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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Badnaban in Lochinver

From £375 per week |  From £65 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

This self-catering bungalow is 6 years old and has been decorated to a high standard, lending a cosy and comfortable atmosphere and surroundings for a unique holiday experience on the north-west coast of Scotland. Located in Badnaban, 3 miles out of Lochinver, Hollycroft is situated in its own extensive grounds looking out westwards over The Minch. It is an ideal base for a family or couples wanting to enjoy the 'Highlands' experience.

The cottage is situated in its own private grounds in Assynt. The location has all the peace and quiet of the countryside, with Lochinver conveniently located only 3 miles away. So, whether you have just climbed Suilven or been bird watching on Handa Island or just fancy a break to to relax and escape from it all, Hollycroft is the place for you!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The accommodation consists of a kitchen/diner, sitting room, 2 double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower/WC) and family shower room with WC.

The kitchen is bright and airy and fully-fitted with an AGA cooker, fridge, microwave, and washing machine. The dining area is situated within the kitchen. The boiler for central heating can be found here also. The AGA cooker ensures constant warmth throughout the house. Cutlery, crockery and glasses for 4 people have been provided as well as pots and pans for AGA use. There is a microwave oven, coffee maker and cafetiere.

The dual aspect sitting room is cosy with a spectacular, unrestricted view of the sea and is comfortably furnished. It has TV with Freeview and DVD player. There is also a wood-burning stove for your comfort. A supply of logs is provided.

The front bedroom is furnished with a kingsize bed and has an en-suite shower room with WC. The windows look out to sea with the mountains on each side. The back bedroom has a double bed and the window looks out at the mountains - Canisp and Suilven. Each room contains a wardrobe, bedside tables, dressing tables and lamps for your convenience.
The bathroom has a luxury shower, washhand basin and WC.

There are wooden floors throughout with slate tiles in the kitchen. The bathroom floors are tiled.

Further details outdoors:
There is a paved area to the side of the house with a table and garden chairs for dining out of doors and there is a large grassed area behind the house and a picnic table and bench for your convenience. There is an outdoor hose at the front of the house and ample parking for 2/3 cars. There is a rotary clothes drier at the side of the house.

Further details

Departure by 10.30 hrs and arrival after 16.00 hrs on Saturdays. Should you require alternative times, please enquire - we're happy to oblige wherever possible.

Smoking is not permitted.

Conditions

A discount is available for a let of 2 or more weeks - please mention when enquiring.

An Early Booking discount may also be available - please ask!

Please note that LATE DEALS may be available and there is also the possibility of a house swap - again please ask!

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View from front garden

 

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View over The Minch from sitting room window

 

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Kitchen with AGA cooker and dining area

The Scottish Highlands region

The north west Highlands of Scotland offer some of the most stunning sightseeing opportunities in the U.K. Achmelvich Beach is only one of the many unspoilt sandy beaches in the area - Clashnessie and Clachtoll being the beaches close at hand.

There are many coastal walks and remote sandy bays, giving you the chance to discover the sea life that inhabits the coastal waters warmed by the gulf stream. Minke whales, dolphins, basking sharks and seals are not uncommon.

Spectacular mountains are waiting to offer you the most beautiful panoramas, with walks or climbs of all grades - Stac Pollaidh, Suilven, Canisp and Quinag to name just a few.
Sunsets are a speciality in this rural and remote part of the world.

Geologically the area has the oldest rocks and the highest waterfall in the UK, and is just oozing history and legends. The North West Highlands Geopark in Assynt is here, covering a substantial part of Sutherland and the Coigach area of Wester Ross. The boundary stretches from Cape Wrath in the north to Ben More Coigach in the south, and from the coast in the west to the approximate line of the Moine Thrust in the east.

Lochinver is the nearest village, two miles away, and there are many small townships scattered throughout the area. Boat trips to Handa Island bird sanctuary or to Kerracher gardens are available. Information regarding all types of fishing and all grades of walking and climbing, along with additional information on activities like cycling, kayakking, horse riding, adventure days or day trips are available from the award winning tourist information centre in Lochinver.

The scenic town of Ullapool is under an hour's drive away where you can take the 3 hour ferry to Stornoway or visit the Summer Isles.

The Lochinver / Badnaban area

Visit the bone caves at Inchnadamph. Trying canoeing and other outdoor activities, or just relax on the beach and find out more about the seashore in the countryside rangers hut and contribute to their collection of shells and fossils.
There are rare plants to be found, and a pictish broch to explore nearby at Stoer.

'On The Rocks' is situated on the road to Achmelvich - it stocks pictures and artists' materials and also gives courses in water-colour painting and gemstone cutting. The duration of these courses can be either 3 hours, all day or for 3 days.

