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Kippford, nr Dalbeattie Lochanview Luxury Log Cabin Dalbeattie Galloway Country ■ Hot tub, large decked veranda & garden with ■ Prices are fully inclusive of linen, gas & swings electricity ■ Barbecue & outdoor furniture ■ Dogs accepted in some properties ■ Well-behaved dogs welcome – must be ■ Cots, high chairs & stair gates at no extra trained, have their own beds & be kept off soft charge furnishings ■ Bar, restaurant & children’s play area on site ■ Strictly NO SMOKING in log cabin or on decking ■ “Two’s Company” discounts ■ Scottish Tourist Board 4-star, member of ASSC ■ ■ Tourist Board guide “See and Do” sent in Walkers welcome advance of your stay Prices from £450-£750 per week ■ Book by 31st January and get 2007 tariff Low £65/night, Mid £80/night, min 2 nights Relax in one of our comfortable, centrally heated, fully equipped three Gift vouchers available bedroom Scandinavian log chalets, set in a landscaped site just 400 A luxury log cabin which provides all-year-round self-catering holiday accommodation in a yards from the lovely beach of Sandyhills Bay. All our properties at Barend Now popular area on the outskirts of the yachting village of Kippford. It is one of 9 similar holiday Holiday Village have wonderful views from their spacious decks over the log cabins with a lovely lochan in the centre and gardens that attract red squirrels and available surrounding wooded hillsides and our own loch, or out over the Solway to badgers. Dalbeattie and Mabie forest and 7 Stanes cycle route nearby. The area offers the Lake District. diverse attractions, from NT sites to golf, sailing, fishing, and forest and coastal walks. There’s so much to do – for adults, children and families. Mountain The centrally heated log cabin is furnished to a high standard and has a fully equipped biking (we are in the midst of the 7 Stanes), sailing, water ski-ing, golf, Min £270 fishing and horse riding. Yet there is so much space and quiet in this Short breaks open-plan kitchen/dining area and lounge with Sky TV (movies and sport), DVD and forgotten corner to relax and unwind. Historic castles, beautiful gardens, Low £370 available sofabed, 1 en suite bedroom with large spa bath, 2 twin bedrooms (1 with from 3 nights lots of wildlife and peaceful walking. Mid £540 subject to TV/DVD/PlayStation), shower room, and utility room with washer/drier. Travel cot and high Galloway Country Cottages are members of the Scottish Tourist Board; High £550 availability chair available on request, towels, bed linen, heating and electric included. all our homes are inspected and graded annually. Contact Judy Ewart Tel 01387 710126 Contact Caroline or David Lawrie Tel 01557 820250 E-mail [email protected] Website www.lochanview.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.gallowaycountrycottages.co.uk sleeps up to ★★★★ sleeps ★★★

11175 6 2 - 8 11911 Crossmichael, near Castle Douglas Laurieston, nr Castle Douglas Rose Haugh Terraced From £290pw (2 people) up to £420pw (5 or more) Priced by number of people Prices from Short breaks charged by the night at any £175 1st week time of year This well cared-for, warm and comfortable stone-built house in ■ 6 miles off the A75 trunk route £135 2nd week a small Galloway village is the ideal home from which to explore from Carlisle to Stranraer the forests, hills, lochs and coastline of southwest . ■ Historic Kirkcudbright, Castle This flat is the ground floor of a terraced cottage on the main street in the village of On the first floor are three bedrooms (1 double/family room with bunks in one corner; 2 twins) and a recently renovated Douglas, New Galloway & Crossmichael, on the edge of Loch Ken (freshwater). It is close to the Loch Ken marina and bathroom with bath, shower and toilet. Downstairs, the large Gatehouse of Fleet all within 9 an ideal centre for touring bonnie Galloway. The accommodation has central heating, double hallway has a door leading onto a beautiful secluded garden, miles glazing and TV. There is also a second property in the same village with 2 bedrooms (1 double, with a patio area adjacent to the house. The large kitchen with ■ Excellent walking, from forest 1 single), a family room, garden and off-road parking. Please phone for further information. dining area is equipped for 8 people, with electric cooker, rambles to hillwalking in the There are great opportunities for fishing, bird watching and walking in the area and the two microwave, fridge, freezer and washing machine. The sitting Galloway hills mile sandy beach at Southerness is an easy drive away. Castle Douglas 4 miles, Kirkcudbright room has an open fire, TV and video, and there is a small ■ Abundant wildlife everywhere – 10 miles. cloakroom with toilet. Parking for 3 cars. Electricity for heating etc included in price. Linen and towels included, but price also fishing, riding, golf, Please bring your own bed linen and call with reference to pets. reduced if you wish to bring your own. cycling, sailing & canoeing Contact Mrs J Cowan Tel 01556 670239 E-mail [email protected] Contact Miss Ann Paterson Tel 01224 595561 E-mail [email protected] sleeps ★★ sleeps 11412

11398 4 6 + bunks & cot Buittle, Castle Douglas The Old Sunday School Newton Stewart Tighe na Rosan ■ Bed linen & towels provided ■ More than 25 gardens within 30- ■ Personally run by the owners mile radius ★★★★ ■ ■ Welcome tray on your arrival Several golf course nearby ■ Wonderful bird watching country Built in 1793, this detached property set adjacent to the ■ Lots of walks direct from the owners’ home has been tastefully converted and cottage featured on the Home Show. Its ground floor formerly ■ Horse riding in The Galloway Park housed cattle and the upper was the village Sunday ■ Safe, sandy beaches 30-min drive school. It is finished to a high standard with 2 bedrooms (1 double en suite, 1 twin). Large kitchen/diner, TV, DVD, video and wood burner. Linen and towels all inclusive. Low £220 per week This area of the Solway has beautiful beaches, Mid £260 per week especially Sandyhills. The area is renowned for coastal, hill and woodland walks, whilst horse riding, golf, fishing High £350 per week and bird watching are nearby, with watersports at Loch Ken. The Seven Stanes and National Cycle Network pass This recently renovated cottage offers comfortable accommodation nearby for cyclists. Castle Douglas is a nearby traditional in beautiful and is ideal as a base for touring market town specialising in local produce, crafts, cafes the region. It’s set in an attractive garden which runs down to Penkiln and restaurants. Pub 3 miles. Burn, where you’ll find many birds and even rare red squirrels. The living room has a gas fire, TV/video, music centre and an Prices from £250 - £680 per week extensive collection of books for cosy nights in. There’s also a Short breaks charged by the night at separate dining room, downstairs bathroom, well-equipped kitchen, any time of the year utility room with washing machine and drier, and 2 bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes (1 double en suite, 1 twin). Contact Sam Hancock Tel 01556 610811 Contact Reg Kingston Tel/fax 01257 474319 E-mail [email protected] Website www.oldsundayschool.com E-mail [email protected] Website www.tighenarosan.com sleeps ★★★★ sleeps

4 11213 5 11543 168 Dumfries & Galloway/Borders

Garlieston Gilhooly Wattle Whithorn Ketview ■ Great walks along the coast ■ Light, spacious accommodation in from the door Georgian town house ■ Easy reach of Kirroughtree Forest walks & cycle tracks ■ In the heart of historic Whithorn, ■ Golf at Wigtown, Monreith & the cradle of Christianity Newton Stewart ■ Ideal for walking, cycling, fishing, ■ Near Wigtown - the Scottish “Book Town” bird-watching, gardens ■ Fishing on the Bladoch & ■ Spectacular night skies for star Cree Rivers gazing – no light pollution! ■ Heating by electricity included ■ Dogs welcome Prices from £180 per week

£300 per week Centrally situated above a gift shop, Ketview is the perfect base all year round for those who want to holiday in this quiet, unspoilt area of Scotland. The accommodation comprises a large bedroom with This charming cottage is situated about 200 yards from the sea, in a quiet road in the fishing double bed and real fire (fuel provided), bathroom with shower village of Garlieston, south of Wigtown in the Machars region of Dumfries and Galloway. A short and a kitchen/living room with all mod cons, including walk from the door takes you to the seafront and the beauty of Garlieston Bay. washer/drier and bed settee. A sunny deck area with views over The accommodation comprises sitting room with TV and video, dining room with TV, well the owner’s garden offers the opportunity of al fresco meals or equipped kitchen with washing machine and drier. Upstairs there are 2 double bedrooms (1 just relaxing in the sun. with en suite toilet and washbasin). Outside there is a good sized garden which is dog proof Linens, towels, fuel and a welcome pack are all included in the cost. and a garden house with outdoor furniture. Local village shop and pub nearby. Contact Mrs Anne Strachan Tel 01988 500081 Contact Jack and Pat Bainbridge Tel 01522 788439 E-mail [email protected] Website www.ketview.co.uk sleeps sleeps

