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The Old House, Balure, is a single-storey house consists of a kitchen with oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, a washing machine, a dining room with seating for two guests, and a sitting room with woodburning stove and TV. The bedroom is a king-size with en-suite shower room. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels included in the rent. Outside, there is a non-enclosed garden with patio, furniture bike storage and off-road parking for one car. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Within 2.8 miles you will find a shop and within 3 miles you will find the ferry. Bring your special someone to the old house for a private retreat. Please note: the maximum occupancy for the property is 2 adults only. Please note: the maximum occupancy for the property is 2 adults only.

Lismore is a beautiful and remote island lying off the coast of Oban in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, with a name thought to come from the Gaelic 'Lios Mòr' meaning "great garden", it is an idyllic setting no matter where you find yourself on the 2,351 hectares of land. Lismore's history can be found throughout the island by visiting the numerous ruined structures from a 6th century monastery to two 13th century castles. The island becoming successful in lime quarrying in the 19th century with around 1000 inhabitants on Lismore, before seeing a steady decline with today's residents totalling around just 200 with a third recorded as Gaelic-speaking in 2001. Although remote and only reachable via ferry, Lismore offers everything you need for a self-catered stay so you never have to leave the shore unless out adventuring, with a local well-stocked community-owned store to serve guests and a lovely café, The Isle of Lismore Café, offering delicious food and drink and serving evening meals in summer. Discover plenty to see and do here with this area popular with artists and photographers for the stunning landscapes and views to Ben Nevis, Glencoe range and the peaks of Cruachan, as well as wildlife spotting with many seabirds in the area. Enjoy walks across the island, cycling adventures and watersports on the coast with kayaking and wild swimming popular. A foot passenger ferry leaves from the north end of the island over to Port Appin and the car ferry sails between Achnacroish and Oban, connecting you to the mainland and more opportunities for adventure. Experience the natural beauty of Scotland on the Isle of Lismore.