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Westhaven, Mallaig

Westhaven is a beautifully located property in the village of Morar, on the West Coast of Scotland. Both the sleeping and living rooms are on the ground floor, with the latter consisting of four bedrooms; one king-size, one double, a twin room and a single room. There is also a large family bathroom, a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room. Outside there is off-road parking and a large garden with decking and lawn areas. Westhaven is a lovely property, ideal for a family or group of friends wanting to explore all the beauty of Western Scotland.

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Accommodation Details

Ground floor accommodation. Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x bunk. Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC. Utility room with WC and basin. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room.

Situated on the shores of the Morar Estuary, this charming property provides its guests with modern and comfortable accommodation in a fantastic and scenic location. Sat in the perfect location, Westhaven is within walking distance of a lovely sandy beach and the gateway to the Isle of Skye, Small Isles and Knoydart. Offering plenty of space, this cottage is ideal for a family or group of friends wanting to escape to the Scottish Highlands and explore its dramatic coast and countryside. The living accommodation of the property consists of a large, fully appointed kitchen with dining area, a handy utility room and WC, as well as a cosy sitting room with comfortable sofas and a warming multi-fuel stove. The sitting room also has the added bonus of large glass patio doors that not only illuminate the room nicely, but offer spectacular views over the nearby estuary. The doors lead out onto a furnished patio, a lovely spot for sitting out on a warm evening and admiring the views. There are four pleasing bedrooms in the property, all furnished to a high standard and offering more beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. They consist of two king-size bedrooms, a twin bedroom and a bunk bedroom. There is also a large family bathroom with bath and spacious walk-in shower. Outside, the property is surrounded by a large, enclosed garden that reaches down to the edge of the estuary, with both lawn and decking areas, as well as a small pond. The village of Morar is just a short walk away and has two eateries; the Morar Hotel, and a Thai takeaway, both of which serve a selection of delicious dishes. The village boasts the spectacular beachscape known as the 'silver sands of Morar', a collection of white sandy beaches with azure waters. Nearby is the town of Mallaig, a popular fishing village with a number of shops and places to eat, or further afield is the Scottish Highland town of Fort William, the gateway to the Glen Nevis Valley. Westhaven is the ideal property for a family or group of friends looking to discover the wonderful Scottish Highlands.

The famous 'Road to the Isles' comes to an end in Mallaig, a bustling and thriving fishing village, popular with visitors who wish to soak up the atmosphere of a working fishing port, whilst enjoying the full range of shops and restaurants that it has to offer. Mallaig is a great gateway to the Isle of Skye with a ferry running across the Minch throughout the year. Mallaig is also the final stop for the famous Jacobite steam train, as featured in the Harry Potter movies, which follows the road to the Isles from Fort William to Mallaig and back again, a picturesque journey passing through some of the best scenery in Scotland.

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating with multi-fuel stove. Electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine. TV, WiFi, selection of games, books and DVD's. Fuel, power and starter pack inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and high chair available. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed garden with lawn and decking areas. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Pub 10 minutes walk and shop 2.5 miles. Note: Accommodation is ground floor but there are three steps up to property. Note: Garden is located next to the estuary and also has a pond, so children should be kept under supervision. Note: House is along a track and although there are 3 steps up to the front door, the back door can be easily accessed via the track with no steps to access.

Location Details

The famous 'Road to the Isles' comes to an end in Mallaig, a bustling and thriving fishing village, popular with visitors who wish to soak up the atmosphere of a working fishing port, whilst enjoying the full range of shops and restaurants that it has to offer. Mallaig is a great gateway to the Isle of Skye with a ferry running across the Minch throughout the year. Mallaig is also the final stop for the famous Jacobite steam train, as featured in the Harry Potter movies, which follows the road to the Isles from Fort William to Mallaig and back again, a picturesque journey passing through some of the best scenery in Scotland.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Mallaig is detailed below.

Sun 24th Heavy intensity rain 10°C 7°C 32mph 15.8mm 974mb
Mon 25th Moderate rain 10°C 7°C 38mph 14.8mm 975mb
Tue 26th Light rain 8°C 4°C 26mph 2.2mm 1,008mb
Wed 27th Few clouds 5°C 3°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,017mb
Thu 28th Sky is clear 5°C 3°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,027mb
Fri 29th Light rain 9°C 3°C 25mph 0.4mm 1,017mb
Sat 30th Light rain 10°C 8°C 22mph 7.4mm 1,013mb

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