Ullapool Self Catering Burnbrae by Loch Broom, Leckmelm, Ullapool, Wester Ross
Spectacular rural location overlooking Loch Broom, Wester Ross. A well appointed single storey detached holiday home with lovely views. The popular harbour town of Ullapool is less than 3 miles away offering good amenities, including well stocked Spar shop, Cafe, Gift Shops, Leisure Centre, Golf Course and ferry trips to the Summer Isles and the Isle of Lewis. In the evenings you can enjoy the hospitality and delights Ullapool offers including some of the finest seafood restaurants in Scotland combined with traditional folk music, dancing and bagpipe street bands. Or from Burnbrae you can enjoy a cosy night in front of the Open Fire, fantastic sunsets over the Summer Isles and surrounding valley, watch deer and an abundance of wildlife pass by your home during your stay.
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Ullapool, Wester Ross and Ross-shire
Ullapool nestles on the shores of Loch Broom about 1 hour North of Loch Ness and Inverness airport. It is the perfect base to discover Ross-shire, Cromarty, Sutherland, The Black Isle and Inverness. Ullapool has many restaurants, pubs and souvenir/craft shops and bustles all day long in summertime with people arriving off the ferries. The town has a large variety of excellent restaurants including one of the worlds best seafood restaurant offering locally caught seafood as well as highland venison. Ullapool has its own Junior Pipe Band which plays close to the pier every Thursday from mid June - mid September, where you can enjoy a display of pipes, drums and Highland Dancing. The band is often invited to play at the numerous Highland Gatherings in the area, which attract a large number of visitors. There is also a leisure centre with sports facilities and swimming pool, library, banks, grocery shop, butcher's shop, an award winning museum, chemist's (pharmacy / drug store), Safeway supermarket, post office and petrol stations. There is a Golf course - 9 holes split over the shores of Loch Broom and Ullapool River and Tennis courts too.
Ullapool (just 3 miles away) where you can enjoy fine food, drink, bag pipes and folk music
Riches beyond your wildest dreams
A picture tells a thousand words. Truth is, life is rich where the photographs are best. Ullapool and Wester Ross offer riches beyond your wildest dreams. Ullapool is a great centre for hill walking and it's an ideal base for touring the beautiful landscape of the north-west Highlands........we don’t know where to start... Should we tell you about the more famous attractions of Wester Ross such as Inverewe gardens, and the Victorian Spa town of Strathpeffer, or about the scenery, the mountains, or maybe the golf-course or the gardens. What about the traditional music, or the fishing, and the walking? Have you ever seen the sunsets, the wildlife, the birds, the history, genealogy. Or perhaps you prefer the sea, the sailing, a kayak trip, the beaches? Maybe you fancy the swimming pool, the sports centre, the cycling? Have you tasted the prawns, the mussels, the lobsters? Are you for a wee dram…?
Wester Ross and Ross-shire offer some of the finest scenery in Scotland
Wester Ross is rich in wildlife You can view Deer, buzzards, eagles, herons and peregrine falcons, wild goats, dolphins, whales and many other creatures in the surrounding area. During your stay in Leckmelm you can see a number of smaller birds, including finches, mallards, swifts, doves and of course loads of sparrows. For wildlife cruises and trips out to the summer Isles. Telephone 01854 612472
The journey to Ullapool and Wester Ross offers some of the finest scenery in scotland
The Falls of Shin & Salmon leaping
Just over an hours drive to the East lies the Falls of Shin a truly wonderful experience for all the family. Open all year round and less than an hour's drive south from Sea View Cottage, amongst spectacular Highland Scenery, it's well worth the journey down the Coast. After heading west along the A949 and the banks of Beautiful Dornoch Firth, Bonar Bridge you arrive at the dramatic waterfalls, where it's famous, natural Atlantic Salmon Leap can take your breath away.
The estate is owned by Mr Al Fayed...see him for yourself as he graces the entrance courtesy of a genuine Madam Tussaud's waxwork. The River Shin is one of the great Salmon rivers in Scotland, with the fresh, clear water - coloured slightly brown due to the natural peaty soil of the landscape - creating perfect conditions for the Atlantic Salmon, and other fish that thrive in a constant flow of fresh water. This most natural feature enthralls visitors lucky enough to witness the many Atlantic Salmon as they battle upstream at the Falls to return to their place of birth in Loch Shin and spawn the next generation. There are also countless river and forest walks, BBQ, gift shop, restaurant and a mini golf course.
