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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Gruinard Bay in Gairloch

From £600 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

6 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Mayar Bhan is an architect designed eco home built in 2005, and finished to a very high standard. The house has been simply but tastefully decorated with double glazing and underfloor heated wooden & tiled floors throughout, supplemented by a cozy wood burning stove for the winter. It is fitted with a high quality kitchen, and all 3 bedrooms have en-suite facilities. The conservatory area provides additional space for relaxation.

The house sits in a private, fully enclosed garden with decks accessed from the patio doors in the living area providing stunning views over Gruinard Bay, which can also be enjoyed from the upstairs bedroom balconies.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Facilities are for 6 people, but a travel cot and high chair are also provided.

The accommodation includes 2 en-suite double bedrooms and 1 en-suite twin bedroom, kitchen, living area, conservatory (with dining area), WC and utility room. All the en-suites have a shower and the downstairs bedroom also has a bath. The downstairs WC and bedroom is wheelchair accessible. The utility room provides storage for coats, shoes etc.

An ipod player, digital radio and tumble drier are also provided in addition to facilities detailed above.

Further details outdoors:
The property sits in approximately 1 acre of private fully enclosed garden laid mainly in grass with decking on both sides of the house. Outdoor wooden furniture and BBQ are provided. Ample off road parking is available within the property boundary. A large lockable shed is provided for storage of bikes and outdoor equipment.

Conditions

A £150 non refundable deposit is required to secure any dates, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to arrival.

On balance payment, a good housekeeping bond of £150 will also be requested. This will be returned immediately after the property has been checked at the end of the let. However, if any damage over and above what is deemed normal wear and tear is found, then the owners reserve the right to retain all or part of this deposit to cover the damage.

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Downstairs Double Bedroom

The Scottish Highlands region

The Scottish highlands have a huge variety of stunning mountain, valley, and beach scenery all steeped in hundreds of years of history. Whether you are looking for an activity packed holiday or relaxing break, the highlands has something for everyone throughout the year.

The Gairloch / Gruinard Bay area

To keep the kids entertained, there is Laide, Gruinard and Mellon Udrigle beaches nearby plus many more in the area; a public swimming pool in Poolewe and leisure centre, horse riding and pitch 'n' putt in Gairloch. If you are interested in wildlife, there are Sea Eagles on Gruinard Island, Whale & Dolphin Watching at Mellon Udrigle, wildlife cruises from Gairloch, and lots of deer and birdlife. If you are looking for outdoor activities there is mountain biking; some great hills, mountains and beaches to walk, and sea fishing. If you are interested in the flora and fauna, there is Inverewe Gardens at Poolewe (National Trust) and the Beinn Eagh nature reserve.

In addition, there is a wide variety of cafes and restaurants in the area such as the Old Inn, Mountain cafe and The Sheiling in Gairloch; the Badachro Inn; the Bridge coffee shop in Poolewe, and the Drumchork and Aultbea hotels in Aultbea.

The garage in Laide (1 km) has a good selection of groceries; Aultbea (5 km) has a grocer and butcher, and Gairloch (22 km) has a further selection of shops for groceries and provisions.

How to get there

Mayar Bhan What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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From Inverness: (75 miles, 90 minutes approx)
- A9 North over Kessock Bridge to Tore Roundabout
- A835 towards Ullapool
- A832 towards Aultbea/Gairloch
- Laide is approx 50km along A832 at the South East corner of Gruinard Bay.

