Rose Cottage, Badachro, Gairloch, Ross-shire (Sleeps 1-6)

Rose Cottage offers superb self catering accommodation in the picturesque village of Badachro. Our traditional stone-built cottage boasts incredible views across the sea to the Gairloch hills beyond. We are perfect for an idyllic holiday in this beautiful part of Ross-shire

Accommodation:

Our wonderful cottage is brimming with charm and character, whilst offering high-quality accommodation.

A cosy sitting room comes with an open fire, comfortable seating and a smart TV/DVD player. A great space to unwind after a day sightseeing. A spacious and well-equipped kitchen comes with a microwave, slow cooker, large chest freezer and dishwasher. The elegant dining room has a wood burner to keep you toasty and enjoys stunning views over the loch. Outside there is a large fenced garden to unwind in.

Three warm and beautifully furnished bedrooms are available. The double and one of the twin rooms enjoys spectacular sea views. If your lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of otters, seals or sea birds. The third bedroom overlooks the rear garden and up the hill. A glorious bathroom includes a Victorian cast-iron claw tooth bath.

Visiting Badachro & Exploring Ross-shire:

The area is a haven for outdoor lovers. You can take to the hills to savour the breathtaking coastline of rugged terrain. Head to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world or hire a boat and navigate the beautiful waters around Gairloch. You can explore the astonishing gardens at Inverewe containing plants and trees from across the world, and visit the home of its founder, Osgood Mackenzie. Excellent attractions/activities in the area include:

Gairloch Museum

Beinn Eighe Reserve.

Pony trekking.

Whale watching.

Fly fishing.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Ross-Shire/4432

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Torsa Island Farmhouse, Torsa Island, Oban, Argyll, Bute & The Islands (Sleeps 1-6)

Torsa Island Farmhouse is the only property on Torsa Island. Perfect for child-friendly family holidays, giving you time to unwind and relax together, while exploring the bays, islands and hills around

Accommodation:

The ground floor consists of:

Large conservatory with wonderful views south overlooking Loch Melfort and the Isle of Shuna.

The kitchen and dining area are very well equipped with electric cooker, microwave oven, toaster, storage cupboards, sideboard, dining table and chairs, CD player and radio. There is also the farmhouse's original range in place, but this is for decoration only! The kitchen has windows facing east and south.

The sitting room has a three-seater sofa, four comfy chairs and a cosy window seat. Compressed woodchip logs and kindling is provided for the log burner with additional logs available for a small charge. There are books and games available.

Downstairs you will also find the shower room, with large enclosed power shower, toilet, washbasin and heated towel rail.

There is also a small utility area in the hallway with washing machine, tumble dryer and sink, as well as ample room for boots and coats.

The upstairs accommodation comprises:

A spacious double bedroom with a five-foot-wide pine bed, large pine wardrobe, dressing table and bedside tables.

The twin room has plenty of room for two pine single beds, a wardrobe and drawers.

The bunk room has full size bunk beds and a large chest of drawers.

Family bathroom with bath, overhead power shower, toilet, hand basin and heated towel rail.

All beds are made up for your arrival with towels provided for each guest.

The house is surrounded by a half-acre walled garden with three gates. This is bounded on the northeast corner by the barns, which house the Egator.

Transportation:

Transport is provided in the form of a rigid tubed dinghy called Cutty which is kept on a running mooring and access is via stepping over the side of her (approx. 1m height) onto the stone beach. There is no jetty, pontoon, pier, dock etc, which is why we recommend wellies! Once on land, you have the use of an Egator electric buggy to carry luggage and shopping to the house.

Location:

Located 16 miles south of the bustling harbour town of Oban on the west coast of Scotland, Torsa is within easy reach of shops, tourist attractions and only three hours drive from Glasgow. Your stay starts with a lesson in using the motorboat and electric buggy provided for your use, and help to settle you into your holiday accommodation.

Sited above the well known safe anchorage of Ardinamir Bay, it is also the perfect shore base for a sailing or motorboat holiday. The moorings can be used for guests own boats and there are ample local sites to launch canoes or kayaks from.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Argyll--Bute---the-Islands/4525

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Drumhead Cottage, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside (Sleeps 1-5)

This is a delightful, detached self-catering holiday cottage with hot tub, rated 4 stars by Visit Scotland, with extensive views of the hills and valley in which the peaceful village of Finzean is situated. The modern, bright and spacious cottage sleeps 5 people in 3 bedrooms. The cottage sits in the large gardens surrounding the owner's house.

About Drumhead Cottage:

Accommodation comprises of hall, open plan lounge/kitchen dining area, utility room, three bedrooms, one king-size bedroom, one single and one twin or super-king.

Bedding and towels included in weekly charge. Cot (excluding cot linen), highchair, bed guard, electric steriliser available. Electric hob and oven, dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer, and microwave. TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, lockable cycle storage. Off-road parking is available and the cottage comes with its own driveway. Weber Gas BBQ and a ramp to the front entrance.

Visiting Banchory & Exploring Aberdeenshire:

The cottage, 7.5 miles west of Banchory, is ideally located for exploring Royal Deeside famous for its Highland Games in the summer. There is a wide range of sporting activities available locally, including hill walking, mountain biking, skiing, horse riding, climbing, fishing, there are 9 golf courses and a driving range within 10-30 minutes drive and an outdoor activity centre within 10 miles providing activities including go-karting, quad biking and 4x4 driving.

