Kyle of Lochalsh Self Catering

Birchwood, Bundaloch, Dornie, Kyle. Located on the shores of Loch Long, a 2 minute drive from the village of Dornie and Eilean Donan Castle, Birchwood is a newly renovated cottage sitting in a secure garden with a patio area and its own parking. This well appointed property offers comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests (plus a cot) and comprises a fully fitted kitchen/dining room, a separate utility room, a large lounge facing the Loch and with doors to the garden, one double bedroom, two twin rooms and a family bathroom with shower. The views from here are magnificent. Birchwood is in a central location for exploring Lochalsh, Skye and Wester Ross and for a range of outdoor activities. The village of Dornie has a shop, Post Office, a hotel and pubs serving lunches and evening meals. Open all year. From £350-£650 per week including all heating, electricity, linen and towels. Short breaks may be available. Please note: Birchwood is a no smoking house and cannot accept pets. Contact Donalda MacRae. Tel: 01599 534823.
E-mail: jd.macrae@tiscali.co.uk
WWW: www.cottageguide.co.uk/birchwood

Blythswood, Glaick, Balmacara, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DN. Three miles from Kyle of Lochalsh, this private and secluded house is surrounded by the National Trust for Scotland Woodland Garden at Glaick. Otters play on the shoreline below Blythswood, which is accessed by its own private track. Recently restored and with high quality fixtures and furnishings, the accommodation comprises one large double bedroom and two singles, a lounge with an additional sofa bed, a separate dining room with open fire, a modern, well equipped kitchen, a family bathroom and separate wc. There is parking adjacent to the property. Lochalsh is an area of sandy beaches and some of the most magnificent mountain scenery Scotland has to offer, and now the Skye Bridge is toll-free Blythswood also makes an excellent base for exploring Skye. Come here to explore, or just to relax. Open all year. Rates from £350-£570 per week. Dogs are welcome at an additional charge of £10 per dog per week. Contact Anna Fraser. Tel: 01865 761000.
E-mail: don@earth.ox.ac.uk
WWW: www.scottishholidaycottages.biz

Camuslongart, Dornie, Near Kyle of Lochalsh. Situated next door to Heron Cottage (see below), this traditional detached stone cottage with its light and sunny conservatory is located on the shore of Loch Long. From here you can enjoy superb views over the loch to the mountains of Kintail. You are sure to be struck by the beauty of the area, especially on clear starry nights. Up to 4 guests can be accommodated in Camuslongart in three bedrooms. Downstairs is a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, a sitting room with a log burning stove, a single bedroom and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. Upstairs are two further bedrooms - one a double and the other a single - both with washbasins. Open all year. Rates from £328-£468 per week including all linen except bathtowels. Heating oil and electricity are charged for at £25 per week May-Sept inclusive, otherwise £35 per week. Fuel for wood burning stove available locally. Sorry, no pets. Non-smokers preferred. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference NW96.
E-mail: hamcot@globalnet.co.uk
WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Heron Cottage, Dornie, Near Kyle of Lochalsh. Step inside this little property, with honeysuckle and scented jasmine growing over the door, and relax in the light and bright interior. Positioned right on the lochside and sharing the shoreline with neighbouring Camuslongart Cottage (see above), it offers a delightful view across the sea loch to the magnificent mountains of Kintail. The natural gardens extend to several acres including 100 yards of shoreline. Local restaurants can be found just a stroll away in Dornie. Accommodation, suitable for up to 4 guests, comprises an open plan living/dining room with a small kitchen area, a double bedroom with washbasin, a twin bedded room with washbasin, a small shower room and a separate toilet. Dornie is an excellent base from which to tour Lochalsh, Wester Ross and the Isle of Skye. Open all year. Rates from £264-£377 per week including all linen. Pets are welcome. Non-smokers preferred. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference NW95.
E-mail: hamcot@globalnet.co.uk
WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Keeper's Cottage, Eilanreach Estate, The Sound of Sleat. One of four holiday properties at Eilanreach, in a little gathering of houses about a quarter of a mile from the shores of The Sound of Sleat, Keeper's Cottage is a real 'get away from it all' destination. The Eilanreach Estate starts one mile south of the village of Glenelg and the road continues a further eight miles down the coast to peter out at the hamlets of Arnisdale and Corran on the shores of Loch Hourn. There is plenty to do here amongst magnificent scenery. There are beaches to comb, excellent walking and the opportunity in summer to take the Glenelg-Kylerhea ferry to the Isle of Skye where there's a whole new world to explore. Keeper's Cottage sleeps up to 6, is comfortably furnished and has separate kitchen, dining and sitting rooms. There is an open fire and general heating is by electricity. Bed linen and towels can be hired. Pets are welcome. From £275-£450 per week. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: www.unique-cottages.co.uk/cottages/westcoast/inverness-shire/keepers_cottage_eilanreach_estate