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Welcome
to Ardmore Cottage.
Luxury 5 star holiday cottage on the Isle of Skye.
Completed in 2005, “Ardmore” is a stunning luxury 3 bedroom
(2 en suite) detached bungalow finished, furnished and equipped to the
highest standards.
Ardmore Accommodation
Inside the Cottage:
LOUNGE - The lounge is spacious and from the bay window
there are excellent views over the bay and Kinloch hills.
It seats six people with ease and features a solid oak floor and an open
fire. For entertainment there is a 42 inch plasma television with Sky,
surround sound and a supply of DVDs and CDs.
BEDROOMS 1 AND 2 - Both these double bedrooms have spacious
en suite facilities and enjoy panoramic views over Broadford Bay and the
red Cuillins.
Bedroom 1 has a king size four poster bed.
Bedroom 2 has a king size sleigh bed. Both rooms are supplied with hairdryers
and TVs.
BEDROOM 3 - Bedroom 3 is a twin room with magnificent
views of the Red Cuillins. A hairdryer is supplied.
KITCHEN - The kitchen is fully equipped and fitted out
with quality solid wood units. The appliances (cooker, fridge, freezer,
dishwasher) are Neff and all are integrated. There is also a microwave
oven. A table and chairs are provided for those who wish to breakfast
in the kitchen rather than in the formal dining room.
DINING ROOM - The dining room has French doors which open onto a large patio. A gas barbeque and garden furniture are provided for those who enjoy “the great outdoors”.
UTILITY ROOM - The utility room has a washing machine
and tumble drier.
BATHROOM - The outstanding feature of the main bathroom
is the roll top freestanding bath.
This has been recognised by the Scottish Tourist Board who have awarded it their highest marking (5 stars).
The rates are inclusive of towels, linen, oil, gas, electricity and a welcome pack.
Locally owned and run, “Ardmore” is situated in a quiet location in the village of Broadford on the Isle of Skye and enjoys panoramic sea or mountain views from all rooms.
There is generous off road parking and large secluded gardens to the rear. “Ardmore” caters for a maximum of 6 people and is within easy walking distance of all local amenities and attractions.
Broadford the second largest settlement on the Isle of Skye is situated 8 miles from the now toll free Skye Bridge and is an ideal location for touring all of the island and Wester Ross.
Things to do and see:
One thing you can be sure of - you'll be spoiled for choice if you're
looking for an active holiday in Skye. If being right in the middle of
the most glorious hill walking and climbing scenery in Scotland isn't
enough, visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities in and around the
Broadford area.
Golfers will be delighted with the challenging and scenic Isle of Skye Golf Course, which welcomes golfers of all abilities (including children!) and both green fees and club hire are extremely reasonable. Unsurprisingly, the area is a paradise for anglers.
Boat hire is available, and a number of local boat operators offer fishing trips, and charters. There is also some excellent fishing off the rocks. Some hirers will sail you round Broadford Bay in a glass bottomed boat.
Others offer seal, dolphin and whale watching trips, while the more
adventurous can take part in a Sea-fari Adventure.
A must is the trip on the Bella Jane to Loch Coruisk in the heart of the
Cuillin mountains. If you want to make a real day of it, Caledonian MacBrayne
also run day trips to the Outer Isles. If you want to see Skye on horseback,
there are a number of riding centres, although those who prefer four wheels
will find some of the most spectacular and finest driving roads imaginable.
The more energetic will maybe want to hire bikes - these are available locally.
Everyone knows of Skye's associations with Flora Macdonald and Bonnie Prince Charlie, but the island's history goes a little further back than that. There are numerous museums and sites of historical interest scattered throughout the island : Dunvegan Castle - seat of the Clan MacLeod , the folk museum at Kilmuir, Flora Macdonald's house at Flodigarry and the Aros Centre at Portree are just a few well worth a visit.
Try your hand at kayaking, canoeing, climbing, abseiling and archery.
Whitewave at Kilmuir offer these activity sessions to individuals, families
and groups.
Wildlife.
As far as wildlife is concerned well, Skye has it all! Seals, dolphins, porpoises, red deer, rabbits and a variety of birds abound while the lucky visitor may spot an otter, a golden or a sea eagle. A dog otter can regularly be seen passing through the field in front of Ardmore. For those who have a keen desire to see an otter, there are various hides a short drive away. Every kind of wild bird imaginable is here - don't forget your camera and binoculars
Local facilities:
Broadford, the second largest village on Skye is centrally located and
an ideal centre for touring the island. There is a choice of several excellent
restaurants and pubs in the village, all of which are within easy walking
distance. There are further restaurants a short drive away.
For those keen to sample world class cuisine there is the award-winning Three Chimneys and Lady Clare MacDonald's Kinloch Lodge etc.
The Claymore, some 400 yards away, is the closest local, while those wishing a true self-catering break will be delighted with the selection of fresh seafood and farm produce available locally.
The village also boasts several hotels, a supermarket, licensed grocer, snack bar, butcher, baker, fishmonger and several art galleries and craft shops.
There is also a bank, post office, two ATMs and a 24 hour service station which also sells basic groceries and provides internet access. For medical emergencies there is a local hospital and medical and dental surgeries.
Directions to "Berabhaigh B&B" are as follows:
As you enter the village of Broadford coming from the Skye Bridge or the
Mallaig/Kylerhea ferries, you will see the Claymore Restaurant on your
right. Continue on for some 250 metres then take the sliproad to your
left (signposted Skye Sepentarium), follow the road round to your right,
go over the bridge and "Berabhaigh B&B" is the second house
on your left.
Directions to Ardmore.
On leaving "Berabhaigh B&B", retrace your steps to the Claymore
Restaurant then take the small road opposite it (signposted Heaste), go
up the hill and "Ardmore" is the third bungalow on your right.
Email Ardmore enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