11709 4 2-3 11765 Nr , Kelso Glebe House Nr Kelso Edenmouth Holiday Cottages Low £650 ■ Single storey, easy access cottages Mid £750 ■ All bedrooms have en suites ■ High £1095 Games room & 1 acre grass garden ■ Magnificent views across the Tweed Valley Peak ■ Many activities locally incl golf & fishing (New Year) £1800 ■ Ideal for touring the historic Borders Short breaks available ■ Children love our ducks, sheep, dogs & ‘Mr Pig’ @ 65% of weekly ■ Parking space by each cottage amount ■ B&B also available ■ Glebe House is a spacious country home offering the highest standard Spacious, luxury Edenmouth Holiday Cottages are 300 yards from the of accommodation. Surrounded by fields and hills, yet on the edge of accommodation a tiny village within easy driving distance of shops, pubs and ■ Border abbey towns of Kelso River Tweed and only 3 miles from the beautiful restaurants, the former manse sits in manicured gardens on the & Jedburgh less than 10 miles Borders town of Kelso. Set off a private road in 20 banks of the Kale Water with magnificent views of the rolling Cheviot ■ Salmon, trout & coarse acres of farmland, our lodge and cottages have been Hills. With 4 large bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a large entrance hall, fishing arranged tastefully and sympathetically converted from a dining room to seat 14 and a 30ft drawing room where you can relax ■ Waterfront gardens with model stone and slate steading to provide unique in front of the log fire, read, play board games or watch satellite TV – lawns, barbecue areas & and high-quality accommodation. there’s plenty of room for a family get-together or a group of friends. summerhouses Our Lodge, Courtyard and Dovecote cottages are all This is a wonderful holiday destination for anyone who loves the ■ Walkers’ paradise – close to single-storey, easy access homes which include full tranquillity of Scotland’s hill and valleys. It is ideal for walkers and Dere Street & St Cuthbert’s Prices from mountain bikers, and there are Roman ruins for exploring, rivers for Way central heating, electricity and linen. Facilities include per week fishing, nature for enjoying and wide open spaces for getting away ■ Towels, linens, logs & £170-£500 TV/video/DVD/stereo, fully equipped kitchens, games from it all. electricity included Group bookings for up to 18 available room and laundry room. Contact Sarah Fraser-Ballantyne Tel 07971 522040 Fax 01896 870664 Contact Peter & Geraldine O’Driscoll Tel 01890 830391 E-mail [email protected] Website www.holidayhomescotland.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.edenmouth.co.uk sleeps 10 + 2 ★★★ 3 cottages sleep 6+2, 4 & 2 12029 11977 Coldstream Coldstream Castle

■ Coldstream golf Built in 1770, this magnificent carriage house, situated on a course 400m away carefully renovated courtyard on the Hirsel Estate, is surrounded by stunning Scottish countryside set in the heart of Coldstream, ■ Woodlands and the first true border town. riverside walks, ideal This amazingly spacious conversion offers modern comforts touring centre within a traditional setting. This property can comfortably cater for up to 8 people; 1 family room complete with en suite, 1 double ■ Fly fishing on the River and 2 twins. Two lounges on the first floor both with balconies. Tweed at Coldstream The jewel in the crown is a spacious decked rooftop terrace, ■ Ideally located for day commanding fabulous panoramic views over the River Tweed. trips into Berwick, Facilities include parking for 4 cars, gas oven and hob, , Newcastle microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, DVD (small library) and the world famous and PS2. Highchair and cot available on request. Metro Centre at Local attractions include the beautifully restored Alnwick Gateshead Gardens and its famous Tree House, Alnwick Castle or, further Prices from £250 per week afield, Hadrian’s Wall and Holy Island.

Contact Marcus Reay Tel 07887 951132 E-mail [email protected]

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11760 8 Borders/Lothians/Arran 169

Prices from £190 - £430 Short breaks available Owl Cottage & Wild Rose J EDBURGH, Situated on a working farm nestling below the Cheviots, these charming cottages promise comfort and tranquillity, with the majority of rooms having views over open countryside. Both are well-equipped and have central heating and a woodburner or open fire. Wild Rose Cottage has a double and triple bedroom, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom and boiler room. Owl Cottage has two double (one can become a twin) and one twin bedroom, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom and shower room. It also has a large utility/games room with tabletop football FREE and snooker table – and its tiled floor makes it well suited bottle of for those wet dog days! There is ample private parking wine when plus paved and lawned gardens with furniture and BBQ. you quote Both cottages have dishwasher, washing machine and HCM tumble drying facilities. ❖ Welcome tray on your arrival The Borders is renowned for its walking including The ❖ Electricity, fuel, bed linen and towels included Contact Lucy and Matt Tile Southern Upland Way, St Cuthbert’s Way and The ❖ 1-hour drive from Edinburgh, Newcastle & Carlisle Tel/fax 01835 840389 Pennine Way. Why not stay on the farm and take one of our farm walks around Bairnkine’s 1100 acres, stopping ❖ Activities nearby include riding, golf, fishing E-mail [email protected] off in the picnic area to admire the view or sit in the hide & cycling Website www.bairnkinecottages.co.uk to watch the wildlife? ❖ Excellent walking Wild Rose sleeps up to5 Owl Cottage sleeps up to 6 + cots ★★★ 11371 Hawthorn Cottage Near Biggar, Clydesdale Carmichael ■ Great walking – hills, cliffs, beaches, Country Cottages sand dunes, riverside, numerous trails ■ Bird watching – Sea Bird Centre at North ■ Centrally located for touring Berwick ■ Within easy reach of Edinburgh ■ National Park, including and the Cheviot Hills & the last section of the ■ Pets welcome Pennine Way, is an easy drive away ■ Visitor centre with farm shop, ■ Historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed with Nightingales clothing, wax its Elizabethan walls only 5 miles museum and restaurant ■ Peaceful scenic location Prices from £210 - £380 Low £230-£355 Delightful 19th century stone cottage in the beautiful Borders countryside. Mid £300-£455 Close to the magnificent Northumberland coastline, which has many sandy High £315-£575 beaches and wildlife. Built originally as a semi-detached farm-workers’ cottage, it now provides Fourteen 200 year old self-catering cottages nestle in the woods and fields of our 700 year old modern and homely accommodation for 4 people. There is a large comfortable living room with TV, radio, tape-cassette and CD player; well rural family Estate halfway between Biggar and Lanark. The cottages offer peace and tranquillity equipped kitchen with electric cooker, microwave and fridge freezer, and 2 and a chance to relax away from busy city life. We provide comfort, warmth and a friendly welcome bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin). Duvets and bed linen are provided but please in our unique historic time capsule. Country walks from the doorstep, private tennis court and bring your own towels. Oil-fired central heating, constant hot water and an open log fire to add comfort fishing lochan. We farm deer, cattle and sheep and sell our own meats and tartan in our farm shop. during out-of-season breaks, or unexpected colder days. There is a pretty, serene garden with far reaching All cottages have been fully renovated with fitted kitchens. They sleep 2 – 7 people and are ideal views across the surrounding fields and a BBQ. Well behaved dogs are welcome at a nominal cost. for larger family groups holidaying together. STB rated 2, 3 and 4 star. Contact Mrs Joan Longley Tel 020 8768 0224 Contact Richard and Patricia Carmichael Tel 01899 308336 Fax 01899 308481 E-mail [email protected] Website www.hedgerowcottages.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.carmichael.co.uk/cottages sleeps sleep 4 cottages ★★/ ★★★/ ★★★★

4 11416 2-7 11876 Corrie, Isle of Arran Cromla House

This elegant, listed Georgian house is one of the oldest on the ■ Stunning sea views island and is set in over an acre of grounds overlooking the ■ 6 miles from Brodick ferry sea. The picturesque village of Corrie is situated on the east terminal coast of Arran, an ideal spot for canoeing, sailing, windsurfing ■ Provisions for afternoon tea and water-skiing. Lying at the foot of Arran’s highest are provided mountain, this is the perfect place for hill walking, pony ■ All bed linen, towels, central trekking, bird watching and is a photographer’s paradise. heating & electricity included Accommodation is self-contained in lower half of Cromla ■ Golf course nearby House and includes a double bedroom with sea views and ■ Close to Brodick Castle sitting room with open fire and sea views. There is a bathroom ■ Access to grounds with with shower and plentiful hot water. The breakfasting kitchen garden furniture Arran Castaways offers quality self-catering accommodation at an affordable price. has original flagstone floor and is fitted with washer/drier, Each of our properties has its own online calendar so you can see at microwave, dishwasher, ceramic hob, oven and fridge/freezer. Prices from a glance what is available and when. Sky TV and a basket of logs and coal are provided. £295 - £395 per week Whether it’s fantastic views that you are after, or just a relaxing time, we have something to cater for your needs. Contact Gillian Thorburn Tel 01770 810672 Mobile 07799 408583 E-mail [email protected] Tel 0141 6399175 www.arrancastaways.com Mobile 07775 591325 sleeps 2-4 + cot 11889 11868 170 Argyll & Bute

Loch Lomond Inchmurrin Island Loch Lomond Millburn Cottages and Inchmurrin is the largest of Loch Lomond’s many Dell Cottage islands. It is a working farm and guests are welcome to roam the island. Ferry service to mainland provided. ■ Central location ideal for touring The Ben (sleeps 8 and open all year) is a detached ■ Any day changeover cedar-clad cottage with private sun-deck, garden and ■ Short breaks available beach. It comprises lounge, fully equipped dining ■ Conservation village kitchen, 4 bedrooms (2 double en suite, 2 twin) and ■ Boat storage/launch facilities close by bathroom. 3 (open Apr-Oct) have shared garden with direct jetty access and adjacent to Scotland, a land filled with passion - a land restaurant. Boturich and Balmaha each sleep 4/6 in 2 that stirs the soul... bedrooms (1 en suite) with capacity for further 2 on The charming conservation village of Luss lies at the heart of sofa-bed in lounge. Balloch sleeps 4 in a double en Scotland’s first National Park, surrounded by hills and glens. On the suite and twin bedroom. banks of Loch Lomond and steeped in history, this peaceful and picturesque village has become very much the backdrop of Loch ■ Free boat mooring/berthing Lomond Hideaways. ■ Ferry service We are delighted to offer luxury holiday cottages for let in and around the village of Luss to accommodate the more discerning ■ Children’s play area visitor. Luss is a wonderful setting just to relax and unwind whilst ■ Electricity, linen & towels included savouring spectacular scenery. Holidaying on Loch Lomond, less than 30 miles from Glasgow, gives you the opportunity to enjoy the ■ Guest laundry & drying room unrivalled beauty of the area plus the convenience of being close to ■ Short breaks available the city. If you are planning to holiday in Scotland and wish to explore this beautiful and wondrous land, then Loch Lomond Hideaways will provide you with a unique experience. Prices from £400 - £770 Contact Loch Lomond Hideaways Tel 01436 860666 Fax 01436 860266 Contact Mr & Mrs Scott Tel 01389 850245 E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] Website www.inchmurrin-lochlomond.com Website www.lochlomondhideaways.co.uk sleeps ★★★ ★★★★★

