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Eilean ShonaAcharacle, Argyll
Sleeps: 16

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Eilean ShonaAcharacle, Argyll

Sleeps - 16

Region - West Coast and Islands & Hebrides

Sporting

Activities
Beach · Loch Fishing Boat · Snooker / Billiards / Games Room · Walking / Hiking / Hill Climbing · Wild Swimming

Facilities
Snooker / Billiards · Wi-fi

Features
Children Friendly · Dogs Allowed · Fully Catered

Rental
From £18,000

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Eilean ShonaAcharacle, Argyll

Sleeps - 16

Region - West Coast and Islands & Hebrides

Sporting

Activities
Beach · Loch Fishing Boat · Snooker / Billiards / Games Room · Walking / Hiking / Hill Climbing · Wild Swimming

Facilities
Snooker / Billiards · Wi-fi

Features
Children Friendly · Dogs Allowed · Fully Catered

Rental
From £18,000

Eilean Shona House is situated on a small privately owned island set at the entrance to Loch Moidart in Argyll. Measuring some 2 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, this beautiful island is just a short boat ride from the mainland. Eilean Shona is located almost exactly mid distance between the Isles of Mull and Skye and captures the beauty and charm of the West Coast of Scotland.

Eilean Shona’s highest point is 860 feet above sea level from where there are spectacular and far-reaching views to the islands of the Hebrides in the west and towards Ben Nevis in the east. One of the island’s most striking features is perhaps its 300 acres of mixed and varied woodlands which include an important pinetum with many rare and magnificent trees some of which were brought back to Eilean Shona over 100 years ago from distant parts of the world.

The house sleeps up to 16 and comes with an excellent chef and an island host to guide you during your stay. Food, wine and whisky are an important part of the Eilean Shona experience and they pride themselves in the exceptional cooks they have on hand. The House Manager is there to discuss your preferences so each meal from breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner are memorable. The iconic dining room was painted by the Glaswegian artist Fred Pollock. The table comfortably sits up to 20 people but it can also have a leaf or two removed for smaller parties.

Eilean Shona lends itself to an extensive variety of activities including billiards, archery, swimming, fishing, canoeing, rowing, sailing and boating. Eilean Shona has kayaks, a Canadian Canoe and paddle boards available for guests to use. An ideal location for indulging in more gentle pastimes such as painting, photography, reading and writing.

This island’s secluded paths through the woodland and over the open hills provide an opportunity for some energetic hill walking, while at the south west corner of the island there is a beautiful white sandy beach, which becomes fully exposed at low tide and where it is often warm enough to swim in the summer. It is the perfect retreat for those seeking peace and tranquillity and who simply wish to relax in comfortable surroundings away from the pressures of everyday life.

Rental of Eilean Shona includes island transfers to and from the mainland, morning housekeeping service, resident chef specialising in local, seasonal produce (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner included as well as soft drinks beer and house wine), as well as use of the island kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.

Minimum 3 night rental from £18,000

7 nights from £33,000

Please contact us for more information.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

We say...

Eilean Shona House enjoys a sensational position on its privately owned island – Eilean Shona. Situated on the west coast of Scotland, it offers a complete escape. Sea fishing, remote picnic spots and beaches to discover for a real west coast experience.

You say...

We adored Eilean Shona. It is a truly magical and remote place, we really felt like we were on adventure going there. It all harked back to my husbands childhood, playing on boats and crabbing. We went prepared for every eventuality and had a great time. Kate and Paul looked after us really well and were very welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. I am sure we would love to go again.Mrs McIntyre, Ayrshire

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Accommodation

Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall, Large central hall with seating area, Drawing Room with open fire, Dining Room with open fire, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Drying Room, WC, Estate Office.
Garden Room – double bed and en suite bathroom

First Floor:

Billiards Room with open fire and seating area
De Walden Suite – King size bed with en-suite bathroom with shower
Lorimer Suite – super king sized bed with en-suite
Darla’s Room – double bed 
Dewsberry Room – king sized bed
Arlo’s Room – double bed
Eight and a Half – double room
Shower Room
2 x Bathrooms

Second Floor:
Campbell room – twin bedded room
McDonald room – twin bedded room

A rib is used to transport you to the island on arrival and departure days. A Quad and Trailer will transport your luggage.

We highly recommend you bring wellies, waterproofs and a good sun cream.

 

Activities

Eilean Shona lends itself to an extensive variety of activities including billiards, archery, swimming, fishing, canoeing, rowing, sailing and boating.

Eilean Shona has kayaks, a Canadian Canoe and paddle boards available for guests to use.

This island’s secluded paths through the woodland and over the open hills provide an opportunity for some energetic hill walking, while at the South West corner of the island there is a beautiful white sandy beach, which becomes fully exposed at low tide and where it is often warm enough to swim in the summer.

Eilean Shona is also the ideal location for indulging in more gentle pastimes such as painting, photography, reading and writing.

It is the perfect retreat for those seeking peace and tranquillity and who simply wish to relax in comfortable surroundings away from the pressures of everyday life.

Property location

Testimonials

We adored Eilean Shona. It is a truly magical and remote place, we really felt like we were on adventure going there. It all harked back to my husbands childhood, playing on boats and crabbing. We went prepared for every eventuality and had a great time. Kate and Paul looked after us really well and were very welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. I am sure we would love to go again.

Mrs McIntyre, Ayrshire


We all had the most wonderful time on Eilean Shona - thank you. We didn't want to leave. Kate and Paul are extraordinary and, in particular, went out of their way to make things easier/more comfortable for me. So, thank you, thank you - for letting me know about the house via your brochure (please keep me on your mailing list), and for organising everything for us. With thanks again, Mrs J. Hill

Mrs J Hill


It was a very special long weekend and the perfect setting. The weather was unbelievable and the views are breathtaking. The staff there are very easy to get on with and the food was great.

Johnny Walker, London


We had a wonderful week on Eilean Shona, thank you. The house was lovely - huge, warm, very comfortable, masses of bathrooms and hot water, a fire laid for us every day. It was great to stay in a house which had books, CDs, wellies, waterproofs, games, boats, kayaks, life-jackets, fishing lines - a hugely generous quantity of equipment left for our use which made it feel like a home rather than a holiday rental. We didn't need to bring nearly as much stuff as we did bring. We swam off the pier every morning, kayaked to both beaches, picnicked, wrote limericks, barbecued, explored the islands, walked to the top, over the hill and nearly all the way round. We feel utterly rejuvenated!

The Rea Family


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