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Situated at the head of the awesome Glenshiel in the shadow of the
Five Sisters of Kintail, Woodlands is the perfect location for both the
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Standing in a glen that boasts no fewer than 21 Munros,
Woodlands enjoys the best of both worlds being in a remote location yet having a shop, café and take-away plus a bar and restaurant all within walking distance. The house sleeps 10/12 (5 bedrooms [+ bed settee]), and has 4 bath and/or shower rooms. In the house there is a football table and in one of the outbuildings there is a pool table and dart board. More information about the house plus photos of the interior are further down this page.
Woodlands is a fantastic base for walkers and climbers. Apart from the multitude of Munros in Glenshiel itself, (the Five Sisters and Saddle being accessed directly from the house!), there's a whole host of other walks to do including coastal, valley and woodland. Other mountain ranges reachable from Woodlands are The Cuillin hills, Ben Nevis range, Glen Affric, Glenelg and Knoydart. In addition Glencoe and Torridon are about two hours away.
Woodlands is extremely well-placed for touring the Highlands and Islands. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Applecross accessed via the highest road in Scotland, or take a cruise along Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle. Closer to home there is the glorious Glenelg peninsular, the delightful Plockton or you may fancy going over the sea to Skye. Go whale watching, take a seal trip, sail in a glass bottomed boat, go boating, pony trekking, mackerel fishing or just relax in the house and enjoy the views
The nearby Falls of Glomach, Eilean Donan Castle, the Iron Age Brochs of Glenelg and, of course, the abundance of wildlife the area has to offer. Golden eagles, pine martens, seals, porpoises, otters, wild goats and red deer have all been spotted in the vicinity. There was even a whale in nearby Loch Duich once!
Woodlands has everything needed for a comfortable stay. There is a washer, dryer, dishwasher, cooker, microwave, and fridge/freezer plus a TV, video, CD player, football table, and a variety of games, films and books for your entertainment.
Prices
Prices start at £700 per week low season (that's £8.33 per person/per night), £790 mid season (£9.40 pp/pn), £950 high season, including Easter, Spring Bank Holiday and Christmas (£11.31 pp/pn) and £1200 for New Year. New Year 2007/8 is already booked.
Woodlands is on the A87 to Skye at Shiel Bridge. To pinpoint its exact location see the OS Landranger map 33 Grid Ref: 937189.
Buses from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Skye all stop just over a hundred yards from the house. Alternatively, there is the spectacular train journey from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh (featured as one of the Great Railway Journeys of the World).
For further information or to book, please email paulapiper@hotmail.com or paulareynoldspiper@yahoo.co.uk (putting Woodlands as the subject) or telephone 0118 9462214.