11902 4-8 11181 Tayinloan, Argyll Killean Estate

■ Free loch fishing ■ World renowned golf course just 30 minutes away ■ For prices and further details please see our website Low Jan-Mar £250 Mid Apr-Jul £400 High August £490

For a truly fantastic location with breath taking views and plenty to offer, look no further than Killean Estate on the Kintyre peninsula. The estate offers a range of accommodation, sleeping between 2 and 20, ranging from picturesque cottages to grand Georgian villas. All of the unique self- catering units have recently been refurbished to a very high standard, however they still retain all of their original fixtures and fittings including real open fires. The estate spans some 4,000 acres of rolling hills and fantastic lochs and woodlands. We can offer shooting and fishing for those interested in country sports. For those wanting to take it easy there are some superb walks on the grounds including part of the Kintyre Way. The island of Gigha is easy to get to from Tayinloan, which is just under a mile down the road. Tayinloan also offers an excellent pub serving great food.

Contact Carol Shaw Tel 07736 146184 Fax 01257 260625 E-mail [email protected] Website www.killeanestate.com sleeps 2-20 11559 Isle of Bute Prospect House Holiday Flats South Lochaweside, nr Oban Ardbrecknish House ■ Within easy reach of Oban, Mull & Glencoe ■ Glasgow airport 1.5 hours’ drive ■ Licensed bar, food, pool table & log fires ■ Boat hire & boat launch ■ Scotland’s most accessible island, 30 minutes’ ■ Superb leisure facilities include Children’s play area cruise to Rothesay, capital town of this palm- indoor pool & solarium, concert hall, From £140 - £1,100 per week fringed island, warmed by the temperate effects of leisure centre, all situated in the Gulf Stream. Rothesay which provides bright lights Short breaks from £70 for 2 nights Superior 1-2 bedroom apartments and & entertainment cottage, on seafront. Private parking in grounds. ■ Outdoor activities – golf (3 courses), Fishing/walking breaks Communal laundry. Toddlers’ play area. Glasgow bowling (4 greens), riding school, loch Ardbrecknish is a historic fortified tower house and Prestwick international airports less than an & sea angling, trout & coarse fishing on the banks of Loch Awe. 14 self-catering hour via Wemyss Bay island terminal for train, bus ■ properties set in breathtaking surroundings and ferry to this unique and very beautiful island. Nature trails, walks & cycle hire and sleeping 2-12. Enjoy some of the best ■ Visit the awe-inspiring ancestral home fishing in Scotland with 30lb pike and BR Prices from £245-£454 of Lord Bute, set in 300 acres of Brown trout 31lb 10oz. Ideally situated for per week gardens & walks designed as a haven walkers and cyclists with miles of quiet paths of tranquillity and lanes. Contact Tom and Annie Shaw Tel/fax 01700 503526 Contact Sally & Jim Makinson Tel/fax 01866 833223 E-mail [email protected] Website www.prospecthousebute.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.loch-awe.co.uk sleeps ★★★ sleeps ★★★ 11200

2-5 11698 2-12 Argyll & Bute 171

Our attractive luxury lodges are set in the grounds of Sonachan House, a large, magnificent Victorian mansion set in 5 acres of tranquil grounds on the southern shores of Loch Awe in an Area of Outstanding PORTSONACHAN by Dalmally Natural Beauty. This location is the perfect choice for those who appreciate a more relaxed pace of life and it is also an excellent base for touring this beautiful part of Argyll. The 10 cedar lodges are excellently situated near to the water’s edge with its small shingle beach. They have central heating and are warm, welcoming and extremely comfortable. All have Freeview TVs, bathroom with shower and separate cloakroom (4-person lodges), bathroom with shower over and en Luxury waterside accommodation on Loch Awe suite shower room to master bedroom (6-person lodge), and fully fitted and equipped kitchens. All bed linen is included as well as a complimentary bottle of wine and the use of 2 fishing rods per lodge. ■ All our accommodation enjoys glorious views of the Loch to the mountains beyond 4-person lodge pw ■ Free, first-class fishing from the shore in front of the lodges From £250-£565 ■ Bring your own boat or hire one locally ■ Golf, walking, horse riding, cycling & birdwatching 6-person lodge pw ■ Excellent base for exploring West Highlands & its many gardens, castles & distilleries From £300-£650 ■ Local bars & facilities a few minutes’ drive Contact Mr & Mrs J Lyle Tel/fax 01866 833240 E-mail [email protected] Website www.argyllchalets.co.uk sleeps &

11203 4 6 Argyll – South Loch Aweside Loch Melfort, nr Oban Ardenstur Cottages Rockhill – Lochside Cottages A choice of attractive stone-built cottages, in an area of great natural ■ Real peace and quiet on water’s edge beauty beside scenic Loch Melfort. ■ Small estate breeding Hanoverian horses Ardenstur Cottages overlook and have ■ access to the loch, with their own Magnificent views headland and bays. ■ All mod cons & warm welcome The splendid surroundings can cater ■ Guests have returned as many as 45 to a whole variety of activities: hill times! walking, fishing, sailing and bird Prices from watching. The area is also an excellent ■ Free trout fishing £125 - £325 centre for touring this special part of ■ Dogs’ paradise Scotland. All the cottages come fully- ■ Discounts for OAPs Linen & equipped (including all linen), have electricity extra ■ Boat hire & launch open log-burning fires and central heating, and are open all year round. Idyllic base for climbing, walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing, boating, trips to Mull, Iona etc. Touring Glencoe, Oban, Fort William, Kintyre, Loch Lomond. Glasgow just over an hour, Edinburgh 2.5 hours. Shepherd’s Cottage and Game Keeper’s Lodge (bungalow) each sleep up to seven. Clean and comfortable. Licensed bar, games room and food at £135 - £900 pw top of drive. Many gardens within easy reach. Contact Helen & Brian Whalley for brochure Tel 01866 833218 Contact Mrs Atkinson Tel 01429 267266 Fax 01429 224240 E-mail [email protected] Website www.loch-awe.com/rockhill E-mail [email protected] Website www.scottish-lochside-cottages.com 2 cottages sleep up to sleeps ★★ ★★★

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11270 7 2-10 Loch Awe Portsonachan Lodges

■ Fantastic views over the loch ■ For sailors & boat lovers we have a full slipway, dock & moorings ■ Watersports include wind surfing, yachting & water skiing (launch for hire) ■ Free fishing, boats for hire ■ Mountain bikes for hire ■ Lots of superb walks close by – Glen Orchy 9 miles, Glen Coe 35 miles ■ Great area for bird watching – ospreys, sea & golden eagles ■ Private parking Steeped in history – the Clan Campbell stronghold of Kilchurn Castle stands at the north-eastern end of Loch Awe – this idyllic location is an excellent resort from which to explore the surrounding countryside and its many attractions. Our lodges, several of which are set in the hillside close to Portsonachan Hotel, offer luxury living and superb views of the loch and Ben Cruachan. We have seven superb lodges, ranging from a 1-bedroom suite which sleeps Prices per week 2, up to a 3-bedroom lodge sleeping 7/8. All are comfortable and very well- equipped with every modern convenience to provide great holiday Sleep 2 from £250 - £350 accommodation. Sleep 4 from £350 - £595 Each lodge has its own special extras, such as lochside verandas/patios, en suite bathrooms, exercise rooms and saunas, to make your stay in this truly Sleep 6 from £275 - £635 peaceful haven extra special! Sleep 7/8 from £450 - £800 Contact David Parker Tel 01638 731815 E-mail [email protected] 7 lodges sleep

11433 2, 4, 6 & 7/8 172 Argyll & Bute

Island of Shuna Oban Lagnakeil Highland Lodges Farm Cottages ■ Free loch fishing ■ Safe for children Arduaine, By Oban ■ Please view our website for availability & prices ■ Secluded private island Discounted ■ Boat included with winter rates: each let mini breaks ■ Canoes and dinghies from £39 available per night or ■ Amazing wildlife at every weekly from turn on land or sea £195 ■ Relics and ruins dating back to the Stone Age Totally unique private island extending to over 1500 acres with Unrivalled location, stunning views... just four holiday cottages. There are no roads, cars, electricity Only three miles from the picturesque harbour town of Oban, or telephones, and a Shuna holiday offers an opportunity to “Gateway to the Isles”, and the spectacular West Coast Highlands. totally escape from modern life, yet is just a few minutes by Our timber lodges and four cottages nestle in the peace and quiet of boat from the mainland, with easy access to surrounding Lerags Glen. This scenic wooded hillside glen with spectacular views of areas. The island has great opportunities for walking, wildlife Loch Feochan is a haven. watching, sea fishing and watersports. Each property is fitted out to a very high standard and designed to Each house is very cosy with gas powered fridges, cookers, offer modern comfort whilst blending in with our natural surroundings. lights and water heating. All the have either open fires We have various styles of properties and layouts with one to four bedrooms so we can accommodate or woodburners. The ultimate get away from it all holiday! one to ten persons comfortably. Contact Phil and Mandy Lloyd A country pub serving good home cooked food and ales is only a short walk up the Glen. Tel 01852 314244 E-mail [email protected] Tel 01631 562746 Fax 01631 570225 Website www.islandofshuna.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.lagnakeil.co.uk Please see website for current prices & availability sleeps sleeps

