Taigh a Bhraoin

Sleeps up to 8 people.

Archived listing. This entry was captured from the original Self Catering Searcher directory in January 2022 and is kept for reference. Prices and availability have been removed, and the property may no longer be let. Please do not treat this as a current offer.

Taigh a Bhraoin

Taigh a' Bhraoin has 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 8 people (plus a cot for baby). There are 3 wc’s, 2 showers a bath and a sauna. The cottage is maintained to VisitScotland's 4 star grading and the lounge makes the most of the magnificent views across Loch Broom towards Beinn Dearg. The cottage is built on the hillside but there are only 2 steps from the parking area to the front door. There is full living and sleeping accommodation on the ground floor of the house so the ambient disabled can be accommodated comfortably. The grounds extend through woodland to the shore of Loch Broom (although care is required as it is steep at points) and to the small lochs at the top of the hills. The garden has a patio, garden furniture and a barbecue and a hideaway to admire the views from. The cottage is around 10 miles from Ullapool, with its shops, restaurants and bars. Ullapool is also the ferry port to Lewis in the Outer Hebrides with its historical standing stones at Calanais, Carloway Broch and the Black House at Arnol. The area is renowned for its wildlife and spectacular scenery. Birdwatching, Walking, Mountaineering, Fishing, Sailing, Archeology & Geology, not forgetting Star Gazing are all popular activities in the area. Worth a visit are: Ullapool Museum, Inverlael, The Bone Caves, Knockan Crag, Handa Island, Corrieshalloch Gorge, Stac Pollaidh, An Teallach, Beinn Dearg, Leckmelm Gardens, Sandwood Bay, Achmelvich Bay, Assynt, Inverewe Gardens, Lochinver Pie Shop.

Sleeping arrangements

BedroomBedsSleepsEn-suite
No. 11 Double bed2Yes
No. 21 Double bed2No
No. 32 Single beds2No
No. 42 Single beds2No

Kitchen

Taigh a' Bhraoin has a fully fitted kitchen with oak finished units, oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, washer dryer, fridge/freezer, microwave. If there is a kitchen utensil you need, it'll be there. Cookery books and all your culinary needs are provided including supplies of the more common herbs, spices and sauces.

Living Room

The living room in Taigh a' Bhraoin is comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated. Paintings include some by guests and some by the owners. There is satellite TV, a DVD, Video, HiFi, selection of DVDs, Videos, CDs, books and games. There are superb views across Loch Broom towards Beinn Dearg. If it's raining (as sometimes it does), just stare out of the window and watch the scenery change by the minute. You' see various birdlife including buzzards, finches, tits, waxwings and siskins as well as porpoises, seals and dolphins on the loch and occasionally pine martens picking berries in the bushes.

Other Rooms

The main bathroom has a bath, shower, basin, wc and sauna and is located on the ground floor. We participate in the VisitScotland Cyclists Welcome and Walkers Welcome schemes.

Facilities

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