Caberfeidh

Polbain, Achiltibuie, Wester Ross, Scotland, IV26 2YW
3 star self-catering accommodation; open Easter/April to November

Caberfeidh is an outstandingly situated family house with a magnificent outlook over the sea to the Summer Isles, and the Dundonnel Mountains in the far distance. Set in an elevated and peaceful position in Polbain, it has been extended and modernised into a labour-saving and very comfortable home.

Polbain is one of the loveliest areas of the North West Highlands. It lies within forty-five minutes motoring from Ullapool and a further hour from Inverness. Within easy reach are two general stores, a petrol pump, a Post Office, the famous Achiltibuie Smokehouse, the Summer Isles Hotel, Am Fuaran Bar and the Hydroponicum Garden and Cafe.

Nearby, Achnahaird Bay offers pebbly beaches and an extensive stretch of sand, backed by dunes. the surrounding scenery has a wide variety of wildlife, and Inverpolly Nature Reserve with its "wet and wilderness" is within a few miles. As well as sea fishing, the country is ideal for hill-walking, climbing, and brown trout fishing. Tanera Mohr, one of the largest of the Summer Isles, lies out to sea immediately in front of Caberfeidh, providing an excellent anchorage, while the picturesque harbour of Old Dornie, about two miles away, is ideal for smaller craft.

There is the following fully double glazed accommodation:

• Three Bedrooms – two double ( one downstairs), and one twin-bedded – all with electric heating, duvets, pillows, linen, towels and a socket for an electric blanket should you bring one.
• Bathroom and Shower-room – both with shaver points and heated towel rail; one drying cupboard.
• Kitchen – with washing machine and tumble-dryer, cooker, fridge, freezer, larder, dishes and cutlery for six, and Dimplex electric heater.
• Sitting Room – with large windows overlooking the sea, open fireplace and heaters.
• Dining Room – with seating for six, heater, books and games.
• Hall – has a storage heater and storage cupboard.
• Services – Mains electricity ( 13 amp three square-pin sockets - £1 coin meters; mains water, septic tank, refuse collection, television.
• Parking – Cars may be parked in garden for unloading only, then on my level private land opposite.

• Rental charges are from 16:00 hrs on Saturday until 10:30 hrs the following Saturday. Please keep to these times to allow completion of laundry.
  The charges, available on request, vary according to the time of year and the number of people booking. The approximate range is between £200 and £400. A small discount is given for each consecutive week booked.
• Self-catering accommodation should be found and left clean and in good order.
• Please note: £! coins will be required for electricity meter, so come prepared.
• Many insurance companies offer a holiday cancellation scheme in which a premium of approximately £15 covers £300 expenditure. You may wish to follow this up, because after receiving payments. I would return them only in exceptional circumstances.
• No pets allowed; house-trained children over seven are welcome.
• Useful items to take with you - £1 coins, Ordnance Survey map ( Landranger 1:50,000 no. 15), torch, insect-repellent in July/August.

Directions from Ullapool

• 10 miles north of Ullapool turn left onto the road to Achiltibuie and the Summer Isles.
  It is scenic and single-track so allow at least one hour’s driving time from Ullapool.
  Pass the road to Lochinver but remember it for another day. It is a memorable drive to recall when back on the motorways.
• Turn left at the next junction and drive past two more lochs on the right.
• As you come to the coast , there are toilets and council sheds. Turn right and continue with Badentarbat Bay on your left. Polbain Store is over the top of the hill. Caberfeidh is the first house on the right a few hundred yards past the store. You may reverse up to the house and unload, but at other times please park on out level, private ground opposite. It is kinder to your car and our slope.