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Carrachan Cottage Self Catering Accommodation Scottish Highlands Carrachan Cottage Self Catering Accommodation Scottish Highlands Carrachan Cottage Self Catering Accommodation Scottish Highlands Iain Munro L*o+chcar0r1o2n3 T*h+e Hig0h1l2a3n4d5s6 I*V+54 8Y0Q1 Scotland £ 325.00 - £ 595.00 per week Carrachan Holiday Cottage's location combines the best of both worlds, sitting on the edge of the Loch whilst being a short distance from the village centre. Sleeps up to 6. This is a tranquil pet friendly holiday house in the Scottish Highlands. Facilities: Room Details: Bathroom: Sleeps: 6 Power Shower 1 Double Room Communications: Broadband Internet, Wifi 2 Twin Rooms 2 Bathrooms Disabled: Ground Floor Bathroom, Ground Floor WC Entertainment: Board Games, Book Library, CD \ Music, DVD Player, Freeview, TV Heat: Central Heating, Open Fire Kitchen: Cooker, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, Grill, Microwave, Oven, Toaster Laundry: Ironing Board \ Iron, Serviced By Cleaner Outside Area: Enclosed Garden, Outside Seating, Patio \ Outside Dining Area, Private Garden, Private Parking Price Included: © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 30 September 2021 Carrachan Cottage Self Catering Accommodation Scottish Highlands Electricity and Fuel, Linen, Towels, Welcome Pack Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room Special: Cots Available, Highchairs Available Standard: Very Good Suitable For: Families, Romantic getaways, Short Breaks About Lochcarron and The Highlands With stunning, uninterrupted views up the loch towards the village of Lochcarron and the mountains beyond, the cottage is located approximately 1.5 miles from the centre of the village. Close to Plockton, Applecross and Kyle of Lochalsh. Nearest Train Station: Strathcarron Nearest Airport: Inverness © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 30 September 2021 Carrachan Cottage Self Catering Accommodation Scottish Highlands Recommended Attractions 1. Calum's Plockton Seal Trips Tours and Trips Boat Trips and Seal Sightings Plockton, IV52 8TN, The Highlands, Scotland 2. Eilean Donan Castle Historic Buildings and Monuments One of the most iconic castles in the world Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DX, The Highlands, Scotland 3. Balmacara Estate & Lochalsh Woodland Garden Parks Gardens and Woodlands Highland Estate of High Nature Conservation Balmacara, IV40 5DN, The Highlands, Scotland 4. Applecross Heritage Centre Visitor Centres and Museums Heritage Centre with exhibits on local history of this Highland Strathcarron, IV54 8YL, The Highlands, Community Scotland 5. Seaprobe Atlantis Wildlife Cruises Kyle of Lochalsh Lochs Lakes and Waterfalls, Aquariums, Sailing and Watersports, Guided Tours and Day Trips, Boat Trips Scotland's only 4 star semi-submersible glass bottom boat offers an Tourist Information, Kyle of Lochalsh, experience no other boat can match. Enjoy all the scenery and wildlife IV40 8AE, The Highlands, Scotland above and below the waves as you cruise in complete safety with the best wildlife guides in Lochalsh. Phone: 0800 980 4846 6. The Bright Water Visitor Centre Visitor Centres and Museums © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 30 September 2021 Carrachan Cottage Self Catering Accommodation Scottish Highlands The Bright Water Visitor Centre is Local Area Visitors Centre in the Kyleakin, IV41 8PL, The Highlands, Highlands of Scotland Scotland 7. Mountain & Sea Guides Applecross Tours and Trips, Sailing and Watersports, Walking and Climbing, Winter Sports, Guided Tours and Day Trips, Guided Walks All year round adventure activity. Summer and Winter guided Applecross, IV54 8LN, The Highlands, mountain activities, including hillwalking, climbing and Scotland mountaineering. Sea kayaking for beginners and intermediates. Courses available 8. Trek Highlands Walking and Climbing, Guided Tours and Day Trips, Guided Walks Guided and Self-Guided Walking Holidays in Scotland Lochalsh, IV40 8HL, The Highlands, Scotland 9. The Castlemoil Restaurant & King Haakon Bar FROMUSERSIGNUP, Pubs and Bars, Restaurants The Castlemoil complex is set against a stunning back drop of the Kyleakin, IV41 8PL, The Highlands, world famous Skye Bridge and Cuillin mountains. Superb menus and Scotland live Cetic music. 