Abriachan
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About the home
Absolutely stunning views over Loch Alsh and Skye, looking all the way down to Loch Nevis. You will be able to see all coastal ships passing by through the narrows. Follow whales and dolphins in the lochs in local glass bottom boats (Kyle and Broadford).
Friendly Highland cows graze in front of your window while you find a cosy place within the three large living areas to read a good book or entertain. Large Plasma TV with Sky and Rangemaster double oven are only a part of the luxury within.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | 300m |
| Will consider: | House swaps |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 18 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Beautiful oak flooring and tasteful carpeting with Persian rugs and luscious curtains adorn the house and within the three living areas there is a pleasant ambience with a great outlook.
There are three double bedrooms and a cot. A fourth bedroom with twin beds. A portable single bed is also available.
Further details outdoors:
The large sunroom looks onto the one acre of garden and paths within it lead to separate seating areas and outdoor heating. The lawns are well tended and the rose garden well pruned and ready for the season of growth.
The garden has magnificent views over Loch Alsh and amazing variety of wildlife including all sorts of bird life, owls, buzzards,woodpeckers and other local animals such as foxes, pine marten and roe deer only feet away from the house.
Further details
Smokers are welcome. There is a designated, comfortable, indoor smoking area.
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The Scottish Highlands region
The West Highlands benefit from the temperate climate provided by the Gulf Stream, enjoying warm summers and mild winters. Balmacara, a picturesque village with a local pond and ducks as a centre has a variety of wildlife within the area.
There are an abundance of mountains and sea lochs and changing views wherever you go to in your travels and seals, otters, porpoise, dolphins and whales are the norm.
The Balmacara area
Balmacara is in a perfect position to access local walks in the area, (literature supplied), and day trips to Kintail, Glenelg, Applecross and Skye are within easy reach.
Only half an hour away is the Port of Armadale where the famous "Road to the Isles" and Mallaig can be reached by ferry. A more romantic crossing to Skye can be boarded in Glenelg, on the old car ferry, and, the destination, Kylerhea lends itself to a fantastic landing place to explore the south end of Skye.
All sorts of outside pursuits can be catered for, including mountain climbing, sailing, kayaking, mountain biking, horse-riding, (in Balmacara), local fishing for mountain trout and even leisurely sightseeing!
Good quality Highland folk music is played regularly in the area and can be heard on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Plockton and Sundays in Dornie.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Inverness: 125 km |
| Railway: | Kyle of Lochalsh: 4 km |
| Ferry: | Armadale, Isle of Skye: 28 km |
Inverness airport, (84 miles) can be accessed by both Ryanair an Easyjet from most major regional airports. Car hire firms are well represented there.
Follow signposts to Isle of Skye from Fort William A87 main trunk road.
Those with Sat Nav can put in postcode IV408DP and exact location will be given in "welcome brochure".
Activities near Balmacara
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 23 Nov 2011 |
"What a great week of pleasure and peace we had in this wonderful home. Our girls (7 & 10) loved it to play hide and seek in the lovely gardens. I cant say much about the local restaurants, cause I really enjoyed cooking in the spacious, clean and fully equipped kitchen every night and then having dinner at the round table on the lawn. We were all amazed by the superb views over to the gloaming slopes of Beinn Sgrithall (the big mountain in the south). My photos don´t do it justice. Even the midges seemed to be gentle these wonderful moments and if not, we used "Smidge" repellent from the Kyle Pharmacy, (the first I found that really works). We say thanks again to the owners for all their kindness and hospitality and will return as soon as possible. ........a family from Hamburg/Germany |
01 Nov 2011 |
abriacan is a lovely remote cottage with stunning views of skye and lochalsh.owners very friendly.pine martin visited us every night for scraps off the bird table.lovely big garden which our dog... more |
17 Aug 2011 |
This is the best holiday cottage we've ever been in. Myself , my husband, our big dog and (for some of the trip) my dad, sister and 2 young nieces stayed at this house in the first week of May. Weather was glorious and the ever changing views from the house mean you hardly need to leave. My nieces had a ball running round the garden playing hide & seek. Having an additional ground floor bedroom and shower room was great for my elderly dad. We only ate out two nights, preferring to eat outside at the patio table & chairs relaxing and enjoying the view. Even if the weather isn't great, this cottage is so cosy and homely it would not waste the trip - the views would be even more beautiful and dramatic. Plenty to see and do in the area. The owners are lovely, as is their dog Max who regularly visited us. Would highly recommend. |
Rental prices
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| 3 Apr 10 | 10 Apr 10 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week | |
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Preferred payments by cheque, cash or PAYPAL.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Tim And Lilly Preston
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 3 reviews from previous guests.  |
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