A Beautiful Cottage with an Incredible Story on the Shores of Loch Lomond
This delightful white stone painted cottage is steeped in history and has a fascinating tale to tell! The cottage dates back to the great Scottish Rebellion of 1745. It’s on this site that Robert the Bruce helped 200 of his men to safety by ferrying them across the waters of Loch Lomond and entertained them by a Yew tree situated at Stucan-T-lobart, with tales of valour and a singalong, whilst waiting until the last of his men were safely across.
The property
The cottage is set among beautiful two acre gardens and set within an iconic location on the shores of Loch Lomond, with views across the loch over to Ben Lomond.
In addition to the cottage, there is an outbuilding/byre that provides great storage and has a shower room, utility room and garage/store.
The gardens comprise extensive lawns, mature trees and a long driveway leading from the shore road up to the house. Just off the driveway is a parking area and the gardens also feature a small stream meandering through them.
This would make a lucrative holiday let, and as the interior of the cottage is delightfully presented it would be ready to let or live in. It features exposed stone walls in the lounge, kitchen and dining room, with a feature open fire in the lounge and a sizeable picture window taking in the views to the front. The cosy bedrooms can all accommodate double beds and the bathroom has a white three piece suite.
Stucan-T-Iobart is located close to the picturesque villages of Tarbet and Arrochar and with the large seaside town of Helensburgh approximately 13 miles away providing a wide selection of amenities. Balloch is also nearby, within about 14-miles drive, and just along the western shore of Loch Lomond is the iconic Loch Lomond Golf Club, the renowned Cameron House Hotel and the Carrick Golf Resort and Spa. The area is the perfect base for exploring the great outdoor pursuits with great walks and hill climbs, stunning scenery and fantastic wildlife.
The history
The cottage dates back to the great Scottish Rebellion of 1745, the year that the English Commander-in-Chief, General George Wade, was ordered by the King to deal with the rebellious Scottish highlanders. Wade built a series of forts, bridges and roads to enable troops to patrol the region. The remains of one of the roads can still be seen within the cottage grounds.
In 1306 King Robert the Bruce met with two defeats in a row: Methven Wood by the Earl of Pembrok and Dalrigh by McDougall of Lorne trying to avenge the death of Red Comyn at Bruce’s hand.
The safety of his 200 followers now lay across the waters of Loch Lomond, but the problem was transportation. Sir James Douglas, one of Bruce’s closest friends, saved the day; he found a leaky boat which could hold three at a stretch. Bruce, Douglas and an oarsman tested the boat’s viability by trying to reach the west shore whilst bailing out the water. Ferrying back and forth, it took a whole night and aday for the 200 to cross, some finding it quicker to swim.
Tradition ascribes this as the yew tree (The Kings Tree) by which Bruce entertained his troops with tales of valour and a singalong whilst waiting until the last of his men were safely across. It is situated at Stucan-T-Iobart (pronounced stookan cheepurt).
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If you would like to arrange a viewing, please contact Allan Woodger at Clyde Property Helensburgh today:
22 West Princes Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute G84 8TD
T: 01436 670780
Email: helensburgh@clydeproperty.co.uk
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