10. Glenshiel Highland Ponies Horse Riding and Pony Trekking, Guided Tours and Day Trips Pony trekking in the Highlands of Scotland Lochalsh, IV40 8HW, Western Isles, Scotland 11. Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve Nature Reserve Britain’s first National Nature Reserve Kinlochewe, IV22 2PA, The Highlands, Scotland © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 30 September 2021 Carrachan Cottage Self Catering Accommodation Scottish Highlands 12. Skye Serpentarium Reptile World Visitor Centres and Museums, Shops Reptile exhibition, breeding centre, refuge and shop. Broadford, IV49 9AQ, The Highlands, Scotland 13. Wullies Tours & Taxi Hire Guided Tours and Day Trips, Taxi Services Offering a unique experience of the Scottish Highlands, Wullie can Broadford, IV49 9AB, The Highlands, take groups of up to 7 in his fully disabled-friendly new tourer. Tours Scotland or Taxis. 14. Skyak Adventures on the Isle of Skye Sailing and Watersports, Guided Tours and Day Trips Sea Kayaking on the Isle of Skye. We offer courses, training and 29 Lower Breakish, Breakish Isle of expeditions for all, from complete beginners to experienced paddlers, Skye, IV42 8QA, The Highlands, on the beautiful Island of Skye and the surrounding area. Scotland Phone: 01471 820002 15. Raasay House in the Western Isles Cafes Coffee Shops and Tearooms, Cycling and Mountain Bikes, Sailing and Watersports, Walking and Climbing We offer outdoor skills and programmes for all levels on the Isle of Isle of Raasay, IV40 8PB, Western Raasay in the Western Isles of Scotland. Isles, Scotland 16. Gairloch Heritage Museum Visitor Centres and Museums Museum and Heritage centre on the West Coast of the Scottish Gairloch, IV21 2BP, The Highlands, Highlands Scotland 17. Dun Ringill Historic Buildings and Monuments © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 30 September 2021 Carrachan Cottage Self Catering Accommodation Scottish Highlands An Iron Age broch (Dun) perched on the Skye coastline Elgol, IV49, The Highlands, Scotland 18. Gairloch Chandlery Tours and Trips, Guided Tours and Day Trips, Boat Trips Fishing trips, whale watching, trips to see the puffins on the Shiant Gairloch, IV21 2BQ, The Highlands, Islands Scotland 19. Gairloch Marine Life Centre and Cruises Nature Reserve, Tours and Trips, Guided Tours and Day Trips, Boat Trips Marine Life Centre and Cruises in Wester Ross on the west coast of Gairloch, IV21 2BQ, The Highlands, the Scottish Highlands Scotland 20. Gairloch Golf Club Golf Golf Club in the West Highlands of Scotland Gairloch, IV21 2BE, The Highlands, Scotland 21. Gairloch Trekking Centre Horse Riding and Pony Trekking Pony Trekking in the Scottish Highlands Gairloch, IV21 2AJ, The Highlands, Scotland 22. Myrtle Bank Hotel Pubs and Bars, Restaurants Located in the heart of the Highlands on the shores of Gairloch Gairloch, IV21 2BS, The Highlands, Scotland © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 30 September 2021 Carrachan Cottage Self Catering Accommodation Scottish Highlands 23. The Old Inn Gairloch Pubs and Bars, Restaurants Traditional Highland Coaching Inn, overlooking Gairloch harbour. Gairloch, IV21 2BD, The Highlands, Scotland 24. Castle Keep Visitor Centres and Museums, Shops Hand crafted swords in the shadow of the Cuillin mountains Strathaird, IV49 9AX, The Highlands, Scotland 25. Duncan House Fine Celtic Jewellery Art Gallery, Shops Garth Duncan started making jewellery in 1972. His work includes Strathaird Steading Strathaird, IV49 Ancient Celtic knotwork and Pictish style and contemporary jewellery 9AX, The Highlands, Scotland 26. Aros Centre Cinemas, Live Music and Comedy, Theatres, Shops, Walking and Climbing A Cinema, Theatre, Café, Gift Shop and Visitors Exhibition Portree, IV51 9EU, Western Isles, Scotland 27. Skye guiding Richard McGuire Walking and Climbing Mountain Hiking Courses and Private Guiding in the Cuillin of Skye Portree, IV51 9JA, The Highlands, Scotland © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 30 September 2021 Carrachan Cottage Self Catering Accommodation Scottish Highlands 28. Poolewe Swimming Pool Fitness and Leisure Centres Swimming Pool Poolewe, IV22 2JU, The Highlands, Scotland More Information For more information, you can find us under ref.nr. 73264 on LovetoEscape.com LovetoEscape.com/holiday-cottages/73264/carrachan-cottage-self-catering-accommodation-scottish-highlands.htm © 2021 LovetoEscape.com - Brochure created: 30 September 2021.
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