There is a leisure centre with gym and internet access in Lochinver and a swimming pool complex in Ullapool. The local village hall also provides live music from time to time and doubles as a theatre. There are several restaurants including fine dining at Inver Lodge and The Albannach (recently awarded a Michelin star!). You will find a petrol station, pubs, shops and a supermarket there too.

How to get there

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Fly to Inverness, car hire available at airport. Train to Inverness. Buses travel between Inverness, Ullapool and Lochinver. If driving, take road to Ullapool from Inverness then north to Lochinver from Ullapool. Badnaban is located 3 miles outside Lochinver. Drive through town and take left at lights before bridge leading to harbour. Drive on through Strathan and Badnaban is signposted to the right down the hill (no through road). NB. If using in-car satellite navigation, please include 'via Lochinver' in the destination details or the system will indicate the very picturesque Achiltibuie B-road direction which is precarious in parts.

Activities near Lochinver

Reviews

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13 Aug 2011

“Beautiful tranquil setting with glorious views and abundant wildlife.” Well equipped and spacious home with views directly across the loch and out to sea. Sandy beach is about a 15 minute drive away but our children aged 7 and 2 were more than happy with the rocky one at the bottom of the garden, the sea is crystal clear and with wet suits on they spent most of their days in it. Numerous rock pools to explore, grassy cliffs to climb and mountain streams to play in they had an excellent time. My husband fished from the rocks every evening and caught Pollock whilst watching the glorious sunsets. The only noise to be heard is the very occasional cry of a seagull. We drove to the lighthouse and saw dolphins, there were seals and otters in the bay outside the property and lots of deer.

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"We had the most wonderful time. The cottage itself was first class. We had everything we needed including
the most spectacular sunsets nearly every evening.....The whole holiday left us feeling relaxed and calm...I know we will be back...." L Duke, Torquay ("a very, very happy and satisfied vacationer")

"We have had a lovely relaxing time...the view is spectacular and we have enjoyed watching the seals." A & S Simpson, Oxford

"Another week in paradise!...We will be back next year!" The Riddoch Family, Bath

"Had a super holiday at Hollycroft. Very comfortable and warm house...Had a lovely time, thank you." The Thomson Family, Milngavie

"Have been coming to Scotland since 1982 and this is the best location and bungalow ever! The weather was poor so we appreciated the cosy accommodation...Very good holiday, thanks!" Sylvia & Frank

"...Would come here again." The Smithies Family, Peterhead

"Absolutely beautiful location for a week of switching off. We enjoyed taking in the view and lovely sunsets...It has been a brilliant week." L & R Radford, Oxford

"We have had the most lovely week - the cottage has everything one could need and a lovely atmosphere! The views are breathtaking as are the deer and seals...We have fallen in love with the Highlands - thank you!" Mike & Sue C.

"Had a fantastic week. Sunsets, fishing and walking excellent. Lovely cottage, we will be back next year." P & A Mitchell, Morpeth

"We have really enjoyed our stay here at this lovely cozy cottage...A great and beautiful location for fun and peace and quiet." The Scott Family, Lauder

"Enjoyed week very much - beaches, walks and weather...Lovely location and views from the cottage." C & M Forbes, Carlisle.

"Great 2 weeks. Weaather, wildlife, scenery - all brilliant." S&F, Norfolk

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
November/December 2011	1 Nov 11	23 Dec 11	380£ 380	6565	6565	4 Nights
Christmas/New Year 2011	23 Dec 11	5 Jan 12	650£ 650	120120	120120	3 Nights
January/March 2012	5 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
April/May 2012	1 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	410£ 410	0-	0-	1 Week
June/July/August 2012	1 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
September/October 2012	1 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	450£ 450	8585	8585	4 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

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

A non-refundable deposit of £130 is required at the time of booking, to be received within 5 days of booking, with the balance being due 6 weeks before arrival date. If the booking is made within 6 weeks of commencement of your holiday, the full amount will be due at the time of booking. A £100 refundable security deposit is also payable at this time. Payments can be made via PayPal (£10 surcharge), by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.

Discounts are available from time to time ie. for early booking or for 2 weeks plus - please ask at the time of enquiry.

For a £5 surcharge a welcome pack eg. bread, butter, milk, tea, coffee, fresh fruit, yoghurt can be made available at the property for your convenience upon arrival - please indicate at the time of booking if you require one and if there is anything specific you wish to be included in it.

One pet is permitted with an additional charge of £40 pw for each additional pet. Owners are asked to be responsible and keep dogs under control at all times; Hollycroft is situated on common grazing land and sheep roam freely in the surrounding countryside.

Prices include bed linen, towels, AGA fuel, electricity and a supply of logs and kindling for the stove.

In peak season Saturday is the start of the week. However, at other times of year more flexibility is possible and short breaks can be arranged to suit guests' specific needs - please feel free to enquire.

Availability

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2 years listed You are contacting Alexandra Brown Landline +44 1847 890535 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.