Raasay and Rona

Owner: Frank and Dianne Buckley
Address: An Caorann, Melvaig, Gairloch, IV21 2EA
Telephone: 01445 771225
Fax: N/A
Mobile: 07901817608
Email: highlandholiday@aol.com
Website: www.highland-holidays.com
Webpage: N/A
Weekly Rent: £125 to £450
Region: Highlands
Type: Bungalow
Accom: 2 Units
Sleeps: Up to 4
Rating: 4 Star
Open: All Year

Description: Two modern detached bungalows with all ground floor accommodation. Fully double glazed and warmed by oil-fired central heating. The comfortable and beautifully furnished L-shaped lounge/dining room with picture windows allows magnificent views over the sea and the islands of Skye, Harris and Lewis. Satellite colour TV, DVD player, and radio/cassette/CD player. The fully fitted kitchen is well-equipped with electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer, washer and tumble dryer.
Front porch. Rear porch with hanging space for outdoor clothes. The master bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom twin beds, both with fitted wardrobes and stylish furnishings. The bathroom has a bath, separate walk-in shower and w.c. Parking for 2 cars, enclosed garden with access to croft land and beach. Well behaved pets by arrangement.

Location: In Designated National Scenic Area in a stunning location 80 yards from the seashore with private beach access, and located in the traditional crofting village of Melvaig near Gairloch. The nearby Melvaig Inn has a bar/restaurant and is close to the beach, where there is also a slipway for launching boats. The coastline around Melvaig and to the Rua Reidh Lighthouse, is rugged; a haven for nesting birds, seals, whales, basking sharks and otters. The area's attractions include whale-watching and marine life trips, salmon, sea trout, brown trout, pike and sea fishing, bird-watching, falconry courses, golf course, pony trekking, swimming pool, bike and car hire, deer-stalking and deer museum, guided hill walks and guided climbing. Also sea kayaking, and boat trips on Loch Maree to view the Viking graves, and the famous Inverewe Gardens.