King size en-suite room with sea views, Balranald Bay View coastal self catering cottage, North Uist, Outer Hebrides

"An inspirational sanctuary where you can contemplate, create, refresh and revitalise"  

 

The Cottage

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A large and luxurious cottage with stunning sea views set within RSPB Balranald bird reserve on a stunning white sand crescent beach. Golden and Sea Eagles, Otters and Corncrakes are regularly seen from the house and the Hen Harriers can often be seen gliding past when you open the door!

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The cottage sleeps 6 with 3 en-suite bedrooms and there is also a family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower.

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There are stunning ocean views and you can hear the birds and the sea with the windows open. There is direct access to the sea and beach from the enclosed garden.

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Reliable high speed satellite broadband is available which is suitable for streaming (data limits apply).

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The kitchen is large and well equipped for those who enjoy cooking. The range cooker has 7 burners and 2 large ovens, a slow oven and a wok burner. There is a new full sized Bosch dishwasher. The separate utility room has a new Bosch washing machine and also a new full size fridge freezer.

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You can relax in the large lounge which has fantastic views of the beach through the new patio doors. There is a full HD 42 inch LCD TV with a DVD and Blu-ray player and surround sound through the Ruarck Hi-Fi.​

Balranald Bay View lounge with sea views, North Uist, Outer Hebrides
Balranald Bay View lounge with sea views, North Uist, Outer Hebrides

Spacious lounge with views over the beach

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Sunset from the kitchen
Sunset from the kitchen

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Balranald Bay View coastal cottage, watch the sunset into the sea
Balranald Bay View coastal cottage, watch the sunset into the sea

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Balranald Bay View lounge with sea views, North Uist, Outer Hebrides
Balranald Bay View lounge with sea views, North Uist, Outer Hebrides

Spacious lounge with views over the beach

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Spectacular Views from The Cottage

Spectacular sea view from the sofa
Sunset into the sea from the kitchen
Sea view from the back door
Watch the sunset into the sea from the kitchen and garden
View of the beach from double en-suite bedroom
Sea view across the bay to RSPB Balranald from the kitchen window

Accommodation facilities

 
2 double bedrooms, one with an award winning king size bed and 1 twin bedroom
  • All have wardrobes and an ensuite with a shower and toilet 
  • The bedrooms have sea views
 
Kitchen
 
  • Large kitchen with breakfast bar and views out to St.Kilda and the wild Atlantic ocean
  • 7 hob range cooker with a slow oven and a wok burner
  • Food processor, blender, filter coffee machine and a hand blender
  • Stellar professional saucepans
  • Ruarck kitchen radio with bluetooth connectivity
  • New full size Bosch Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Wine vacuum pump and stoppers
 
Utility room​​
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  • WC with washbasin
  • Area for drying clothes
  • New full size fridge freezer
  • New Bosch Washing machine
 
Lounge/Diner
 
  • Large south facing lounge with high ceiling and patio doors affording superb views over the bay and beach
  • Comfortable leather sofa
  • Dining table which can seat 6-8 people
  • Full HD 42 inch LCD TV with Blu-ray / DVD player and a Ruarck hi-fi which provides surround sound and connects with devices, including ipods, ipads and android phones via bluetooth
  • Local maps and binoculars for guest use
  • A selection of board games, books and DVD's
  • VOIP internet phone with free unlimited calls to UK landline and mobiles
 
Study
 
  • Large mahogany desk
  • Armchair
  • Television
  • Monitor for computers
  • VOIP phone handset with free unlimited calls to UK landline and mobiles
 
Children's Playroom
 
  • 80 x 45cm games table includes table football, pool, table tennis and hockey for small children
  • Beanbags
 
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Large Garden Shed
 
  • Secure storage for bikes and kayaks
 
Garden
 
  • Large enclosed private, gated garden with direct access to the beach
  • Lawned area, flower beds and patio
  • Picnic table 
  • There are folding chairs and tables for use in the garden
  • Parking for 4 cars on the driveway
 
Nearby
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  • Shop, post office and petrol station 10 minutes by car
  • Supermarket 20 minutes by car
 
The linen and towels are luxury Egyptian cotton from the White Company and all bedding is hypo-allergenic. A change of linen and towels is included for guests staying longer than one week.
 
Luxury hand soap from The Scottish Fine Soaps Company, is provided in the bathrooms and kitchen.
 
The welcome pack includes wine, fresh bread, butter, milk, eggs, orange juice, oat cakes, jam and 125g of the superb local smoked salmon from the Hebridean Smokehouse, described by Prue Leith as "The best in the world".
 
A supply of cleaning materials, including dishwasher and washing machine detergent is included for guests.
 
High speed reliable satellite broadband with Wi-fi throughout the property. There is a free weekly allowance for guests of 35 GB download, which is sufficient for unlimited emails, web browsing and some streaming (A feature length HD film requires 7GB). Satellite data use is unlimited at night. Additional data is available if required.
 
A cot and high chair can be provided if required.
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Electricity and oil fired central heating are included.
 
An iron, ironing board and a vacuum cleaner are provided.
 
Please contact us if you would like to bring a dog.
 
Smoking is not permitted in the cottage.
 
Bookings are usually Saturday to Saturday but can be negotiable. 
 
 
 
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