This bay may not be as totally enclosed but it is much quieter than Puilladobhrain. Indeed, anchored just east of Ardfad point one can see all the many masts in Puilladobhrain and wonder what makes the human race cluster so closely together.
On Ardfad point there are several rocky outcrops on one of which — the one with the ash tree — is the very ruined remains of Ardfad castle, more like a fortified house. Another McDougall construction. Ardencaple House is a bit further to the west, a rather fine late 18th century laird's house, once lived in by the late Mrs Frances Shand Kydd, Princess Diana's mother, now by James Taylor. He runs the surrounding sporting estate and is also into conservation. There has been a lot of deciduous tree planting, and new wildlife ponds in front of the house. It is all rather private with a big sign 'No access by vehicle or on foot' and a lot of fences (to keep the animals away from the young trees apparently).
The whole place is awash with wild flowers, and seals haul themselves out on the small skerries to stare at you. It is a good spot for children to be let loose in the dinghy — lots of little islands to row around and land on.