Cottage Description
Old Croft House is a 2 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 4 and is located in Strathcarron, Scotland. This property does not allow pets. Local to Applecross, Lonbain, Kishorn, Erbusaig, Kyle of Lochalsh
- Barbecue
- Cot Available
- Detached Property
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ideal for Golf
- Open Fire
- Rural Location
- Shower
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen Included
- Washing Machine
Mountain scenery
On a working croft amid magnificent mountain scenery, often with an abundance of natural woodland, this detached character holiday cottage is a haven of peace and tranquillity. The quiet is broken by bird song and wildlife - red deer, otters, badger, pine martin, sea and golden eagles can be seen by the discerning eye. It is a walkers paradise for all levels. The wider area has a rich history with heritage centres, art and craft and pottery galleries. Lochcarron has a well stocked grocery store. There is an accessible 9 hole golf course, 2 pubs and 3 restaurants within 6 miles. Shop 2.25 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. Utility room with toilet. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin.
Open fires in living room and dining room/kitchen (no fuel provided). NSH and Electricity by meter reading. Bed linen included. Travel Cot. Electric Cooker. Microwave. Washing Machine. T/dryer. Dishwasher. Lawned garden. Portable BBQ. Ample parking. Natural water supply from spring.
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 - 27.8 Miles (44.5 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
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.
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.
Beach
Big Sand Beach - 23.6 Miles (37.8 KM)
Accessed through extensive sand dunes and sheltered from the onshore wind by Longa Island, this beach is a wonderful place to sit and watch a magical sunset over the Hebrides.
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
A gem of a place to visit, tucked away in Poolewe with a whole host of exotic plantlife. Encompassing 20 hectares, this lovely garden sits on the peninsula at the shore of Loch Ewe. The Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift currents both contribute in providing this little oasis with a great deal of what it needs to flourish.
Local Attractions
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.
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.
Loch Ewe Distillery is the smallest distillery in Scotland and the only one to produce single malt from an illicit sized small still. As well as short tours, visitors can enjoy a 5 day distilling package whereby they will produce spirit and take it away to mature in their own home.
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'.
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.
