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Quiet and peaceful, Loch Torridon is one of the more beautiful parts of the west coast of Scotland.
The area is ideal for walking, climbing, wildlife watching and exploring Wester Ross.
The climate is mild, being warmed by the Gulfstream, and tropical plants are grown at Inverewe, not far away.
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CALADH
Caladh (pronounced Cala), Gaelic for The Haven, is a modern bungalow sleeping 5 - 9 people.
It is situated on its own within unrestricted views south, to the sea and mountains.
Please do not smoke in the house.
Ample parking is available.
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THE ACCOMMODATION
The property has a sitting room with open fire and satellite TV.
The large kitchen / diner includes an open fire, fridge, freezer, microwave and automatic washer / tumble drier.
Downstairs there are 3 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin and 1 smaller twin), bathroom and two WCs.
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All downstairs rooms have electric central heating. Upstairs there is a shower room with wash basin and third WC.
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THE SETTING
The bungalow's enclosed garden has seats and picnic table. In addition, there is an adjoining one acre hillside plantation, part of the property, with rhododendrons, eucalyptus, hardwoods and conifers, and also a 'retreat house' (pictured here on the right).
From Caladh it is just 3 minutes walk by footpath to the beach. There is no road to the beach so you are assured of quiet.
The bungalow is situated on National Trust land and the neighbouring estate is a National Nature Reserve.
There are visitor centres and a great variety of walks, on well marked tracks and over wild mountains.
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THE AREA
Experienced hill walkers can enjoy the mountains of Torridon, Applecross and Wester Ross including Liathach, Beinn Eighe, Slioch and An Teallach. There are also many lower level easier walks including coastal paths.
Gairloch also has a golf course, beach, heritage museum, craft shops, bank, etc.
Inverewe Garden on the shores of Loch Ewe is open all year.
Sea angling, fishing, wildlife cruises and pony trekking are just some of the other activities on offer in the region.
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COMMENTS FROM GUESTS
- First class accommodation - fantastic woodland area - wonderful retreat house - nothing to complain about. Cummings family.
- Lovely cottage - views to die for - 4-5 dolphins leaping in the loch. Goff family.
- Approximately 100 Eider in Loch Torridon. Also red throated divers, razorbill, snipe all close to the house or at the loch. Location/house restful and scenic as ever. Chard family.
- A week is not long enough. Stafford family.
- The house was very comfortable and easily absorbed 8 people. Cross family.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
Rates: £360 - £620 per week based on a maximum of 5/6, plus a baby in the cot.
Please read the Terms of Let
Guests are asked to read the electric meter at the beginning and end of their stay and to send an additional cheque to cover the cost, at 15p per unit used.
Bed linen is included, but not towels. Please tell us in good time the exact size of your party and which beds are needed. Special arrangements can be made for overseas guests.
Pets by arrangement - please telephone the owners before booking.
Coal is provided for the fires.
Half the rent is payable on booking, when travel directions will be sent. The remainder is due four weeks before the beginning of the holiday.
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For parties up to 9 maximum the two upstairs bedrooms, double (king sized) and (small) single (both normally
locked) can be made available at an extra charge of £200 per week. These upstairs bedrooms are not included in the Tourist Board grading. The kitchen / diner can seat up to 8 at a sitting, but the sitting room is not over large. For this option, notice must be given and payment made to the owners 4 weeks before the holiday.
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Cheques should be made payable to "A. M. and C. E. Roff".
We can supply our bank details so that you can make payment by bank transfer.
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CONTACT
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For enquiries or bookings,
please phone 01349 877762
(+ 44 1349 877762 if outside the UK)
Email: martin@roff-rowanglen.co.uk
The Revd. and Mrs A.M. Roff
Rowan Glen - Culbokie - Dingwall IV7 8GY
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