6 - 12 11225 1-10 11780 Taynuilt, Argyll Kirkton Croft & Mountain View Appin, Argyll Appin House Lodges This spectacular area is a haven for hill walkers, nature lovers or those who simply enjoy peace and tranquillity. £200 - £1,150 per week Loch Etive with majestic Ben Cruachan is the perfect ■ Excellent touring location setting for a boat trip or fishing. Oban (12 miles west) has mid way between Oban shops, indoor swimming pool/leisure club, ten pin bowling, cinema and ferry cruises to the islands. Taynuilt village has and Fort William shops, railway station, post office and a 9-hole golf course. ■ Well placed for ferry trips There is a local hotel within walking distance of properties. to Inner Hebrides Our chalet and cottage are in a quiet leafy corner, away ■ Local activities include Kirkton Croft from the public road. Both are furnished and equipped to hiking, cycling, pony a high standard, with total control electric heating, TV, trekking, boating, fishing & microwave and bed linen including duvets. Garden wild life watching furniture and parking provided. ■ Golf 10 miles away Kirkton Cottage This cosy cottage has had a new kitchen/dining area installed including a washing machine, ■ Several good restaurants dishwasher, fridge/freezer and cooker. It now has one within short driving bedroom (twin) but can accommodate a family of four as distance the sitting room has a comfortable sofa bed. It also has a Appin House Lodges are in an elevated position overlooking Loch Linnhe towards Morvern and the shower room with WC, wash hand basin and shower. islands of Shuna, Lismore and Mull. They are cosy, well equipped, and surrounded by large beautifully Mountain View Ideal for two. Double bedroom with en landscaped private gardens offering peace and tranquillity. In Springtime the scents and colours of Mountain View suite shower, toilet with wash hand basin and an open plan the azaleas and rhododendrons are almost unbelievable. The Autumn colours provide a blaze which kitchen/dining/living area. is equally magnificent. Our smallest units are for 2 people only, whilst our newest, purpose built cottage is perfect for the Rates for 2007 (incl. electricity) Kirkton Cottage £210-£380 Mountain View £175-£295 larger family or smaller group looking for lots of space in the ultimate of comfort and quality. Contact Mrs Lucy Beaton Tel 01866 822657 Tel 01631 730207 Fax 01631 730567 E-mail [email protected] Website www.kirktoncroft.co.uk Website www.appinhouse.co.uk E-mail [email protected]

Short winter breaks available (minimum 3 nights) sleeps ★★★ ★★★★ sleeps ★★ ★★★★ 11600 4/2 / 2-8 / 11699 Keills, Island of Islay Hawthorn Cottage Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay Easter Ellister Farmhouse

■ 2.5 hours by road from Glasgow & Easter Ellister is the perfect rural retreat to a relaxing 2-hour ferry trip enjoy the beautiful island of Islay. The farmhouse, which dates back to the 1800s, ■ 30 minutes by air from Glasgow with was completely and tastefully refurbished in car hire readily available 2003 to provide a home away from home for ■ Electricity & oil-fired central heating our guests, which is why they keep coming back included in letting price year after year. Islay is a great place to visit at ■ All bed linen & hand towels provided any time of the year. Why not come to see the ■ Welcome pack provided thousands of wintering Geese which visit us ■ Contact us for a brochure from Greenland from Oct - Apr or spend your summer holiday paddling in the rock pools or View from sitting-room window Prices from £190 per week walking on one of our beautiful beaches? Come to Islay and kiss your cares goodbye Hawthorn Cottage is a recently refurbished, semi-detached, 1-bedroom cottage in the peaceful village of Keills on the Island of Islay. Furnished ■ Large luxury self-catering 4-star ■ Reference library & free broadband to a high standard, with equipment and furnishings still as new, it farmhouse on private 600 acre estate ■ Welcome pack provided provides the holidaymaker with a comfortable ‘home from home’. with great sea views ■ Pets welcome ■ There is a large sheltered garden with ‘cottage garden’ type flowers, Bed linen, towels, heating & electricity all ■ Local activities include walking, pony included in price trees, shrubs and a greenhouse containing prize-winning fuchsias and trekking, cycling, fishing, boating & ■ Large kitchen & utility room, dining room begonias. Gardening tips are freely given and gratefully received. wildlife watching. Stunning beaches with bar & log fire, 2 living rooms (Sat ■ Islay is famous for its eight working distilleries where you can watch Seven whisky distilleries Come to Islay and the TV/DVD/VCRs & Playstation) ■ Excellent local cuisine whisky being produced and sample the mature product. Other activities ■ 3 bathrooms & further WC word ‘stress’ will disappear include bird watching (Islay is the wintering ground for 50,000 geese), ■ Large self-contained mature garden from your vocabulary! walking, pony trekking, golfing, sailing and fishing to name but a few. ■ 5 bedrooms (1 with en suite) Prices from £425 - £800 per week Contact Mrs Peggy MacEachern Tel 01496 840648 Contact Miss Lucy Dawson Tel 01555 892 785 or 07771 618 111 E-mail [email protected] Website www.thehawthorncottage.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.easterellister.co.uk sleeps 2 sleeps 8-10 ★★★★ 11837 11280 Argyll/Mull//Angus 173

Appin Holiday Homes Appin, Argyll

Our holiday homes are set within 20 acres ■ Midway between Oban and Fort of beautiful grounds amidst spectacular William, home of Ben Nevis scenery on the shores of Loch Creran. The 10 detached lodges all have loch ■ Ideal location to sample this views and a balcony. They are built to a stunning area very high standard and are warm and ■ Ferries to the islands, mountains welcoming at any time of year. Each has to climb, lochs to fish two bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin); extra guest bed available. Well equipped ■ Wonderful level, hill and shoreline bathroom with over-bath shower. walks within the grounds Our bungalow, Creaganlea, enjoys fine uninterrupted loch and mountain views. It has 3 well proportioned bedrooms (2 doubles, 1 Lodges ■ Picnic at old Creagan station, twin), modern fitted kitchen, large lounge with spectacular views, dining area and French doors to your own decked area with garden £200-£445 high over the loch in our grounds furniture and barbecue. Large bathroom. Bungalow Station House is new for 2007. This former Station Master’s house also has 3 large bedrooms (2 doubles and 1 twin). A lovely ■ The district is rich in historic kitchen, bathroom and separate shower room and a lounge with the same stunning views over Loch Creran and the mountains beyond. £300-£650 memories, with castles galore Contact Mr & Mrs Ian Weir Tel 01631 730287 E-mail [email protected] Website www.appinholidayhomes.co.uk sleeps ★★★ self catering ★★★★ holiday park

11466 2-6 Bunessan, Isle of Mull Knockan Thornhill, by Stirling Corshill ■ Ideally located for Loch Lomond, St Andrews, Edinburgh and Glasgow ■ Views of the Trossachs ■ Walking, golfing, cycling and watersports ■ Cot and highchair available ■ Large garden/parking in grounds Corshill stands amidst a large informal cottage garden one mile from the village of Thornhill (pubs and shop) and seven miles from historic Stirling. Its rural location ensures a Price £145 - £400 peaceful holiday but is centrally placed, enabling visitors to travel easily to any part of central Scotland and beyond. The Knockan is a traditional croft cottage with an authentic island atmosphere in a beautiful setting only Trossachs and Callander are close by. Our delightful eight miles from Iona Ferry. Built by John Black around 1800 during the infamous Highland accommodation is welcoming, homely and well equipped. Clearances and now restored, it provides clean, comfortable and well-equipped accommodation with The whole property can be let together or separately. modern conveniences. It stands in its own secluded fenced garden surrounded by moorland, not far Corshill House Originally a blacksmith’s cottage, it has from a rocky seashore. South-west Mull is extremely varied, with a range of magnificent beaches, as been extended to provide relaxed, spacious and comfortable well as the most rugged terrain, much of it unspoiled and with the wildlife to match. accommodation for 8 + 1 with all 4 bedrooms en suite. Sleeps five comfortably, six at a squeeze. Smiddy/Stables have been converted into 2 inviting open-plan apartments. Stables sleeps 2 For availability, booking or more information contact Donald & Fiona Black people and the Smiddy 2 (+2 sofabed). or visit the blackshouse website Tel 01786 825510 Email [email protected] Contact Mr & Mrs Hamilton Tel 01786 841090 Fax 01786 841091 Website www.blackshouse.demon.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.selfcateringholidaylets.co.uk sleeps ★★★ sleeps up to 11276

