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Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Oystercatchers Holiday Cottage, Breakish, Broadford, Isle of Skye


Oystercatchers Holiday Cottage, Breakish, Broadford, Isle of Skye 

Located in the quaint area of Breakish, just a short drive from Broadford on the Isle of Skye, Oystercatchers Holiday Cottage offers a self-catering getaway perfect for those looking to unwind and rejuvenate. Conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Skye Bridge and 20 minutes from the Mallaig-Armadale Ferry, this idyllic accommodation provides easy access combined with serene isolation.

Oystercatchers Holiday Cottage is a traditional 1.5 story house that comfortably sleeps up to six people. Set within exquisite gardens that extend to a tidal inlet overlooking the Ardnish Peninsula, the cottage is a haven of peace and quiet. Guests can enjoy the stunning, uninterrupted views across Broadford Bay towards the Red Cuillins from the comfort of the garden.

Recently awarded 4 Stars by Visit Scotland, the cottage has been tastefully refurbished to ensure every stay is both enjoyable and comfortable. It features a modern heating system with individual controls in each room, adding a touch of modern convenience to its rustic charm.

The living area is equipped with comfy seating, a warming wood burner, a 32’’ smart TV with Freest, a Blu-ray/multi-region DVD player, sound bar, and an iPod dock, creating a cosy environment for relaxing evenings. The kitchen/dining area is well-appointed with an electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, slow cooker, toaster, and coffee maker. An oak dining table seating six invites guests to enjoy lovely home-cooked meals.

The cottage comprises three bedrooms: a downstairs double, a first-floor king, and an upstairs twin room. The convenience of a bathroom on each floor includes an upstairs shower room with an electric shower and a downstairs bathroom featuring a P-shaped bath with a shower over.

Outside, the fenced garden includes BBQ facilities and patio furniture, perfect for enjoying the mild days outdoors. The extensive land around the cottage features a stock fence, ideal for a bay-side fire or simply soaking in the panoramic views. For those interested in boating, the proximity of the water at high tide makes launching kayaks, canoes, or dinghies a breeze, with easy pull-up onto the garden for storage.

Despite its proximity to local amenities, being just a 10-minute drive from Broadford and less than a mile from the main road, the cottage benefits from a private road access, ensuring quiet. The low light pollution in the area also makes it an ideal spot for stargazing, often accompanied by the soothing sounds of seabirds and geese overhead.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/isle-of-skye/16622

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Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Manaros, Aberdaron, Pwllheli, Gwynedd


Manaros, Aberdaron, Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Situated in the quaint fishing village of Aberdaron, near the bustling market town of Pwllhelli in Gwynedd, Manaros beckons with its self-catering accommodations designed for large groups seeking a collective escape.

The spacious lounge serves as a communal hub, featuring three leather settees arranged around a wood-burning stove that offers a warm ambience overlooking the patio. Guests can peruse the numerous books available or enjoy the sound system for added relaxation.

The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering breaks, boasting amenities such as an American fridge/freezer, cooker, dishwasher, combi microwave, crockery, and cutlery. Convenience meets comfort in this well-appointed space.

A highlight of the ground floor is the inviting conservatory with two sofas, providing panoramic views of the open land. It seamlessly connects to the patio, equipped with BBQ facilities, creating an ideal space for gatherings. Additionally, the ground floor encompasses a separate WC, washbasin and shower room, as well as a practical laundry and drying room.

Manaros features four bedrooms, each offering an en suite with a shower, washbasin, WC, heated towel rail, shaver point, Freeview TV, and a DVD player. The rooms are versatile, allowing for either king-size beds or two single beds. For added accessibility, an electric tramper vehicle and an electric adjustable bed are provided.

The local area surrounding Manaros is rich in attractions and activities, catering to diverse interests. Water sports enthusiasts can indulge in surfing, kayaking, canoeing, and wakeboarding. Bicycles are available for guests eager to explore the surroundings, while opportunities for horse riding, diving, walking, clay pigeon shooting, cycling, and golf abound.

