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THINGS TO DO

    • Ancient Oak Forest Walk in Taynish

    • Ridgeway Walk for views of Jura

    • Castle Dounie for views of Mull

    • Dunad to see the crowning spot of the Lord of the Isles

    • Arrichonan abandoned village

    • Keills Penninsula (12th century chapel)

    • Faery Isles

    • Barnluasgan (Loch Walk)

    • Crinan Canal and Woods

    • Private Moor and Slipway (Boat owner friendly)

    • Venture West (Tourist Boat Trips)

    • Passenger ferry to Jura from Tayvallich

    • Access to the Hebrides

    • Trip through the Corryvreckan Whirlpool

    • Painting expeditions on the Sgarbh from Crinan Hotel (Chartered boat trips)

    • Access to Lynne of Lorne and the Bridge over the Atlantic

    • Access to Glengarisdale Bothy (Literary site of interest)

    • Access to Islands for day trips

    • Tayvallich Inn for Dinner and Drinks

    • Crinan Seafood Bar for Fine Dining and Drinks

    • Kilmartin Museum for Lunch and History

  • SWIMMING

    • Private swimming at Dounie Bay

    FISHING

    • Pollock, Mackerel and Trout can be caught from the rocks

    BEACHES

    • White sandy beach at Kilmory with vistas of the Paps of Jura ( 30 minute drive)

    GOLF

    • Famous golf course down in Campbelltown (Macrahanish)

    • Lochgilphead Golf Course (casual playing)

    HISTORY

    • With Viking history all around you can see their markings on a rock face nearby, sit at the slip which was once an old Viking harbour

    • Walk around the estate and house of the abandoned mansion of Poltallach House

    • Kilmartin Museum and surrounding area of special prehistoric interest with its 350 ancient monuments including rock carvings and Bronze age burial sites

    • Dunad - which was the crowning spot for the Lord of The Isles

    GARDEN TRIPS

    • Stunning woodland gardens such as Arkinglas and Crarae are perfect for a day trip

    • Arduaine near Oban

    • Inverary Castle Gardens

    TRIP TO OBAN

    • Mill shops

    • Galleries

    • Seafood

    • Gateway to the Hebrides

    BIRD WATCHING AND WILDLIFE

    • Osprey Nest near Add Estuary

    • Wild horses, Red Squirrels, Dolphins, Minke whales etc can be seen all around

    • Sea Eagles and Golden Eagles can be sighted occasionally from the house

CRINAN HARBOUR
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FEATURES

  • 17 Acres of private garden

  • Complete Privacy and Seclusion

  • Sea Swimming

  • Hill and Coastal Walks

  • Sea Fishing

  • Local Kayak/ Bike Hire

Nestled in the remote and tranquil heart of Knapdale Forest, Dounie offers a rare and complete escape - miles from anyone, yet rich in beauty and history. Wake up to sweeping views of the Hebrides, with your bedroom window framing the majestic Paps of Jura, the rugged coast of Mull, and the dramatic Corryvreckan Whirlpool. The land around you holds centuries of stories, from the nearby ruins of a castle that hosts the Iain Banks Appreciation Society to views of the home of George Orwell where he wrote his seminal work: 1984.

At the edge of your private slip, the Viking noost invites you to swim, fish, or set off to explore the nearby islands. Wander through our garden, where oak trees, Scots pine, magnolias, and rhododendrons create a magical atmosphere that shifts with the seasons—dark and dramatic in winter, bright and heavenly in spring and summer. Enjoy the most stunning sunsets from a quiet nook perched on the cliff’s edge.

Just a short trip away, find the charming local pubs and seafood bars, or take a stroll to the white sandy beaches of Kilmory. Here, you’re surrounded by the best of nature, history, and culture—and utterly alone, yet spoiled in every way. It truly is a place to escape, explore, and unwind.