Cottage Description
Calluna is a 2 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 4 and is located in Kyle, Scotland. This property is pet friendly allowing for 1 pet. . Local to Erbusaig, Kyle of Lochalsh, Coillemore, Balmacara, Kirkton
- Cot Available
- Detached Property
- DVD player
- Dishwasher
- Fuel and Power Included
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair
- Free Pets
- Rural Location
- Television
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
Enjoying an elevated position overlooking the shores of Loch Long, this detached single-storey holiday property benefits from enviable views across the waters towards the majestic mountains beyond. From the living room and main bedroom, guests can see wonderful panoramic views and enjoy the dramatic scenery of this beautiful part of the West Highlands. The romantic Eilean Donan Castle is just 3 miles away and the bridge to the Isle of Skye just 7 miles. The area is renowned for its scenery, with the Five Sisters of Kintail nearby. Climbing, fishing, sailing and mountain biking are amongst the many activities available. Shops and pub 3 miles.
All on ground floor: Living room with patio doors. Dining room/kitchen with tiled floor. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Electricity CH, elec, bed linen and towels included. Travel Cot. Highchair. Freeview TV. DVD. Stereo/CD. Electric Cooker. Microwave. Washing Machine. T/dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge Freezer. Large garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (2 cars). No smoking. Note: Drop to loch in garden.
Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
The Kishorn Seafood Bar provides good quality food in a fantastic setting using fresh local produce whenever possible. The menu is primarily seafood, but it does cater for most dietary requirements. The fresh mussels come from neighbouring Loch Torridon.
Evening diners may select 2 or 3 courses from the menu which often includes local shellfish and Highland venison. Impeccably presented, contemporary Scottish cooking served in peaceful surroundings, with lovely countryside views.
Sea Breezes - 24.9 Miles (39.8 KM)
A favourite with tourists and locals alike, Sea Breezes commands an excellent waterfront location. Good quality contemporary food, freshly prepared and using the finest local and Scottish ingredients is the order of the day here.
Fun Days Out
It's hard to get up close to a nesting sea-eagle but at the Aros Centre you can have this experience with live pictures, from two remote nests at separate locations. An RSPB Warden will interpret the footage for you, explaining the life cycle of these magnificent birds.
Gairloch Marine Life Centre and Cruises offer scenic and wildlife cruises, aboard 'MV Starquest'. Visitors are often rewarded with a glimpse of whales, dolphins or porpoise and may even catch sight of an eagle in flight.
Beach
No recommended Beach found within 30 miles of this property.
Biking & Hiking
This 32 acre island, a breeding place for Grey heron, is almost entirely covered in Scots pine, which once formed vast forests covering much of the Scottish Highlands. The Trust acquired it in 1970 and no one may land without permission.
Golf & Sports
Located at the foot of Liathach and the shores of Torridon, activities provided are kayaking, mountain guiding, guided glen walks, archery, clay pigeon shooting and mountain bikes. All sessions and courses are run by fully qualified, enthusiastic professional instructors.
Nature Reserves
Set in the picturesque village of Kyleakin, Bright Water Visitor Centre offers an interactive introduction to the local and natural history of the area, particularly its otters.
Gardens & Woodlands
No recommended Gardens & Woodlands found within 30 miles of this property.
Local Attractions
Informative and fun, this award winning reptile exhibition and breeding centre, refuge and shop is unique in Scotland. Enjoy watching a world of snakes, lizards, frogs and tortoises in natural surroundings. For the brave, there are frequent handling sessions.
Choose your holiday souvenir from a wide range of gifts and crafts, or perhaps a card or canvass print from Grumpy George.
Sealife Glass Bottom Boat Cruises offer a unique way to to see the seas, wildlife and stunning scenery of Gairloch Bay. The waters here are crystal clear offering the best opportunity to see up close and in their natural habitat the wonderful marine life in this area. The region is rich and diverse in wildlife with many sea birds having their homes here including, Golden and Sea eagles, puffins, black throated divers and many more. Also to be seen on your cruise are common and grey seals, porpoises and if you are lucky an otter or basking shark, as well as a magical underworld where you can see crabs, stunning sea anemones, sea urchins, scallops and seaweed and at particular tide times freshwater oysters can be seen. Cruises are operated by Ric an experienced and professional guide who has so much knowledge and passion it is infectious. Ric is extremely friendly and jovial and gives the most interesting and enthralling tours that everyone will enjoy. The cruise affords the maximum opportunity to see as much wildlife as possible aboard the boat, in a relaxed and friendly setting. Young passengers are given a activity sheet along with pictures of what they will see, it really keeps them entertained. The cruise lasts about two hours and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the trip and experience. Sealife Glass Bottom Cruises offer an amazing opportunity to see the wonderful marine life and scenery of this stunning area with the benefit of a charming and knowledgeable host, highly recommended.
Historical & Heritage Sites
You can explore almost every part of the castle from the banqueting hall to the bedrooms. You'll be following in the footsteps of many a warrior from the Vikings to James Bond, from Jacobites to Hollywood's 'Highlanders'.
Enjoying a spectacular setting within the Sleat Peninsula, the 40 acre Woodland Garden is set around the ruins of Armadale Castle. The warm, generally frost free climate of the west coast of Scotland allows these historic sheltered gardens to flourish.
Discover the history of the West Highlands of Scotland at Mallaig, once Europe's busiest herring port. Exhibits tell the story of the districts of Knoydart, Morar and Arisaig, known in the Gaelic language as 'An Garbh Chriochan' (The Rough Bounds).
Learn about the people of Gairloch, their lives and their work throughout the ages. Take some time out in the croft house, browse the items at the village shop and compare your childhoods in the school room.