5-6 11814 2-14 Nr Kirriemuir Welton Farm Holidays St Cyrus, Montrose ■ 1 mile from Kingoldrum The Neuk of Gamekeeper’s Cottage ■ 6 miles west of Kirriemuir ■ Expansive sandy beach nearby ■ Central heating, hot water, linen & ■ Golf courses within 10 miles towels included in rental ■ Ample parking & outdoor seating ■ Great walking & cycling ■ Cot & highchair available ■ Easy access to old fishing villages & ■ Restaurants & bars within easy reach ancient castles ■ Many & varied golf courses within ■ Level access throughout easy reach ■ Private garden with furniture, BBQ & lawn Prices from £190 - £350 ■ All linen & fuel included ■ Welcome pack on request The Welton of Kingoldrum is a working farm in a secluded position and spectacular setting with superb views across rich and colourful farmland overlooking the Vale of Strathmore. Situated at the foot of Relax in this charming former kennels, once part of the Lauriston Low Castle estate, which is set in coastal farmland with open views to the Glen Isla and the gateway to the Angus Glens on the Angus/Perthshire border, we have three clean (Nov - Mar) £225 and comfortable, warm and welcoming, well-equipped properties. All ground floor and all non- sea and Montrose Bay. smoking. Each has ample parking and outdoor seating areas. Recently converted and fitted out to a high standard, the cottage Mid Centrally situated for Angus, Perthshire, and Deeside, Welton Farm provides an excellent base retains some of the original stonework and its inglenook fireplace. The for touring and exploring the Angus Glens, coastline, castles (including Glamis, childhood home of the (Apr, May, Sep,Oct) £280 fully heated accommodation includes a double bedroom, lounge with Queen Mother), Peter Pan’s origins, gardens, nature reserves, historic buildings and many High sports/leisure activities, especially golf, walking, cycling, fishing, bird watching and horse riding. double sofabed, large, sunny, fully-fitted dining kitchen, and shower room Relax in peaceful, attractive surroundings, walk the farm and see the fantastic views over the Vale with generously sized shower. Facilities including a fridge-freezer, (Jun - Aug) £365 dishwasher, washer/drier, TV/DVD and music centre help to make this a of Strathmore and beyond. Short breaks from £105 Open all year, short breaks available (minimum two-night stay). Full brochure and tariff available. comfortable base from which to enjoy the many outdoor activities locally. Contact Jenny Scott Tel 01575 574743 Contact Mrs Mary Cunningham Tel 01674 850944 E-mail [email protected] Website www.weltonfarmholidays.co.uk E-mail [email protected]

3 cottages sleep STB ★★★/ ★★★★ sleeps 11344 11857 2-4 + cot 4 + cot 174 Fife/Perthshire

Anstruther, Fife The Great Lodging Elie Letting East Neuk of Fife ■ Just a few minutes’ walk from Anstruther harbour and beach ■ Ideal for golfing and walking holidays ■ Set amidst the beautiful surroundings of a small Scottish village ■ Only 10 miles from St Andrews, the capital of golf ■ Within easy reach of Edinburgh, Perth & ■ 40 golf courses in Fife! The Great Lodging, dating back to the 1500s, has been recently restored to make an enviable 3-storey holiday We offer a wide variety of well equipped self-catering cottages in the small coastal home accommodating up to eight people in four bedrooms village of Elie (St Andrews 14 miles, Edinburgh 1 hour approx). All our properties (2 doubles, 2 twins). Located in Anstruther in the charming East Neuk of Fife, are situated either on or close to our long sandy beach with golf courses, tennis the house is tastefully furnished throughout and includes courts and water sports within walking distance. Easy access to coastal path. some period and antique furniture. The spacious sitting Baby sitting, cleaning and catering can all be arranged. room spans the entire top floor and has wonderful views across the Firth of Forth. The dining room seats 8 and the fully fitted kitchen is well equipped – there is also a utility So why not try a romantic weekend by the sea with stunning views, room with washing machine and tumble drier. quiet walks, log fires and good pubs? Free parking is available and there is a patio and well stocked walled garden, shared with the owner in the adjoining house, for you to relax in. Find out more about this Prices from £455 – £745 Prices from £180 per week upwards delightful accommodation on our website. Contact Paul Capaldi Tel 01333 312389 Mobile 07960 510464 E-mail [email protected] Website www.thegreatlodging.com Contact Sally at Elie Letting Tel 01333 330219 sleeps ★★★★ 11223 E-mail [email protected] Website www.elielet.com 2 - 8 12008 Cellardyke Murray Square Cottage Braco, nr Gleneagles Craighead Muckle Howf ■ 15 mins from St Andrews ■ Relax, unwind & explore ■ Numerous walks & sandy beaches ■ Furnished with flair & style, ■ Host of welcoming pubs & equipped with attention to detail restaurants ■ A truly unique place to stay ■ Home to Scottish Fisheries Museum ■ Magnificent beamed lounge with ■ Open all year round – short breaks superb views available ■ Infra-red sauna & steam cabin ■ Pets by arrangement ■ Linen & towels provided ■ No smoking allowed in property Cellardyke is a picturesque old fishing village nestling in the Prices from £600 - £1,400 heart of The East Neuk of Fife, not far from St Andrews. Steeped in history, the area is renowned for its quality golf This is a unique five-star traditional stone-built luxury holiday courses and beautiful sandy beaches. home, in open country side with magnificent views. Enjoy a private Set in a private courtyard within 500 yards of the harbour, the garden complete with decking and hot tub and (by arrangement) cottage has some sea views and boasts its own parking area and access to landscaped gardens and extensive grounds, including a an attached secure garage. All on one level, it is comfortable and large trout pond, highland cows, ponies, sheep and various well equipped for your every need with 2 twin bedrooms, large animals including fresh eggs. kitchen/diner and spacious lounge with double sofa bed. Spacious, well-equipped kitchen/dining room, utility room with Facilities include central heating, cooker, freezer, fridge, washing/drying facilities, downstairs lounge with wood-burning microwave, washing machine and tumble drier. Hairdriers and stove, wall-mounted television, wide choice of reading and games. electric blankets in both bedrooms; towels and bed linen Prices from £280 - £445 pw Also downstairs you will find an infra-red sauna and steam cabin. Upstairs there is a magnificent provided. Minimum let 3 days Sep-June beamed lounge with glazed gable and superb views, and 3 unique double bedrooms, all en suite. Contact Maureen George Tel 01383 622 685 or 07941 296 943 E-mail [email protected] Website www.scotland2000.com/murray Contact Heather or Ian Keir Tel 01786 880321 E-mail [email protected] sleeps 4-6 sleeps 6 ★★★★★ 11913 11387 11993 Perthshire 175

Methven, nr Perth Cloag Farm Cottages Muthill, nr Crieff The Wee House A warm welcome awaits you at Cloag Farm where our three family-run self-catering cottages offer you the opportunity to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside. They are safely set away from main roads and traffic, and have panoramic southerly views. The cottages have ample parking immediately beside them, and are surrounded by lawns, with mature woodland as a backdrop. Each sleeps up to 4 in one double and one twin bedroom, but there are discounts available for couples. The Wee House at The Loaning was originally the ■ Near the historic village of Cloag Farm is seven miles west of Perth, just north gardener’s cottage and has recently been converted into Muthill in picturesque of Methven village, and ideally positioned for a self-contained providing the highest Strathearn exploring Perthshire with its rich legacy of castles and standard of comfort. It has its very own private gate into ■ Outstanding views across open historic sites, as well as 37 golf courses. Looking Muthill Golf Course – where the closing hole is called The fields to the market town of further afield, day trips to Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Loaning! Crieff Andrews, Loch Ness and Glencoe are all popular with Accommodation includes a double (adaptable to twin) ■ Within sight of Ben Chonzie – our visitors, many of whom return to visit us again. bedroom, bathroom with shower over bath and an open- our local Munro! We are open all year and bookings run from ‘any plan living room (TV, DVD, stereo), sitting room and ■ Delicious meals at Muthill’s day’ to ‘any day’. kitchen with electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, Village Inn washing machine and tumble drier. Outside, there is a Prices from £230 to patio area and parking for one car. Prices from Nearby leisure activities include golfing, fishing, sailing at £200 - £400 £370 per week Loch Earn, cycling, walking, rock climbing and pony trekking. Short breaks throughout the year Contact David and Moyra Smythe, Cloag Farm, Methven, Perth PH1 3RR Contact Alistair & Fiona Anderson Tel 01764 681 383 Tel 01738 840239 Fax 01738 840156 E-mail [email protected] Web www.cloagfarm.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.weehousescotland.co.uk sleeps 3 each ★★★ sleeps 2 + cot ★★★★ 11468 12011 Near Crieff Dolleriemuir Holidays Kenmore, Aberfeldy ■ Award-winning property Mains of Taymouth Cottages ■ Near Gleneagles & Crieff Listed no 1 ‘cottage complexes in Great Britain’ Sunday Times ■ Easy access to Highlands Featured in Homes and Interiors magazine ■ Linen & towels provided Prices from £300 - £3,000 Dolleriemuir has 3 properties offering 4 and 5 star luxury accommodation housed in an architect-designed steading development. Situated 6 miles from world-famous Gleneagles and close to the pretty tourist town of Crieff, the properties are set in beautiful countryside with unspoilt, panoramic views. The award-winning Byre sleeps 10-14 and is ideal for large parties with its 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large open-plan living area and TV room. The Barn sleeps 8 and offers contemporary living with open-plan lounge, dining, kitchen and reading areas with floor-to-ceiling windows. Upstairs are 4 spacious bedrooms, one double with an en suite and Seven luxury 4 to 5-star cottages in magnificent Highland balcony. Ideal for 2 families sharing their holiday. Perthshire by the lovely village of Kenmore amidst the finest Popular with honeymooners, Courtyard Cottage sleeps 2 scenery Scotland has to offer. and is ideal for a romantic getaway or a relaxing break in a Our cottages vary from cosy two bedrooms to deluxe five bedrooms, all en suite, with hot tub and Prices from £250 - £1,895 pw peaceful environment. A delightful snug with bespoke sauna. We are surrounded by lovely walks and good fishing. Kenmore Golf Course is on our doorstep, as Off-peak short breaks available kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and open-plan living area. is ‘The Courtyard’, an exclusive dining and shopping experience. There is lots more to see and do. Contact Jan Welch Tel/fax 01764 653817 Contact Mains of Taymouth Cottages Tel 01887 830226 E-mail [email protected] Website www.dolleriemuirholidays.com E-mail [email protected] Website www.taymouth.co.uk sleeps ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

