Situated right on the seashore in my village Innellan on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll (West of Scotland), this cosy apartment is a self-catering retreat space for artists from all over the world to use. Take some time out to create and let Scotland’s scenery inspire your work. Come and paint, draw, write, compose, sculpt or whatever your thing is! Oh, and just across the street there’s a fab spot for open water swimming :) Studio on the Shore consists of a working artist studio​/​living space with sea views, a bedroom for 1-2 guests (one double bed) with sea views, a fully equipped kitchen and a shower room – all newly renovated to a high standard and tastefully furnished. There’s a little outside seating area with table and chairs in the backyard. Studio on the Shore is also dog-friendly and one well-behaved dog is very welcome (food bowl, water bowl, dog blanket and poo bags will be provided). You’ll find some basic art equipment such as a folding easel, table easel, painting board for A3 paper, cutting mat, water container, palette, masking tape. Your suggestions of what else could be provided are most welcome. The village of Innellan is close to Dunoon on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll. It is a tranquil seaside village and ideal for taking some time out to create. Local walks take you along the shore or up the nearby hills. Innellan has one community-owned shop (the Lido), where you can get all the basics as well as some regional produce. There is also a nice restaurant and a pub with live folk music on Thursday nights. The West Coast with its rugged coastlines and natural beauty is popular with artists.

What kind of creatives can come?

Painting, drawing, writers

House rules

Strictly non-smoking.

Important things to note

The apartment has superfast wifi and a washer dryer. Bed linen and towels are provided, so are hand soap and body wash. There is no TV but the wifi is good for streaming on your own devices. If you travel from abroad you may want to order art and craft supplies from a good UK supplier beforehand. I’ll make sure your materials are at the apartment when you arrive. You may also want to pre-arrange a workshop with one of the makers in Innellan when you plan your trip. I’ll be happy to put you in touch with local artists offering painting, pottery, textile art, poetry or silversmithing. If you’re a yogi you can join a local yoga class on a drop-in basis. Innellan has an active group of volunteers who meet every week to make our village even more beautiful – by planting things, maintaining green spaces, looking after local wildlife and so on. To support the amazing work they do, £5 of every direct booking goes to Inspiring Innellan. Travel info- The easiest way to access it from the mainland is to take the ferry from Gourock to Dunoon. The passenger ferry terminal at Gourock is right next to the train station. There is also a car ferry between Gourock and Dunoon. Once you arrive in Dunoon you can use the local bus or taxi services to get around. There is a bus stop across from the Studio on the Shore and you’ll receive more detailed travel information by email before your stay.

Registration / Licence Number (if applicable)

Studio on the Shore is licensed by Argyll & Bute Council in compliance with the new Scottish short term let regulations - license reference AR01857F.