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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.
Short breaks for celebrations are available out of peak booking periods. 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 Close-Up!
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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: Grey 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 »
If you are coming to see us at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge you’ll find plenty of Clappy Doos!
Whatever are those I hear you ask? Clappy Doo is a name for the large black mussels that are found in huge amounts around the shores of Loch Goil. Researching the term on the internet shows that it is probably from the Scottish Gaelic words of ‘clab’ meaning enormous mouth + ‘dubh’ meaning black.
You’ll find clappy doo shells everywhere. In the garden, on the road and of course on the beach. The sea gulls here like to take the shellfish and drop them onto a hard surface to access the tasty morsels inside.
Of course while you are out on one of the lovely walks around Carrick you may wish to collect some Clappy Doos for yourself!
Jul 29, 2011 | Categories: LochGoil | Tags: Carrick Castle, Things to see on Loch Goil | Leave A Comment »
I am going to write a short series of things you may see when you visit us here at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge.
The first, and most obvious thing to see is of course the castle which gives our village its name. It is thought that the current building could be the third structure to have occupied this site. The first being a Viking fort and the second possibly a hunting lodge for the Scots King. It was originally owned by the Lamonts but passed to the Campbell Earls of Argyll.
It has witnessed some significant moments in history. The castle was given to Henry “Hotspur” Percy by King Edward 1st however in 1307 Robert the Bruce drove Hotsupr from the castle.
The structure you see today was built in the 15th century and was the symbol of power for the Earls of Argyll in this area. In 1563 it was visited by Mary Queen of Scots.
In 1685 the castle lost its roof when it was bombarded by HMS Kingfisher during the rebellion of the Earl of Argyll against King James Vii.
Today the castle is privately owned and undergoing a slow restoration. It once again has a roof and glass in some of the windows.
Source: Wikipedia – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrick_Castle.
Jul 15, 2011 | Categories: Carrick Castle | Tags: Carrick Castle, Loch Goil, Things to see on Loch Goil | Leave A Comment »
Rhumhor was built in 1890 and is typical of the villas that were built as holiday homes in Carrick Castle following the establishment of a regular steamer service on Loch Goil. Wealthy businessmen would bring their families to Carrick Castle in the summer months and commute on the steamer to Glasgow or Greenock. There was no road access to Carrick Castle as there is today. The road came through to Carrick in 1938, a year before the war started.
In the 1920’s the Duncan family owned Rhumhor and architect Magnus A. Duncan extended the house, adding several baronial features, including attractive turret windows.
Two of the bedrooms, the single room and the master double bedroom, have these turret windows. They are a beautiful addition to the property and really enhance its unique appeal.
The house was surrounded by carefully designed gardens and our large family room was originally a tennis pavilion that over looked tennis courts and an orchard beyond.
It is not hard to imagine members of a house party taking tea there on a balmy summer’s day while players in whites drifted in and out from the tennis court outside – now long gone.
This room is a place where our guests can gather, relax and enjoy each other’s company. They can still walk out from the French doors onto the decking and enjoy the garden and wonderful loch views. We think this is very much in the spirit of the way the room was intended to be used.
Today Rhumhor Holiday Lodge is once again a holiday home for the discerning holiday-maker. A house full of history and character in a location that retains the peace and tranquillity of times gone-by.
Jun 26, 2011 | Categories: lochlomond | Leave A Comment »
A recent survey of UK holidaymakers reveals that in 2011 there will be 10% more holiday makers choosing to stay in the UK for their annual holidays and short breaks. The threat of ash clouds, airline price increases and unrest in many foreign countries has turned the UK holidaymaker’s eye back to their very own British Isles. Tourists are looking for destinations that offer a little bit of everything – a place for relaxation, entertainment, coast and country and here on Loch Goil we offer all that.
Loch Goil is not only a stunning location, it is also incredibly peaceful. Forget the constant buzz of traffic and human activity, here you find the peaceful sound of the birds and wildlife. You could be a million miles away from your everyday life, and yet you are only just over an hour away from the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow.
While Loch Goil offers peace and tranquility it also has a myriad activities to suit all ages. For family entertainment head off to the Drimsynie Estate down the road where you will find an indoor swimming pool, a nine hole golf course, ice skating and amusements. For walkers the area is a delight – you have a large number of walks for all levels that offer wonderful views and vistas. Nature lovers will be keen to spot the seals in the loch and seek out the red squirrels in the ancient woodland between Rhumhor Holiday Lodge and Lochgoilhead. Meanwhile anyone interested in fishing or those that just fancy a cruise can hire a boat and explore Loch Goil from the water.
While there is never a guarantee of weather we do find that quite often you will more than one season in a day, so while you may wake up to find a shower within an hour or so the sun will be peeping out. Whatever the weather you will find the views from Rhumhor are just breathtaking. If you do have a rainy day then you will find plenty of activities in our big family room. There is a pool table, plenty of family games both traditional and modern and a Wii games console. We have a DVD library and both fiction and non-fiction books.
Why not join the growing number of people choosing a Staycation this year and visit us a Rhumhor Holiday Lodge – a self catering home in a stunning location.
Jun 08, 2011 | Categories: lochlomond | Tags: Activities Loch Goil, Holiday in Scotland, Holiday in UK, Staycations | Leave A Comment »
A survey discussed in The Telegraph has found that three quarters of families with young children intend to go on holiday this year with the grandparents in tow.
The appeal of extended family holidays is increasing not only because it is a way to share holiday costs, but also because it can reunite disparate families. Many grandparents do not live in the same town as their grandchildren and therefore do not see them as regularly as they would like. By taking a holiday together they are able to spend time building bonds and relationships in a relaxed and fun environment. Parents find it the ideal situation as they are able to share the childcare with the grandparents and perhaps even their own siblings and take some much needed alone time.
The rise in popularity of websites such as groupaccommodation.com, which offers large homes for holiday lets, emphasises the growing popularity of this style of holiday.
The article in the Telegraph notes that ‘Gramping’, as this type of holiday has been dubbed, follows hot on the heels of the latest trend of ‘stay in the UK’ holidays. UK holidays are now in vogue more than ever due to both the increasing cost of overseas travel and the renewed British love affair with the British coast and countryside.
You don’t have to watch many hours of TV to see this obssession with the UK in full swing in programmes such as CountryFile, Lambing Live and Escape to the Country. Self catering holidays in the UK are adapting to meet both of these trends and large quality holiday homes are becoming the new holiday hot property.
So, will you be Gramping this year?
May 10, 2011 | Categories: largeholidayhome | Tags: Big Holiday Home, Family Holiday Home, Large Holiday Home | Leave A Comment »