2-14 + cots 11717 / 11188 Killiecrankie Atholl Cottage Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire Atholl Cottage is situated in the heart Dunalastair Holiday Houses of Highland Perthshire, between Pitlochry and Blair Atholl. It offers high quality ■ Seclusion with peace and quiet accommodation for five people, and is ■ Individually located cottages with wonderful situated in peaceful but not isolated views surroundings. ■ Centrally placed for touring a wide area of The stone cottage, originally built in Scotland 1812, stands in its own private grounds ■ See red squirrels, deer, eagles and other wildlife and is bordered on one side by the ■ Aldclune Burn. Sleeping accommodation Huge variety of activities in the area for all ages comprises one twin bedroom and one ■ Free trout fishing, tennis and boat use double bedroom with additional single ■ Gardens, historic houses and castles nearby bed. The sitting room is spacious and ■ See our informative website and book online ■ Easily accessible from A9 comfortably furnished with a sofa bed, log ■ Splendid, historic countryside fire, satellite TV and video. Fully equipped Explore Scotland from our secluded stone-built holiday ■ Golfing, hill walking, fishing and birdwatching kitchen/dining area with oven, microwave, cottages which are individually sited around our 10,000 available locally dishwasher, fridge and washing machine, acre family-run Dunalastair Estate in spectacular Highland ■ White water rafting on the River Tay and a separate “mud” room with freezer, Perthshire. An hour north-west of Perth. Open all year round. ■ Pitlochry and the Festival Theatre, Blair Atholl tumble dryer and shower cubicle. The Featured on BBC Holiday, there are log fires and four- and Blair Castle are only a short drive away mud room is ideal for storage of outdoor posters. The nine cottages are very well equipped, clean and ■ Satellite TV equipment and wet wellies. Ample comfortably furnished and sleep 2 to 8 people. They are off parking and plenty of room for the the beaten track yet accessible, peaceful and with wonderful Prices from £330 - £621 per week children to play. Linen provided. highland views. Contact Joan Troup Tel 01796 470017 Fax 01796 472183 Contact Mrs Melanie MacIntyre Tel/fax 0845 230 1491 E-mail [email protected] Website www.btinternet.com/~millcorp E-mail [email protected] Website www.dunalastair.com sleeps 5 ★★★★ sleeps 2-8 ★★★/ ★★★★ 11499 11292 176 Highlands

Newtonmore Croft Holidays Nr Fort William Strone Farm & Dalaraban ■ A Highland experience awaits Peaceful Highland settings Prices from £150 - £800 ■ Spectacular scenery you at our thoughtfully ■ Perfect base for exploring Fort renovated cottages set in quiet, William, Lochabar & surrounding picturesque surroundings on region the outskirts of Newtonmore in ■ Electricity, heating, bedlinen & the heart of the Cairngorm towels supplied National Park and “Monarch of the Glen” country. Newtonmore has shops, pubs, restaurants, museums, Strone Farm, close to Fort William, offers high quality golf course and Waltzing accommodation in two picturesque locations: in the farmhouse Waters. We are central for itself or in our detached cottage, Dalaraban, situated above Fort ■ Two out of three touring to Skye, Loch Ness, William town centre. Strone Farm Strone Farm stands a stone’s throw from the Caledonian cottages are non- distilleries, castles and many smoking Canal, in the shadow of Ben Nevis. The spacious bungalow is tourist attractions. Great area attached to our accommodation on a working farm and offers a ■ Tariff includes central for walking, golf, bird watching, relaxing haven with world-beating scenic views. There’s a large heating and bed linen lounge, dining room, fully-equipped kitchen and 3 en suite cycling, pony trekking, water bedrooms. Guests have sole use of the farm’s front garden and ■ Well behaved pets sports, skiing. Short breaks or there’s ample off-road parking. welcome long stays welcome all year! From its high hillside vantage point, Dalaraban boasts unrivalled and spectacular views from all windows. This large, spacious house sits in its own grounds with plenty of parking. It £180 - £420 per week has 4 bedrooms (3 double, 1 twin), a lounge, dining room and View from Strone Farm breakfasting kitchen. Well behaved dogs accepted. Contact: Mrs Mary Mackenzie Tel 01540 673504 Contact Mrs E Cameron Tel/fax 01397 712773 E-mail [email protected] Website www.croftholidays.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.stronefarm.co.uk 3 cottages sleeping (10 in total) ★★★ Dalaraban sleeps Strone Farm sleeps

2, 3 & 4 11591 8 6 11240

Fort William is the Fort William ideal holiday centre. Whether you are Ben View Cottage and Lodges seeking an activity holiday or just want to relax, it's all here for you, in spectacular surroundings. Hill walking, climbing, skiing, sailing and fishing are on the doorstep and this is a photographer's paradise and haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Inverness and Oban are within easy reach and visits to Ardnamurchan, Mull and Skye are a must. We offer accommodation in one cottage (sleeps 5 – adults only) and three lodges (sleeps 4 - children and pets welcome), each with its own parking. All accommodation ■ Enviable rural location with has a well equipped kitchen with stunning views of the Ben fridge, bathroom with shower, bath Nevis range and heated towel rail and TV/video ■ Within easy reach of in the lounge. Linen is included. Inverness & Oban ■ Take a day trip to Mull & Skye Cottage from £550 - £695 ■ Pets welcome (Lodges only) Lodges from £195 - £425 11408 Contact Ben View Lodges Tel/fax 01397 704124 E-mail [email protected] Website www.benviewlodges.co.uk sleeps 4&5 ★★★★ 11209 Fort William The Logs Fort William Studio ■ Ideal base for hillwalking or exploring the Highlands ■ Quiet residential area, close to town centre ■ All bedlinen & towels provided ■ Lock-up facility for skis & bikes A ground-floor studio apartment with a bright and spacious room with hideaway double bed and futon couch/bed (no separate bedroom), separate, fully-equipped kitchen with fridge, cooker and microwave, and shower room with The Logs is a detached Norwegian-style log house ■ Quiet rural setting with views of toilet and heated towel rail. £1 coin meter for situated 3 miles north of Fort William in a quiet rural Ben Nevis electricity. Facilities include a TV, DVD, video, setting with panoramic views of the rocky face of Ben ■ 5 minutes from Fort William radio/CD, payphone and private parking space. Nevis and the ski slopes of Aonach Mor. ■ Ideal for discovering the West The apartment is situated in a quiet residential The comfortable accommodation includes a area, less than 5 minutes’ walk to town centre. Highlands of Scotland spacious lounge with gallery sitting room over, dining Leisure centre, restaurants and pubs all within room, well-equipped breakfast kitchen, 6 bedrooms, ■ Fuel, gas, electricity, bedlinen, walking distance. Excellent area for hillwalking and en suite shower room and bathroom. There is a duvets & towels included exploring the Highlands. wood-burning stove in the lounge, gas central heating, 2 TVs, DVD, video and CD player. The large Prices from £500 - £1,250 Prices from garden and patio area is bordered by the remnants of the old Caledonian pine forest. Short breaks from £400 £190 - £240 Contact Anne & Alistair Smyth Tel/fax 01397 702 532 E-mail [email protected] Website www.scotland-info.co.uk/TheLogs Contact Mrs Patrizia Gillies Tel 01397 704005 E-mail [email protected] sleeps up to ★★★★ sleeps ★★★

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Nr Fort William Achaneich Properties Speanbridge, Inverness-shire The Old Smiddy ■ Set amidst spectacular Highland ■ Great base for exploring the Isle of Skye, countryside and West Highlands ■ Fort William 15 mins’ drive, Ben Nevis 20 mins ■ Non smoking and pet friendly ■ Hill walking, climbing, fishing & skiing ■ Gas, electricity, linen and towels included ■ Close to the River Spean ■ Open all year The Chalet £205-£355 ■ 4 star VisitScotland grading The Stable £190-£320 Our 2 holiday homes are set amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in the Highlands. They From £295 - £575 pw stand in the grounds of Achaneich – Gaelic for ‘The place of the horses’ – a historic highland cottage inclusive of gas, electricity, linen & towels which dates back to 1600. Here you can enjoy a peaceful break in a secluded location above the Situated in the grounds of Smiddy House, “The Old Smiddy”, River Spean between the villages of Spean Bridge originally the village blacksmith, has been restored and refurbished to a high standard. Features include slate flooring on ground level, and Roy Bridge. wrought iron staircase, oak beams and open fireplace. The Chalet is extremely well equipped and The ground floor accommodates a bathroom, double bedroom and furnished mainly in pine. It sleeps 4 in 2 comfortable open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, whilst the upper level, which is bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin bedded. open-plan, accommodates 4 single beds. The kitchen is fitted with The Stable has been converted into a spacious gas hob and oven, microwave, washer/drier, dishwasher, washing holiday cottage for 2, with a large living room, a machine and fridge/freezer, whilst the living area has leather sofas, vaulted pine-lined roof and feature stone wall and all wooden table and chairs for dining. The cottage provides central the facilities you need for an enjoyable vacation. heating and a gas fire perfectly placed in the open fire. Contact Christopher Tatham Tel 01397 712715 Contact Robert Bryson Tel 01397 712335 Fax 01397 712043 E-mail [email protected] Website www.achaneich.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.smiddyhouse.co.uk 2 cottages sleep ★★★★ sleeps ★★★★

