Treat yourself to real relaxation in 2013

As we tidy away the turkey and tinsel and enjoy the lull before the New Year celebrations start it is a great time to think about the kind of holiday you want in 2013. And Relax With life at such a fast pace it is hard to find somewhere where you can really relax. Away from the hum drum of …

A smart looking turret on this holiday home!

French Windows Rhumhor Turret Last week we completed an exciting new renovation project at Rhumhor, the installation of double glazing throughout, ensuring our guests are even cosier this winter. Many of the original windows that were in the property when we purchased it were painted shut, damaged by lack of maintenance and, once we had freed them from the paint, …

Rhumhor – The place to celebrate!

I’ve just been checking through our bookings over the past 12 months and 85% of our guests have celebrated some sort of special occassion while staying at Rhumhor. From birthdays for 4 years to 80 year olds, pre-wedding celebrations, wedding anniversarys and even wedding guests, Rhumhor has proved the perfect venue. Our short breaks are extremely popular for this very …

Guest Inspired Activities at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge

Whether our guests are here for a long weekend or a week we love to hear of the many different activites they’ve enjoyed during there stay.  Often our guests just kick back and enjoy the complete tranquillity here at Carrick Castle, but often they’ve made their stay extra special by planning some activites for all the family.  So what could …

Work at Rhumhor

I was watching Country House Rescue the other day as they restored a beautiful country house in England.  The family were so keen to ensure the house survived and they turned it into a self-catering holiday property to guarantee its future.  It reminded me of our work here at Rhumhor over the past 12 months.  When we purchased the property …

Christmas in Scotland

A Stress Free Christmas? Christmas can be a stressful time of year, all that shopping, planning and visiting relatives. By the time to reach the big day you are exhausted and could do with a holiday! Reduce the stress and come and stay at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge before or during the festive season.   Gaze out over the tranquil waters of Loch Goil …