McEachran (who had the good fortune to capture a French prize ship during the Napoleonic Wars), it was later substantially extended in the 1890’s.
Situated in open countryside and enjoying views of Islay and Jura, it is on the very border between fertile farming land and the wilds that lead, uninterrupted, from here to the Mull of Kintyre.
A listed country house, Oatfield is both a family home and a welcoming bed and breakfast. Three rooms are available, all with en-suite facilities, two doubles and a twin. Warm, friendly personal attention is assured and we have a no smoking policy throughout.
Breakfast is served in the main dining room and the parlour is set aside for the use of guests in the evenings and includes an open coal/log fire. WiFi and usb internet is available throughout.
The house is surrounded by its own private grounds comprising 6 acres of lawns and woodland with a paddock for the three ponies and a walled garden, maintained as a wildflower meadow. An interesting Folly, beside the walled garden, was built in the 1890’s around a fragment from 13th century Dunblane Cathedral. A pond is home to numerous newts, frogs and toads.
The present estate, some 130 acres, includes an important Iron Age fort at the top of Bealloch Hill (which you are very welcome to walk up to – bring your wellies!). Excavated in the 1970’s by Edinburgh University, it revealed many finds including a Neolithic burial, flints and many other artefacts but it is also notable for the superb views across Kintyre from Kilbrannan Sound and Arran in the east, to Islay and Jura and the Atlantic in the west and even a glimpse of the Irish Sea to the south.
Depending upon the time of the year, the resident wild roe deer and the odd fox may often be seen around the house, with owls, bats and hedgehogs providing night-time interest.
A few minutes ride into town leads to a selection of restaurants and cafes and we are also very convenient for the golf clubs of Machrihanish and Dunaverty – about half way between them. The airport is only two miles away and has flights twice daily from Glasgow International Airport.
Sheltered by the Gulf Stream and having many palm trees, this part of Kintyre has its own little weather system often leading to much better weather locally than even a few short miles away. This is a fabulous walking area, with numerous sandy beaches, rolling moorland vistas, wild sea cliffs and a selection of islands – we are walkers ourselves and always pleased to offer suggestions.
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Things To Do
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| Glorious scenery, walking, golf, beaches, Springbank distillery, Seatours RIB excursions, horseriding. |
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Rooms
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|  | Double en-suite
Comfortable double room with large en-suite bathroom, hot drinks. Use of residents lounge with open fire and digital TV. | Room Rate
£60 - £80 per night |
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| | Double en-suite
Spacious double room with en-suite shower room, hot drinks. Use of residents lounge with open fire and digital TV. | Room Rate
£60 - £80 per night |
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| | Twin en suite
Spacious twin room with en suite shower room. Island and countryside views. Hot drinks. Use of residents lounge with open fire and digital TV. | Room Rate
£60 - £80 per night |
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Directions
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| Oatfield House is three miles south west of the centre of Campbeltown. Take the Main Street away from the Harbour and follow it round as it bends sharp right. A mile or so out of town, you will come to the small village of Stewarton. Turn left onto the B842, signposted Southend and Mull of Kintyre. About a mile and a half further on (immediately after a long straight and then a small double bend), look for a stone gateway and our B & B sign on the right hand side of the road. Turn into the drive and the House is beyond the gate lodge, about a third of a mile from the main road. |
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