Treat yourself to real relaxation in 2013

As we tidy away the turkey and tinsel and enjoy the lull before the New Year celebrations start it is a great time to think about the kind of holiday you want in 2013. And Relax With life at such a fast pace it is hard to find somewhere where you can really relax. Away from the hum drum of …

A Merry Christmas at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge

Family room at Christmas Tomorrow our guests will arrive to enjoy the comfort, festive feel and stunning scenery of Rhumhor for the Christmas week.  Rhumhor is a house which really lends itself to the festive period, with its log burners, period style and the amazing family room where everyone can get together for their family celebrations. We take great pride …

A smart looking turret on this holiday home!

French Windows Rhumhor Turret Last week we completed an exciting new renovation project at Rhumhor, the installation of double glazing throughout, ensuring our guests are even cosier this winter. Many of the original windows that were in the property when we purchased it were painted shut, damaged by lack of maintenance and, once we had freed them from the paint, …

Rhumhor – The place to celebrate!

I’ve just been checking through our bookings over the past 12 months and 85% of our guests have celebrated some sort of special occassion while staying at Rhumhor. From birthdays for 4 years to 80 year olds, pre-wedding celebrations, wedding anniversarys and even wedding guests, Rhumhor has proved the perfect venue. Our short breaks are extremely popular for this very …

Guest Inspired Activities at Rhumhor Holiday Lodge

Whether our guests are here for a long weekend or a week we love to hear of the many different activites they’ve enjoyed during there stay.  Often our guests just kick back and enjoy the complete tranquillity here at Carrick Castle, but often they’ve made their stay extra special by planning some activites for all the family.  So what could …

The BEST weekend for all the family

If you are looking for a family break to cheer yourself up after school starts back how about visiting Argyll’s Best of the West Food, Drink and Music Festival. This family friendly festival is held annually in the grounds of the stunning Inveraray Castle and it is a two day celebration of food, drink and music showing just how fantastic …

Walker’s paradise

One of the questions we are frequently asked is where people can walk when they come to stay at Rhumhor. We are fortunate to have walks to suit all levels and abilities on our doorstep. Walk out of the front door and you can have a gentle walk through the village of Carrick Castle to the Castle itself. The castle …

Artist to Visit Rhumhor

Did you know that 2012 is the Year of Creative Scotland? Scotland has fired imagination, encouraged invention and inspired creation for generations. We already know that this area is a mecca for creative folk and we are delighted therefore that this year Rhumhor will be visited by the talented fine artist Roxanne Gooderham who is looking forward to being inspired …

Describe your perfect getaway….

  Amazing views, wonderful tranquillity, a home from home, elegant, incredible family room, super comfortable beds, soft towels, clean fresh air, amazing wildlife. Do these sound like comments you’d like to make about your holiday or short break this year?   These are things we regularly hear from our guests here at Rhumhor, just read our reviews to see for …

Fishing around Loch Goil

Fishing on Loch Goil One of the most common comments from our guests is just how peaceful it is here.  There is no steady hum of traffic in the background, just the sound of bird song from both land and sea.  One way to really appreciate the tranquility is to pick up a rod and try your hand at fishing.  …