4 & 2 11197 2-6 12009 Ardnamurchan Glenbay Cottages Ardnamurchan ■ Unspoilt area of unsurpassed Ockle Holidays beauty ■ ■ Natural History Centre within easy Beautiful area of Scotland with breathtaking views walking distance ■ Ideal location for walking, birdwatching, fishing, ■ Beaches at Sanna, Portuairk & swimming, sailing Ardtoe ■ Take the ferry to the Isle of Mull ■ Log fire or woodburning stove ■ Brochure available ■ Home baking & arrival suppers Visit Ockle and experience the breathtaking beauty of ■ Bedlinen, tea towels & Ardnamurchan, with abundant flora and fauna, hidden bays, some electricity included magnificent views of the Inner Hebrides, unforgettable sunsets over the sea and, above all, peace and tranquillity. Our 3 cottages Prices from £270 - £750 per week are fully equipped and sited in their own gardens on a working farm. On the south side of Ardnamurchan, our cottages are ideally situated to Tigh Dochie (sleeps 4) is a small secluded bungalow with explore the whole peninsula and see much of its varied wildlife. kitchen, lounge/dining room, bathroom and 2 bedrooms. Glenbay House (sleeps 8-10) and Glenbay Cottage (sleeps 6) are in the Burnside (sleeps 4) is a recently modernised croft house on the tiny hamlet of Glenbeg, with views over Loch Sunart towards Tobermory hillside above a wooded burn. Accommodation includes a across the Sound of Mull. These adjoining, very comfortable cottages are kitchen/dining room, bathroom, lounge and 2 bedrooms. Sruthan Ruadh (sleeps 6) has 1 bedroom, bathroom and kitchen/dining ideal for extended families. Our romantic round Tower (sleeps 2) and The room on the ground floor, a mezzanine level with large lounge and Ruin (sleeps 2+2 children), are unique havens, 2 miles west, at Ardslignish, patio, and 2 bedrooms (1 en suite) on the upper floor. Its large and have splendid panoramic views across Loch Sunart to the Morvern hills. garden is ideal for children and dogs to play in. All our properties have the use of several games rooms offering snooker, table tennis and fitness equipment. All have barbecues plus outdoor seating Prices from £200 - £570 per week and tables. Pets allowed in Glenbay House and Cottage. Mini breaks out of season from £120 (3 days) Contact Richard & Lois Livett Tel 01972 500201 Contact Mrs Sue Cameron Tel/fax 01972 510321 Fax 01972 500701 E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] Website www.selfcateringardnamurchan.co.uk Website www.ockleholidays.co.uk 4 cottages sleep ★★★★ sleeps ★★ ★★★ 2-10 11533 4-6 / 11811 Knoydart Creag Eiridh

Creag Eiridh is situated in a superb position midway between Inverie village and Glaschoille on the north shore of Loch Nevis. This charming south-facing house dates from the 1870s and offers stunning views across the loch with many hours of sunshine summer and winter. It has been completely refurbished to a high standard and is very comfortably furnished throughout. The spacious accommodation consists of a drawing room, dining room, large kitchen, 2 bathrooms and 6 bedrooms. There is also a large drying room with enough room for walking clothes for a whole party. This peaceful and tranquil area provides a haven for many different types of wildlife, such as golden eagles, wild cats, ptarmigans, otters, seals and dolphins. Occasionally, you might even catch a glimpse of killer, humpback and minke whales, basking sharks and ■ Spectacular lochside setting ■ First class sports, including fishing, stalking, porpoise in the outer reaches of the Sound of Sleat and surrounding islands. ■ Peaceful, rural location walking & climbing ■ Accessible only by boat – private transport ■ Full CH Prices from £760 - £1,050 per week available ■ Linen, heating & lighting included Short breaks Oct - Easter

Contact Gin Hayward Tel 01747 852289 Fax 01747 851057 E-mail [email protected] Website www.creageiridh.co.uk sleeps 10 11664 178 Highlands

Banchory Aboyne Vulcan Garden Cottage Mill of Tilquhillie This is a charming detached cottage which has recently undergone a complete refurbishment. A charming, listed former water mill which Tastefully decorated and furnished, it is situated in a sleeps 4, in a peaceful setting 2 miles from quiet secluded garden with views to the south and Banchory, with a well appointed galleried within walking distance of all amenities. kitchen overlooking the living area complete There is 1 double bedroom and a double sofa bed with wood burning stove and comfy sofas! One in the lounge for extra sleeping accommodation. A twin bedded room and one unique bedroom single foldaway bed is available if preferred. The very with 2 single beds built into the granite walls, spacious and airy lounge/dining room is heated by a adored by children and adults alike. multi-fuel stove and electric radiator, and a CD player, Two patios and a private garden enjoy the sun TV and radio are provided. The lounge has French throughout the day, whilst herons, wild ducks doors leading to the private garden and patio with and Roe deer often visit the wildlife pond next barbecue. There is a shower/wet room and a bright, to the cottage. fitted kitchen with new appliances throughout plus Ideal base for exploring Royal Deeside ample storage. All guests will be welcomed with a few including Braemar and Balmoral and many fresh basic essentials in the fridge. castles including local Crathes Castle, world ■ Cot & highchair available famous for its gardens. ■ ■ Ideal base to stay while fishing Ample free parking on the Dee ■ Included in the price: firewood, coal, all linen & towels, seasonal fruit & Prices from vegetables from family garden £350 - £480 per week Prices from £250 low season to £300 high season Contact Jo Booth Tel 01330 844616 E-mail [email protected] Contact Sheila Lithgow Tel 01339 887367 E-mail [email protected] sleeps 4 Sleeps up to 4 11195 11491 Archiestown, Speyside Ivy Cottage Banff Gamrie Lodge Cottages A traditional stone-built cottage ■ First class accommodation with pleasant garden in a quiet ■ Tranquil rural location less than a mile from Speyside village on The Whisky the sea Trail. Midway between Grantown ■ Available throughout the year on Spey and Elgin, and the ■ Off-peak short breaks available Firth coast. Central ■ Enjoy the hospitality of local villages – between Inverness and Crovie, Gardenstown & Pennan . Built around a private gravelled courtyard within the lightly Ivy Cottage has 3 bedrooms wooded grounds of 19th century Gamrie Lodge, the former (1 double on ground floor, 2 stables and coach house have been converted to provide 2 luxury self-catering holiday cottages, The Swallows and singles upstairs), kitchen with The Owl. Standards are high: both cottages provide the electric cooker and microwave, same first-class accommodation, all on ground level. Each fridge/freezer, washing machine is furnished and equipped to the highest standard to and ironing equipment. Lounge provide a relaxing holiday environment in a tranquil rural with colour TV. Electric central location less than a mile from the sea. All cotton bed linen, towels and logs for the multi-fuel heating, bath and shower ■ stoves are included in the price. A well-behaved dog is Pleasant, self contained garden (electricity extra). welcome subject to prior arrangement. Maximum ■ Ample parking occupancy is 10 guests. Visit our website to download a ■ Post Office & groceries within walking distance £90 - £240 brochure or view both cottages using our online virtual tour. ■ Grampian & Cairngorm mountains to South & west Per week From £210 - £375 ■ Bed linen may be hired Based on The Swallows pw Contact Mrs Marian Mansfield Tel 01463 791714 Contact Stuart France Tel 01261 851 978 Fax 01261 851 344 E-mail [email protected] Website www.mansfieldhighlandholidays.com E-mail [email protected] Website www.gamrielodge.co.uk sleeps ★★★ The Swallows sleeps The Owl sleeps 11623 4 2+2 4+2 11592 WILDERNESS COTTAGES, LOCH NESS, WEST COAST & PERTHSHIRE

Escape to the Highlands, Islands or Perthshire with Wilderness Cottages and leave behind the hectic lifestyle you lead today. We have a selection of quality self-catering cottages from rustic appeal to 5 star luxury, countryside to seashore. Walking, Munro bagging, cycling, golfing, bird watching, fishing or just chilling, whatever your pastime visit a Wilderness Cottage for your perfect retreat. Pets with responsible owners are very welcome.

Tel 01456 486358 Website www.wildernesscottages.co.uk Email [email protected]

