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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendations Isle Of Mull
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendations on the Isle Of Mull, Scotland.
Blacksmith's cottage is a luxury 4 star cottage that looks across Tobermory towards Ben Hiant on Ardnamurchan surrounded by open countryside yet only 10 minutes walk from seafront. It has been built to a very high standard with spacious accommodation and all facilities. Both bedrooms ensuite with colour digital tvs. Wifi, Log burner, Sky TV. Ideal for couples and families with 2 children or two couples.
The Post Office Flat is a first floor, two storey flat in a unique historic property on Tobermory Main Street. The flat has wonderful panoramic views of the fishermans pier, the harbour and calve island from the flat and private balcony. Built in the 19th century as The Tobermory Customs House the flat has recently been renovated retaining original features, including the large safe. There are 3 bedrooms in the flat, 1 king size, 1 double and 1 twin room all tastefully decorated and all linen and towels are provided free of charge and there is plenty of storage. The king size room has views across Tobermory Bay. The cosy sitting room has spectacular sea views across the harbour and there is comfortable seating for 6 people, a wood burning stove and 42″ TV with FreeSat and DVD player, there is also a CD player and a collection of books.
Creich cottage is a traditional Mull cottage which was completely renovated to a very high standard, opened in the Spring of 2011 The house, which has accommodation for 6 people, is set on a working croft near Kintra. It is situated seven miles from Bunessan and two miles from Fionnphort from where boats run to Iona and Staffa, and there are well-stocked stores, local crafts, restaurants and bars offering all the necessities and more for your holiday.
Garden Cottage is a purpose built, high quality cottage situated just outside the colourful, romantic small town of Tobermory. The cottage, because of its location, is ideal for wildlife watchers, outdoor enthusiasts, or just people looking for a relaxing stay in a comfortable cottage. The house has its own dining conservatory overlooking the garden and hills beyond. Garden Cottage has its own enclosed garden and private parking and holds a Gold Green Tourism award and also a 4 star award from Visitscotland. If you are with an extended family, the house has an upstairs landing/lounge for decanting the younger members of the family in front of their own DVD and T.V.
Torlochan House is set in a tranquil country setting offers peace and quiet surrounded by trees and fields and only a mile from the coast line. Tastefully refurbished to a high standard the house offers comfort spacious and quality accommodation. The house has 2 lounges the main lounge is spacious with leather settees and French windows overlooking the hills, widescreen television, polished wood floors and an open fire. The second lounge offers the same comfortable leather settees, sky television and wood burning stove. There is a selection of games and books for guests to use. The house has 4 bedrooms, 1 king, 1 twin and 2 singles, there is a separate twin chalet bedroom with its own shower room which offers extra privacy for guests. the bedroom mix offers ideal family accommodation or for a holiday group.
Corry Cottage has stunning sea and mountain views. The cottage sits in 40 acres of land in an elevated position overlooking the Sound of Mull and is centrally located for visiting all the island attractions. The cottage has 2 bedrooms with sea views and a sitting room with log burning stove. The large kitchen and adjoining conservatory are perfect for relaxing after a day exploring this beautiful island. There is a large enclosed garden and beautiful walks from the doorstep. The property is well equipped for a comfortable stay and Wi-fi included.
Beach House is situated on a hillside of the Ross of Mull to the south of the island, Beach House offers uninterrupted views across Loch Scridain to the 3,000-foot Ben More mountain, the tallest on the island. Deer are frequently spotted around the house and the shoreline boasts a family of otters, with seals and even the occasional sea eagle being spotted high above, floating on rising summer thermals.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendations St Andrews Fife
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendations in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.
The Bunker Cottage is situated on one of the most charming, quiet streets of St. Andrews with the Cathedral at one end and the Old Golf Course, all a 10 minute walk away. Enjoy being at the centre of everything with the only rush hour as students move from lecture to lecture! Ideally located opposite the University's famous St. Salvator's Chapel and Quadrangle, you really can't ask for more.
The Dormie, situated in the heart of historic St Andrews with its numerous golf courses, university, wonderful beaches and coastal walks. This newly renovated apartment is on the ground floor and has its on main door. The apartment has been refurbished to a very high order with no detail overlooked and there are quality fittings and furnishings throughout. The property boasts a bright and spacious lounge with dining area, a fully fitted kitchen, the sleeping accommodation is flexible with both bedrooms being able to be doubles or twin rooms, there is a family bathroom. The town centre is right on your doorstep from the property.The medieval town of St Andrews offers a lot more than golf itself, with its historic buildings, university, colourful boutique shops, bars and restaurants, not to mention its magnificent award winning beaches.
Swilken View is an exceptionally well appointed luxury house, sleeping up to 8 people, with magnificent elevated views over the 17th green and Swilken Bridge on the Famous Old Course. Sited close to the town centre and ideal for golfing holiday or just a relaxing break, this light and airy property is furnished to a very high standard and comprises: one en suite master bedroom, one en suite twin room and two further twin rooms with shared bathroom. Drawing and dining rooms have panoramic views over the Old Course. This exceptional self catering house can be your base for the finest St Andrews experience.
