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    Blughasary, Holiday House near Ullapool, Northern Highlands, Scottish Highlands, Scotland

    Highlands Retreat, Luxury lodge, stone walls, oak beams & woodburners


    £725 - £850
    per week

    • Highlands Retreat, Runie Lodge, old school built 1851, Image 1

      Runie Lodge, old school built 1851  (1/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Spacious cooks kitchen, everything you need, Image 2

      Spacious cooks kitchen, everything you need  (2/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Warm woodburner, Image 3

      Warm woodburner  (3/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Cosy sitting room, Image 4

      Cosy sitting room  (4/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Comfy highland lodge, Image 5

      Comfy highland lodge  (5/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, A warm welcome awaits you, Image 6

      A warm welcome awaits you  (6/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Spacious king master bedroom, Image 7

      Spacious king master bedroom  (7/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Views to mountain and river, Image 8

      Views to mountain and river  (8/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Single bedroom, Image 9

      Single bedroom  (9/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, The stag twin room, Image 10

      The stag twin room  (10/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Views to the garden and river, Image 11

      Views to the garden and river  (11/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, The gallery, Image 12

      The gallery  (12/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Huge roll top bath, Image 13

      Huge roll top bath  (13/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Bath goodies provided, Image 14

      Bath goodies provided  (14/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Our happy hens and eggs for you, Image 15

      Our happy hens and eggs for you  (15/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, River view to Runie Lodge, Image 16

      River view to Runie Lodge  (16/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, The back yard!, Image 17

      The back yard!  (17/18)

    • Highlands Retreat, Nearby Loch with sandy beaches, Image 18

      Nearby Loch with sandy beaches  (18/18)

    Highlands Retreat

    House Ref: 06854

    • Sleeps 5
    • Self Catering
    • 3 Bedrooms
    • No Smoking
    • 1 Bathrooms
    • Pets Allowed
    • Spectacular views
      Peace & tranquil
      Goodies basket
    • Car essential
      Changeover
      Saturday

    Nearest Airport: Inverness (70miles)

    Description

    The house is set in a beautiful location among pine and larch trees and the River Kanaird winds its way around the bottom of the safe enclosed garden.

    Runie Lodge is situated beneath the dramatic Ben Mhor Coigach mountain ridge in the crofting community of Blughasary.
    The old schoolteachers house is let as luxury holiday accommodation, it has its own driveway and private entrance. The Lodge is fully equipped to a high standard and can comfortably accommodate 5 persons.

    Runie Lodge is situated just 7 miles north of Ullapool and is ideally situated for exploring the north west coast of the Highlands and is the perfect place to return to after a day on the hills or beaches. The lodge has a tranquil, peaceful feel and is the ideal location to relax and unwind.

    Arrive to home baking, high ceilings, tall windows and basket of logs. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, sit on the window seat, look to the river and chat with the family while preparing dinner. Fully equipped to a high standard for creative cooks with range cooker, retro fridge, island unit and dresser.

    The sitting room is cosy with sofa and armchairs, original stonewall, oak beam, a wood burner to sit by to read all the books that are on the shelves, the piano is now only a lovely old piece of furniture but for musical guests we can provide a keyboard. It's a homely place to reflect over the day and relax.

    There are 3 bedrooms, a kingsize room and bed, this large comfortable bedroom with a stone wall and feature stove has windows looking to Ben Mhor Coigach and River Runie. The twin bedroom is a light airy room which has a chandelier and convenient hand wash basin and overlooks the river. The single room is cosy with a pretty chandelier and looks towards the mountains.

    The bathroom has oak flooring and chandelier, shower and a wonderful deep roll top bath to relax in while looking out to the hills you may have just climbed!

    Location of holiday rental in Blughasary near Ullapool, Northern Highlands, Scottish Highlands

    Holiday Type: Rural, Lake/Riverside, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Family
    Local Activities: Walking, Golf, Fishing, Climbing, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Gym, Local Market
    Nearest Airport: Inverness
    Glasgow
    70miles
    400miles
    Nearest Railway Station: Inverness 65miles
    Nearest Ferry Port: Ullapool 7miles
    Nearest Bus Station: Ullapool 7miles
    Nearest Beach: Ardmair 3miles
    Nearest Pub/Restaurant: Ullapool 7miles

    Location description

    With an area rich in spectacular scenery this is an ideal location for those interested in climbing, walking, cycling, fishing, boating or diving.Wildlife lovers could watch birds including the sea eagle, seals, otters, porpoise or dolphins and the occasional whale, there are often spectacular sunsets over the summer isles.

    Other activities

    Ullapool has first rate facilities including a medical centre, chemist, tourist information, supermarket, craft shops and leisure centre.

