Cottage Description
Willowbrae is a 2 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 4 and is located in Strathcarron, Scotland. This property is pet friendly allowing for 1 pet. Prices range from £625 to £2705 per week. Local to Applecross, Lonbain, Kishorn, Erbusaig, Kyle of Lochalsh
- Barbecue
- Bike Store
- Cot Available
- Detached Property
- Dishwasher
- Main Fuel or Power incl.
- Enclosed Garden / Patio
- Garden / Patio
- Ideal for Golf
- Highchair
- Pub within 1 mile
- Free Pets
- Stairgate
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Television
- Woodburning Stove
- Wifi
- Winter Short Breaks
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
- Coastal within 1 mile
Willowbrae is a beautifully presented two-storey detached holiday cottage situated in the picture postcard village of Shieldaig. The cosy cottage living room and separate dining room, both with woodburners, proffer a warm welcoming ambience. There are stunning views across the sea-loch of Torridon to the hills beyond. With two attractive double bedrooms, a bathroom and well-equipped kitchen, Willowbrae will appeal to couples and small families wishing to explore the unspoilt beauty of Wester Ross. The surrounding area is a haven for wildlife. Rare sea eagles nest on the small island opposite, and otters, seals and pine martens are regularly seen close by. Outdoor sports enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice. There is a thriving kayaking centre in Torridon, 8 miles, and visitors are also welcome to launch their own small craft from the slipway adjoining the cottage. Mountain climbing, hill walking, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking and golf are all enjoyed locally. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. First floor: 2 double (5ft) bedrooms. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Woodburners in living room and dining room (initial fuel inc). Economy 7 CH, gas, elec, bed linen and towels included. Cot and Highchair on request. One satellite TV. One freeview TV. Gas hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washing Machine. Dishwasher. Fridge Freezer. Wi-fi. Tel-honesty box. Large, enclosed garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. BBQ. On road parking. Cycle store. Welcome pack. Pets free of charge - sheep country. No smoking. Note: 5 steps and slope in garden. Stone bank from garden to pebbled area.
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.
Sea Breezes - 21.5 Miles (34.4 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.
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.
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 - 15.1 Miles (24.2 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
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.
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'.
Established in 1965, the museum is a collection of preserved thatched cottages. See the way the islanders lived in the late 1800s and their efficient, but cosy dwellings. Molding perfectly with the environment and suitably attuned to the often harsh climate they are a fascinating place to visit.