Edenwood is a beautifully presented, refurbished semi detached bungalow. Situated a short walk from all amenities in the south area of town. A cosy retreat for couples or families.St Andrews the home of golf with more than ten golf courses in vicinity, award winning beaches, historic buildings,museums and Scotland's oldest university. Excellent restaurants, bars and boutique shops.Accommodation comprises lounge with TV,DVD WI-FI, 2 double bedrooms one king, one twin with sofa bed in lounge. well equipped dining kitchen, shower room, large private rear garden with patio. large driveway ample for 3 cars.
Steading Cottage is only 4 miles from the historic old town of St Andrews with it's beautiful unspoiled beaches and famous golf courses. Sitting in the shadow of St Athernase, a 12th century Norman church, the cottage forms part of a Steading complex, circa 1845. Centrally located within a beautiful unspoilt conservation area this luxuriously appointed cottage is ideally situated for exploring St Andrews, Edinburgh, Perth, Perthshire, Dundee and the East Neuk of Fife’s numerous quaint fishing villages.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendations Elie East Neuk Of Fife
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendations in Elie in the East Neuk Of Fife, Scotland.
Green View is a most charming traditional cottage centrally located within the heart of Elie. The property over looks Elie green and is only a few hundred yards from the beach. The local shops and most amenities are at the other side of the village green and could hardly be more convenient. Internally the property has been sympathetically renovated providing attractive comfortable accommodation on two levels. The ground floor accommodation comprises; entrance vestibule with room for golf clubs etc, dual aspect living room/dining room with an open working fire,and gas central heating. There is a door giving access from the dining area into the sunny courtyard garden,which has a barbeque. An inner hall gives access to one bedroom, the family bathroom and modern well equipped kitchen, featuring a slate floor, dishwasher and washer dryer
Wayside is a renovated 4 bed single storey house, close to beach and shops, off street parking and private garden, a perfect well equipped spacious holiday home. Elie has 9 and 18 hole golf courses, tennis club, sailing club and 3 fantastic beaches. Close to St Andrews and about an hour from Edinburgh. Surrounded by its private garden yet bang in the centre of Elie, opposite the deli, once you have stayed here you will not want to stay anywhere else. Elie is simply the best beach and golf village in Scotland.
Treescape is set in the landscaped grounds of the magnificent 17th century Elie House, this beautiful villa near St Andrews is your boutique holiday home in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. Sleeping up to ten, Treescape offers style and luxury in a land of sandy beaches and challenging golf links. Inside, the house is beautifully furnished and equipped. There are five bedrooms in all: one master with ensuite and king-size bed and Tempur mattress; three further bedrooms can be set-up with either twin beds or as super-kings; and a fifth bedroom with hand crafted oak bunks and full-size Tempur mattresses. One bedroom is on the ground floor and has its own ensuite.
Church View is in the centre of the highly popular coastal village of Elie, it is a spacious and comfortable house in which to spend your memorable holiday.
On the ground floor there is a twin bedroom, cloakroom, kitchen and a separate dining room, there is also a private courtyard to the back of the property with garden furniture and a Bbq, the first floor comprises the sitting room, master bedroom with king bed a bathroom and separate shower room, on the second floor there is a double bedroom with king bed and a twin bedroom and shower room with WC and washbasin.
Ingleside Cottage is an detached annexe to Ingleside, the main house. There is direct access onto the 9 hole golf course beyond which is the 18 hole golf course, tennis courts and bowling green. The beach is 100 yards away where there are water sports and sailing facilities. The cottage has a living, dining,kitchen, a twin bedroom and a shower room.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendations Anstruther East Neuk Of Fife
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendations in Anstruther in the East Neuk Of Fife, Scotland.
Pebbles Cottage is a traditional stone fisherman's cottage, recently renovated and modernised with fabulous garden views of the Scottish Fife Coast, with wonderful log fire, wine cooler, barbecue, and tranquil garden with summer house and two patio area's. The house is located literally on the Fife Coastal Walking path and within 200 meters of the local village restaurant, harbour, swing park, and outdoor sports centre. There is ample street parking outside the property. The property is ideally located for those wishing to explore the historical coastal villages, and in particular for golfers and tourists to the region with St Andrews being approximately 20 miles away. The cottage is located in Cellardyke which adjoins Anstruther the main village in the region.
Dove Cottage is a rural retreat in the heart of the East Neuk of Fife, 2 miles from the beautiful village of Anstruther and 8 miles from the popular resort of St Andrews.The cosy but spacious stone built cottage was renovated in the early 1990s from old farm buildings at Carvenom. It forms an L-shape around an enclosed private courtyard, with the living room and kitchen at one end, and a hall leading from the living room to the rest of the cottage.There are 3 bedrooms: a king size with en suite bathroom, a twin, and a triple room with a single bed above the double.