Activities near Gairloch

Reviews

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05 Sep 2011

“Absolutely perfect!” Having stayed up and down the West coast of Scotland this is probably one of the best properties we have stayed in. Perfect location for all the best beaches and a good selection of things to do... more

16 Aug 2011

“Stunning house, sublime views and a lovely area” Mayar Bhan is a beautiful property, it is stylish, comfortable, warm and very well equipped and managed. Our stay has been wonderful, the view from the property is amazing, you could spent your... more

07 Aug 2011

“Excellent high quality house with a great view” A very modern and unusual (in the UK) house fitted out to a high standard. One of the best we have ever rented. The owner was also very helpful although we had no need to contact him. Very quiet... more

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06 Jul 2011

“Wonderfully restorative holiday and house” This is a really stunning area of Scotland, with many beautiful beaches and views. The view provided on tap from this lovely house is good for the soul. We loved the eco house and its facilities and we loved explolring the nearby caves, the beaches, the cake shops and further afield to Ullapool.

27 Jun 2011

“We felt like home, but without everyday life and a breathtaking view from "our" sofa :-) !” We are really meticulous when we are looking for a holiday cottage, because for us it is important to spend the "best days of the year" in an accomodation, where everything is according to our wishes....MAYAR BHAN was great! From the first moment we felt like home! There was nothing we missed within this week....only my cat at home :-) ! Stunning views out of the window, beautiful surroundings (wonderful beaches, fantastic nature) and a base for great excursions by foot or by car! Mayar Bhan is tastefully furnished and well appointed, we are sure that it is the best cottage we have ever been to....and we will come back! Thank you very much, one more reason to spend our holidays in Scotland every year since 2006! Best regards, Svenja and Niels (Oberhausen/Germany)

26 May 2011

“Exceptional” Let's get rid of the negatives first. It is more expensive than average but this is an excellent holiday "cottage" and we thought it well worth the extra expense. The house is... more

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"We couldn't have picked a better base for our trip and Mayar Bhan is the best accommodation we've stayed in in the UK, and probably in all of our travels. Everyone has expectations when booking either a cottage or a holiday and very seldom does reality live up to that expectation. Mayar Bhan exceeded ours.
The Thomson Family, March 2011

"The house is fantastic with an amazing outlook. We felt that the features and layout were perfect for us. When on holiday it’s great to be able to get back to your lodgings and feel very special, and is if it is your home. I would gladly live in the house"
The Parkins, October 2010

"We had a great time at Mayar Bhan. It's a lovely house and great location but what we appreciated and thank you for is the quality of the items in the house - lovely linens, a very well equipped kitchen equivalent to being at home, great power showers, WiFi, a drying room....we could go on"
Ian, Jo and family, Derbyshire. Sept 2010

"Our memories of the cosy and warm house will hopefully get us back up there some day, and the love the owners have for the property reflects in every detail of the well-appointed house"
Nat & Sayem, Aug 2010

"Arrived home yesterday after a great week at Mayar Bhan. The house is fantastic - functional, spacious, well furnished and with great views. We will definitely be back and will recommend to our friends"
Graham, Susan & Family, Edinburgh, Aug 2010

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring 2011	29 Apr 11	28 May 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer 2011	28 May 11	10 Sep 11	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn 2011	10 Sep 11	8 Oct 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
October Holidays 2011	8 Oct 11	22 Oct 11	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter 2011	22 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas 2011	17 Dec 11	29 Dec 11	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year 2011/12	29 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter 2012	7 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter Half Term 2012	11 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring 2012	18 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter 2012	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring 2012	14 Apr 12	19 May 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer 2012	19 May 12	15 Sep 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn 2012	15 Sep 12	13 Oct 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
October Half Term 2012	13 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter 2012	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas 2012	22 Dec 12	29 Dec 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year 2012/13	29 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Rates include all utilities, bed linen, towels and logs.

We can accept payment by cheque or internet bank transfer in GBP. Paypal service available but will incur a surcharge.

Change-over day is Saturday - departures before 10am and arrivals anytime after 4pm

Christmas and New Year dates may be flexible - please e-mail.

Short breaks may be available usually from October through to Easter. Please e-mail with your requests and we will try and accomodate your requirements.

Availability

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1 years listed You are contacting Neil Watson Landline +44 19755 62606 Mobile + Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This house has received 6 reviews from previous guests.