Monreith House
Eighteenth century home of the Maxwells of Monreith, who have lived here continuously for over 500 years, the present Laird, Sir Michael Maxwell, is often in residence. Naturalist and author Gavin Maxwell found inspiration whilst living in Monreith House, prior to writing “Ring of Bright Water” and other books.
This
fine mansion house stands in an extensive country estate, overlooking
the White Loch of Myrton, is only one mile from the harbour village of
Port William and is surrounded by the substantial arboretum and woodlands,
much of which was planted in the nineteenth century by Sir Herbert Maxwell,
a well known botanist and prolific author. The house boasts an impressive
collection of his paintings of Rhododendrons and other flowers.
The apartments are let on a self catering basis, with all linen supplied and changed weekly.
The Lairds Apartment has recently been refurbished and covers the whole of the first floor and includes, sitting room, four poster en suite bedroom, two further double ensuite bedrooms, one twin bedded room and a sofa bed, sleeping 8+1. There is a large well equipped country kitchen/dining room on the ground floor.
On the second floor, there are 3 further apartments
Captains Apartment – double bedroom with single, twin bedroom, bow windowed large living room with kitchen, bathroom and shower room.
Sleeps 5.
Garden Apartment - 2 twin bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living room.
Sleeps 4.
Nursery Apartment–
double bedroom, double sofa bed, bathroom, living room with kitchenette
Sleeps 2+2
All
apartments have their own central heating, colour digital TV and well
equipped kitchen. There are superb views from all apartments. The snooker
room, with full size table, library housing the largest private collection
of books in Scotland, dining room,music room with Steinway piano and card
room are open to guests to soak up the historic and cultural atmosphere
of this important country house.
Loch fishing is available for guests.
|There is also a comprehensive catering kitchen available for larger groups
As we appreciate that everyone’s requirements differ, we will be delighted to help you plan your stay with us. Please contact us for details of tariffs and arrangements that can be made for group bookings.
CONTACT
Tel 01988 700248
Monreith House,
Port William DG8 9LB
www.monreithhouse.co.uk
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SITE
OVERVIEW
HISTORY
Archaeology, Standing Stones, Iron Age Fort, early Christian sites and much more. Port William is central to many visitor attractions. (more)
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Cycling, hill walking, fishing, gardens, golf courses, horse riding and pony trekking, bird-watching, bingo, loch, river and sea angling and bridge club...something for all ages and interests. (More)
ACCOMMODATION
Self catering cottage holidays, caravan parks and camping, guest house/bed and breakfast's and hotels. Plenty of choice to suit all budgets. (More)
BUSINESS
Whether it's provisions for your stay or a gift to take back home, you'll always receive a friendly welcome and good service from all local shops and businesses. (More)
LOCATION
Where is Port William? Local maps, travel links and directions to Port William. (More)
White Loch taken from the front of the house