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Great family holiday home just yards from the sea

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Property Description

This sunny house, situated in a peaceful bay on the northwest tip of the Ross of Mull, is ideal for families. It overlooks the sound of Iona and the bay is, at low tide, a mass of rock pools harbouring shrimps, small crabs and sea anemones.

Property Details

With a wealth of white sand beaches, wild flowers, coastal walks, and opportunities for boat trips, fishing, walking, bird and whale watching, it makes a perfect holiday setting. The house is full of light, comfortable and well equipped with patio doors leading from the living room to an enclosed garden and picnic area.

The Long House occupies a central position at the head of the bay, sheltered and sunny on the landward side and separated by a broad green sward from a sea wall and the high tide mark.

The accommodation consists of a large living area [the whole of one of the original cottages], a bathroom with bath, and electric shower, washbasin and toilet, a double bedded room with washbasin and a family room with built in bunk beds for four in it A cot is available.

The living area is approximately 26' by 13' with a sitting area at one end around a multifuel stove. It also contains a kitchen area with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, small freezer and generous cupboard space. There is an airing cupboard, a small larder and an automatic washing machine. There are plenty of comfortable chairs and a dining table that will easily seat six. Double glazed patio doors open on to a paved area facing south east and sheltered from the prevailing winds

The Ross of Mull is famous for its white sand beaches and is within easy reach of those at Knockvologan, Fidden, Ardalnish and Iona. The bay at Kintra is, at low tide, a mass of rockpools and the haunt of small crabs, sea urchins, flat fish, sea anemones, winkles, etc. It affords a safe anchorage for those who wish to bring a boat.

There are maps, information leaflets and books in the house about local places to visit and trips to take. There is a host of information on the internet about the history, geology and wildlife of the island. Activities include walking, fishing, golf, sea trips, visits to historic houses and castles, the Dervaig Theatre, Wildlife Safaris, Whale watching. Fingal’s cave, Erraid, Ulva and the Treshnish islands are all easily visited. There is good food to be had in a variety of eateries and wonderful coasts, creeks and pools to explore and in which to search for shrimps, starfish, winkles, shells, fossils and beautiful pebbles of marble, quartz, schist, basalt and gneiss. A trip to the historical Isle of Iona makes a perfect day out

Rental Policy

Deposit required on booking, balance required 6 weeks in advance (if possible). No refunds if cancelled within a month of stay.

Arrival Times

After 14.00 hours

Additional Rate and Deposit Information

Short breaks - minimum of 3 nights in low season only

Amenities

• Phone
• Radio
• Fishing Near By
• Stove
• Stereo
• Fireplace
• Beachfront
• Ocean View

Rental Rates

USD 50.00 to USD 0.00 per day
USD 275.00 to USD 400.00 per week

Owner Details

Name: Mrs. Jill Faux
Phone: 01228 710661