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To celebrate the 1st anniversary of the opening of Rhumhor Holiday Lodge we will be producing a calendar and set of postcards showing using photos of the area.
We have just asked, via our Facebook page, for any guests who have stayed with us since we opened to send in any photos they think should be included.
Once we have a selection of photos we will be asking our Facebook fans to vote for the twelve photos they think we should feature.
Loch Goil is a wonderful location for photographs. Within short such a small area you have the beautiful loch, stunning mountain scenery, tumbling waterfalls and a vast array of different wildlife. It is a paradise for photographers.
We are even fortunate enough to have Derek Prescott our own professional photographer in the glen. Derek sells his own stunning landscape photographs as well as offering photographic tuition courses which can be booked by any guests staying at Rhumhor.
Feb 20, 2012 | Categories: Rhumhor Holiday Lodge Merchandise | Comments Off
Mother’s Day is the when we show appreciation to our mothers so why not indulge your mum and treat her to a weekend at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge?
Our lovely downstairs bedroom with shower room opposite is the perfect suite for your mother, while the rest of the family can enjoy our beautiful 1st floor rooms with their turrets and stunning loch views.
Rhumhor’s very special family room give you the space to come together as one family, no squashing up and crowding in, this is the perfect celebration room. Our elegant dining room looks out over the picture perfect sea loch, from here you can watch the sea birds and may even spot a seal bobbing past.
Contact us now to book this very special weekend for your mum.
Jan 24, 2012 | Categories: Mother's Day | Tags: Accommodation Mother's Day, Mother's Day, Mothering Sunday | Comments Off
The celebration of a special birthday or anniversary gives you have the perfect opportunity to get together with close friends and family, enjoy a special meal and spend time in each other’s company.
However just a couple of hours celebrating in a restaurant can be costly and with families spread out it can be tricky and stressful for people to get together for just a few precious hours, and of course somebody usually has to drive – or pay for an expensive taxi. Not the perfect way to mark your special occasion.
Instead why not think about hiring a special house in a spectacular location, which has the facilities for your family and friends to get together, celebrate and dine in space and luxury. Rather than just a couple of hours together you can celebrate for a long weekend – or even a whole week.
There is no need to worry about long journeys after the celebratory meal, or meals! Not only can you dine together, you can also just spend time relaxing, catching up, making the celebration truly memorable. Perhaps you would like to hold a family pool tournament; maybe the ‘special guest’ would like a round of golf, a sauna, or maybe a pamper session with a hairdresser?
All this is possible at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge, a beautiful Victorian villa overlooking Loch Goil in Argyll. It is quickly becoming ‘the’ place to celebrate your special occasion in Scotland. One clear reason is that Rhumhor has a unique, very large and beautifully decorated family room where up to eleven people can sit, relax, watch TV, play games and enjoy the large size pool table. In the summer the French doors open out onto decking with stunning views across the Loch. For those looking for a quiet moment the classical drawing room with its large comfy sofas and log burner is the ideal place to enjoy the views and tranquillity. The elegant dining room is perfect for sociable breakfasts, lunches and formal dining.
We are lucky to have a home delivery service from the renowned Loch Fyne Oysters, so you can have smoked salmon and wonderful seafood delivered direct to the door!
Within the glen there are plenty of activities for guests to enjoy, including a beautiful golf course overlooking the loch, a leisure centre with indoor pool, jacuzzi & sauna, ice rink and indoor bowls. The glen has its very own hairdresser if you fancy having your hair done for the big celebration, and there is a choice of places to eat if you do fancy a night out.
Rhumhor is just over an hour from Glasgow airport and within easy reach of the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Many of our guests have held their parties and celebrations at Rhumhor, do take a look at our guest reviews to find out their thoughts.
We look forward to welcoming you to Rhumhor Holiday Lodge, the perfect location for a memorable celebration.
Dec 13, 2011 | Categories: 30th birthday party house, 40th birthday party house, 50th birthday party house, 60th birthday party house, Birthday Celebration Scotland, house for birthday party in scotland | Tags: 70th birthday party house | Comments Off
A recent survey shows that more and more of us like to holiday with our dog, and why not? Your dog is a member of your family and having them with you while you take a break away from the usual routine seems the obvious choice to make.
