Highland Cottage with own Beach
Peaceful Location, Ideal for Families and Groups
Sleeps 6 In Own Beds With 2 Optional Guestbeds
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Stunningly located at the foot of dramatic hills, on the shore of Loch Eriboll. Situated 12 miles from Durness and 17 miles from Tongue. Ideal for families wanting the wild experience with walking, picnics and beach combing in the spectacular Highlands. Abundant wildlife, bird life and sea life in an unspoilt location. Stalking and fishing by arrangement with Eriboll Estate. Kennels and a lock up storage building is available adjacent to the house. Shingle and shell covered beach is located 100m from the house, heather covered hill behind. In the mornings and evenings the cottage surroundings become a haven for wildlife, being within a special Scottish conservation area it is predominantly unspoilt. It would suit those looking for some peace and quiet "me time" or with creative minds.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 8 January 2012 - 11 February 2012 | £380 | 3 | ||
| 12 February 2012 - 19 February 2012 | £480 | 3 | ||
| 19 February 2012 - 24 March 2012 | £380 | 3 | ||
| 25 March 2012 - 21 April 2012 | £480 | 3 | ||
| 22 April 2012 - 12 May 2012 | £480 | 3 | ||
| 13 May 2012 - 26 May 2012 | £480 | 3 | ||
| 27 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £480 | 3 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 9 September 2012 | £480 | 3 | ||
| 9 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £480 | 3 | ||
| 30 September 2012 - 28 October 2012 | £490 | 3 | ||
| 28 October 2012 - 23 December 2012 | £380 | 3 | ||
| 23 December 2012 - 6 January 2013 | £500 | 3 |
Notes on prices
Dogs are charged at an extra £25/week per dog up to a maximum of 3 dogs. Bedding included to 6 beds. Towels are not provided but can be arranged for a nominal fee. A deposit of £150 will be taken by cheque to secure the booking with the balance falling due 1 month prior to arrival. Discounts will be given for bookings over 2 weeks and for long winter lets.
Changeover day
Our change over day is Sunday with the outgoing visitors being clear by 10.00am. This allows us to sort and clean prior to arrivals, no earlier than 15.00.
We will however be happy to accommodate part weeks - please contact us to discuss.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds Bedroom 3 with twin beds with guest beds. Cot available |
| Bathrooms: | Separate bathroom with bath shower over and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Clean and airy kitchen with stunning views, fitted with hob, oven with extractor, fridge/freezer, microwave toaster and kettle. Full range of cooking equipment and ample cupboard space. |
| Utility Room: | With oil fired boiler and washing machine. Clothes line dryer and pegs. Ironing board and iron. |
| Living Rooms: | Living room with sofa and chairs, television with integrated DVD player. There is currently no television reception in the house. Stereo CD player. Reception for mobile phones is limited and O2 only. There is a payphone in the house. |
| Other: | Kennels with 4 bays available in outbuilding Storage is available in a lockup shed for any holiday equipment you may bring. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen is included but not towels. The property will be cleaned thoroughly prior to arrival and cleaned at the end of your stay. Dogs are welcomed but would prefer they sleep in the well arranged kennels near the house we charge £25/week/dog. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board tv telephone central heating cot barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Garden area suitable for children with wide open spaces to kick a ball, or beach comb under supervision.
A cot and travelcot are available on request.
Accessibility
The property is all on ground level a ramp can be provided on request if needed for entry to the property.
Outside
Private fenced garden surrounding the house with ample space for ball games, wooden seating provided for outside use. Outside the fenced area the grounds lead out to wild open heather covered hill and shingle beach.
Coast/Beach
The beach is 100 meters uninterrupted walk from the house. The nearest white sand beaches are 15 minutes drive - Canneabean or slightly further Balnakiel bay. Balnakiel has some superb sand dunes and fantastic walks. Both beaches are spectacular and were listed in the top 100 beaches worldwide.
Golf
Durness has one of the most spectacular 9 hole golf courses in the country with it's 9th hole shot 155m across a north Atlantic cliff inlet. (£15/day £10/evenings). With the long summers evening an idea way to see the spectacular beaches in Durness and play a round.
Special interest holidays
For those runners there is the Cape Wrath Challenge week organised from Durness with a daily run, culminating in a spectacular marathon followed by some well thought out evening entertainment.
For those of you bird watchers there is Handa Island a short distance away which has regular ferry crossings to the uninhabited bird reserve.
Plane spotters amongst you may enjoy the occassional military fly over whilst they practice their manoevers about the area.
Durness Highland Gathering is generally celebrated on the last weekend of July and is well worth a visit.
Loch Eriboll and the surrounding waters boast some of the best scuba diving in the united kingdom. The cottage hosts have both been divers and will provide local knowledge on sealife and wrecks in the area.
Travel
Inverness Airport 110 miles - approximately 2 1/2 hours drive
Wick Airport (flights from Aberdeen and Edinburgh with some from further south) 2 hours drive. Nearest trains 50 miles south at Lairg or 60 miles at Thurso. Edinburgh and Glasgow - 5 1/2 hours drive. Car hire is available at all airports.
Distances
Foulain is sited between Tongue and Durness.
Tongue is 17 miles
Durness is 10 miles
Further details
We are currently building a portfolio of things to do for the cottage which will be available on arrival.
There are 4 restaurants in Durness and 1 in Melness and 2 in Tongue - all within easy reach.
Futher afield is "Cote Du Nord" which on two nights a week a local doctor who competed in Masterchef runs a taste of scotland in his home based in Kirtomy.
Further afield again in Scrabster Harbour is an award winning fish restaurant - well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Kinlochbervie offers a number of restaurants and the local fishing port where you can watch an Atlantic catch being unloaded.
John OGroats and the Orkneys are an easy day trip from the cottage.
Each village boasts at least one well stocked shop and offers petrol and desiel. Please remember though to fill before you leave as 50 miles on a red light is a long way!
Booking notes
Please telephone to arrange your booking.
We take a deposit of £150 in advance which can be paid either by cheque or a paypal deposit and will secure your booking.
Payment is expected in full prior to arrival. Cheques must have cleared prior to our handing over the keys.
Any breakages or losses will be charged.
Owner profile
About the owner
Foulain is one of a number of cottages on Eriboll Estate. We pride ourselves in being informative and helpful and will endeavour to answer questions or solve problems rapidly and personally. Our wish is for you to enjoy our beautiful location as much as we do.
Year purchased: 1980's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Foulain was until recently a Shepherds House on our Estate. It was built in the 1960s by the Estate to house a local family who needed accommodation closer to Durness School for their children whilst their father was out working on the more remote parts of the Estate. The family still live and work in the area. In the mornings and evenings the cottage surroundings become a haven for wildlife, being within a special Scottish conservation area it is predominantly unspoilt. With its nearest neighbour 1 mile away it may be a little too remote for some but suit those looking for some peace and quiet/"me time".
Unique benefits of the property
Masses of fresh air and traditional pursuits are what are on offer here. Evenings of family interaction and days of exploration whether just round Foulain itself or venturing further afield. John O Groats is 2 hours away and the Orkneys are worth a visit. You need to experience the magic for yourselves.
For booking and further information
Property Ref SC226
Mrs Julie Clark
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1971 511275
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7850 597946
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