Overview
Built by a local schoolmistress
Cul na Shee (or Cul na Sythe) means ‘nook of peace’ in Gaelic, which in this case refers to a minute bay, backed by steep woods, a few hundred yards beyond Saddell Castle. Here in the 1920s a schoolteacher, the daughter of a local minister, built herself a simple home for her retirement, on the grass behind a rocky beach.
No more peaceful spot to while away the hours
It would be hard to find a more tranquil place, reached by a path along the beach, overlooked by no other building and with just the sea and Arran to look at. It has, moreover, been a pleasure to preserve a building of a kind so very unfashionable now, to show how suitable it can look, and how snug and cheerful its pine-boarded rooms can be with a driftwood fire crackling in the grate. The cottage stands at the far end of the sweep of Saddell Bay in the lee of the wooded coastline. It gives directly onto the beach, with just the sky and the sea to contemplate. The whole of Saddell Bay with its long white strand and rocky point belongs to Landmark, including the castle, a later mansion and four cottages. Each building stands alone and staying here, you have the freedom of the whole bay in all its wild and unspoilt beauty, where seals, sea birds of every kind and even an otter are regular visitors. The ruins of an ancient abbey are also nearby to explore.
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Map & local info
Cul na Shee is a tranquil place sitting in its own minute bay backed by steep woods with just the sea and Arran to look at across the Kilbrannan Sound. Less than a mile away on the east Kintyre road towards Carradale lies the tiny hamlet of Saddell. From here you can take a short walk to the beautiful ruin of Saddell Abbey.
Follow The Kintyre Way around the stunning peninsula and enjoy exploring its wealth of hidden coves, deserted beaches and fishing communities offering local produce.
Wildlife enthusiasts can experience the superb bird watching facilities at The Machrihanish Seabird & Wildlife Observatory or take a boat trip around the islands of Sanda, Ailsa Craig and the Mull of Kintyre to see puffins, seals and other exciting forms of sealife.
Golfers will enjoy the fine choice of golf courses around Kintyre, claimed to be some of the best in Scotland.
Discover local walks for dogs with our friends at Walkiees.co.uk, the dog walks community. Take a look at our Pinterest map for more ideas of things to do and see during your stay at Cul na Shee.
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Monday 13th February 2014