Financially it makes sense as well. It may only be after you have booked your holiday accommodation that you realise you then have to spend a small fortune on boarding kennels – it all adds up!
Choosing a pet friendly property does not mean you should have to choose a lower standard of accommodation. Many quality holiday homes welcome pets, provided they follow a few simple house rules. At Rhumhor we are very happy to see our guests bring their well behaved family dog and over the past few months we have had some lovely canine friends to stay. From Moritz the Sheepdog to Maisy the West Highland Terriers they have all enjoyed their family holidays here on the shores of Loch Goil.
And it is not just the family holidays where pets are welcome. If you are planning a short break or a birthday celebration why not bring your dog? We often get family and friends who fancy a long weekend and the dog comes too!
Here at Carrick Castle in Argyll we have something of a dog paradise. Lovely walks along the lochside, hills where dogs can run free and a beach across the road which is ideal for those dogs who love the water. Visit the village of Lochgoilhead just down the road and you’ll find even more walks and of course a few dog treats for sale in the local supermarket!
If you are looking for pet friendly accommodatin why not call and discuss your requirements. Rhumhor is the perfect self catering cottage for families looking for pet friendly accommodation.
Oct 31, 2011 | Categories: Pet Friendly Holiday Home | Tags: Dog Friendly Accommodation Loch Goil, Dog Friendly Accommodation Lochgoilhead, Pet Friendly Accommodation Argyll, Pet Friendly Accommodation Lochgoilhead, Pet Friendly Cottage Argyll | Comments Off
Here at Carrick Castle we are fortunate to have the 5 Star wedding venue ‘The Lodge on Loch Goil’ just up the road. You may have seen it on the Visit Scotland adverts? They have that stunning tree house overlooking the Loch. It is one of the most sought after wedding venues in the country, with its stunning location, georgous interior and its own top class wedding planner. If you want to hold your wedding in Scotland then this really is the place to choose!
If you are booking your wedding at The Lodge on Loch Goil you will need some quality, comfortable accommodation for your wedding guests that matches the feel of your wedding, and ‘Rhumhor’ with its Victorian comfort and style is ideal. You can relax, knowing that your wedding guests will be located just a few minutes away from The Lodge in stylish and comfortable surroundings. 
Rhumhor gives them the freedom to come and go as they please and plenty of space to get ready, relax and anticpate the joy of your big day. It offers them the chance to add to the memories of your wonderful occassion.
Often wedding guests travel some distance to come to your wedding, so why not suggest they extend their stay into a short break in this stunning part of Argyll? If your wedding is mid week they could have a two, three or four night break. At the weekend they could stay for two or three nights. If you are organising your wedding at The Lodge contact us to discuss your requirements.
Oct 22, 2011 | Categories: Loch Goil Wedding Guest Accommodation | Tags: Self Catering Lochgoilhead, Short Break Loch Goil, The Lodge Loch Goil, Wedding Guest Accommodation | Comments Off
Christmas can be a stressful time of year, all that shopping, planning and visiting relatives.
Reduce the stress and come and stay at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge before or during the Christmas season. Gaze out over the tranquil waters of Loch Goil and see snow capped mountains, enjoy peaceful walks and evenings in front of the glowing fire.
If you would like to visit the famous Christmas Market in Glasgow, see Glasgow on Ice and enjoy the run up to Christmas then why not book a two or three night stay at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge. You can drive to Arrochar station, leave the car and take a stress free train ride into Glasgow. Once you have filled up on festive cheer and shopping you can return to Rhumhor and relax in wonderfully stylish and tranquil surroundings. We are currently running a December break special – £550 for two nights – the ideal festive indulgence.
Christmas on Loch Goil is something special. You capture the wonder of a Highland Christmas and yet you are only just over an hour from Glasgow airport. Rhumhor will be fully decorated with a real tree and decorations and our big family room is the perfect place for the family to get together and celebrate. See our special Christmas page for details (now booked for 2011, open for Christmas & Hogmanay 2012 bookings).