Banchory, Aboyne, Ballater, Braemar and Aberdeen are all within easy reach by car and provide an excellent range of restaurants and shops. Days out can be planned around the variety of the many gardens and castles in the surrounding area such as Balmoral Castle, Crathes Castle, Drum Castle, Dunnottar Castle and many more.

Aberdeen, the beautiful 'Granite City', 26 miles away offers much of historical and cultural interest.

Farm shop & tea room 1/2 mile, restaurant and pub 2.5 miles.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Aberdeenshire/4613

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Luxury North Wales Cottages, Derwen, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Snowdonia National Park (Sleeps 1-6)

Luxury North Wales Cottages consists of two stunning self-catering cottages situated in central North Wales on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park and Clocaenog forest.

Bwthyn Clychau’r Gog – sleeps 2:

This holiday cottage has one very spacious bedroom with en suite: bath, toilet and washbasin upstairs. Open plan hall and lounge area. Downstairs bathroom: shower, toilet and washbasin. Large kitchen and dining area with a seating area. Modern fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine, electric halogen hob, microwave and cooker. Log burning stove (with plenty of logs on site for your use). Wi-Fi. Flat-screen TV & DVD player. iPod dock. An additional cot can be organized for a child. Patio doors in two locations open out into private areas and gardens. Picnic table and an extra table and chairs.

Bryn Eithin - sleeps 6:

2 bedrooms both with en suite. Bedroom 1 has a refurbished Victorian wrought iron kingsize bed and en suite includes a bath, toilet and washbasin. Bedroom 2 has refurbished Victorian wrought iron twin beds (that can be joined) and en suite includes shower, toilet and washbasin. Bedroom 3 has refurbished wrought iron kingsize bed, with toilet and basin next door - all on the ground floor. High vault hall leading into the lounge and 3rd bedroom.

Spacious modern fully fitted kitchen and dining area. Modern kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine and electric halogen hob, microwave and cooker. Downstairs cloakroom. Log burning stove (with plenty of logs on site for your use). Wi-Fi. Flat screen TV and DVD player. iPod dock. Private patio area and garden with garden furniture and picnic table.

Both holiday cottages have a garden and private parking.

Visiting Derwen & Exploring Denbighshire:

North Wales is well known for its spectacular mountains and hills from the Snowdonian (including Snowdon the highest mountain in Wales) Rhinog and Cadair Idris mountains in the west, the central Aran and Arenig ranges and the Berwyn and Clwydian mountain ranges in the east. There's fishing at Derwen Fisheries (1/2 mile from the cottages), Brenig Lake and a free pass to fish a mile of the Upper Dee (number of days depending on the length of the guest' stay).

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Denbighshire/15101

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The Snowdon Cottage, Capel Celyn, Bala, Gwynedd (Sleeps 1-6)

The Snowdon Cottage offers wonderful self-catering accommodation on the outskirts of Capel Celyn near Bala. The cottage is in a magnificent valley in Gwynedd and is surrounded by stunning Welsh hills and boasts views of the Llyn Ceyln reservoir. This Welsh holiday cottage is in an ideal position for exploring the mountain of Snowdon and there are 20 acres of land surrounding the cottage.

Accommodation:

Our holiday cottage has an open plan living area with a traditional wood-burning fire for those chilly days. There is a pine dining table and chairs. There are two chesterfield leather settees. There is a TV with DVD player and a vast DVD library. We have Sky Satellite TV as there is no TV reception via aerial! We have a selection of old books for you to browse.

A fully equipped kitchen area is great for home-dining and includes a fridge freezer, electric cooker, combi grill/microwave and a Belfast sink. There is a small washer dryer and we also have a breakfast bar area with stools and views of the Welsh hills. There is even a nice view for when you wash the dishes!

Through the kitchen is a downstairs toilet and shower room. Leading from the living area are handmade oak stairs. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs. At the back, with views of the hills, is the master bedroom with king size bed.

At the front of the house are two small single bedrooms. These have views of Llyn Ceyln reservoir. All the bedrooms have solid pine furniture and altogether the holiday house has sleeping space for 6 people. The upstairs bathroom has a large slipper bath, toilet and a small Belfast sink. There is a roof window above the bath so that you can gaze at the stars while having a relaxing soak.

Outside we have a private drive down to the property, via a farm gate and off-road parking for plenty of cars. We have 20 acres of land surrounding the property that you are welcome to use for walking, games etc. There is a barn owl that sometimes comes at dusk and birds of prey that fly overhead in the daytime.

There are two ponds on the land. There is a barn owl that sometimes comes at dusk and birds of prey that fly overhead in the daytime. Just remember to bring your wellies as the land does get muddy and is undulated in places. We do keep honey bees on the land (approx 100 metres from the house) but these are kept in a fenced area with warning signs and do not tend to bother people.

The Snowdon Cottage is situated in the small Welsh hamlet of Capel Ceyln in Snowdonia National Park. The house is very centrally placed being only 23 miles from Porthmadog and 22 miles from Betws-y-Coed, making it an ideal location if you are looking for tranquillity but require easy reach to Snowdonia's famous castles and beautiful beaches.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Gwynedd/8427

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