Craggan Cottage - Balmacara
ID: S282686
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
About this property
Kyle of Lochalsh 1.9 miles. Standing on the north shore of Loch Alsh is this beautiful whitewashed cottage, ideal for a group of four and their canine companion to explore the mystical Isle of Skye and the rural Scottish Highlands. The National Trust for Scotland's Craggan Cottage mixes light, contemporary furnishings with period character features, boasting stunning coastal views from a secluded garden where you can enjoy a brisk morning cup of coffee in this peaceful setting. Settle in the sitting room for a quiet evening together in front of the TV with a glass of wine, while the wood burning stove warms you up on a frosty winter's evening. Display your best home cooking in the kitchen, enhanced by the range of useful appliances and utensils available to you, before moving over to the wooden dining table to tuck into tasty meals and enjoy a flowing conversation. The ground floor hosts a bright white bathroom where you can prepare for an exciting day ahead, with the refreshing walk in shower. Head upstairs in the evening to one of two charming bedrooms; comprising a double and a twin, both offer characterful sloping ceilings and contemporary décor. A leisurely stroll takes you to a convenient shop in Balmacara, while Kyle of Lochalsh offers a wider selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Choose Craggan Cottage as your getaway for an exciting rural retreat to Scotland. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1060404, together sleeping eight guests.
Kyle of Lochalsh is a large town in Wester Ross, known as the gateway to the Isle of Skye, home to a selection of shops, pubs, restaurants, hotels, and a harbour with fishing opportunities. Attractions nearby include Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Duich, Glenelg peninsula and the village of Plockton. Kyle of Lochalsh is the ideal holiday base to explore is famous Isle of Skye.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with walk in shower basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with multi-fuel stove
Oil-fired central heating and wood burning stove.
Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, and WiFi.
Power included in rent.
Starter pack of fuel supplied for the Wood Burner, extra fuel can be purchased locally.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking available.
Private garden with seating.
Well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.9 miles.
Note: There is a narrow track to the cottage, difficult to turn, alternative parking is available at the start of the track, about 50 metres from the cottage.
Note: Dogs are not allowed on beds or any of the furniture, you may like to bring an old towel to wipe muddy paws.
Note: The opening times, visitor facilities and entry prices of all National Trust for Scotland properties and attractions can be viewed on their website here
Nearby points of interest
- Inner Sound to Kyleakin
- Falls of Glomach
- Carn Na Frith-aird Viewpoint
- Flowerdale Waterfall
- Five Sisters of Kintail
- Calum’s Seal Trips
- Otter Hides at Kylerhea
- Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre
- Mountain and Sea Guides
- Eilean Donan Castle
Reviews (13)
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Laura
We had a wonderful stay, despite the wet weather during our week in Balmacara. The cottage is very well equipped and was immaculately cleaned for our arrival. The soft, fluffy towels provided were luxurious and smelled divine! The only aspects we felt would benefit from improvement were; * the quality of the double mattress in the master bedroom. My husband and I both felt it was quite uncomfortable and led to a poor nightâs sleep for us sadly. * it would be fantastic if a DVD player could be provided for the lounge and a small selection of DVDs. The digital channels were good but often the TV lost reception (perhaps due to the stormy weather whilst we were there however). * a better quality electric shower or a mains shower in the bathroom. The existing electric shower and very poor water pressure. Otherwise, we were very happy with the cottage and its furnishings and hope to return in the future. The views are very special and we loved waking to the sound of the rolling waves a stoneâs throw from the cottage. Thank you for a memorable stay :)
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Peter
The National Trust woodland walks behind Craggan Cottage were ideal for dog walking. We had a really great stay.
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Alison
The cottage had everything we needed, and is very well maintained. The only slight niggle was the smart TV. We didn't try streaming anything, but the freeview channels weren't very stable with the broadband. But this is an isolated cottage in the Highlands - we didn't go there to watch TV! Although isolated, it's within an easy drive of both a Spar shop at Reraig (perfectly adequate for the basics), and the large Co-op at Kyle (for the main shop). It is the perfect base for exploring the Highlands; we had various trips up the coast to Plockton and Applecross, down the coast to Glenelg (from where we took the ferry to Skye and drove back via the bridge), and several trips over the bridge, visiting Kylerhea, Elgol, and, on our final day, taking another ferry over to Raasay. I'm sure it helped that we had gorgeous weather, but I can imagine it casting differents spells during other seasons. The emailed instructions for finding the property didn't make sense, but it is easy enough to find it on googlemaps. Highly recommended.