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An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Lochalsh,
Wester Ross
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Cottages sleeping
1 - 9 people
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Cottages sleeping
10+ people
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An Gearasdan (The Barracks) is an architecturally award winning house - in 2008 it won the RIAS award for 'New Life for an Old Building'. It is set in a stunning location overlooking Glenelg Bay and the Isle of Skye, just outside the village of Glenelg in Wester Ross. The property offers superior accommodation in the one of the most picturesque settings in the Western Highlands. Glenelg has a good village shop and post office for essentials, and the pub, the famous Glenelg Inn, serves delicious local produce, and was described by Bill Bryson as an "outpost of comfort and graciousness" is within walking, or staggering distance!
An Gearasdan sits with commanding views of the Sound of Sleat and is adjacent to the ruined Hanoverian 'red-coat' army barracks dating back to the early 1700s. This large castle-like building reminds us of a time when the Highlands was not such a peaceable region as it is now. The surrounding countryside is wild and beautiful, fabulous mountains (many of them 'Munros' being over 3000ft), glens and waterfalls, along with interesting visitor attractions both ancient and modern.
A visit to the nearby Iron Age Brochs is a must: these are tall Pictish towers that date back some 2000 years and are the best examples of such antiquities on the British mainland. A short distance away is the gentle walk to Sandaig, a beautiful sandy bay and chain of small islands that can be reached at low-tide. This was home to Gavin Maxwell and the inspiration for his famous book Ring of Bright Water about his time spent there with his pet otters.
An Gearasdan has uninterrupted views to the sea and river estuary, where seals, otters, dolphins and whales are regularly sighted. In the skies both Golden Eagle and Sea Eagle soar. Breathtaking sunsets can be enjoyed at the end of the day from the larch-clad balcony or upstairs in the open plan living/dining room. In foul weather (it does rain occasionally in the Western Highlands!) there is nothing better than curling up on the sofa in front of the log burner and listening to the rain drumming on the windows.
There are numerous walks around Glenelg of all grades, however, if you want to explore further afield be sure to take the small community owned ferry from Glenelg to the Isle of Skye which operates from Easter until October. Inland one can visit the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle, the pretty village of Plockton, or venture into the nearby mountainous regions of Torridon, Applecross and Kintail.
- Sleeps - 8/10
- Bedrooms - 4 (2 doubles, 2 twins, 1 double sofa bed in the sitting room)
- Bathrooms - 3 (2 with shower and one large bathroom en suite to master bedroom)
- Miele Dishwasher
- Washing machine, tumble dryer
- Microwave
- Fully equipped kitchen with electric hob/ovens and two large fridge-freezers
- Sky TV, CD, 2 DVD players
- Playstation, Bose ipod docking station
- Large wood burning stove
- Travel cot and high chair
- Well behaved dogs welcome
- Large wooden veranda
- Picnic table with wooden chairs
- Large outside storage space
- Well stocked log shed
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- Kyle of Lochalsh - 25 miles
- Nearest airport - Inverness 70 miles
- Nearest station - Kyle of Lochalsh 25 miles
- Glenelg Inn, 200 yards - good beer, good food
- Nearest golf course - Sconser, Isle of Skye 20 miles
- Beachcombing on the doorstep
- Hill walking
- Fishing in local hill lochs, river estuary and sea
- Skye ferry two miles away
- Iron Age Brochs
- Pictish towers
- Eilean Donan Castle
- Mountains of Torridon, Applecross and Kintail
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Accommodation:
An Gearasdan was fully renovated to the highest standards in 2007 and the following year won the prestigious RIAS (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland - no less!) award for 'New life for an old building' of which the owners are justly proud. The house can comfortably sleep 10 - it is large enough to accommodate 2 families or a large group of friends. It is fitted with contemporary furnishings and has a fresh decor.
Downstairs accommodation comprises of a large cloakroom with oak bench and large dog cage, utility room with washing machine, separate tumble drier, fridge/freezer and eco-friendly air-source pump heating system, spacious cupboard with ironing board sweeping brushes and fold-away deck chairs etc. This leads through to a WC and shower room. There is ample storage and well stocked linen cupboards in the hallway which leads to 4 double bedrooms, and separate TV lounge (Sky and Playstation2) with ample seating including a double sofa bed. There is a further family WC with large shower plus an en suite bathroom off the master bedroom.
Upstairs is bright and open-planned with a fully equipped kitchen with large fridge, ovens and microwave. There is a well stocked library of interesting books and family games, a dining table that can sit 10, and three large sofas surround a modern Jotul log-burning stove. There is also a DVD-player with small screen and a good selection of family films as well as a Bose i-pod docking system.
Outside to the rear is a picnic table with 6 chairs and a well stocked log shed. To the front is a large wooden veranda, an ideal spot to sit and watch the sea. There is also a large storage cupboard under the outside stairs.
The house offers every comfort necessary to make your holiday complete.
Directions:
Detailed directions on confirmation of booking.
What's included:
The rental price includes all bed linen, electricity and logs. A cot and highchair are also available.
Well behaved dogs are welcome, but owners request use of dog cage in the cloakroom and dogs are not allowed in bedrooms at any time.
Cost and availability.
An Gearasdan is available to rent throughout the year. Change over day is Saturday (entry after 4pm, depart 10am).
Off season rates for smaller groups available on request.
To book this award-winning house in a stunning location overlooking Glenelg Bay, click the
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An Gearasdan, Glenelg, by Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-shire, IV40 8JR
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