Mansefield House, overlooking Loch Long, Arrochar

Mansefield House, situated in the picturesque Argyll village of Arrochar, on the shores of Loch Long, is a fine Grade B listed Victorian house. Full of character and original features, Mansefield House offers a comfortable, well equipped and attractive home from home for 10 - 12 people A warm and homely house perfectly suited to families with young children, groups of friends celebrating a special occasion or reunion, as well as walkers and cyclists. Well behaved pets are extremely welcome. Sleeps 10 + 2 in 4 double bedrooms and 1 twin room. Ground floor double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Upstairs, twin room with 2 additional guest beds. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and stunning loch views. Family sized double with loch views (and cot), and double bedroom. Family bathroom with roll top bath, two en suite shower rooms, separate WC. Situated on the shores of Loch Long, Mansefield House has uninterrupted views of the loch, the Arrochar Alps and Argyll Forest Park. The house stands in an elevated position with large private gardens of mature shrubs, trees and lawns. Loch Lomond lies 2 miles to the East. Take a tour! (Website hidden by Airbnb) Mansefield House offers charming, well equipped four star self-catering accommodation for up to 12 people by Loch Long & Loch Lomond. A warm, comfortable and homely house perfectly suited to families with young children, multi-generational family gatherings, groups celebrating a special occasion, as well as walkers and cyclists. A handsome Victorian house, Mansefield House has large spacious rooms, high ceilings, intricate cornices and other fine original features. At the same time, the house exudes a sense of warmth, comfort and homeliness. Five bedrooms accommodate 10 + 2 people comfortably. A large comfortable sitting room with wood burning stove, elegant dining room also with wood burning stove, and spacious country kitchen with range cooker comprise the main rooms of the house. A fully equipped laundry / drying room, complete with Sheila Maid clothes airer, guarantees that all your wet gear will be dry by morning. A games room with a 6x3ft snooker table has doors leading to the patio and garden. Cot and highchair Garden furniture and barbecue 6x3ft snooker table Games, books & DVDs Extensive tourist information Dog welcome pack Private parking for 5 cars Your hosts, Fiona and Ali live in the cottage behind Mansefield House, should you need anything at all during your stay. In the heart of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, exceptional walking, climbing, golf, wilderness mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, canoeing, sailing and various other water sports are on the doorstep, while the centre of Glasgow and its abundance of culture is only a 45 minute drive away. The immediate area has a wealth of attractions, including Inveraray Castle, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House, the Glengoyne Whisky Distillery, and the glorious gardens of Argyll & Bute. There is something to do in all weathers for all ages. The Village Inn, a great family and pet friendly pub and restaurant serving good food and a wide variety of real ales and whiskies, is just 100 metres from the front door. Other excellent restaurants in the immediate vicinity include The Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, The George in Inveraray, Luss Seafood Bar and The Loch Lomond Arms Hotel. Attractive Luss on Loch Lomond 15 minutes drive away, Helensburgh, on the Clyde, 25 minutes, Loch Fyne 20 minutes, Inveraray 25 minutes, Oban 1 hour, Glasgow 45 minutes, Edinburgh 1.5 hours. The Trossachs, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Oban and the Isles are all within touring distance. Glasgow International Airport 40 minutes drive Glasgow City Centre 45 minutes drive Arrochar & Tarbet Station 1.5 miles (with direct overnight sleeper service from London) Arrochar Citylink Bus Stop 1 mile In the village of Arrochar, you might be interested in Mansefield Studios: Contemporary Craft Gallery The Contemporary craft gallery showcases the work of some of the most exciting independent designers and makers from Scotland: Harris Tweed homeware and gifts, lambswool and merino accessories, textiles, candles, ceramics, jewellery, prints and other traditional crafts, all carefully sourced to sit as one overall collection. The Larder The Larder is a showcase of some of the best Scottish food and drink, sourced from independent producers – from biscuits to condiments, to venison, smoked salmon and craft gin, complemented by a select range of skincare products. We also offer sensational locally-sourced coffee and other hot drinks to go, served by trained baristas. Campbell Bike Workshop Campbell Bike Workshop is a combination of two of proprietor Ali’s skills, graphic design and fixing bikes. Part maintenance space, part bicycle lifestyle boutique, bike tools and parts sit alongside a range of graphic tee shirts, wall prints and lifestyle accessories. Ali’s designs are complemented by a mix of other products, including magazines, stickers and books. We also offer Bike Hire.