We are very excited to see that Winter Watch is back in Scotland on Monday 20th January. Scotland has some amazing and unique wildlife and it is always fascinating to see them captured by the BBC. Of course guests at Rhumhor have great opportunities to see Scotland’s wildlife throughout the year. In the heart of the Argyll Forest park we …
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Dogs are welcome in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
There is excellent news for our doggie guests this year. A new dog friendly cafe has opened at Lomond Shores, the shopping centre at the head of Loch Lomond. It offers a warm welcome to dogs and their owners at the entrance to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The ‘Dug Cafe‘ is a place you can have lunch …
Destination Loch Goil
If you are hunting for the ideal holiday location in Scotland then Loch Goil with its villages of Lochgoilhead and Carrick Castle is an ideal choice. It really is the perfect location for anyone looking to get away from it all, without spending hours driving ever northwards. Loch Goil is a unique holiday destination. When you are here it feels …
Season’s Greetings from Rhumhor Holiday Lodge
Wishing all guests, past, future and present a wonderful Christmas and Very Happy New Year. View our new Festive Gallery to see Rhumhor in its festive splendour.
Space and Time with family and friends
What our Guests Say…. Our guests often tell us how much they have enjoyed the different rooms in this spacious holiday home. This guest comment from earlier this year sum them up: “Thanks again for a brilliant week at Rhumhor; we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The house was perfect for all our differing needs, from our son at the age …
Pine Marten at Rhumhor
We were very excited to finally capture on film this evening our elusive visitor, the pine marten. We have known for some time that a pine marten has been frequenting the gardens at Rhumhor but had not seen one before for more than an instant. Looking out at the back garden early this evening we saw him (or her) trotting …
Special September / October Short Breaks
Short breaks at Rhumhor usually run from November through to March, however this year we have two autumn short breaks available, providing you with the opportunity to enjoy a short break in the stunning Argyll countryside. At this time of year the leaves are just starting to turn golden and the bracken is turning from green to russet. In the …
Watching Wildlife – In and around Loch Goil, Argyll and the Loch Lomond National Park
On the west coast of Scotland we are fortunate to have habitats suitable for some stunning wildlife. If you are in the UK you may have watched the recent BBC programme “Wild Cameramen at Work” which featured Argyll and highlighted some of the amazing creatures on land, sea and in the air that can be seen. Scotland is one of …
Under the King’s Protection – the wild goats of Loch Lomond
One of the things I love about Scotland is the surprising opportunities you have to see unusual animals and birds. I was really pleased, when on a tour of Loch Lomond with Cruise Loch Lomond, we were lucky enough to have a herd of wild Loch Lomond goats pointed out to us. When we arrived home I looked them up …
Beautiful Beaches of Argyll!
Beach at Carrick Castle Swine’s Hole Beach, Carrick Castle Beach on Loch Lomond Ardentinny Beach, Loch Long Otter Ferry Beach, Argyll Beach at Kilbride Bay The west coast of Scotland is famed for its beautiful beaches, although Argyll is not usually the first destination on a Scottish beach hunter’s itinerary. What many people do not realise is that Argyll has …