WEST HIGHLANDS, STIRLING AND THE TROSSACHS, cont'd
The stars at the side of some properties are the Scottish Tourist Board grading.  Price is a guide only.  Some properties charge extra for linen/towels/electricity - please check.
Oban, Argyll
Oban is a natural centre for tourism being easily reached by land and also a setting-off point for both the Inner and Outer Hebrides.  Many of the Island's ferries can be used as day cruises.
Corran Esplanade   Sleeps 1/4   3/4 stars
Bus ¼ mile, train ¼ mile, ferry ¼ mile   Available April-December
28 self contained holiday apartments, some with sea views, beautifully situated on Oban's esplanade with superb views overlooking the sea and surrounding islands.  Centrally situated for shops and restaurants plus rail, ferry and coach terminals.  Lifts to all floors, laundry rooms on 1st and 5th floor, token operated washing machine and tumble drier. Price: from £270 per week
Harbour View   Sleeps 4/6   2 stars
Bus nearby, train nearby, ferry nearby   Available January-December   Dogs
Ground floor flat with sea view, perfect for all local amenities and visiting the Isles. Price: from £170 per week
Lerags Glen   Sleeps 2/6   2/4 stars
Bus 1 mile, train and ferry 3 miles   Available January-December   Dogs
2½ miles from Oban, this 25 acre site has 18 chalets and a cottage in wonderful surroundings, including a hill loch with free fishing from own boat, excellent walking and a gourmet pub serving homemade food.  Best of both worlds. Price: from £80 per week
Taynuilt, Argyll
Bonawe House   Sleeps 2/6   3 stars
Bus ¾ mile, train ½ mile   Available January-December   Dogs
Originally built as the Ironmaster's house for Bonawe Furnace (which is now in the care of Historic Scotland and is close by), now tastefully converted into 2 apartments which are in the main house and 6 cottages grouped around a sunny courtyard at the rear, all equipped to a high standard.  The village of Taynuilt is 1 mile away, excellent area and ideally situated for exploring the West Coast and inland to Loch Fyne, Loch Awe and Loch Tae. Price: from £170 per week
Kirkton Cottage and Chalet   Sleeps 2/4   4 stars
Bus and train ¼ mile   Available January-December
Both the cottage and chalet are furnished and equipped to a high standard.  Located in a quiet leafy corner on the edge of this attractive village (½ mile) with shops, post office, station and a 9 hole golf course.  The surrounding area is a haven for walkers and nature lovers, with spectacular scenery. Price: from £150 per week
Crianlarich, Perthshire
Portnellan   Sleeps 2/8   4/5 stars
Bus nearby, train 1½ miles   Available January-December   Dogs
Winner of the 'Best Self-catering Holiday Homes' award, these high quality homes are located at the heart of the Perthshire Highlands, close to the northern tip of Loch Lomond near Portnellan.  This is the real Scotland of picture books.  Private estate where each chalet has its own privacy and unrestricted views to Ben More, the Crianlarich hills to the west, and to Loch Dochart with its island and castle.  Car hire available here.  Fishing, use of boats, bicycles and canoes are available free of charge. The chalets include satellite tv, video, hifi and radio. Price: from £250 per week