The Sidings
About the home
“The Sidings” is situated in a row of 40-year-old cottages, adjacent to Plockton station. It is a very comfortable, cosy home. It is particularly handy for spectacular walks to the beaches close by. Locals and visitors have been known to swim their even in September. The house is a 5-10 minute walk from the centre of Plockton with gorgeous views of the Crags towering over the village. There are very good eating places that serve local seafood and other local produce. The house consists of a spacious dining kitchen, a warm living room with reclaimed Victorian fireplace. Outside there is a small back garden with a leafy green outlook and a larger front garden with a picnic bench that in the past the owners, Thomas and Julie, have enjoyed early evening drinks and family barbecues. It has a parking area opposite the house and extra space is available.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Plockton, 500m |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties House swaps Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 500m |
| 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 |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Patio area with picnic table and parasol.
Open fire for cosy nights.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival.
Starter pack provided for the open fire
Conditions
A well behaved dog is allowed, but sorry no cats.
No smoking in the property.
Secure booking within Seven days.
Outstanding balance due, one month prior to arrivel
Pets have a £30 surcharge. Each
Cancellation policy:
A full refund will be available only if we manage to re-let the accommodation
Accommodation will be available from 3pm on day of arrival and guests to vacate by 10am on day of departure.
A charge will be made for any damage caused
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Enquire nowThe Scottish Highlands region
The Highlands are well known for it's fantastic scenery of mountain ranges, lochs and castles. There are plenty of walks so you can appreciate all that is around you. It is a very peaceful place so you can relax and leave the busy life behind. Boat trips for sight seaing and fishing can also be good fun.
The Plockton area
Plockton is a beautiful village with all the amenities that you will require. The local bars and restaurants serve very good local produce, they also serve the local Ale that is brewed in Plockton. Traditional music is played in the bars through the week by local musicians.
The local beaches are only a Ten minute walk from the Sidings, the vews you will see from here are looking to the Isle of Skye.
There are boat trips out of plockton that will take you to see birds, seals and also dolphins and lots more wildlife.
From the Sidings, the Isle of Skye is only a ten minute drive, there are lots of things to see and do on the Island.
Applecross is also a stunning place to visit. The drive over the Bealach is the highest road in Britain, The views from the top on a clear day are fantastic. When you come down the other side you will find the Applecross Inn. The food here is very good.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Inverness |
| Railway: | Plockton: 0.1 km |
There is an Airport in Inverness that is 80 miles away. You can hire a car or get a Train that will take you to Plockton.
Plockton railway station is only a two minute walk to the Sidings.
A car journey will take you about two hours where you will drive through some amazing Scenery.
Plockton also has an airstrip where small aircrafts can land.
Activities near Plockton
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 10 May 2013 |
Chose the Sidings due to proximity of station.( we didn't have a car) and it worked out better than we could have expected. Lovely, well equipped cosy cottage, lacked nothing. We were also... more |
![]() 14 May 2012 |
First time we have stayed at The Sidings, but won't be the last. Very well appointed cottage, very clean and extremely quite.Owners are accomodating and we were pleasantly surprised by the ample... more Response: I was very happy you enjoyed your stay. We try to make it as comfortable as we can for our guests. Hope to see you again Thanks again Thomas & Julie (The Sidings) |
![]() 07 May 2012 |
The Sidings is a superb holiday rental cottage. It is very cosy and immaculately clean. Every possible thing you could need on a breakaway has been thought of! The very generous welcome basket was... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Autumn | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 480 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Winter | 27 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 425 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Xmas & New year | 22 Dec 12 | 6 Jan 13 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 6 Jan 13 | 1 Mar 13 | £ 425 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Early Spring | 1 Mar 13 | 23 Mar 13 | £ 450 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Spring | 23 Mar 13 | 30 Mar 13 | £ 475 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Late Spring | 30 Mar 13 | 20 Apr 13 | £ 520 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Early Summer | 20 Apr 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 550 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Summer | 25 May 13 | 8 Jun 13 | £ 580 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 8 Jun 13 | 22 Jun 13 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 22 Jun 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer (High Season) | 29 Jun 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer | 31 Aug 13 | 7 Sep 13 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer | 7 Sep 13 | 28 Sep 13 | £ 580 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Autumn | 28 Sep 13 | 2 Nov 13 | £ 480 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Winter | 2 Nov 13 | 21 Dec 13 | £ 425 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Xmas & New Year | 21 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | £ 700 | - | - | 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.
When you book, a deposit of £100 within 5 dys will secure you're booking. The final payment should be paid at least one month before your arrival.
Payment by cash or cheque.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 1 year listed You are contacting Thomas MacLennan
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