If you are coming to see us at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge you can search for Clappy Doos! Whatever are those I hear you ask? Clappy Doo is a name for the large black mussels that were found in huge amounts around the shores of Loch Goil, people used to travel from Glasgow to collect them. Researching the term on the …
Author: Bayleaf
Things to see around Rhumhor Holiday Lodge – Carrick Castle
I am going to write a short series of things you may see when you visit us here at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge. The first, and most obvious thing to see is of course the castle which gives our village its name. It is thought that the current building could be the third structure to have occupied this site. The first …
Rhumhor in Days Gone By….
Rhumhor was built in 1890 and is typical of the villas that were built as holiday homes in Carrick Castle following the establishment of a regular steamer service on Loch Goil. Wealthy businessmen would bring their families to Carrick Castle in the summer months and commute on the steamer to Glasgow or Greenock. There was no road access to Carrick …
Staycations – Loch Goil is the ideal destination!
A recent survey of UK holidaymakers reveals that in 2011 there will be 10% more holiday makers choosing to stay in the UK for their annual holidays and short breaks. The threat of ash clouds, airline price increases and unrest in many foreign countries has turned the UK holidaymaker’s eye back to their very own British Isles. Tourists are looking …
Will you be Gramping on your hols this year?
A survey discussed in The Telegraph has found that three quarters of families with young children intend to go on holiday this year with the grandparents in tow. The appeal of extended family holidays is increasing not only because it is a way to share holiday costs, but also because it can reunite disparate families. Many grandparents do not live …
A warm welcome in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
“ You’re lucky. No, seriously..(you are)…..in the middle of 720 square miles of some of the finest scenery in Scotland. If not the UK. If not the world. Where else can you find 39 miles of coastline curling round three sea lochs, island-studded freshwater lochs, 50 odd rivers and the land of the giants? All just an hour away from …
Rhumhor Holiday Lodge Upgrade
Welcome Welcome to the first post from the owners of Rhumhor Holiday Lodge. This beautiful large Victorian holiday home sits on the shores of Loch Goil in Scotland. As new owners we have been spending the last few months lovingly upgrading the property. This upgrade has involved installing two new bathrooms, redecoration throughout, new light fittings, new carpets and new …