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Bluebell Croft - Honeysuckle House Strontian, Ardnamurchan Peninsular

Honeysuckle House is situated on the Ardnamurchan Peninsular on the beautiful west coast of Scotland. Ariundle Oakwoods, a National Nature Reserve, is within a short walk and Garbh Eilean hide is only a couple of miles away. Cycling in the area is superb as is fishing and kayaking on Loch Sunart, which can be seen from the croft. Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, the most westerly point on the British mainland, is closeby and with the Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre makes a fantastic day out. The small isles of Muck, Rhum and Eigg can be visited in a day trip from Arisaig and is a must for wildlife enthusiasts with near daily sitings of whales, dolphins and porpoises.

This gorgeous holiday house is newly built to 5 star standards is aiming at a Gold Green Award and Category 2 for wheelchair friendliness (the house is very wheelchair friendly with a wheel-in wet room in the downstairs bedroom and good wheelchair access throughout the house). Ready in July 2006 is has been built with every thoughtful care throughout, traditional in design with oak furniture and a wood burning stove in the sitting room. With the adjoining cottage, it makes a fantastic big house for 12+, perfect for that family gathering or group of friends.

A giant hot tub under the stars and private patio with stunning elevated views of the Strontian river, glen and mountains and south to a peak of the sea are perfect for relaxing and sipping a glass or two of wine. There is a drying room for wet boots, coats and dogs and a midge machine to keep the midges away! Children are very welcome and will love the croft with Jersey cow and calf, pigs, chickens, ducks and geese and a trampoline and table tennis. A hamper with produce from the croft, together with simple suppers and up to a five course dinner by former 'Rural Chef of the Year' can be ordered or even a casserole in the Aga awaiting your arrival. This is a fantastic part of Scotland for a holiday and this house is in an idyllic setting and truly luxurious - a very special place to stay.

Accommodation:
This luxury Highland holiday house has been built to the highest standard - the owners expect to be awarded 5 stars from Visit Scotland when it is finished (July 2006). This property is let as 2 cottages sleeping 4 and 8 and together as a large holiday house for 12+ people staying. When rented as one large house, there are 6 en-suite bedrooms sleeping 12 to a maximum of 16. It is an unusual house in that it has been designed so that the sitting room and dining room in Honeysuckle can seat 12 in great comfort when the 2 cottages are let together.

On arrival you will find home-made scones and jam, Faritrade tea, coffee, sugar and milk. A hamper of home-made/grown/produced produce can be ordered from an extensive list, including home-smoked goodies. The owner is an acclaimed cook and can provide delicous suppers and dinners. - just enquire and enjoy not having to cook on your self-catering holiday! You can even have a casserole in the Aga awaiting your arrival.

Directions:
To find this lovely holiday house in Scotland drive 10 miles south of Fort William and take the Corran Ferry at quarter to or quarter past the hour; turn left and Strontian is 15 miles. After the bridge in the middle of the village turn right and Bluebell Croft is 1/2 mile on the left.

What's included:
Linen, electricity, logs and heating are included in the rental prices. Dogs are charged at £20 per week.

Cost and availability.
The holiday house is rented out year round.
Rental periods are generally a week, Friday to Friday, but short breaks are welcome off season. Checking in time is 4pm and checking out is 10am - or otherwise by arrangement.

The Sunday Times are listing this property in their '6 of the Best Cottages in Britain' this year.

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