Achnacloich, Connel

Achnacloich is a mid-19th century country house on a 5000-acre estate beside Loch Etive in Argyll and Bute. This strikingly beautiful mansion sleeps 18 guests across nine bedrooms. The house features a huge entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, formal dining room, two kitchens and a games room with full-size snooker table. Groups enjoy the play room, office and drying room.

The property sits on the shores of Loch Etive, three and a half miles from Connel village and five miles from Oban. Extensive gardens include lawns, woodlands, formal shrubbery areas, swings, climbing frame and brick-built barbecue. The grounds stretch down to the loch with a rowboat for trips to the island.

Nine bedrooms include one ground-floor twin with en-suite bath and walk-in shower plus dressing room. Two doubles share a Jack and Jill shower room. Two further doubles, three twins and one children's bunk room complete the sleeping arrangements. Three bathrooms have baths and walk-in showers. One bathroom has a bath only.

Oban town centre (5 miles, 12 minutes) offers shops and restaurants. Scottish Sealife Sanctuary (10 miles, 20 minutes) makes a great family day out. Oban Distillery (5 miles, 12 minutes) runs tours. Boat trips to Mull, Iona and Staffa depart from Oban harbour.

Perfect for walking parties, family celebrations and large group gatherings. Achnacloich combines period grandeur with practical facilities for groups.