Satisfy your need for adventure by rambling through your surroundings at the Otter Estate. Located in the hamlet of Kilfinan, Argyll, this 1800-acre area of historic importance plays host to a mixture of farming and forestry landscapes and is dotted with a number of derelict ghost buildings and the remains of long-lost fishing communities. Spend your evenings admiring the flight of the white-tailed eagles or watch the red squirrels scamper through the woodland.
Tighnabruaich, known as Argyll's Secret Coast, is 9 miles from the cottage and a great place to pick up your ingredients or a souvenir or two. Bordered by the Kyles of Bute and Loch Fyne, this stunning area of uninterrupted beauty has glens, hills and rugged coastline aplenty. Walk along the shores, go wild swimming in the crystal-clear waters or wander through the enchanted woodlands. Alternatively, browse the many shops or pop into the art gallery before sitting down to a well-deserved cup of tea and slice of Scottish shortbread.
For those who are passionate about putting, try the magnificent setting of Kyles of Bute Golf Course for a round of 9 holes and the chance to admire a commanding view across Loch Fyne, Mull of Kintyre and the Island of Bute.
Beachgoers needn't travel far to reach the crescent-shaped shores of Kilbride Bay Beach (11 miles), which is considered one of the best in the region, and we can see why!