The Cottage

Double en-suite room, Balranald Bay View

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

A recently refurbished cottage 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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Spacious lounge with views over the beach

King size bed with en-suite shower

Balranald Bay View sunset in winter.

Spacious lounge with views over the beach

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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 2 double rooms 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
Kitchen radio with bluetooth connectivity
New full size Bosch Dishwasher
Microwave
Wine vaccuum pump and stoppers

Utility room

WC with washbasin
Area for drying clothes
New full size fridge freezer
New Bosch Washing machine

Lounge/Diner

Large south facing lounge with patio doors afffording superb views over the bay and beach
Comfortable leather sofas
Gas fire
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

Children's Playroom

80 x 45cm games table includes table football, pool, table tennis and hockey for small children
Beanbags

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 3 cars on the driveway

Nearby

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 25 GB download, which is sufficient for unlimited emails, web browsing and some streaming. An additional download allowance can be purchased if required.

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

The Cottage

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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 2 double rooms 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

Kitchen radio with bluetooth connectivity

New full size Bosch Dishwasher

Microwave

Wine vaccuum 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 patio doors afffording superb views over the bay and beach

Comfortable leather sofas

Gas fire

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

Children's Playroom

80 x 45cm games table includes table football, pool, table tennis and hockey for small children

Beanbags

​

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 3 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 25 GB download, which is sufficient for unlimited emails, web browsing and some streaming. An additional download allowance can be purchased 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.

Utility room