Overview

Cabhalan Cottage(sleeping six) is a cosy modernised centrally-heated crofthouse with open fires and four feet thick stone walls dating from about 1780. Set in a secluded, peaceful and isolated spot 100 metres from the seashore it enjoys uninterrupted views across the sea to Skye, the Cuillin Mountains and the west coast of Scotland. The nearest house is half a mile away in each direction and there is a small sheltered bay with anchorage behind the cottage. Ideal for viewing seals, otters and seabirds. Perfect for those wanting a �get-away�!

 

Accommodation Details

The accommodation consists of a living room/kitchen electric cooker, fridge/freezer and normal cooking equipment; a fully tiled bathroom with shower, toilet, wash-handbasin, two washing sinks and an automatic washing machine. The sitting room has an open fire and recess alcove double bed and wardrobe, three piece suite and television with DVD player. There are two other bedrooms, one double and one with full adult-size bunk beds.

 

Price Guide:

From �320 per week fully inclusive

 

General Details

Vehicle access, down a half mile private road, is right to the door with parking for upto three cars. There is a telephone for incoming and local calls, wifi broadband internet all included in the rental. All bedding is provided except towels.

Harris is the southern-most part of the Island of Lewis & Harris with a population of around 2200 people. It has a unique flora & fauna and incredible unspoilt visas � some people describe it as being like �the-surface-of-the-moon� with rocky bays and headlands on the East coast and magnificent empty �machair� beaches and sand dunes on the Western Atlantic coast. While in the south between Harris and North Uist is the marine paradise of the Sound of Harris, striated with rocks and islets and abundant with seals, basking sharks, puffins, cormorants.

An Island where you can �hear� silence!

Website: www.scotland2000.com/cabhalan

 

Other Information

Situated overlooking Loch Flodabay with views across the Minch to Skye and the mainland the nearest house is half a mile away in each direction. Vehicle access is right to the door with parking for 2-3 cars. Built around 1780 the single storey cottage was originally a 'blackhouse' and has walls four feet thick! Fully renovated it now has all mod-cons and is a simple but comfortable dwelling with the Scottish Tourist Board 2 star rating.