Pig's Paradise
From £600 to £1200 per week
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Step into the timeless charm and character of Pigs Paradise - a spacious and comfortable first-floor apartment set within Colonsay Estate, with every room overlooking the beautiful gardens.
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COTTAGE DETAILS
Pigs Paradise offers a unique blend of historic character, comfort, and space, all within the peaceful setting of the Colonsay Estate.
Set within the historic grounds of Colonsay Estate, Pigs Paradise is rich in character and history, offering a wonderfully atmospheric retreat surrounded by the beauty of the Colonsay House gardens. The apartment is bright and airy, benefiting from a sunny southerly aspect.
Throughout the apartment, original period details have been carefully preserved and celebrated. From the old-fashioned high metal-framed beds and open tiled fireplaces in the bedrooms, to antique chairs, dressers, desks, wardrobes, shuttered windows, and original calling bell push-buttons, the space is filled with echoes of its past. There are charming personal touches too, including an antique letter-writing case with its many compartments, where you can still see where the inkwell once sat.
The apartment is ideal for group gatherings with three beautifully appointed bedrooms — two twins and one double — each enjoying peaceful views over the gardens. Wake to scenes of the stream gently meandering through ancient trees, shrubs, and lawn, offering a tranquil start to every day. After breakfast, perhaps enjoy a gentle walk through the gardens, take time to admire the famous rhododendron collection, and make your way to the tearoom at your own pace for a relaxed indulgence.
A corridor with rooftop views connects the bedrooms, before leading into the open-plan kitchen and living area. This inviting space is both stylish and comfortable, with two cosy sofas gathered around an open fire and TV, garden views, and a dining table for relaxed meals. A bookshelf invites you to curl up by the fire with a good book after a day exploring the island.
The kitchen is well equipped for self-catering, including a fridge freezer, microwave, and dishwasher, and offers everything needed to prepare leisurely breakfasts or evening suppers. The bathroom overlooks the garden and features a bath with shower over and a heated towel rail. Please note there is no washing machine or tumble dryer in the apartment, but guests are welcome to use the communal launderette located on the way up to the apartment entrance. Car parking is available a short walk from the apartment, in the garden and café car park.
The Estate’s extensive woodland gardens are open to guests at all times, offering the chance to step straight from your apartment into peaceful walks among the trees. From early April through to October, the Colonsay House gardens are open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays (admission charge applies), with the garden café also open — so you can enjoy a coffee in scenic surroundings or take time to explore the historic gardens.
Pigs Paradise takes its name from a historic place on Colonsay — the Gaelic Aoineadh nan Muc — a fertile clifftop pasture where pigs were traditionally kept. The name reflects the island’s crofting heritage and rich landscape. Today, the area is loved by walkers and nature enthusiasts for its dramatic coastal scenery and seabird colonies. It can be found on OS maps under Aoineadh nan Muc or at grid reference NR 37279 97190.
Short stays available
- Entire home
- Garden views
- Open fire
- Pet free
- WiFi (Starlink)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Fridge freezer
- TV
Changeover Day:
Any
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
"Each day more beautiful than its predecessor. The flat elegant and well-appointed. Details such as the shutters, cornices, pictures never cease to give pleasure. The windows' old glass makes a beautiful view sublime." May 2019
"Dream holiday! First time on Colonsay for all of us. Pigs Paradise is great and the Woodland garden around Colonsay House is stunning. Enjoyed all our walking, cycling and swimming." Jul 2019
"Pigs Paradise has been a splendid base: it is a beautifully laid out apartment and the solid antique furniture adds to its quiet charm. The gardens around Colonsay House provide an endless variety of hidden paths and evening strolls have been memorable." June 2018
HOLIDAY COTTAGES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Provisional bookings are confirmed on receipt of a 40% deposit. We strongly recommend that you take out holiday cancellation insurance, as the deposit is non-refundable. Bookings will remain firm provided the deposit is received within 5 days. The balance due must be received twelve weeks prior to the period booked and is non-refundable. A reminder will be sent prior to this date. Bookings cancelled after this time will be charged full rental. Any changes to bookings prior to full payment may incur a £100 administration charge. Payment should be made by debit card or credit card or by electronic bank transfer (BACS). We do not accept cheques as a method of payment. Colonsay Holidays reserves the right to amend confirmed bookings with respect to accommodation and you will be notified of any alterations prior to your arrival. If it is not possible to find alternative accommodation you will be notified at the earliest opportunity and refunded in full. Colonsay Holidays expects properties to be left clean and tidy on departure and reserves the right to charge a minimum of £100 for properties left unclean on departure. Electricity and oil in houses/cottages is charged separately. Your electricity/oil meter will be read on arrival and departure and you will be charged at cost. If you are staying in a house or cottage and would like coal delivered, it must be ordered at the time of final payment. The coal is supplied in 25kg bags. Coal can be pre ordered and delivered for £30 per bag. Once on the island, coal can be purchased from the Service Point. Any purchases from the Colonsay Holidays office once on the island will be delivered and will be charged accordingly. We allow 1 dog per property in the smaller cottages and 2 dogs in the sleep 8 and above houses at a charge of £30/dog/week. We do not allow dogs in the Colonsay House apartments (except Stable and Sgoltaire).
Please note that we require your credit or debit card details on arrival (except for reservations in the Backpackers), so that on departure outstanding bills for electricity, oil, breakages (if any) and any extra cleaning (if required) can be charged to the card given. Please contact the office and leave the requested details. Our contact telephone number is 01951 200312.
All our properties are non-smoking.