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Other places to stay in and around Gairloch
The small crofting 'township' of Big Sand has an enviable coastal location
with panoramic views. A fine stretch of safe, sandy beach is within 10
minutes walk from the property.
Heather Croft apartments are situated on a five acre croft with immediate access to open countryside and local archaeological trails. The apartments have their own garden areas adjacent to private entrances.
A Calor gas BBQ, table and chairs are provided for your convenience. For those with an interest in animals the croft is home to some small livestock and the area is home to fantastic wildlife such as white-tailed eagles and otters.
Heather Croft Accommodation
The Upper floor Apartment
This spacious conversion occupies the first floor of a modern crofthouse.
It has its own entrance to the front of the property. A tiled hallway,
with facilities for outdoor wear, leads to a carpeted stairway.
The main living area has double velux windows with views towards the Isle of Skye and the Torridon mountains. There is ample space for four adults or a family to relax and dine. The open plan kitchen has sea views from the gable window.
The main bedroom enjoys similar dual aspects, although here the gable end windows look towards the northerly peaks of An Teallach. It has a kingsize bed. The second bedroom has twin beds and views across open croftland to the rear of the property.
The shower room is equipped with shower, wash hand basin, WC and electric shaver point.
Facilities
The property enjoys full LPG central heating with additional effect 'woodburner'
style electric fire in the main living area. This room is equipped with
TV, DVD player, radio and CD player.
The beds are fitted with quality duvets and linen is provided free of charge. Additional bedding is available for those who like to be extra snug.
The kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave oven, dish washer, fridge-freezer and washing machine with dryer. There are external drying facilities.
There is parking adjacent to the house, accessed by a private driveway. This is sufficient for two cars and a trailer/boat. There is also shed space available for cycles. For the health and safety of all, we prefer smokers to indulge outside!
The Ground Floor Apartment
The property sleeps up to five guests and has been recently refurbished
to a high standard. All rooms are centrally heated. Personal owner management
ensures the highest standards of housekeeping and a warm welcome.
There are two spacious bedrooms, one king size and one twin-bedded. The former has views across the sea to Skye and of the Torridon hills; the latter looks across the garden and croftland to the small hill at the rear of the property. The bathroom is fitted with a shower and bath, wash hand basin and WC
The spacious, comfortable living room has picture windows offering views of the Torridon mountains, the sea and the Isle of Skye. As well as twin radiators, an LPG fire provides instant heat and a cosy ambience for cooler evenings. There is a flat screen television, DVD player and music centre.
Double doors from the living room lead into a modern fitted kitchen / dining area. The kitchen has a dish washer, ceramic electric cooker and microwave. Again picture windows offer dual aspects of the garden and hill to the rear of the property and a panorama of sea and Skye. The peat burning stove may be purely decorative or can add that special warmth to a winter evening.
An additional room provides more formal dining facilities as well as a bed settee for a fifth guest. This room also enjoys views of mountain and sea.
A porch, fitted with washing machine, freezer and coat hanging facilities,
gives access to the rear enclosed garden. Guests have free range of the
owner's croft and open access to the surrounding countryside.
One well-behaved dog is welcome. Special out of season weekend breaks
available at short notice.
inclusive of gas and electricity, linen and towels
Attractions and Activities
The village of Gairloch, three miles away, has additional attractions
and activities. The award winning Old Inn and Myrtle Bank are highly recommended
for eating out.
There is river and loch angling, sea fishing, whale watching trips and other excursions with local wildlife experts. Gairloch has an idyllic shoreline, golf course and pony trekking in the wooded Flowerdale.
Instruction in mountaineering, rock climbing, sailing and canoeing are available for the intrepid. Local cycle hire, slipways and Inverewe Gardens may add further dimensions to your holiday.
DIRECTIONS
From Inverness take the A9 north over the Kessock Bridge (signs for Thurso):
2. At the first roundabout (Tore) follow the signs for Ullapool &
Dingwall A835 (2nd exit)
3. At the second roundabout (Maryburgh) follow the signs for Ullapool
A835 (2nd exit)
4. Just after Garve turn left onto the A832. Gairloch & Kyle of Lochalsh
5. At the Achnasheen roundabout bear right (2nd exit) to Kinlochewe &
Gairloch A832
6. At Kinlochewe go straight ahead for Gairloch A832
7. At Gairloch turn left onto the B8021 to Big Sand, North Erradale and
Melvaig.
Email Heather Croft enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
