Ravenscraig Cottage, Plockton. - Highland Cottage with Mountain and Sea Views
Cottage with 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Garden
Large unique cottage, traditional in style, with great Highland character. Close to the beautiful old village of Plockton, famous for its sailing, seal trips, and Scottish traditional music pub sessions.
Ravenscraig Cottage is in an elevated and secluded position, set in its own woodlands overlooking Loch Carron with wonderful views towards the Applecross hills and the famous Bealach, the highest road in Britain. Feature windows ensure all-round views, with the loch and hills to the front and serene woodland to the rear.
Ravenscraig Cottage is ideal for bird-watchers and wildlife enthusiasts - this area is home to the pine marten, Europe's rarest mammal, and you may even be lucky enough to see a red deer!
The whole area is a paradise for walkers and climbers. The Five Sisters of Kintail and the Cuillins of Skye, within easy reach, are just two local attractions.
The famous Kyle railway line runs nearby. You may see herons from the train, or Highland cows.
Ravenscraig Cottage is split-level over three storeys with a large open-plan lounge, dining area and kitchen, and has a light and spacious feel with stunning views. Whatever the weather, the views are captivating, with the light patterns on the hills and water constantly changing the scenery and you often see rainbows. Photographers, artists and those just wishing for tranquillity will love it.
It is set amongst trees, with a woodland path winding up through the forest to a covered viewing platform way above the cottage. There you can watch out for wildlife and you will feel at one with Nature.
The cottage, with its large open log fire in a feature fireplace, and central heating, welcomes you all-year round. Leading out from the lounge, the decked terrace commands fine views across the loch and Eilean Creag Dubh, the heron sanctuary. Enjoy a barbecue on the terrace.
A short path past the wood-store links the end terrace to a secluded decked area to the rear, where you can relax in privacy by the pond.
Or you can go jogging down to the coral beach through the rare breeds farm, but please do not disturb the llamas! You may see an otter fishing, or an eagle soaring high above the Crags, which rise several hundred feet above the loch.
There are two double bedrooms, both spacious, one with extensive feature windows looking onto the serene woodland at the back and the loch at the front, the other also with woodland views and elevated view of the loch. There are also two twin rooms, one with woodland views and interconnecting bathroom, the other is particularly suitable for children. The main bathroom has a bath and shower.
The downstairs area has a secure storage room for outdoor clothes, bikes, sports equipment, etc, with a radiator, and shower room. The utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer.
The kitchen is equipped with dishwasher, oven and microwave, fridge and freezer.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Plockton, Highlands & Islands
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Inverness - 80 miles
Nearest Port:
Kyle of Lochalsh - 7 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Plockton Inn - 3 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Plockton Inn - 3 miles
Nearest Beach:
Craig Highland Farm - 0 miles
Nearest Golf Course:
Loch Carron - 12 miles
Nearest Ski Resort:
Aonach Mor - Ben Nevis - 80 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms, 2 Twin Bedrooms. Master bedroom and 1 top bedroom are doubles and have beautiful sea and woodland views. Twin bedrooms are small but adequate, 1 with en-suite and both have woodland views.Can sleep 8 max
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms, 1 Shower. 1 bathroom is en-suite and communal, having 2 doors. 1 has shower over bath. Shower room has electric shower. All have wc and wash-hand basin.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Modern kitchen with microwave, electric cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided.
Dining:
Seating for 8. Large 9ft farmhouse table in dining recess in main living area, with fine views across the loch. Open plan.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. Regular freindly traditional live music sessions at Plockton Inn. Local taxis available at reasonable rates, booking recomended. Occasional dances, theatre groups visit Plockton Hall. Hogmanay dance.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Terraced area with barbecue. Woodland walk to covered viewing area, children to take care.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Not Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
Young children/ todlers need an element of parental supervision outside. Smoking in well-ventilated room, or on terrace, and no smoking in bedrooms
Local activities in and around Plockton, Highlands & Islands
Plockton, three miles away, is a pleasant walk along the Duncraig path, hugging the shore. Plockton offers Callum's well-known and entertaining seal trips and a good choice of eateries, featuring locally caught seafood and other locally-sourced produce, including the well-reviewed Plockton Shores, Buy fresh eggs and organic produce from Rowan Barn. There are delightful walks, a village store, post office, craft shops and pubs, hosting traditional Highland music sessions. Exhibitions and other events are held in the village hall.
There are many walks in the area: up to the TV mast behind the cottage, with views of Plockton and the surrounding area and lochs; round Loch Achnahinich; along the beach at Fernaig, to name but a few.
Ravenscraig Cottage is within 200 yards of a coral beach and there are fine coral beaches just past the Plockton airstrip. Seals and otters abound in these waters and sea-birds are a common sight.
You will often see Highland cows grazing by the stream in the nearby attractive crofting village of Duirnish.
Local attractions also include Attadale Gardens and Eilean Donan Castle. Applecross, with its sandy beaches, is an awe-inspiring drive. The Applecross Inn is very popular and serves excellent food andThe Potting Shed cafe/restaurant is in a beautiful walled garden. Glenelg, with bronze age forts and ruined 18th century barracks, is well worth a visit.
The famous railway from Inverness to Kyle, 7 miles away, calls at Duncraig Station, a twenty-five minute walk. Put your hand out, and the train will stop for you! This could be the most picturesque spot for a station in Britain. Go for a train ride along the shore to Kyle.
Kyle offers glass-bottomed boat trips gift shops, cafes, pubs, a post office and chemist, along with a well-stocked supermarket. Go over the Skye Bridge to reach the Isle of Skye.
If shopping is your thing, take the train from Duncraig to Inverness or the bus from Kyle.
From Inverness A9 North to Tore roundabout. A835 towards Ullapool to Garve. A832 to Achnasheen,A890 towards Kyle. Turn off at Achmore, single track road towards Plockton. Cottage 3miles from Achmore.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Nov - 29 Nov 2008
£380.00
€478.80
$615.60
29 Nov - 20 Dec 2008
£380.00
€478.80
$615.60
20 Dec - 27 Dec 2008
£770.00
€970.20
$1247.40
27 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£870.00
€1096.20
$1409.40
3 Jan - 10 Jan 2008
£600.00
€756.00
$972.00
10 Jan - 31 Jan 2009
£380.00
€478.80
$615.60
Rental Notes: Ravenscraig Cottage is preferably rented out Saturday to Saturday (with the exception of Xmas and New Year). In order to have time to clean the house in between lets, guests are asked to leave by 10am on the day of departure and not arrive earlier than 4pm. During quiet periods, this might be altered on request. Also some flexible lets, long weekends, midweek/last minute bookings welcome.
Late offers for this Cottage
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
29 November 2008
20 December 2008
21
£300
Price quoted is per week. Shorter periods may be negotiable.
20 December 2008
26 December 2008
6
£650
Availability of Ravenscraig Cottage, Plockton.
This property is normally available
for rent between October
and January each year.
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