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Crofters cottage set in beautiful unspoilt Strathoykel — Property 69525

  • Balconied sleeping platform with twin beds, shower room, sleeps 2/4
  • Location: Strathoykel Scottish Highlands & Islands, Scotland

Summary of the cottage, studio, sleeps 4

Summary of the cottage, studio, sleeps 4
Contact Margaret Holroyd
+44 (0)1403 790529
Property type:
cottage, detached
Location type:
Rural
Highlights:
Barbecue, DVD, TV
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  • Pets allowed
  • No smoking
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Cottage

Cottage

Sitting room

Sitting room

Sleeping platform

Sleeping platform

Spiral staircase/kitchen

Spiral staircase/kitchen

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Crofters cottage set in beautiful unspoilt Strathoykel

This Crofters stone cottage is set in beautiful unspoilt Strathoykel ,famous for its salmon river. Situated 15 miles west of Ardgay and Bonar Bridge on the Dornoch Firth, 30 miles east of Ullapool and Lochinver on the west coast, and approx 50 miles south of Scotland's north coast, it is ideally placed for touring the two most northern regions of Scotland, Sutherland and Caithness. Ross & Cromarty lies to the south. It is a place for walking, hill climbing, cycling, bird watching, fishing in the tidal part of the river Oykel and Loch Shin, golfing (at Bonar, Dornoch and Tain), horse riding at Bonar Bridge and Muir of Ord or simply relaxing in the comfort of this charming cottage.

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Location Strathoykel Scottish Highlands & Islands < Scotland

Crofters cottage set in beautiful unspoilt Strathoykel Strathoykel Scottish Highlands & Islands < Scotland
Map location symbol marks the location of this property in Scottish Highlands & Islands
Location
Nearest airport: Inverness at 52 miles
Nearest beach: Beach at 30 miles
Nearest railway station: Invershin at 6 miles
Car: necessary

Strathoykel lies between Ullapool on the West Coast and Dornoch on the East Coast. There are many places of interest in the area with waterfalls, forest walks, and salmon leaps. Wester Doune is situated on the south side of the River Oykel. It can be approached from the A837, 1mile west of Rosehall turn left over the Bailley Bridge signposted Inveroykel and Brae. At the top of the hill follow the road to the right towards Brae. The cottage is approximately 1 mile from this junction situated on the right hand side of the road. It can also be reached by taking the road that runs south of the River Oykel/Dornoch Firth at Ardgay. It is approximately 15 miles from Ardgay.

Local activities walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, mountain biking



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Availability for the cottage in Scottish Highlands & Islands, Scotland

Last updated on:
Monday, 11 August 2008
Changeover day:
Saturday

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Rental rates for the cottage in Scottish Highlands & Islands, Scotland

Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
British Pounds
Rental Rates
  Dates Rates  
Period name Begins Ends Weekly Weekend per night Midweek per night Minimum stay
Summer 01 Aug 2008 03 Oct 2008 GBP 220 - - 1 Week
Winter/Spring 04 Oct 2008 04 Apr 2009 GBP 240 - - 1 Week

*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

  • A deposit of £50 is required to secure the booking. The remaining rent is payable 8 weeks before the rental period along with a security deposit of £50 which is refundable in full after satisfactory inspection of the cottage and providing there are no breakages or damage to the property and its contents and safe return of the key.
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Accommodation and Facilities for the cottage in Scottish Highlands & Islands, Scotland

Property type:
  • cottage , detached
Accommodation type:
  • self-catering
Location type:
  • Rural
Theme:
  • away from it all, activity
General:
  • telephone
Kitchen:
  • fridge, hob, oven, microwave, washing machine, freezer
Living room:
  • fireplace, sofabed seating for 4 people
Dining:
  • dining area seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,
  • Large shower area, wash basin and toilet.
Bedrooms:
  • , sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 2 Single Bed
  • A narrow spiral staircase leads to a balconied sleeping platform with twin beds. There is a large foldaway sofa bed (160cm wide) in the sitting room on the ground level. Duvets and Pillows are supplied : 1 double duck feather duvet, 2 single goose feather and down duvets, 2 hollow fibre duvets and 8 pillows. Bed linen and towels are not provided.
Entertainment:
  • video player, radio, cd, DVD, tv, satellite or cable
Outside:
  • barbecue, parking
Suitability:
  • children welcome, wheelchair inaccessible, non smoking only, unsuitable for elderly or infirm, pets considered
Notes:

The cottage is heated by electric Dimplex storage heaters. There are also two wood burning stoves, one in the sitting room and one in the kitchen/dining room. Telephone accepts incoming calls only but can be used for emergency numbers. Internet facilities are available at the village shop in Rosehall 2 miles away. The cottage is unsuitable for elderly or infirm guests because of the small compact spiral staircase to the upper sleeping area and is also unsuitable for wheelchairs.

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Advertiser contact & booking information for property 69525

If you don't hear from the advertiser in 5 days please feel free to use their telephone number if it has been supplied. Don't forget to quote Holiday-Rentals.co.uk property number 69525

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Advertisers:
Margaret Holroyd
Telephone
+44 (0)1403 790529
Preferred language(s):
 English, French, German, Italian
Advertiser since:
 21 Aug 2003
Property listed since:
 24 Nov 2006
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