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Garmoran Square Cottages - Self Catering Highlands - each cottage sleeps 2, 4, 6 & 6 total 18

Garmoran Square Exceptional newly built holiday apartments, designed in traditional formal square to traditional stone design but with a twist of modernity with large picture windows, spacious bright accommodation with all the contemporary styling of a boutique hotel.

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£ 995

short breaks in off peak season.

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Garmoran Square - 4 accommodations (each sleeps 2, 4, 6 & 6 total of 18)

This is the perfect example of what this guide is all about. Truely the best self catering that Scotland can offer. Contemporary and stylish highlands self catering.

Susan and Kenneth are locals who built these tasteful cottages in a courtyard setting in Scottish croft style. Although they look traditional on the outside these apartments offer luxurious, contemporary interiors. They really do offer boutique hotel style whilst also offering homely comfort. Ideal for a lovely, comfortable break. The accommodation ranges from the MacRuari apartment which sleeps two to Tioram and Somerled that each sleep 6. Impressing is how well equipped the cottages are, from the state of the art kitchens to widescreen TV's DVD and CD players - ideal for those wet scottish evenings! all apartments are stunning and immaculate!

Susan and Kenneth are wonderful hosts and nothing is too much trouble. On arrival you find they have provided you with some coffee, milk, some goodies from the local bakery to get you started. They can offer advice on walks and things to do in the area.
Chopped wood is readily available for you to stoke up the fire and lovely Arran Aromatics in the bathroom set you up for a lovely bath!

This is an ideal location to tour the surrounding highlands & visit some islands. The area is simply stunning, you need to drive to the nearest restaurants and pubs but they are worth making the effort as the locals are very friendly and the food excuisite There are plenty of local walks and activities, and the location is great for exploring Mull, Skye or the Small Isles including Rum for the day from Mallaig as well as visiting Moidart and Ardnamurchin, even the Fort William area is a good place to visit if you don't mind some time in the car, but its not just any time in the car, it is the most amazing scenery to be found in Scotland and to drive through it is like driving through your own film set.

The standard of accommodation is every bit as high as the photos suggest - kitchen is modern and well equipped, all en suite bathrooms are great and there are lots of helpful extras like maps, guidebooks. Truly amazing to find this level of service and luxury in such a remote location.

Contemporary self catering in the Scottish Highlands.

Luxury self catering in the Scottish Highland

Facts and Figures

4 accommodations: - one apartment sleeps 2, one apartment sleeps 4, and two apartments sleep 6

MacRauri Cottage - 1 double bedroom, sleeps 2 (east facing), large open plan lounge - dining - kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with bath/shower. Open fires.

Shiel Apartment - 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. 1 double and 1 twin (south facing overlooking Ben Resipole), open plan loft style lounge – dining – kitchen with 12ft ceiling, log burner, cloakroom with WC, two bedrooms, both en suite.

Somerled Apartment - 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. 2 double and 1 twin (south/west facing), large lounge, log burner, dining kitchen also with open fire, cloakroom with WC, three bedrooms all en suite. Master with spa bath.

Tioram Apartment - 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. 2 double and 1 twin (south/south east facing overlooking Ben Resipole), large lounge, log burner, dining kitchen, cloakroom with WC, three bedrooms all en suite. Master with spa bath

Under floor heating throughout by digital thermostat in each apartment.
All linen and towels supplied.
All electricity, oil, coal and wood inclusive.
Storage for outdoor equipment and bikes.
A selection of books, board games maps, DVDs, CDs and information packs supplied.
Hairdryer and iron in each apartment self catering highlands.
Private Car parking area – wheelchair accessible parking provided.
Garden, with decks and outdoor furniture.

Changeover days are :- Saturdays in peak season, but short breaks can accommodate other start days.

Location - blue marks the exact location of this property (use the buttons on the left to zoom in and out)

Points of interest

garmoran Square

Mingarry is situated in Moidart on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, to the west of Fort William and north of the Isle of Mull. Moidart is best known as Bonnie Prince Charlie country as he arrived in Kinlochmoidart in August 1745 landing at Castle Tioram on route from France and set sail up Loch Shiel from Dalilea.There are a number of public dwellings such as a church, which was erected by Hope Scott in 1862, as well as a mixture of traditional crofts, some private houses and the Clanranald Hotel.There is also a hotel, pub and restaurant offering great quality food using local produce. Dentist and medical centre can also be found in Acharacle.

So what is there to see and do close by ?

	Take the boat from Arisaig to Rhum and tour the Victorian splendour of Kinloch Castle. Or Join the M.V. Sileas for a memorable boat trip on Loch Shiel, and the chance to see some eagles.
	Take the Jacobite steam train for a relaxing return trip on the west highland line between Fort William and Mallaig Experience Harry Potters journey to Hogwarts
	Walk down to Loch Moidart alongside the river Shiel and view the 13th century Castle Tioram, Seat of the Clan Ranald. Climb the Moidart hills – Roshven or An Stac or the two Munros in Glenfinnan if you want a bigger challenge. Maps available in the apartments.
	Fish for salmon or trout on Loch Shiel or try some fly fishing on a hill loch. self catering highlands
	Go to a Highland games, show dance, traditional music festival or village dance and enjoy the craic with the locals. Events listed in De tha Dol.
	Treat yourself to dinner at Ardheallach Lodge on the other side of the Shiel, Jill always gives you a warm welcome and cooks great food every night using local produce.
	Visit a local pub for a wee dram at the end of an exhausting days sight-seeing or walking. Lochshiel, Salen, Glenuig or An Boothan.