Taigh na Fraoch
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£575–£850 / week
About the home
Taigh na Fraoch, gaelic for House of Heather, is a modern house built in the style of a traditional Highland cottage. It nestles into the heather/grass covered moorland of beautiful, remote Assynt on the west coast of Sutherland, about half a mile from the sweeping sandy beach of Clasnessie Bay. The house commands views of Quinag and by walking to the top of the garden and climbing the stile it is possible to see the classic Assynt arc of hills and Clashnessie waterfall. Around two hours drive from Inverness it is only around eight miles from the popular fishing village of Lochinver with its shops and restaurants.
The cottage has a large enclosed garden which is mainly grass, heather and rock. Attractive stone seats and table provide restful places to enjoy the views. Well behaved pets may be allowed at the owner's discretion as there are a lot of sheep on the surrounding land. The accommodation is on 2 levels, with good access.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Clashnessie Bay, 800m |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 14km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The cottage sleeps a maximum of six in three bedrooms. It has total control central heating. As mobile phone reception can be limited there is a payphone for the use of guests.
Ground floor
•Bedroom with single bed and guest bed underneath
•Shower room
•Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. The overhead airer and slimline low wattage radiator make it easier to dry wet clothes
•Well equipped kitchen
•Lounge with leather couches, freeview satellite television, dvd player, option of electric stove or open fire
•Dining area with additional comfortable seating
•Porch with slimline low wattage radiator, boot warmers and fishing rod stand
First floor
•Twin bedroom
•Bathroom
•Double bedroom
The house has a selection of dvds, books, cds, games and jigsaws for the enjoyment of guests. For those who enjoy walking and birdwatching there are also binoculars and maps.
What’s included
Electricity, heating, a starter pack of logs and kindling, cleaning/laundry products, bed linen and towels are included in the rental price. Basic staples such as tea, coffee, salt, pepper, olive oil, sugar are also included.
Further details outdoors:
Large, enclosed garden with several stone seats to sit and enjoy the views of Quinag and Clashnessie Bay. There is also a stone picnic table with stone benches.
Conditions
A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the rental is required at the time of booking. The balance of 70% is due six weeks before the arrival date. Bookings made less than 6 weeks before the start date must be paid in full at the time of booking. The full price is due for cancelled holidays unless we can re-let the cottage
The Scottish Highlands region
The Assynt region of the Scottish highlands is dominated by the twin themes of statuesque mountains rising from a vast wilderness of lochan speckled moorland and the Atlantic coastline of cliffs, sea lochs and sweeping beaches. Both can be savage or calm depending on the caprice of the weather but always beautiful. The area was involved in the Highland Clearances leaving true remoteness with a scatter of villages, croftsand the odd small town.
The Clachtoll / Clashnessie area
The area is ideal for hill walking with some of the most beautiful hills in Scotland such as Suilven, Quinag, Foinaven to name but a few. For those who prefer low level walks there are a wealth of peat roads and paths. During the summer there are ranger led walks in the area.
The area is also rich in wildlife, with regular sightings of deer, seals, dolphins, arctic skua, black throated divers, puffins, razorbills and guillemots among others.
For those with canoes or boats there are numerous opportunities for canoeing, sailing and other watersports in the area both on the lochs and in the sea. The Summer Isles are within travelling distance.
Cyclists are also attracted to the area as the Assynt coastal road is said to be one of the most challenging road routes in Britain.
Geologists will also find a lot to interest them with the Moine thrust and may wish to visit the NW highlands geopark at Knockan Crag.
Keen fishermen /women will enjoy fishing for brown trout in the many hill lochs. Permits are available from the Tourist Information in Lochinver. There is also a stocked rainbow trout fishery at Lagg and salmon fishing in the area. Mackerel and Pollack can also be caught either from the shore or by boat.
Lochinver has a small gift /outdoor shop, picture gallery and also is the site of the Highland Stoneware Factory where you can watch them making pottery. There are also restaurants and a leisure centre (without swimming pool) in the village. Throughout the year the village hall hosts various concerts/events. Every summer the village also runs the Assynt Highland Games for those who are athletic or just like to watch others getting tired!
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Inverness: 160 km |
| Railway: | Lairg: 85 km |
By road : The property is about 2 hours drive from Inverness. More detailed instructions on how to get there are on our website.
By rail/bus : Inter-city services to Inverness, thereafter by bus to Lochinver, via Ullapool and finally local bus or taxi from there to Clashnessie.
By air : Fly direct from Gatwick, Luton, Glasgow or Edinburgh to Inverness.
For those with satellite navigation the postcode is IV27 4JF and the grid reference is NC 05320 30970.
There are a number of travel information and route planner websites which you may want to use:
•http://rp.rac.co.uk/routeplanner
•http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp
•http://www.traveline.org.uk/index.htm
•http://www.transportdirect.info/TransportDirect
Activities near Clachtoll
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Taigh na Fraoch
"We had a wonderful time, restful location, very good weather, the house was perfect and well equipped"
"A really wonderful cottage in a wonderful area. Enjoyed the beaches and mountains"
"Warm and cosy, well equipped with everything we needed for a memorable Christmas"
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Period 5 | 1 Dec 11 | 21 Dec 11 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Period 6 | 21 Dec 11 | 5 Jan 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 5 Jan 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Mar 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Jun 12 | 6 Oct 12 | £ 795 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 6 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 1 Dec 11 | 21 Dec 11 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Dec 11 | 5 Jan 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 Jan 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Mar 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Jun 12 | 6 Oct 12 | £ 795 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 6 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 5 Jan 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Mar 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Jun 12 | 6 Oct 12 | £ 795 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 6 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Payment may be made by sterling cheque, bank transfer or Paypal.
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This cottage has so far received no reviews.  |
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