SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION
In Designated National Scenic Area
Wester Ross - Highlands of Scotland

HOMEPAGE
CAIRN SHIEL
RAASAY
RONA
MINCH VIEW
FREYJA
AREA PHOTOS
house

ARD MARA

This tastefully renovated, traditional detached croft house is located in the quiet village of Melvaig, near Gairloch.

The house overlooks the sea, offering stunning sunsets and views of Skye, Harris and Lewis. The Beinn Eighe Reserve and the Torridon Mountains are just a short distance away, as are the numerous sandy beaches and bays located around Melvaig, Gairloch and Red Point.

Melvaig has a cafe bar/restaurant. The area's attractions include: a swimming pool, whale watching and marine trips, including visits to the puffin colonies on the Shiant islands, salmon, sea trout, brown trout, pike and sea fishing, Bird watching, falconry courses golf course and pony trekking. Also, boat trips on Loch Maree to view Viking graves, bike hire, car hire, deer stalking and deer museum, guided hill walks and guided climbing and sea kayaking trips, and Inverewe Gardens, to name but a few. The coastline around Melvaig and to the Rua Reidh Lighthouse (approx. 4 miles) is rugged, a haven for nesting birds, seals, whales and otters.

view from house
View from 'Ard Mara'

INTERIOR
Ard Mara has accommodation on two floors, is fully double glazed throughout and warmed by central heating.
The ground floor entrance porch leads to a spacious hallway, giving access to the comfortable lounge, with views over the sea and Skye, Harris and Lewis. Satellite Freeview colour TV/DVD and radio/cassette/CD player. The dining room, which also has sea views is opposite the lounge. The fully fitted kitchen, with dining area, is well equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, toaster, food mixer and coffee maker, and a good range of crockery and cooking equipment. A utility room next to the kitchen has washer, tumble dryer and a freezer. There is also a washroom and w.c on this floor.
The staircase leads up to the first floor, which has a spacious landing, two double bedrooms and a further bedroom with twin beds.
The bathroom has a bath, wash hand basin, separate shower cubicle and, w.c.

bedroom

bedroom

kitchen lounge dining room bathroom

TARIFF
£225 - £475 per week
A deposit, together with a retainer is requested on booking.

A deposit of £100 per week is requested in advance together with a retainer. The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to the commencement of your holiday.

Sheets, pillow cases, bath and hand towels, and tea towels, can be provided at an extra charge. Electricity is metered and the amount will be deducted from your retainer. The meter will be read on arrival and departure. Central heating is included in the rental price.
Bookings are from Saturday 4pm to Saturday 9.30am
The fully enclosed garden is mature and secluded. Parking for 2 cars.
Well behaved pets by arrangement.

LOCATION
map of Wester Ross map of Melvaig

Click here for a map indicating the approximate location of the house.
Torridon: 40 miles / Ullapool: 65 miles / Inverness: 80 miles

Gairloch (20 minutes) has hotels, restaurants, shops, doctors, dental surgery and garage.
Fishing trips and guided hill walks available locally by prior arrangement.

Preferential car hire rates are available from Arnold Clark who have branches in Inverness. They operate one of the UK's largest car rental and van rental fleets, with coverage in every major town and city in Scotland. Book a car online.

Inverness Airport: flights to Inverness with BMI, British Airways, Easyjet and Flybe

lighthouse at Melvaig
CONTACT
Frank & Dianne Buckley
An Caorann - Melvaig
Gairloch
Wester Ross IV21 2EA
Scotland
Telephone:
+44 (0)1445 771 225
E-mail: highlandholiday@aol.com
Gairloch

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