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Flora's House on the Applecross Peninsula (West Coast Highlands).
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Flora's House was converted from a substantially stone built cottage in 1970-80 into a well-designed family house. It stands in a prime position elevated alongside Kenmore burn, commanding fantastic views over Loch Torridon towards Beinn Alligin, Liathach and Beinn Eighe. There are ten houses in the township of Kenmore and there is a public telephone, within one minutes walking distance of the cottage.
This remote cottage is fully equipped and comfortable throughout. The kitchen has a built in electric oven with a grill, ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, slow cooker, stainless steel sink unit, All cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils are provided.
The sitting room has a sofa & two easy chairs and an L-shaped window seat taking full advantage of the views. It also has a Baxi grate open fire with a back boiler for hot water and an electric immersion heater. Also in the sitting room on the deeply recessed window sills there is a colour TV and a C.D./ radio-cassette player plus C.D's. There are also some family board games.
In the dining area there is a yew dining table and six chairs, plus a Jotul wood burning stove. The downstairs bathroom has a full sized bath, washbasin, toilet and heated towel rail.
We do have Sky TV - If guests want to they can bring their own viewing cards with them and watch the channels that they subscribe to at home.
On some occasions - during the evenings a family of Pine Marten’s visit the cottage from their den in the woods. Our guests at the cottage have been treating the Pine Marten’s to custard cream biscuits, bird nuts and they are also partial to Jam sandwiches!... Pine Martens are very shy creatures, but are happy to come close to the cottage when all is quiet outside - one was even seen sitting on the window ledge watching our visitors inside.
Please note that bedding is provided, but not linen.
Please bring sheets, pillow cases, towels and tea towels.
Upstairs there is a second bathroom. There are three bedrooms sleeping up to a maximum of five people. - (1 x double, 1 x twin & 1 single). In the small store room there is a spare folding bed and mattress and a fold away travel cot.
To the rear of the cottage is a narrow store room with an automatic washing machine. There is ample car parking space adjacent to the garden gate.
The Torridon-Applecross area is renowned for it's scenic beauty, ideal for walking, climbing , bird watching and fishing (both sea and fresh water). Shieldaig is 7 miles away with a couple of shops and a licensed hotel. Applecross is approx. 15 miles/25 minutes drive, where excellent food can be had, Applecross also has a Store/Post Office and a pub. The nearest petrol stations are at Applecross opposite the Post Office and at Annat on the A896 next to the Bar/ Bistro called Ben Damph Lodge- (next to the torridon Hotel)- which is open during the summer months only for Bar meals & petrol.
There is a petrol / service station at "Lochcarron" - this being the cheapest petrol provider in the area.
VISITOR COMMENTS:-
Mr & Mrs Baxter (8th August - 15th August 2009)
I just wanted to say thank you for the great time my family and I had staying at your place in Kenmore. Everything was as good as I had hoped and the Applecross Peninsular was as magical as I had hoped.
Mr & Mrs Ready (4th July - 11th July 2009)
Thanks very much for such a lovely holiday. We really enjoyed the use of your cottage and the views were spectacular.
We were very lucky to see the Pine Marten every night and he has certainly got into the habit of coming for an evening snack. He seemed to enjoy the Hob Nobs we put out!
Thanks again we hope to be in touch in the future as we loved the cottage and the area.
Mr & Mrs Barrett & family (23rd May - 30th May 2009)
We've just got back (sadly) from a great week and wanted to thank you for our wonderful holiday. Floras House is super, what a position and everything was spot on. The weather has been a bit mixed but the last two days were amazing. Thank you again for a fantastic cottage.
Steve & Jackie (16th August - 23rd August 2008)
Flora's House is a most delightful cottage in every respect; we found it had the feel of an old Scottish cottage, it was both cosy and practical. I have stayed in 4 cottages now in Wester Ross and I have to say that Flora's House is the best yet. The view from Flora's House is unbeatable especially at sunset when the Torridon mountains are backlit in a most amazing warm, red glow - stunning.
It was good to have no direct neighbours and to have an amazing view from the front windows; we really felt a part of nature.
In short, the only thing missing was another week !
V. Jones from Wales (26th July - 2nd August 2008)
Came in need of sanctuary and discoverd just that amidst the breathtaking views and tranquil pace. This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Anne & Derek (12th July - 19th July 2008)
We really enjoyed our week, despite the daily showers. We had a magic moment one evening when we sat in the sunshine at the side of the bay in Kenmore and watched two dolphins swim right across the bay in front of us.
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 Pet Friendly, please inquire
 Non Smoking
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 Beach Access |
Beach Front |
Lake Front |
| Lake nearby |
Lake View |
Ocean Front |
| Ocean nearby |
Ocean View |
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| Cooking Utensils Provided |
Fireplace |
Full Kitchen |
| Games |
Garden |
Lounge/Common Area |
| Patio |
Terrace |
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| CD Player |
Coffee Maker |
DVD Player |
| Freezer |
Iron and Board |
Microwave |
| Oven |
Radio |
Refrigerator |
| Satellite TV or Cable TV |
Stereo |
Toaster |
| Washer/Dryer (access) |
Washer/Dryer (private) |
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| Boating |
Cycling |
Fishing |
| Hiking |
Mountain Biking |
River |
| Walking |
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| Check In: | 3pm (Saturday) |
| Check Out: | 10am (Saturday) |
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The cottage will accommodate from two to a maximum of five people. (Ideal for 4 Adults and a child).
The cottage is let on a weekly basis from 3pm on Saturday and expires at 10am on the last Saturday of the period.
Coal is provided within the rent but Logs are not inclusive.
Guests must bring their own Linen:- Sheets , Pillow Cases, duvet covers, Towels and tea Towels.
The cottage must be left clean and tidy - ready for the next occupants by 10am on the last Saturday of the let.
Dogs are allowed in the cottage with prior arrangement with the owners and on the understanding that they are well housetrained.
(A maximum of two well trained medium sized dogs are allowed - please state breed of dog).
The cottage is rented on a Saturday to Saturday basis only.
Flora's House does get booked up very quickly. Please check the up to date availability page. If Flora's House is already booked for the dates that you require - but you would still like to stay within the small and scenic community of Kenmore there is another detached rental property called “Lone Dubh” in Kenmore.
View & Book on-line through "Scottish-Cottages.co.uk" Ref = 511004
OR - Please enquire with the owner MRS CAMERON regarding availability for "LONE DUBH" - Tel - 01520 755219.
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Sarah Birtles
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This advertiser has listed properties on PerfectPlaces.com since Mar 22, 2005
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