The Old House, Balure, Isle of Lismore Near Oban

Entire cottage in Lismore, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Julie
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

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If you haven’t visited Lismore then you are going to love staying at The Old House on Lismore. Fantastic views, walks, on a mega friendly island. If you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life then this is the place for you. Set at the end of the road with stunning views all around means complete peace and tranquility. This Scottish island is located in the Inner Hebrides lying on Loch Linnhe at the southern end of the Great Glen.

The space
The Old House is a newly converted one bedroom holiday home all on one level. It sits peacefully on a quiet working farm with over 100 acres of grazing with just sheep and cows as neighbours.

In addition to the cottage space there is on site parking and storage adjacent to the cottage for bikes etc. We welcome one well behaved dog.

The property provides amazing self catering accommodation with an open plan lounge complete with wood burning stove, spacious kitchen dining room, shower room and W.C and cosy bedroom with a comfortable king size bed with the advantage of wardrobe storage space. Smart TV/Wi-Fi are available.

The Isle of Lismore is a small mega friendly island lying just north east of Mull. It measures approximately 10 miles long by 1.5 miles wide and is ideal to explore on foot or by bike.

Take in the views of the surrounding mountains of Ben Nevis, Ben Cruachan and the Morvern hills all of which are breath taking and stunning.

This is a truly unique experience and relaxing getaway. Lismore benefits from being a tranquil and completely unspoilt spot with the island steeped in history dating back to the 13th century.

It also boasts an Iron Age Broch, Tirfuir castle which can be seen from the property and is only a 5 minute walk away, if you are looking for stunning landscapes, rich wildlife and friendly islanders then look no further.

Summary:
Single storey
King size bedroom walk in shower, basin, heated towel rail & WC - bed linen, towels provided
Open plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with wood burning stove ( logs available to buy as an option)
Oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Smart TV, selection of books & games
Bluetooth speakers, fibre broadband
Off road parking
Maximum occupancy 2 adults


Take the plunge, escape to the Scottish Inner Hebrides you won’t be disappointed.

Guest access
All areas of the Old House are available to guests.

Other things to note
We can be flexible around number of nights so please just message any requests. This cosy cottage is only suitable for 2 people. If you need any basic provisions leaving at the cottage for your arrival please just message. Thanks ⛴️

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 13 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Lismore, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meet your host

Superhost
71 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
I'm obsessed with: France, speaking French
Speaks English
Hi, I’m lucky enough to be owner of a traditional inner Hebridean farm Croft. My husband was brought up on the island and is sixth generation of farmers on the island. It’s a perfect spot to chill out, walk and just get back to nature. If you haven’t visited Lismore before then you are in for a special treat!

Julie is a Superhost

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm