Dalavich Old School

01/08/2024

Book now for 10% off using the code DOCLive

31/07/2024

We have recently set up an Instagram page, please give it a follow as we will be regularly posting over there. Keep an eye out for any booking deals and recommendations about the local areas.

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19/07/2024

19/07/2024

More excitement over at the shop.....

17/07/2024

Our new mobile friendly website www.dalavicholdschool.com is now live and operational. The book now button will take you straight to it. Our existing oldschoolapartments one will automatically redirect you to it. We have added new features and would love your feedback.

dalavicholdschool.com

16/07/2024

16/07/24 Blue/Green Algae Alert

We have been advised that blue/green algae has been spotted on Loch Awe in various areas.

Blue/Green Algae is potential fatal to animals, young children and the elderly/infirm. It only occurs in static waters

You are advised to keep animals and children out of the Loch and standing water

Take them to running/ moving waters to splash in as Blue / Green Algae. The River Avich has lots of lovely accessible areas for paddling and splashing and the forest are full of wee burns all of which give children and dogs a great deal of fun.

The coastline around here is also brilliant with lovely beaches at DunBeg, Tralee, Ganavan etc.

We will remove this post when the threat has abated.

11/07/2024

The home baked goods are just awesome!

07/07/2024

Oh my how yummy 😋

07/07/2024

Yesterday we took a few hours off, to go to Ellis Brigham in Fort William to get Carol some new walking boots as hers had given up! We decided to go via Connell Bridge, around past Appin, and on to Fort Bill via Ballacullish. It rained a lot! The heavens opened in Fort William even more! So we decided to head back, the same way, stopping at Ballaculish Hotel for a fabulous lunch, before heading to Tralee to let the dogs play on Tralee beach, where the sun came out.

This really is an amazing place to live, especially if you accept that it takes a bit longer to get to shops and the like but what beautiful scenery as you travel.

This is us doing a selfie for the new website while we were on Tralee beach.

07/07/2024

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04/07/2024

July / August opening hours got the Community centre

Hours for July / August

02/07/2024

The recently revitalised shop is offering great thinks, plenty of stock and an ideal place to take breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea!

Come indulge in our new chai latte! Feeling adventurous? Add a shot of espresso for a bold and delicious dirty chai latte. ☕

Customize your coffee with a variety of syrups, and choose between hot 🔥 or iced 🧊 options to suit your mood.

Visit us any day of the week, from 9am to 5pm. We can't wait to serve you!

27/06/2024

The new management at the cafe and shop are doing awesome things. Make sure you pay them a visit when you come to stay!

Introducing our new lunch specials! Enjoy these delicious additions alongside our full menu. Hurry, they’re available for a limited time and once they're gone, they’re gone!

07/06/2024

Breakfast now available at the cafe

21/02/2024

The problems with BT is sorted so you can call 01866 844160 now but we are still going to leave the other number to use

16/02/2024

Had a fabulous evening out with Peta Kilchrenan Inn with the most awesome food. Thank you Pip and Phil the alcohol free Rose Martini Spritzer was brilliant and the parsnip soup out of this world! Best anniversary meal in a little no time! Thank you Peter

14/02/2024

Due to ongoing problems with BT please use the contact us button to reach us. We will let you know when 01866 844160 is back up and running

30/12/2023

30/12/2023

For information

12/11/2023

Love it when guests enjoy staying with us, especially when they tell others

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02/11/2023

The local group could use all the help you can give, so if you’re coming here bring anything you want rid of and we will make sure that it goes to a good cause

01/06/2023

Bar hours changing

Bar opening hours July to October

09/04/2023

16/03/2023

Just one of the reasons to come here; trees completely outnumber people;😏thinking about it, so do many others!

Love

17/12/2022

Here’s the low down on Hogmanay

23/11/2022

Exciting times we are rebranding and getting our social media improved! Watch out for blogs from the dogs; hints and tips, what to do where, and much more. What would you like to hear about? What matters to you? Do tell us.

19/11/2022

Interesting

Welcome to Molly's favourite castle since you can only get there by swimming (or boat). Innis Chonnel Castle on Loch Awe is the older, less visited sister of Kilchurn Castle, further along Loch Awe.

Only a fraction of the people who drive past Loch Awe every day even know about Innis Chonnel, never mind make the effort to visit. Hidden away on its little island, on the quiet side of the loch, this was one of Clan Campbells earliest and most impressive strongholds.

This was likely where the clan's vast empire began, an impregnable stronghold, but in the 15th century, they left it all behind! The Campbells moved their main residence to Inveraray on Loch Fyne and access to the open sea.

The old castle at Innis Chonnel became a secure prison. Donald Dubh Macdonald, heir to the Lordship of the Isles but with a Campbell mother, was captured as a baby and imprisoned here in the 15th century. His father and grandfather had continually rebelled against the Scottish Crown and now Donald was paying for it.

The boy grew into a man while locked in his island prison, until a daring rescue by his clansmen whisked him away to the Isle of Lewis. Donald made his old man proud by rebelling against the King, only to end up captured once again and held in Edinburgh Castle for almost 40 years.

Old Donald was finally released in 1543, maybe for good behaviour but if so, that didn't last long. He almost immediately declared yet another rebellion, signing a pact with the English King Henry VIII and promising to raise 8000 men.

Even though the islanders were angry at the way they and their chiefs had been treated, Donald Dubh struggled to gather his army. He retired to the safety of Ireland where he could plan his next expedition, but died there of a fever.

Poor Donald had spent less than 10 years of his entire life as a free man, but at least his teenage years had spent in as picturesque a spot as Innis Chonnel Castle!

16/11/2022

And today those same chickens were basking in the sunshine!

15/11/2022

What a difference a day makes! Chicken sheltering under the hen house, waiting for a break in the downpour to make a dash for the hedge or tree. Yesterday they were ambling around in the dry mild conditions. Still that’s the beauty of Argyll: it’s beautifully green, full of trees, because it is sometimes wet! Hope your day is going well. We look froward to seeing you again sometime.

01/07/2022

New menu for your delight