The dramatic falls of Shin, The beautiful Dornoch Firth and Bonar Bridge
Smoo Cave, Durness
No stay in the North West Highlands is complete without a visit to Smoo Cave near Durness, on the North Coast. This huge cave set into limestone cliffs is more than 200 feet long and 130 feet wide and 50 feet high at the entrance! The cave has been carved by successive episodes of high sea level over the past several hundred years. The huge entrance, the largest cave entrance in the British Isles is more than 15 meters high and leads into a chamber more than 60 meters long and 40 meters wide. The second chamber, containing the waterfall, is about 21 meters by 9 meters and can be viewed from a specially constructed platform, the third chamber is accessible only by a small boat. The Smoo burn Allt Smoo drops nearly 25 meters into the second chamber down a vertical shaft, the Falis Smoo or chimney Smoo as the as the sink hole in the roof is called. The burn cascades into a deep pool with a depth of around eight meters. After heavy rain, the Allt Smoo is changed into a raging torrent that crashes into the underground lochan with a gigantic roar. The "blow hole" and waterfall can be observed from an observation point above the cave. Please click here for more information
Photos Copyright © Doug Houghton
The Loch Ness and Nessie Just over 1 hours drive to the South East Lies Loch Ness the largest body of Freshwater in Britain over 25 miles long and more than 300 metres deep in part, is home to Scotlands best kept secret the Loch Ness Monster "Nessie"One of the most discussed and controversial subjects to this day. In 525 AD the first recorded entry of a sighting was made by St. Columba. Modern day sightings ranging from the sensational 1934 R K Wilson "Surgeons" picture...recently suggested to be a hoax, but even more recently indicated to be a hoax theory within a hoax. To the genuine cine film sequences taken by Dick Raynor and Tim Dinsdale in 1960's. Whatever Dinsdale did film that day convinced him and he gave up his Job, family life to spend the rest of his life (the next 25 years) looking for "Nessie". There were also others like Roy Mackal and Robert Rines of the Academy Of Applied Science with underwater images of a possible head, neck and torso in the 1970's, plus a regular supply of Sonar and Radar readings to this day picking up strong mid-water contacts in the Loch. There are modern everyday people with nothing more obvious to gain except than "loss of respect" ranging from local Policemen, Bank Managers, Businessmen, Fishermen, Aero engineers, Monks and of course tourist's with eye witness accounts and further photo evidence.
The Loch Ness Monster There have also been many hoaxers and show men to add to the confusion. Scientists alike, do not dispute that large creatures are living in the Loch, but cannot say exactly what they are, the Loch is fairly un-productive because of it's deep dark murky, peaty waters, visibility is virtually zero 3/4 metres down, a number of species of fish, such as Artic Char "once thought extinct" have adapted to hunting and feeding with out the use of eye sight and amazingly can be found living off plankton and smaller fish up to 100 metres deep in the Loch. Original calculations put the the tonnage of fish living in the Loch at around 3 tons, hardly enough to suppport any larger creature! more recent surveys indicate an actual tonnage of over 25 tons. "Nessie" The Official Loch Ness Monster Site, with up-to-date information and photographs of new and past sightings. But do not come to the Loch Ness and Great Glen region to specifically see Nessie for real in the flesh as you may end up disappointed, do come to this region to enjoy the scenery and beauty and do pay a visit to at least one of the Loch Ness Monster exhibitions in the local village Drumnadrochit. Urquhart castle (left) the location of many images and accounts, (smaller images) of the Loch Ness Monster exibitions...and "Nessie"
Activities and other things to do
Island hopping....you can take one of the ferries with Caledonian Macbrayne over to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, on Wednesdays and Fridays from June to August and join a coach tour at Stornoway taking you to the Callanish standing stones, Carloway Broch and Arnol Black House. You then get time in Stornoway and leave at 7pm and reach Ullapool at approximately 9.40pm. You can also take a boat trip to the enchanting Summer Isles and see seals and porpoises or marvel at the botanist's miracle of Hydroponics in Achiltibuie.