History enthusiasts will find a trove of historical sites nearby, including the Neolithic Axe Factory site, burial chambers, Bronze Age standing stones, Iron Age homestead sites, and a series of Iron Age hill forts. Manaros offers a harmonious blend of comfort, convenience, and exploration for a truly memorable group getaway.

For more information please visit our website:

https://theholidaycottages.co.uk/gwynedd/9766

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Monday, 5 December 2022

Craig Cottage, Kenmore, Applecross Peninsula, Wester Ross (Sleeps 1-4)


Craig Cottage is a luxury self-catering holiday cottage situated near the small township of Kenmore on the beautiful Applecross Peninsula in the northwest of Scotland. The holiday cottage has been built to a high specification and furnished to an exacting standard.

Accommodation:
The self-catering cottage is tastefully furnished and decorated in calming colours. As soon as you step inside, you are enveloped with that cosy feeling; added to this there are the spectacular sea views from all rooms - “heaven on earth”.

The cosy sitting/dining room with a real wood floor, has a multi-fuel stove, a comfortable leather suite, oak dining furniture, satellite television, DVD, CD/Radio/iPod player, local information, binoculars & maps. Patio doors lead out to a decked area with sea views.

The kitchen is modern and well equipped with an electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and a small dining table with sea views.

There are two double-sized bedrooms upstairs with built-in wardrobes. One bedroom has a 5ft King size bed and one has a twin/zip & lock bed (2 x 3ft single beds or locked creating 1 x 6ft bed). Please state your preference, separated or locked, at the time of booking. Linen, towels, bathrobes and hair dryers are provided. Both Bedrooms have sea views.

The bathroom is downstairs and has a curved shower bath suite and overhead shower. There is an additional downstairs shower room with an electric shower, toilet & wash hand basin.

Visiting Kenmore & Exploring Wester Ross:
It is ideal for leisure activities – mountaineering, hill-walking, fishing, sailing, canoeing and diving. If your wish is to have a romantic escape or just to unwind and take life at a slower pace, relax and enjoy the views, chill out on the decking reading or just watch the world go by.

This is an area set in dramatic scenery, dominated by mountains, lochs and sea, well noted for its exceptional beauty, peace and tranquillity. What better way to end your day than to sit out on the decking with your glass of wine in hand, watching the herons at work, the otters, seals and occasionally dolphin or porpoise at play in the bay.

If you are seafood lover, then this is the place for you, as you can sample crab, langoustines, squat lobster & lobster straight from our boat to your door and cook on request. Alternatively, if you wish to eat out, you are spoiled for choice with the Applecross Inn, The Potting Shed in the grounds of Applecross house and the Shieldaig Hotel, all within driving distance.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Wester-Ross/11908

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Monday, 28 November 2022

The Coach House, Rockfield, Monmouth, Monmouthshire (Sleeps 1-16)


The Coach House is a self-catering holiday home outside of Rockfield near Monmouth. It has been used as accommodation for those who are looking to explore Monmouthshire and as a place to stay for those who are using the recording studio on site. Our studio and accommodation have been used by some of the top recording artists in the world! The song which continually tops the polls as the most popular song of all time - 'Bohemian Rhapsody' - was recorded here as well as two of Queen's best selling LP's, 'Night at the Opera' and 'Sheer Heart Attack' & Oasis spent six weeks here in the summer of 1995 whilst recording 'What's the Story Morning Glory' in one of our studios whilst Nigel Kennedy recorded in the other.

About The Coach House:
Our holiday home has been used as accommodation for one of the two recording studios and can accommodate up to 16 people in 7 en suite rooms. The bedrooms themselves include 2 family rooms, 3 twin rooms and 2 double rooms with Jacuzzi baths and power showers in each room. The holiday home features:

Spacious lounge and dining room.
Large bedrooms with private bathrooms.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Situated just one mile from Monmouth.

Relax in front of the wood burning stove in the main lounge after a day walking along the Offas Dyke path or in the Wye Valley. Enjoy spending time with your friends and family - the main lounge and dining area are very spacious and great for getting together. But enjoy the option of being able to relax in the comfort and privacy of your own large bedroom. There is a fully equipped kitchen and the lounge is equipped with satellite TV, DVD and video players along with a stereo system. Each bedroom has its own TV, telephone and tea/coffee-making facilities. Wheelchair access is available into two of the double bedrooms.

