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Bluebell Croft |
Strontian, Highlands, Scotland |
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One-off feature |
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Two beautifully constructed interconnecting 5 star cottages in the Highlands described by a national newspaper journalist as 'Heavenly' and with 'the best sited hot tub in Europe'. As well as access to home produced ingredients from the working croft, there is supper/dinner available by former 'Rural Chef of the Year'. Relax and enjoy the far reaching views.... |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Near the Sea / Beachfront / Riverside / Waterfront / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity |
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Bedrooms:
| 6 |
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Guests:
| 12 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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There is luxury 5 star self catering accommodation in these 2 cottages: Honeysuckle House has 4 bedrooms (8-12 guests) and Rose Cottage has 2 bedrooms (2-4+ guests). Available separately or they join by a huge conservatory which creates an enormous holiday house in Scotland, sleeping 12 in great comfort, or up to 16-17 with children. Strontian is on the Ardnamurchan peninsular, near the sea on the West Coast of the Highlands of Scotland. There is a giant hot tub under the stars for use all year round - described by the Sunday Times as 'the best sited hot tub in Europe'! The property has a Green Gold Award for environmental efforts & policies and it is very wheelchair friendly (wheel-in showers and easy access throughout downstairs) in category 1 (un-assisted wheelchair access). We are also very child friendly with trampoline, toys, DVD's and animals galore! |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The holiday house in Scotland is situated in a National Nature Reserve just half a mile to the sea. Day trips are possible from Arisaig to the Small Isles of Rhum, Muck and Eigg and even Iona and Mull. Visit the lighthouse at Ardnamurchan point the most westerly point on the British mainland. Beauriful white sandy beaches of Sanna and the Singing Sands. Ben Nevis and Fort William are only half an hour as is Glen Coe. There is an impressive coastal hide at Garbh Eilean 4 miles away, perfect for wildlife-watching.
The peninsula as a whole is a fascinating place to explore, with remote sandy beaches, lochs to fish and hills to roam. You will never be far from a view of the sea. The winter skiing and summer mountain gondola rides of Nevis Range and Glencoe are just as close. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| By road accross the Corran Ferry left and Strontian is 12 miles. In the village go over the bridge immeditately right and we are 1/2 mile on the left. |
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Nearest airports:
| Glasgow 120 |
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Nearest train station:
| Fort William 25 |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Mallaig |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Strontian |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| 1/2 mile |
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Nearest beach:
| 1/2 mile |
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Nearest shop:
| 1/2 mile |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Bill or Sukie |
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Contact Phone No. |
+44 1967 402226 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Canoeing / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Skiing / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Honeysuckle House has two double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms. The double rooms have king-size beds and both twin rooms can be turned into super king-size zip and link doubles. All four bedrooms are en-suite. There is lots of space in the enormous sitting/dining room. The large conservatory has spectacular views across the valley to the hills and gives access to the hot tub. There’s a large drying room in the porch area for wet clothes and boots. Rose Cottage has one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. The double room has a king-size bed, and the twin room can be turned into a super king-size zip and link double. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. The kitchens in both houses are superbly equipped. Both houses have free wireless broadband, a TV, DVD and CD player and are well stocked with books, DVD’s, puzzles and board games.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Hot Tub / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
We have a barbecue which runs on wood or, if you prefer to bring your own, charcoal. In Honeysuckle house an enormous table and chairs face up the glen to the spectacular mountain view of Sgurr Dhonaile. Rose cottage has table and chairs in a wonderfully secluded, sunny spot facing south towards Loch Sunart. The hot tub is for the exclusive use of guests staying at Honeysuckle House and Rose Cottage. Being on a working croft, guests at the holiday house in Scotland can enjoy the animals, collect eggs, watch the cow being milked. The houses are situated in a National Nature Reserve with walking and cycling from the door and sea kayaking 1/2 mile away. Day trips to the Small Isles and Mull/Iona. Ski-ing nearby in Glen Coe and Nevis Range...
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Further Details |
We have created buildings which are very well insulated and full of low energy appliances and lights, and toasty under-floor heating downstairs that renders the upstairs radiators redundant for most of the year. We actively encourage and have facilities for, recycling paper, cardboard, glass, tins and cans, recyclable plastics and organic waste via composting. There is a wind turbine situated 300 m from the houses - it can’t be seen or heard but on windy days generates all our electricity. We have a wood boiler and solar panels - and we are burn no oil in the two houses - a long held ambition fulfilled. Outside we try to strike a balance between making our small croft productive while doing what we can to encourage biodiversity. The top field is grazed lightly from midsummer, allowing bluebells and orchids to thrive, while the bracken is kept in check by harvesting for bedding and composting. Elsewhere, native trees and berry bearing hedging have been planted, ponds created and areas set aside and allowed to be overgrown, though these areas can yield wild brambles and raspberries. Lots of bird and bat boxes and feeders are distributed about the place. Much produce is available from the working croft from eggs to meat, fruit, vegetables, jams or even suppers prepared especially for you so you do not have to cook each night.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Changeover day is Friday. For guests with children we can provide cots, highchairs, toys, games and books. There are two huge tubs of duplo, videos for little ones and a trampoline. The holiday house in Scotland is very wheelchair friendly with an electric hoist, wheel-in shower, shower/commode chair. It is very family friendly accepts dogs with care and follows many green environmental policies.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Cook available / Other rental properties on site / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available / Wheelchair Friendly
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What visitors have said about Bluebell Croft |
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Our first time here and we can see why everyone returns.
Vimty & Keith, Jul 2009 
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The only thing we lacked was someone to wipe the steam from our glasses whilst in the hot tub. Everything far exceeded our expectations.
Jill, Chris, Carole & Gavin, UK, Jan 2009
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I could repeat everybody else's praise - this place is lovely.
Craig Wood family, UK, Jul 2009
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Another lovely break at Bluebell Croft. Sukie and Bill are now our extended family in Scotland
The Kings, UK, Jun 2009
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Fantastic House, Fantastic Food, Fantastic Hot Tub.
Mary, Jamie, Bethan & Keir, UK, Feb 2009
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