Duck Cottage is a traditional stone built cottage, internally modernised and tastefully decorated to create a warm, charming base close to the restaurants, pubs, shops and attractions of Anstruther. St Andrews and the other coastal villages are only a few minutes drive, with Edinburgh just over an hour away by car. Ideal for couples seeking a romantic hideaway, outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, families looking for a rural retreat, and golfers looking to mark their cards at any one of the many premier courses, including the famous Old Course at St Andrews. The cottage caters for the occasional Scottish rainy day as well, with an extensive music, film and literary library available to fill the odd moment, and a large HD TV with Freeview HD channels. A well equipped kitchen encourages gourmets to experiment with the wonderful local.
Harbour's Edge is a stunning, family run, recently refurbished 2 bedroom flat with amazing sea views. It overlooks the harbour in the conservation area of the seaside fishing town of Anstruther. The property is ideally located to explore the picturesque seaside villages and coastal walks of the East Neuk of Fife. There is an abundance of golf courses to suit all budgets in this area. The flat is situated directly on the Fife Coastal Path, a must for all keen walkers. Anstruther is within easy reach of St Andrews and Edinburgh.
Dreel Cottage. Built in 1790, a matter of months after the Bastille was stormed, this ancient cottage is located across the slipway from Dreel Tavern, the historic centre of Anstruther Wester and just 200 metres from the harbour, beach and Anstruther's many cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops.The fully renovated cottage is warm and spacious and benefits from being adjacent to the Dreel Tavern which numbers amongst the best food and drink establishments in town. High fibre wireless broadband is also provided. The cottage sleeps 4, however 2 additional single beds are available at extra cost so the property can sleep a maximum of 6, ideal for larger families. Many of our guests bring their pets owing to the large walled and secure rear garden.
3 Castle Street is situated in Anstruther's conservation area, this delightful Georgian flat has been renovated to the highest standards with bespoke kitchen, wood burning stove and bay picture windows where you can look out onto the stunning views across the Firth of Forth. All that separates you from the sea is a cobbled walkway, no through traffic, and an old sea wall so you can fall asleep at night to the sound of the lapping waves and wake up to watch the tide from the comfort of your bed.The flat is ideally situated in the centre of Anstruther with all amenities on your doorstep. Perfect holidaying for those who enjoy golf, walking, fishing, cycling, birdwatching, sailing and going to the beach. Ideal for both families or romantic breaks. St Andrews and Edinburgh are both within easy reach.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendations Pittenweem East Neuk Of Fife
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendations in Pittenweem in the East Neuk Of Fife, Scotland.
Driftwood Cottage is a traditional fishermans house which has been totally refurbished to provide an ideal getaway for visitors to experience the beauty and history of the East Neuk of Fife and surrounding areas.The cottage has been delightfully designed with superior finishes and detailing with a secluded private garden and is just right for family and friends to relax and catch up with a glass of wine gazing into the cosy wood burning stove. The cottage boasts 3 generous bedrooms, 2 of which have sofa beds, so parties of 10 can sleep comfortably, there is a large fully equipped kitchen with all mod cons and an open living space which is the focal point of the house.
Seaglass Cottage. Modern yet cosy self catering cottage in the heart of a beautiful picturesque fishing village. Offers something for all ages in an area where you can do as much or as little as you want. Games room, wood burning fire, free wi-fi, bbq, garden and a minutes walk to all local amenities and attractions.
Sea Vista enjoys a central location in the fishing village of Pittenweem, this beautifully refurbished two bedroom home is finished to an exceptionally high standard. The East Neuk of Fife is a highly sought after holiday destination, and this property is the ideal location for a relaxing break or active holiday alike. Laid out over three storeys with sea views from the upper levels, 59 High Street has been lovingly restored with attention paid to even the smallest of details. Retaining character whilst offering comfort and quality, this well appointed and equipped house is a home from home. Surrounded by quaint villages and a short drive from St Andrews, there are many ways to spend your days in the East Neuk.
The Cooperage is a brand new cottage 5 minutes walk from the Historic Harbour and an ideal getaway for visitors to experience the beauty and history of the East Neuk of Fife and it's surrounding areas.The cottage has been delightfully designed with superior finishes and detailing, with a secluded private garden and parking facilities.The cottage boasts two generous bedrooms 1 double & 1 twin and sleeps 4 very comfortably.There is a modern fully equipped kitchen with all the mod cons and an open living/dining area with tri-folding door to the private garden, which gives a light and airy feel to the living space It has 2 bathrooms 1 of which is ensuite with separate shower in the master bedroom and a family bathroom on the ground floor has a full size bath, sink & WC.
Seacrest is a luxurious flat overlooking the scenic harbour village of Pittenweem. Seacrest offers stunning sea views over the Firth of Forth and across the water to North Berwick and Edinburgh. 20 minutes from St Andrews this is the perfect location for people who enjoy a holiday by the sea. A two bedroom flat, one bathroom and one master en-suite shower room, kitchen, dining area and living room where you can sit and admire the breathtaking views. Bedroom 1 has a queen size double bed, Bedroom 2 has two single beds and there is a double sofa bed in the main living area. The main living area has balcony doors that are waiting to be opened to check out the view of Anstruther to the left or St Monans to the right. Seacrest has a shared garden where you can relax.
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