Sep 29, 2011 | Categories: Christmas in Scotland, Large Holiday Home, Loch Lomond and Trossachs National | Tags: Christmas Break in Scotland, Christmas in Scotland, Holiday Home for Christmas | Comments Off
I am just about to add another review from guests who stayed at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge for a short break over the weekend.
Like many of our guests they were celebrating a birthday, in this case an 80th birthday. The family told us they had a lovely time and we are delighted so many guests choose Rhumhor as a place to hold their family celebration.
Rhumhor is ideal for such special occasions as we have the elegant dining r
oom where you can all eat together and enjoy the stunning views, the drawing room where you can relax in wonderful tranquillity in front of the log burner and the amazing family room where you can all sit together, chat, play games and celebrate the occasion.
If you wish to dine out you will find several restaurants in the next village of Lochgoilhead. Or if you prefer you may like to order food from the famous Loch Fyne Oyster bar – it can be delivered to the door. You’ll also find the Fyne Ale Brewery at the head of Loch Fyne the ideal place to stock up on traditionally brewed ales.
Rhumhor’s location in Carrick Castle, just an hour and ten minutes from Glasgow airport means it is easy to get that lovely remote Scottish highland feel without having to go too far north of Glasgow. The journey from the south, up the side of Loch Lomond, is very pleasant and the road down into the Loch Goil glen is spectacular.
Rhumhor is becoming an increasingly popular choice for those looking for a traditional birthday celebration with family and friends. This large Victorian home with its unique character and stunning location means you will have a birthday to remember.
Celebrations can be taken over two or three nights – contact us now for availability and rates.
Sep 19, 2011 | Categories: 40th birthday party house, 50th birthday party house, 60th birthday party house, Birthday Celebration Scotland, house for birthday party in scotland | Tags: celebration house Scotland, cottage for party in Scotland, holiday home for birthday party, holiday home for celebration scotland, large cottage for birthday celebration | Comments Off
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Red Squirrel in garden at Rhumhor
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Red Squirrel in garden at Rhumhor
There was a lot of excitement this morning as I spotted one of these lovely little creatures in the garden here at Rhumhor.
The photos are a little blurry as they were taken through a window but this little chap did pose quite nicely for a few minutes for us.
As there are only around 121,000 red squirrels are left in Scotland today we are thrilled to have red squirrels here at Rhumhor!
Aug 24, 2011 | Categories: Red Squirrel, Wildlife Argyll | Tags: Red Squirrel Argyll, Red Squirrel Scotland, Wildlife Scotland | Comments Off
One of the great things about staying on Loch Goil is the wild life on your doorstep. We saw some of our favourite creatures yesterday as on the loch between Carrick Castle and Lochgoilhead is a grey seal colony.
The easiest way to see the seals relaxing on the rocks is to hire a motor boat and view them from the sea. The boats are easy to drive, have a cover and take up to eight people so they are ideal for a day trip out.
The seals are just a few minutes away from the boat hire jetty and they really do let you get quite close. Provided you are quiet they lie there and pose for photos, maybe raising a head to look at you or flapping their flippers. We counted 14 seals in the colony yesterday, some of them obviously young pups.
When you stay at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge you’ll find details of how to book a boat in our information pack, or you can visit the website www.lgc-motorboathire.co.uk for more details.
Aug 16, 2011 | Categories: Loch Lomond and Trossachs National, Wildlife Argyll | Tags: Greyt Seals Scotland, Rhumhor Seals, Seal Colony Loch Goil, Seals near Carrick Castle | Leave A Comment »
The Waverley is a beautiful sight as she turns in front of the castle, showing off her towering funnels and deck packed full of people.
The Waverley was built on the Clyde in 1947 to replace the original Waverley that sunk off Dunkirk in 1940. In 2003 she underwent a major restoration project that returned her to original 1940′s style.
Currently we have the pleasure of a visit from The Waverley once a week, as she explores the sea lochs and west coast of Argyll.
Aug 02, 2011 | Categories: lochlomond | Leave A Comment »
