Garavault, North Western Highlands - Sleeps 6
Assynt in Sutherland is remote but has marvellous mountains, lochs and sandy bays making it interesting but very peaceful. This delightful highland style house offers a good standard and comfortable holiday stay. Easy walking, with a small loch a few hundred yards from the doorstep and sheep grazing close by. Famous mountains within easy reach and numerous vast conservation areas. Loch fishing by permit. Shop 7 miles, pub 8 miles.
Ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 2 twin bedrooms. Bathroom with toilet.
Open fire in living room (initial fuel inc). Partial NSH inc. Elec heaters and elec by meter reading. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. T/dryer. Freezer. Natural grassed area and garden chairs. Parking (2 cars). NB: There is a stream in the garden.
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Customer Reviews of Garavault, North Western Highlands - Sleeps 6
1st comment: The holiday was very good. July 2009.
2nd comment: Very quiet with good walks and scenery. Friendly residents (sheep) and very helpful caretaker. June 2009.
3rd comment: It was comfortable cottage and picturesque in a good quiet location. Everything required was available. Also a good clean condition. Friendly caretaker and made to feel at home. July 2009.
4th comment: Well appointed accommodation in a wonderful location for exploring the North West Highlands. There is a lot to explore and Archie & Fergus (the Scotties) loved it. ps Take your bathing costume as the many beaches are too good to miss. Sept 2008.
5th comment: We loved the cottage and it’s location. It was quiet but still within reach of lots to do. If we didn’t want to drive, the loch and the beach were easy to get to. The caretaker was lovely and everyone we met was very helpful. Super time. Want to live there-even when it’s wet! Aug 2007.
6th comment: Charming cottage with lots of character in beautiful location. Sept 2006.
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West Highland Cottages that Sleep 6 or 7 | Self Catering Rentals that Sleep 6 in the Far North of Scotland | Remote Holiday Cottages in ScotlandLocal Pubs
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The Caberfeidh
Friendly local pub in centre of the village with good beers and locally sourced food. Good for stop and sunsets at the right time. Popular with locals
Local Visitors Attractions
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Clachtoll Beach
Small sandy beach with headland protecting from the waves that faces west. There is a ranger hut and also some toilet facilities. Great for family paddling and sand castle building.
Nearby Castle
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Ardvreck Castle
Ruined castle that stands on its own promontory overlooking Loch Assynt. Not as old as you might expect but with its wonderful position such a romantic castle...
Places to Visit
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Clachtoll Broch
Spectacular iron age settlement beside sandy beach at Clachtoll that dates to before 150BC. In the process of being stabilised by local archeology groups. You can visit and on a fine weather day with the beach, its a great day out.
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