11241 Mrs & Mrs G Roberts, Roebuck Cottage, Errogie, Inverness IV2 6UH Highlands/Skye 179

Findochty Sea Fever Nr Loch Ness Riverside Cottages ■ Invigorating cliff walks with breathtaking ■ Set in grounds of 7 acres with private river frontage panoramic views of Moray Firth ■ Ideal base for touring, outdoor activities or relaxing ■ Golden sandy beaches & golf club nearby ■ Skiing in the Cairngorms ■ Area is home to dolphins ■ Only 20 minutes from Inverness & Loch Ness ■ Cairngorm ski area & the magnificent ■ Open all year ■ Short breaks (3 nights) or weekly lets Glenmore forest park an hour’s drive ■ Castles, whiskey distilleries & pretty fishing harbours all around ■ Fishing trips locally available Low £150 High £300 Sea Fever is a traditional fisherman’s cottage in a rugged beautiful setting by the sea and the picturesque harbour. The cottage is very cosy, comfortable, and well furnished with gas central heating throughout. It is welcoming to return to after an exciting day out, and Riverside Cottages are centrally situated with easy access to Loch Ness and Inverness in an area that watching from the bedroom’s French window the late sunset in has something for everyone. Ideal for great activity holidays or simply relaxing and soaking up the glowing colours over the sea horizon is a thrilling experience. peaceful atmosphere. Our three cosy, clean and well-equipped cottages are in a peaceful setting on Accommodation comprises 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin), the banks of the River Nairn, surrounded by unspoilt countryside and with spectacular mountain views bathroom, living room, dining room, and well equipped kitchen with and abundant wildlife. fridge freezer, washing machine, microwave oven, etc. There are Foxglove Cottage and Honeysuckle Cottage each sleep 4, while Primrose Cottage accommodates radios, games, books and TV/video. The popular Admiral pub/restaurant is a short walking distance 2. Each property has a kitchen/dining room with hob and oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine as well as a post office and a general store. Many restaurants, supermarkets, banks and other and tumble drier, sitting room with satellite TV, DVD and radio, facilities are within a short driving distance. Linen provided. bathroom/WC with over-bath shower and bedlinen included. Prices from £175 - £535 pw Contact Mrs I. Agha Tel 020 8265 9508 Mobile 07941 681129 Contact Ron & Jayne Lawrence Tel 01808 521242 E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] Website www.cottages-lochness.co.uk sleeps 4 + cot 3 cottages sleeps 2-4 11494 11569 Inverness Ness Cottage Kinlochewe Kinlochewe Mountain Chalets ■ Twin beds ■ Superb views of Beinn Eighe, Ruadh ■ Well appointed kitchen Stac & Slioch ■ ■ 4-star STB self-catering Secluded setting but close to many amenities ■ Brochure available ■ Visit Skye, Loch Ness, Aviemore & the Cairngorms Ness Cottage is situated about ■ Golf, fishing, horse riding/trekking locally five minutes from Eden Court ■ Welcome food pack Theatre and ten minutes from ■ All bed linen, blankets, towels, heating the city centre, while the river & electricity included Ness is just a short distance Surrounded by acres of spectacular scenery on the edge across Bught Park. The cottage of the world-famous Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, is ideal for touring the Highlands Kinlochewe Mountain Chalets are a perfect base for hill and exploring the whisky trail. walkers, mountaineers, wildlife and nature enthusiasts, The cottage is well furnished photographers and those seeking peace and tranquillity. Our 4 timber chalets are all within walking distance of and decorated. It has one twin Kinlochewe village and its shop, post office, hotel, pub bedroom and a well equipped and garage. Set in a secluded spot, they are cosy, well- kitchen with cooker, microwave, equipped and have modern comforts and amenities, washing machine and drier. All including TV/video and radio/CD. Each sleeps four and has Prices from £220-£350 per week linen and towels are provided. a comfortable living and dining area and a fully equipped kitchen. There is also a drying room – mainly for winter use Prices from £225 - £350 pw Central heating and gas fire. – and laundry facilities. Short breaks out of season Contact Don Greig Tel/fax 01463 232976 Contact Gregory & Irena Pluskowski Tel/fax 01445 760334 E-mail [email protected] Website www.nesscottage.co.uk E-mail [email protected] Website www.mountainchalets.co.uk sleeps 2 ★★★★ 4 chalets each sleep 4 11580 11271 Moray Carden Self-Catering Isle of Skye The Anchorage ■ Ideal base from which to explore Highland ■ Water’s edge but child-friendly & Grampian regions ■ Perfect for wildlife/walking/ ■ 5 mins’ drive from Burghead Bay painting holidays ■ More than 20 golf courses within 40-mile ■ Everything provided (linen/fuel, etc) radius ■ Great for couples or families ■ Children’s play area, tennis court & farm ■ Private location in fishing village walk ■ Great for winter breaks ■ Games room with table tennis, pool table & board games Price details ■ Electricity, bed linen & towels included From £325 - £750 pw

At Carden, each of our cottages is a real ‘home from home’ complete with A beautifully refurbished sea-side cottage overlooking Loch Alsh and the heather clad mountains of those personal touches that make all the difference. Situated in open the Highlands. All rooms overlook the sea, where otters and seals are often seen in the crystal clear farmland, they enjoy open views of the surrounding countryside with the waters. A gate leads from the garden on to the rocks, from hills of distant Sutherland visible over the Moray Firth to the north. where one can fish or just sit and watch the yachts and fishing There is one detached home, Grieves Cottage, and six courtyard cottages boats come and go. which were created from the original 18th century farm steading. The Anchorage is primarily designed for the owners’ own use Furnished and equipped to a very high standard, they offer a full range of and has recently been interior designed and furnished facilities for a perfect Scottish holiday. accordingly, with everything for a stress-free holiday, including Whether you come for a short break, a week or a fortnight, you can be Aga, video/DVD, broadband, washing machine, microwave etc. certain of a warm welcome whatever the season. Good garden. The house is cosy enough to accommodate one Prices from £235-£750 per week. Short breaks available or two couples but spacious enough for a large family, with particularly flexible sleeping arrangements. Contact Gavin MacKessack-Leitch Tel 01343 850222 Fax 01343 850626 E-mail [email protected] Website www.carden.co.uk Please check website for availability www.skye-anchorage.com 7 cottages sleep 2, 4 & 6 ★★★/ ★★★★ sleeps 6 + cot 12012 11703 180 Skye/Hebrides

Waternish, Isle of Skye Camus Edge ■ 1-mile stroll along beach to Islands and Highlands Stein with inn & seafood restaurant ■ Fine walking, climbing, diving, horse riding, birdwatching, We specialise in those holiday cottages most boat trips people only dream about, so allow us to help your ■ Great location for touring Skye & the islands dream become a reality. Spend your precious ■ Short breaks all year round Autumn holiday in one of our holiday properties. ■ Linen, towels, electricity & Awesome scenery, breathtaking sunsets, This spacious, detached, contemporary dwelling is spectacularly heating included miraculous dawns and an abundance of wildlife perched above Camus Lusta, in an area of history and legend ■ Baby sitting arranged are to be found within the Islands and Highlands. much favoured by artists. Sightings of dolphins, eagles, otters ■ Sleeps 7 + cot and seals. An exciting holiday home for couples or families, We have holiday homes stretching from Loch Ness summer or winter, as a retreat or as a touring base. throughout the Highlands to the Isle of Skye and Recently refurbished accommodation comprises a large across to the and we cater for all living/dining room with open fire, well-equipped kitchen, utility room, 2 double bedrooms (1 with TV and en suite), a twin and tastes and budgets. Relax in the luxury of one of a single bedroom, and bathroom with whirlpool bath and our holiday homes and while away the hours in pressure shower. Facilities include central heating, 2 TVs the peace and tranquillity of this part of Scotland. (satellite, Teletext), DVD, video, radio/cassette/CD player, piano, phone, washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher and freezer. There is an enclosed 1-acre garden with patio, furniture and unfenced stream. Ample parking. Min £210 Low £380 Mid £560 High £740 Peak £899 Contact our Portree Office 01478 612123 or Kyle 01599 534555 E-mail [email protected] Contact Jeannette Bryant Tel 01470 592326 Fax 01470 592381 E-mail [email protected] Website www.camus-edge.co.uk/

11836 www.islands-and-highlands.co.uk sleeps

11523 7 + cot Dunvegan, Skye Dunvegan Castle Cottages Flashader, Isle of Skye Dun Flashader ■ Take a boat trip through Loch Dunvegan to the ■ Private location with large seal colony and observe the seals at close enclosed wild garden quarters ■ Excellent location for touring ■ Birdwatchers will enjoy the herons, arctic terns ■ Excellent walking, horse riding, and other seabirds birdwatching, boat trips, climbing ■ The Castle Gardens are open all year round close by ■ See our award winning pedigree Highland cattle ■ Charming and full of character ■ ■ Rock climbing on the Black Cuillins Outdoor furniture ■ 1 dog welcome Dunvegan Castle has a number of estate cottages, farmhouses and estate staff dwellings. Our aim is to offer Prices from £200 low season you the opportunity to feel part of this magnificent Highland to £555 high season Estate. We offer three cottages, each with its own character and charm, fully furnished and extensively equipped with Dun Flashader is a traditional West Highland croft, set in a charming, enclosed wild garden with heating, TV, electric cooker, washing machine, tumble drier, driveway and parking area. Inside it retains many original features including exposed stone and wood- dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and coffee maker. lined walls and an open fire. The cottage is located in the crofting township of Flashader; though not Our cottages are practical and cosy, ideal for those who on the coast, it is a short walk from the sea and eight miles from Dunvegan. Excellent location for enjoy the outdoor life. Many guests return year after year, exploring the island. suggesting we’ve got the mix just right. We want our guests Furnished to a high standard, the property comprises 2 bedrooms (1 double with coombed ceiling, to relax and unwind in an atmosphere of walking boots and 1 twin) on the first floor. On the ground floor there is a well-appointed kitchen/dining room with fresh air. Dunvegan is one mile from the castle where washing machine and dishwasher, comfortable sitting room with TV, DVD, CD, radio and video, glass garages, post office, shops and restaurants can be found. porch and bathroom with bath and shower. High chair and cot available. Linen, towels and electricity All cottages are rated under the Scottish Tourist Board. provided. Open all year. Managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Contact MacLeod Estate Office Tel 01470 521206 Fax 01470 521205 Contact The National Trust for Scotland Tel 0844 493 2100 Website www.dunvegancastle.com Fax 0131 243 9594 E-mail [email protected] sleeps by arrangement ★★ ★★★ sleeps

11626 6/7 + cot / 4 + cot 11770 Tarbert, Isle of Harris Kirklea Cottages A charming terrace of four new cottages, situated in a peaceful, elevated position overlooking the village of Tarbert. Faced in Harris stone, they are full of character and decorated to an exacting standard, each offering 900 sq ft of warmth and comfort. Each has a large reception room with dining area, fully-equipped kitchen, utility room, spacious shower room and two twin bedrooms with washbasins. The cottages feature large picture windows, tasteful soft furnishings and natural pine woodwork. Facilities include storage heating, washing machine, TV, video, patio, garden and private parking. All linen is provided. ■ Perfect base for your holiday on Harris The MacLeod family offer a warm and helpful service, providing ■ Cottages can be booked together for larger parties local information, and can advise on a wide range of activities. ■ Close to local shops, PO, ferry, MacLeod Motel bar & restaurant ■ Good bus service to Stornoway & other parts of Harris & Lewis Call for prices & availability

Contact Angus Macleod Tel 01859 502364 or 01859 502138 Fax 01859 502578 E-mail [email protected] Website www.macleodmotel.com 4 cottages, each sleeping

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