Self Catering

Balvallioch, Suisgill Estate, Kildonan, Nr Helmsdale. Commanding stunning views of the Helmsdale River, this charming shepherd's cottage offers the ideal 'get away from it all' holiday destination. Warm, comfortable and cosy, Balvallioch can sleep up to four guests in two bedrooms - one a double, the other a twin. The property has a fully fitted kitchen, separate sitting and dining rooms plus a bathroom. There is electric heating throughout, with the addition of a fuel burning fire in the sitting room. Bed linen and towels are provided. This is a great place for walking and cycling, bird watching, fishing for salmon on club waters, trout in the nearby lochs and sea angling. Pan for gold in Kildonan Burn, tour the area or simply soak up the natural peace and solitude of this beautiful location. Open April to November. Rates from £338-£387 per week. Contact: Emma Reeves. Manor Close, Podington, Wellingborough, Northants, NN29 7HP. Tel 01933 311500.
E-mail: emmareeves@btinternet.com
WWW: www.suisgill.co.uk

Sea Otter Cottage, Ackergill Haven, Nr Wick. This tastefully renovated stone-built foreshore cottage is set in a stunning shoreline position with glorious sea views across Sinclair Bay towards Orkney. If you love the sea and tranquillity this is the place for you! The property offers comfortable accommodation for up to 4 guests and includes a fully fitted kitchen/dining room, a lounge with multi-fuel stove and french doors opening onto a decked area overlooking the sea, a family bathroom, one kingsize double bedroom and two single bedrooms. The adjacent 'Boat House', with its own separate front door and full facilities, can accommodate an additional two people in complete comfort and, when the owner is not in residence here, this part of the property can be rented separately. Open all year. Rates from £296 per week including provision of all bed linen, towels, tea towels, electricity and fuel oil. A starter pack is also included for the multi-fuel stove. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference NE07.
E-mail: hamcot@globalnet.co.uk
WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk