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Scottish Highlands & Islands cottage rental - 'The Steading'

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 5

  • Property type: cottage
  • Location type: mountain, rural  
  • Highlights mountain, rural, garden, pets not allowed, golf  
Rates per property (USD)
$510 - $785/week

Contact Charles Trevor

Language(s) Spoken: English

Photos and Description of the Scottish Highlands & Islands vacation cottage rental

The Steading is situated on a commanding position on the south side of picturesque Strath Oykel, the valley of the Oykel, a river famed for the quality of its salmon.The valley, with its water-meadow base and steep sides, which lead in turn onto the high moors and hills, is lined with working crofts and is stunningly beautiful. It is a true haven of peace and tranquillity. A converted farm Steading of traditional design,The Steading is a delightful 1 storey,2 bedroom stone cottage. It sits on a grassy terrace at the bottom of a steep drive off a very quiet single track road. 2008 is its first season so everything has a fresh new feel to it.
Scottish Highlands & Islands cottage rental - 'The Steading'

'The Steading'

Scottish Highlands & Islands cottage rental - Sitting Room looking towards the kitchen area.

Sitting Room looking towards the kitchen area.

Scottish Highlands & Islands cottage rental - En Suite Bedroom.

En Suite Bedroom.

Scottish Highlands & Islands cottage rental - Second Bedroom

Second Bedroom

Scottish Highlands & Islands cottage rental - The Sitting Room with the french windows

The Sitting Room with the french windows

Scottish Highlands & Islands cottage rental - Looking up Strathoykel towards The West Coast

Looking up Strathoykel towards The West Coast

Scottish Highlands & Islands cottage rental - Looking West with the Hills 'Canisp' and 'Suilven'

Looking West with the Hills 'Canisp' and 'Suilven'

Scottish Highlands & Islands cottage rental - View across The Valley Floor with The River Oykel

View across The Valley Floor with The River Oykel

Location

Nearest airport:   Inverness International Airport at 52 Miles
Nearest train:   Invershin at 6 Miles
Nearest beach:   beach at 20.0 Miles
Car: necessary

The cottage is set in beautiful unspoilt Strathoykel.Situated 15 miles west of Ardgay and Bonar Bridge on the Dornoch Firth, 30 miles east of Ullapool and Lochinver on the west coast, and approx 50 miles south of Scotland's north coast, it is ideally placed for touring the two most northern regions of Scotland, Sutherland and Caithness. Ross & Cromarty lies to the south. It is a place for walking, hill climbing, cycling, bird watching,Golfing, fishing, Shooting and Deer Stalking, horse riding or simply relaxing in the comfort of this charming cottage. Strathoykel lies between Ullapool on the West Coast and Dornoch on the East Coast. There are many places of interest in the area with waterfalls, forest walks, and salmon leaps.The Steading is situated on the south side of the River Oykel.It can be approached from the A837,1mile west of Rosehall turn left over the Bailley Bridge signposted Inveroykel and Brae.The cottage is approximately 1 mile from this.
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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Scottish Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom

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Nov 1, 2008 - Nov 21, 2008 £325 - - - - - 1 Week
Nov 22, 2008 - Dec 20, 2008 £325 - - - - - 1 Week
Dec 21, 2008 - Jan 3, 2009 £475 - - - - - 1 Week
Jan 4, 2009 - Feb 20, 2009 £325 - - - - - 1 Week
Feb 21, 2009 - Mar 3, 2009 £325 - - - - - 1 Week
Mar 4, 2009 - May 15, 2009 £375 - - - - - 1 Week
May 16, 2009 - Jun 26, 2009 £450 - - - - - 1 Week
Jun 27, 2009 - Aug 21, 2009 £500 - - - - - 1 Week
Aug 22, 2009 - Sep 4, 2009 £450 - - - - - 1 Week
Sep 5, 2009 - Oct 30, 2009 £375 - - - - - 1 Week
  • A Deposit of 25% is required to confirm the booking. The remaining balance is due 6 weeks prior to your holiday.

    A Good House keeping Deposit of £150 is required which is due at the same time as the balance for your holiday. The Good Housekeeping deposit is refundable within 2 weeks of your departure.
  • Once you have confirmed your booking a written contract will either be sent or emailed to you.
  • For 'Short Breaks' (when available) the following Rental Bands apply:-
    For 2 Nights = 65% of The Rental Charge
    For 3 Nights = 70 % of The Rental Charge
    For 4 Nights = 75% of The Rental Charge
    For 5 Nights = 80% of The Rental Charge.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Scottish Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • cottage

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural

Theme:
  • activity
  • away from it all

General:
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • central heating

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • refrigerator
  • hob
  • clothes dryer
  • dish washer
  • grill
  • washing machine
  • freezer

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 4 people

Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 bathroom(s)
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 5 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 2 Twin/ Single, En Suite
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single
  • Both Bedrooms overlook the Valley,with the River Oykel set below, with stunning views of the hills. Concerning 'children' We feel that The Steading is suitable for a couple or two couples with a (1) baby but not a 'toddler' (due to gas 'log burner', open plan kitchen etc) in a 'carrycot / travel cot', or alternatively it is suitable for a couple and up to 2 children as well as obviously adults !!.
Entertainment:
  • tv
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • stereo system
  • cd
  • DVD

Outside:
  • parking
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • 4 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering

Notes: The hub of the house is the extremely comfortable sitting room, its sofa and armchairs, TV/DVD and music system, gas stove and central heating making it warm and snug, while the large, west-facing patio doors throw in the evening light. The sitting room leads straight into the bright, well-equipped kitchen, the open plan layout ensuring that the cook is always within conversation range, and meals are eaten at the table that separates the two. The Bedrooms and the Sitting Room have views over “The Strath”. An external wooden staircase leads up to a drying room in the loft. Accommodation:All on Ground floor = Family sitting room/kitchen; 2 twin bedrooms,1 with en suite shower room; bathroom with bath,WC & wash hand basin and separate drying room.The fire in the Sitting Room is a gas wood-effect stove. Outside there are 2 wooden garden benches and a picnic table with its own bench seats.The seating at the Dinning Room table is for 4 with the addition of a high chair.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Scottish Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom

Shooting ('Hunting') and Fishing Breaks.: We are able to accommodate either People who are Shooting, Deer Stalking or Salmon / Trout Fishing in the area who would prefer not to stay in a Hotel or for those smaller Parties who do not wish to stay in a big 'Lodge'. Alternatively we are able to either totally arrange a Shooting or Fishing Package tailored to suit the clients requirements or we are able to assist clients with their arrangements. For Shooting there are many local Estates that have Deer Stalking (Deer Hunting) available and Woodcock, Duck,and Pheasant Shooting ('Bird Hunting'). For Fishing there are numerous Salmon Rivers nearby and in addition to these there are many hill lochs (lakes)where wild brown trout are plentiful. We are able to either help clients with arranging their fishing or can make the arrangements for Clients.

Golf: There are many Golf Courses near to 'The Steading'. There is a mixture of local courses and “links” courses , all within stunning countryside, and all within easy travelling distance. The nearest being Bonnar Bridge just 15 minutes away. We are pleased to be able to help you organise your Golf tours and are able to give you details of all the local courses and can help with your arrangements.

Other Activities: Game Shooting, and Deer Stalking.

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