Showing posts with label Port Mor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Port Mor. Show all posts

Monday, 20 January 2025

Isle of Muck Cottages, Isle of Muck, By Mallaig, Inverness-shire


Isle of Muck Cottages, Isle of Muck, By Mallaig, Inverness-shire

Isle of Muck Cottages offers a unique self-catering accommodation experience on the Isle of Muck, located on the picturesque west coast of Scotland. This setting is a paradise for those enchanted by sandy beaches, secluded bays, and vibrant wildlife, making it an ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.

Positioned mere metres from the beaches of Gallanach Bay, New House is a charming timber cottage dating back to the 1920s, filled with character. Guests can relax in the cosy sitting room, which features a log burning stove for the colder months, and enjoy amenities like a selection of cards, games, jigsaws, books, DVDs, a radio, TV (for DVDs only), and even a piano. Stunning sea views can be savoured from the window seats. The kitchen is well-equipped with a traditional Rayburn, pulley clothes airer, gas cooker, microwave, washing machine, and more. The cottage has four attractive bedrooms— a king room, two twin rooms, and a room with four singles. Outside, two picnic benches offer the perfect spot for alfresco dining with splendid views.

This stone-built cottage lies on the sandy beaches of Gallanach Bay and boasts spectacular views of Eigg, Skye, and Rum. It features oak flooring, leather sofas, and a wood burner, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen, equipped with modern appliances, offers views of the coastline. Gallanach Cottage accommodates guests in one king bedroom, one family room, and one bunk room, sharing a traditional bathroom with a large cast-iron bath and over-bath power shower. Outside, a garden with a picnic bench is ideal for enjoying a drink while admiring the stunning sea vistas.

Seileachan is set in a tranquil position, just a few minutes from the white sands of Gallanach Bay. The cottage has an open plan living area that includes a well-equipped kitchen with shaker-style cream units, oak worktops, and pine furnishings, alongside a large dining table and chairs. The cosy sitting area is furnished with a sofa bed, comfy seating, and a selection of games, books, DVDs, and a radio. The bedroom configuration includes a double bed with a single bunk above. The traditional bathroom features a bath, sink, and toilet.

Visiting the Isle of Muck offers more than just a peaceful place; it's an adventure into the natural beauty and quiet splendour of Inverness-shire. The cottages are conveniently located a short stroll from the local beach at Gallanach Bay and just a mile from Port Mor, which features piers, a tearoom, and a community hall. For those seeking a bit more activity, a 20-30 minute walk leads to CAMAS Mor (SSSI), and a 30-40 minute trek will take you to the summit of Beinn Airean, the highest point on Muck, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding seascape and landscape.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/inverness-shire/17271

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Tuesday, 14 January 2020

Colonsay Vacation Cottages, Isle of Colonsay, Argyll (Sleeps 1-6)


Colonsay Vacation Cottages are on one of the most beautiful islands in Scotland, the Isle of Colonsay. This pair of holiday cottages are the perfect places to stay, for those who are looking for a break away from the hustle and bustle of modern-day living. Colonsay is a magical island with wonderful beaches and scenery; wildflowers, birds, woodland, ancient ruins and very friendly people.

Longfield House
Set on the west side of the island, this house enjoys wonderful views of Port Mor and the open Atlantic. With outstanding sea views and amazing sunsets, it also affords remarkable opportunities for the natural historian.

The house is perfect for family holidays and caters for all generations. Amenities and features include:

Ground floor double room with en suite facilities.
Upstairs double room.
Upstairs twin room.
Sitting room with satellite TV.
Wi-Fi internet access.
Dining room.
Utility room.
Bathroom.
Well equipped kitchen with washing machine and dryer.

Outside is a secluded rear garden, providing plenty of space for the whole family to relax or for children to play. A grassy paddock is also available for guests to use at the front of the house.

Cill a'Rubha Cottage
This lovely cottage faces directly across the ancient chapel site of “Cill a’Rubha” and enjoys magnificent panoramic views across the whole of Kiloran Bay, the Ross of Mull, Torran rocks and distant Dubh Hirteach lighthouse. It has been tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished.

Nestled in a beautiful part of Colonsay, it is on the north side of the island on a raised marine platform. The house has a wrap-around verandah, allowing guests to enjoy the breathtaking scenery in all weathers. Cottage amenities and features include:

Double bedroom.
Twin bedroom.
Open plan living room and kitchen with rustic furnishings.
Spiral staircase as a central feature.
Fully equipped kitchen.
Study with telephone, digital TV, Hi-Fi and Wi-Fi internet access.
Upstairs bathroom.
Downstairs bathroom with shower.
Utility area.
Small rear garden.

Bed linen and towels are provided for your stay in both properties. We love animals and dogs are welcome, but we request that you don't allow your animals on the furniture and any hair is removed before departure.

The Isle of Colonsay is up to 3.5 km wide and about 16 km long, including the neighbouring island of Oronsay. It has excellent weather with low rainfall and long hours of sunshine; because it is surrounded by the sea there is a gentle breeze in summer which inhibits midges and other irritating insects. There are no snakes, but there are otters and the island is an important habitat for Grey Atlantic seals; you may even see dolphins, porpoises, Minke Whales or Basking Sharks. Colonsay has the largest colony of breeding seabirds in the Southern Hebrides, and its native flora is particularly diverse - many people come just to enjoy the carpets of flowers on the machair (lime-rich grassland bordering the sea).

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Argyll/15239

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