Glenelg - Highland Cottage

Welcome to our beautiful highland retreat in Glenelg.

The house is set high on a hill overlooking the island of Skye, in the romantic Scottish west highland village of Glenelg.

This is a truly magical place, where you cannot help but relax and soak in the magnificent scenery.

For the more adventurous, there are opportunities for walking, climbing, cycling, canoeing and much more in the area. Then wind down in the evening in Glenelg's fantastic restaurant / pub in front of it's wonderful open fire.

The cottage is a real home from home on the West coast with the most fabulous views. The locals say it has the best view in the village looking right across to the Isle of Skye. The sun sets are fantastic! Glenelg is an ideal base for exploring the Highlands, and a great village for relaxing.

Enjoy browsing our Highland home page - We hope you will visit, and experience how special this corner of Scotland really is. We can't keep it a secret for ever.

• Colour TV DVD video stereo with Cd player surround sound
• Brand new fitted kitchen
• Utility room
• Dishwasher
• Oil central heating and endless supplies of hot water
• Freezer
• Superb open coal fire in the lounge
• Large enclosed garden with views to die for!
• Three bedrooms , one with double bed, one with twin beds, and a triple room with a double and single bed.
• Double bed settee in lounge is available on request
• Separate dinning room
• Main bathroom with shower and bath
• Separate toilet
• Natural light floods in to all the rooms.
• Relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the spectacular scenery all around!
• Children's toys in the garden
• Spectacular views over the West Coast to the Isle of Skye
• Patio furniture and a view in the garden to keep you there for hours
• Books games and DVD's to borrow

Location

Glenelg is situated 20 miles north of the Kyle of Lochalsh on Scotland's north west coast. It's situated along the shores of the Sound of Sleat, opposite the southern end of Skye and faces 3 miles of sea towards the dramatic peaks of the Cullen mountains on Skye, and south to the islands of Eigg, Rhum and Muck.

Postcode: IV40 8JT

House sleeps up to 9 people Local shops/pub - restaurant all walking distance Many beaches around Glenelg - One of them Sandaig bay where the author Gavin Maxwell wrote the novel Ring of Bright Water' from his cottage by the shore.

	Spectacular Highland walks Magnificent scenery 3,000ft mountains, woodlands and waterfalls 2 Pictish brochs to explore, making a perfect place for walking, cycling or just relaxing
Skye The Isle of Skye holds its own beauty and wonder. It can be explored in a day, although this wouldn't do it justice. You can cross to visit the island very easily by the 6 car turntable ferry from April - October.
	Attractions in the area include: Sea trips (seal trips in Plockton - 1 hour 20 min drive) Swimming pool at Kyle Leisure centre Eilean Donan castle Riding, fishing, golfing all available within a reasonable distance
Isle of Skye Golf Course Sconser -Isle of Skye about 1 hour 20 mins when ferry crossing available tel:01478 650414 Loch Carron Golf Course about 11/2 hour drive www.lochcarrongolf.co.uk Lochcarron Golf Course Strathcarron Tel: 01599 577 219 Lochalsh and Skye Leisure Centre in Kyle. 01599 534 848 Public swimming usually from 12:30 through to the evenings but it is advisable to phone first	Lochalsh Woodland Garden (3 miles east of Kyle of Lochalsh) Lochalsh House Balmacara Kyle of Lochalsh Ross-shire 01599 566 325 Glass bottom boat trip- Kyle and Skye tel:0800 980 4846 www.seaprobeatlantis.com Car Hire /Taxi/Self Drive Kyle taxi Company tel: 01599 534323

Useful Links:

www.lochalsh.com

www.eileandonancastle.com

www.kyleakin.com