    Local events

    There is a thriving music and arts scene in the village. Festivals include, Guitar, Book, Dance, Loopallu and Feis Rois

    Tourist attractions

    Corrieshalloch Gorge, Ullapool harbour, Ullapool Museum, beaches at Achnahaird, Oldshoremore, Mellon Udrigle and many more.

    Accommodation, Facilities and Services

    Suitability: No Smoking, Pets Allowed
    General: Internet Access, Stairgate, Hairdryer
    Antique & quality furniture
    Travel cot and highchair
    Dishwasher
    Electric heating
    Fuel and power included
    Ironing board and iron
    Linen and towels included
    Microwave
    Radio - cd player - IPod player
    Rangemaster cooker and hob
    Retro fridge with icebox
    Smart TV
    Washing machine
    Wifi
    Wood burner stoves - we provide the wood
    Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
    1 Double/s, 1 Single/s, 1 Twin/s, 1 Cot/s
    King size bed in spacious master bedroom
    Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom/s
    1 Bath/s, 1 Shower/s, 3 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s
    First Floor :
    Family bathroom, bath with shower over, wash basin and toilet
    Lounge: Seating for 5 people
    Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Large screen TV, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music
    Dining Area: Seating for 6 people , High chair
    Kitchen/Utility: Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron
    Very well equipped kitchen
    Outdoors: Private garden, Patio table, Patio chairs
    Access: Car essential, Off road parking
    Private parking
    Services: Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included, Laundry included

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    Reviews submitted by the advertiser

    Amazing bath
    “Fantastic week, we loved the house as a base for our adventures and enjoyed the amazing bath after long days in the hills”
    Dan and Gem, Yorkshire

    Perfect home
    “Lovely week in a perfect home, very cosy & well equipped. Deer stood by the lodge so we could view them during breakfast”
    Christien, Max, Johannes and Jurgen

    Lovely, cosy, brilliant views
    “Runie Lodge is perfect! Fully equipped, lovely, cosy with brilliant views. Lovely brownies and wine, we very much enjoyed our stay here and hope to meet Rick and Di again, warm wishes”
    Tijn, Suus, Moniek, Dan & Sara Netherlands

    Feels like home
    “There are no words to describe how much we have enjoyed our stay at Runie Lodge, it has felt like home. We look forward to the time when we can spend more time here”
    Merle, Jeanee, Leslie and Damien

    Excellent hosts
    “A wonderful relaxing holiday amid stunning scenery. Superb ‘cooks’ kitchen with everything you could need! Thank you so much Di & Rick you have thought of every detail that makes a holiday house a home”
    Dave Bev & Hugo, Lancashire

    Rates

    Price quoted in £ Sterling
    Period Weekly
    Low season £725
    Mid season £785
    High season £850

    Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.

    Deposit/Booking Notes

    A deposit of 20% of the rental secures the booking.
    The outstanding balance is payable 6 weeks before arrival.
    Payment can be made by bank transfer, PayPal or cheque.
    All bookings are Saturday to Saturday.
    The properties are hired from 4pm on the day of arrival until 10am on the day of departure.

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    Owner Details

    Contact Diane Rusling

    Owner Name:
    Diane Rusling

    Property Ref:
    06854

    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Preferred Contact Method:
    Phone

    Telephone Number

    Primary Telephone:
    +447788643062

    Secondary Telephone:
    +001854666228

    Owner joined website:
    18 April 2013

    Property listed since:
    19 April 2013

    Link to owners website:
    www.ullapoolholidayhomes.com

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    Owner Details

    Contact Diane Rusling

    Owner Name: Diane Rusling

    Property Ref: 06854

    Languages Spoken: English

    Preferred Contact Method: Phone

    Telephone Number

    Primary Telephone: +447788643062

    Secondary Telephone: +001854666228

    Owner joined website: 18 April 2013

    Property listed since: 19 April 2013

    Link to owners website: www.ullapoolholidayhomes.com

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    Highlands Retreat

    House Ref: 06854

    • Sleeps 5
    • Self Catering
    • 3 Bedrooms
    • No Smoking
    • 1 Bathrooms
    • Pets Allowed
    • Spectacular views
      Peace & tranquil
      Goodies basket
    • Car essential
      Changeover
      Saturday

    Nearest Airport: Inverness (70miles)


    £725 - £850
    per week

    Owner Details

    Owner Name:
    Diane Rusling

    Property Ref:
    06854

    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Preferred Contact Method:
    Phone

    Telephone Number

    Primary Telephone:
    +447788643062

    Secondary Telephone:
    +001854666228

    Owner joined website:
    18 April 2013

    Property listed since:
    19 April 2013

    Link to owners website:
    www.ullapoolholidayhomes.com

    Please mention theholidaylet.com and be aware of time differences if making contact by phone.

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