The Leckmelm Gardens Just a 1/2 mile from your accommodation stand Leckmelm Gardens some 12 acres of gardens first laid out in the 1870's. Featuring some magnificent trees – including a fabulous spreading beech – and a magnificent variety of shrubs Leckmelm is much smaller (and much more peaceful) than Inverewe gardens and well worth a visit. The peaceful Leckmelm gardens bursting into life and colour in April
Island hopping....you can take one of the ferries with Caledonian Macbrayne over to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, on Wednesdays and Fridays from June to August and join a coach tour at Stornoway taking you to the Callanish standing stones, Carloway Broch and Arnol Black House. You then get time in Stornoway and leave at 7pm and reach Ullapool at approximately 9.40pm. You can also take a boat trip to the enchanting Summer Isles and see seals and porpoises or marvel at the botanist's miracle of Hydroponics in Achiltibuie.
Mountain Biking Holidays Ullapool is central to the "Old Northern Highland Drovers route", open all year round and suited to all types of Bikers and Wakers from day trippers to stopovers...the Old Drovers route runs from Oykel Bridge to Ullapool (20 miles) taking in the scenic Glen Achall...then onto the spectacular Falls of Glomach, the Coulin Pass and Arnisdale (Loch Hourn)...the route then continues onto Kinloch Hourn; Borgie Forest; Truderscraig; Ardross Forest, the Kyle of Durness and Cape Wrath... This area is blessed with majestic mountains, some of the most beautiful unspoilt scenery in the world, undiscovered beaches, forests, hidden glens with stags grazing, waterfalls, bird sanctuaries to explore, breathtaking twisty single track roads, all caressed by the gulf stream which gives us tropical gardens and comparably mild weather. If you have been here before, you will know what we are talking about... don’t just settle for these wonderful images, come and be very welcome.
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Burnbrae stands in a commanding position over looking Loch Broom and the surrounding valley, it's oil fired central heating always assuring a cosy stay particularly in the Winter months without the need to use it's homely Open Fire. In the summer the views of Loch Broom are more restricted due to the growth of leafs and plantation, however these natural views in themselves are most satisfying.
Double Bedroom 1 with king size memory foam bed, percale bedding, with ample hanging and storage space. Twin Bedroom 1 two full size single divan beds with percale bedding, with ample hanging and storage space. The spacious sitting room has a television and comfortable 2 and 3 seater settees complimented with a lovely Open Fire for those cosy romantic evenings in. There is also ample room for additional put up beds to be placed in here. The bathroom has a full size bath with overhead Shower and Washbasin. A seperate room houses the WC and further Wash hand basin. The fully equipped kitchen / Dining room includes Washing machine, Fridge Freezer, Toaster, Kettle, Microwave, modern Electric Cooker and Fridge. The dining table can accommodate up to 6 people. A full range of utensils, crockery, glassware and cutlery are also provided for your convenience. All outdoor table and 2 chairs.
Fully Inclusive
All heating, electricity and bedding are inclusive in the charges. Cleaning cloths and materials are provided
Local area information
The nearest town is Ullapool (3 miles) which has shops, supermarkets, Inns, restaurants, swimming pool, Golf Course, Leisure Centre, cinema, doctor / vet. Leckmelm gardens (1/2 mile) Seaview gardens (9 miles) The highland wildlife reserve (13 miles) Inverewe gardens (20 miles) Lochinver (21 miles) The foothills of Meall Dubh and Beinn Eilideach within (1 mile) "fantastic views" of Loch Broom and the Sumner Isles from the comfort of your Lodge. Access to Harris and Lewis by ferry from Ullapool (3 1/2 miles). Fishing permits and boat hire for Loch Broom available locally. On your door step or just round the corner........Unspoilt golden beaches, abundant wildlife, numerous, seaside, hillside and countryside walks and within (1/2 mile) a sheltered bay to launch light craft and canoes. Further information available on this area available at www.wester-ross.com and www.sightseeing.co.uk
Scale of (7 day) weekly hire charges
All hire charges also include " electricity, heating and bedding"
A returnable good house keeping security deposit of £25 is usually required on arrival
We are "Pet Friendly" A maximum of 1 medium sized well behaved pet is welcome by prior arrangement only at an extra charge of just £10 to cover any extra cleaning, pets must be kept under control at all times
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