Visiting Rockfield & Exploring Monmouthshire:
The surrounding area has plenty of activities and places of interest that guests of all ages can enjoy. You are spoilt for choice in the range of shops you have available, there is plenty of walking & cycling to do and other activities include:

Treetop walks with Go Ape!
Canoeing.
Gorge walking.
Abseiling.
Climbing.
Caving.
4x4 outdoor driving.
Golf.
Walk with butterflies at The Butterfly Zoo.
Taste wine at Anchor Hill Vineyard.
Plus much more.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Monmouthshire/10088

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Monday, 3 October 2022

Longthwaite Farmhouse, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria (Sleeps 1-9)


Longthwaite Farmhouse in Borrowdale offers self-catering accommodation in Grade II listed traditional C17th property. About 7 miles south of Keswick in the heart of the Lake District, our house provides the perfect base for exploring the central fells.

Accommodation:
With many of the original features retained and restored, the house has all you need for a really memorable holiday. The front windows look out towards Watendlath Fell and the garden runs down to the river Derwent with endless paddling and dam-building possibilities.

Four large bedrooms sleep 9 in seven singles and one double bed plus a cot. There is a bathroom with a WC, a separate shower room and a separate WC.

The spacious living room has a very efficient wood-burning stove and a good supply of dry logs is included. In the kitchen⧸dining room is the usual equipment including a double oven cooker, a large fridge and the dining table will seat up to 9.

Visiting Borrowdale & Exploring Cumbria:
We are ideally situated for long or short walks direct from the house or canoeing and swimming in nearby Derwentwater. Several excellent restaurants nearby include the Scafell hotel in Rosthwaite and the Langstrath in Stonethwaite - both less than 20 minutes walk. Keswick offers a good range of food shops, a huge range of outdoor equipment shops, an excellent theatre, cinema, 2 museums and a range of eateries to suit all tastes. Further afield attractions include:

Wordsworth’s houses in Grasmere and Cockermouth.
The steamboat museum on Windermere.
Honister slate mine and via ferrata.
Winlatter Outdoor centre.
Castlerigg stone circle.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Cumbria/17448

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Monday, 11 October 2021

Croftend, Shieldaig, Doireaonar, Wester-Ross (Sleeps 1-4)


Croftend offers charming self-catering accommodation overlooking Loch Shieldaig. We are in a truly stunning location, boasting spectacular views over the loch, with The Torridon Mountain range nestled in the background. The cottage is close to Shieldaig where you can find a village shop, hotel, public bar and a cafe.

Our wonderful property is set at the end of a private road, sitting in a secluded and tranquil location over the loch. The house sleeps up to 4 people and has been finished to a high standard. The original part of the building now has an open plan, vaulted ceiling room with a kitchen/diner/sitting area. There is also a conservatory that overlooks the loch. The well-equipped kitchen is perfect for home cooking.

Two bedrooms are available: a double and a twin. Both rooms share a family bathroom with a walk-in shower. All bed linen and towels are included.

Outside there is a private garden with garden furniture to unwind in whilst savouring your surroundings.

Adjacent to the property is a small harbour that is great for launching canoes and there is a slip suitable for dinghy trailers. Doireaonar is a crofting township which has a wonderful woodland, home to an abundance of wildlife. 

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/WesterRoss/2826

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Thursday, 22 April 2021

Rock Mill Weavers Loft, Capel Dewi, Llandysul, Ceredigion (Sleeps 1-4)


Rock Mill Weavers Loft offers magnificent self catering accommodation in the small village of Capel Dewi near the town of Llandysul. The recently refurbished apartment in Ceredigion sleeps up to four people.

The house offers modern accommodation throughout. Outside is a large decking area that boasts glorious views of the river.

We are set in the heart of the Teifi Valley, a good area for anglers, walkers and cyclists. You can take a course in canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing and abseiling with the Paddlers Canoe Club or just explore the fabulous scenery.

To the north of Llandysul there a range of beautiful sandy coves to explore and a number of popular seaside resorts such as New Quay.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Ceredigion/10329

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