'STAFFA COTTAGE' WESTER ROSS SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION Scottish Highlands Holiday Cottage At Aultgrishan near Gairloch Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars

STAFFA COTTAGE Staffa is a modern, detached, cottage with double glazing throughout located in the quiet crofting village of Aultgrishan near Gairloch in a Designated National Scenic Area and is situated approx. 200 yards from the shore. The cottage is set on a plateau wich gives excellent views across the Inner Sound and Minch to Skye, Harris and Lewis from the lounge picture window. The Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve and the Torridon Mountains are just a short distance away and is a great place for walking.

Aultgrishan has a cafe bar/restaurant only a few minutes away. The area's attractions include whale-watching and marine-life trips, including visits to the puffin colonies on the Shiant islands, salmon, trout and sea-fishing, a golf course and pony trekking. Also, bike hire, a deer museum and Inverewe Gardens, are some other attractions to name but a few.

View from Staffa

Gairloch © Gordon C. Harrison

Rua Reidh Lighthouse © Gordon C. Harrison

INTERIOR Ground floor accommodation throughout Heating by storage heaters Comfortable, extremely well furnished lounge with feature stone fireplace, electric fire, two large settees, colour TV with Sky Freeview and DVD, VCR, radio/cassette/CD player, bookcase and standard lamp.

The fully fitted integrated modern kitchen overlooks the picturesque village of Melvaig. It is well equipped with electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer, washer/dryer, toaster, etc., plus a good range of cooking utensils. There is an adjacent dining area.

The main bedroom has a king size bed and fitted wardrobe. Second bedroom has twin beds with wardrobe. Both bedrooms have pine furnishings. The bathroom has a modern suite with overbath shower, WC, shaver point, heater and heated towel rail.

TARIFF January/February £205 per week March to Easter £230 per week Easter to Mid October £405 per week Mid to end October £280 per week November-Christmas £205 per week Christmas/New Year £405 per week Click here for Availability Calendar

BOOKING A deposit £75 per week is requested on booking together with a retainer of £45. The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to the commencement of your holiday. Sheets, pillow cases, bath and hand towels, and tea towels, can be provided at an extra charge. Electricity is metered and the amount will be deducted from your retainer. The meter will be read on arrival and departure. Bookings are from Friday 4pm to Friday 9.30am Parking space for 2 cars at the rear of the cottage. Well behaved dogs accepted.

LOCATION The coastline around Aultgrishan and to Rua Reidh Lighthouse (approx. 4 miles north) is rugged, a haven for nesting birds, seals, whales and otters. Click here for a map indicating the location of Aultgrishan. Torridon: 40 miles / Ullapool: 65 miles / Inverness: 80 miles Gairloch (20 minutes) has hotels, shops, doctors and a dental surgery. Fishing trips and guided hill walks available locally by prior arrangement.

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ENQUIRIES / BOOKINGS Contact: Tony Gill 18 Rossiter Road North Lancing West Sussex BN15 ONP Telephone: 01903 767803 Fax: 01903 533167 Mobile: 07833901228 Email: tonyhomeqs@ymail.com Also see: Sea Croft Cottage The Croft Cottage Homepage

An Teallach © Gordon C. Harrison

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