An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross
An Gearasdan was fully renovated to the highest standards in 2007 and the following year won the prestigious RIAS award for which the owners are justly proud. The house can comfortably sleep 8/10 - it is large enough to accommodate 2 families or a large group of friends. It is fitted with contemporary furnishings and has a fresh decor. Downstairs accommodation consists of a large cloakroom, utility room with washing machine, tumble drier, fridge freezer, a w.c and shower room. Leading off the hallway are 4 double bedrooms (two have twin beds, one has king and one has superking) (one en suite), a family shower-room, and separate TV lounge including a small double sofa bed. Upstairs is bright and open planned with a fully equipped kitchen with large fridge, ovens and microwave. There is a well stocked library of interesting books and family games, and a dining table to seat 10. Three large sofas surround a modern Jotul log burning stove. The house offers every comfort necessary to make your holiday complete.
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Languages
English
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs not allowed on sofas and beds
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kyle
Located in Kyle, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Glenelg Brochs and Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Glas Eilean and Glen Shiel. Travelling with kids? Consider Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
Glenelg, Ross-shire
What's nearby
Glenelg Brochs - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
Eilean Donan Castle - 20 min drive - 26.2 km
Skye Bridge - 24 min drive - 22.3 km
Plockton Harbour - 33 min drive - 43.3 km
Getting around
Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 43 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 127 min drive
Restaurants
Hectors Bothy - 26 min drive
King Haakon Bar - 25 min drive
Fisherman's Kitchen - 26 min drive
Clachan Bar - 20 min drive
all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross located?
This family-friendly Kyle holiday home is located by the sea, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Glenelg Brochs, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Glas Eilean and Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan. Glen Shiel and Loch Hourn are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My family and I spent 5 nights at this beautiful house.The location is lovely with amazing views across to Isle of Skye.From booking to check in the experience was good as the host responded to messages quickly through the website. Facilities within the property are good with lots of extras for families with small children The village itself has a small shop and a local pub. I would highly recommend having dinner at the pub, food is really good.Ferry trip over to Skye was also a really interesting experience.
We love this property. It is a great space for sharing with family and friends. Fabulous views over to Skye and close to the pub. What more can you want ? Great facilities. Laundry room and a huge boot room at the entrance so plenty of room for jackets and walking boots etc. Four good size bedrooms and a downstairs lounge. Upstairs is such a wonderful space and it really makes the property a great place to be. Good communication with the owner which always helps.
We found An Gearasdan to be a wonderfully comfortable, warm and modern house. In the most stunning location with views from the house both restful and inspiring. Lovely walks locally and fabulous scenic drives when venturing further afield.
We booked this house for our friends and then our family to stay in for our wedding in Glenelg. Everyone was really happy with the accommodation and facilities. The views are incredible and the things provided are very thoughtful and give you everything you need for a stay in the area.
We have stayed in An Gearasdan on a number of occasions and have been visiting Glenelg for over 24 years. The property is lovely, very well set out and perfect for groups and a couple of dogs. The view down the sound is spectacular and the locals are lovely. We cannot fault the house or location and hope to return for many more years.
Our fourth stay here and we just love it. The scenery and tranquility is fantastic. The house itself offers everything we could need and the local pub is so close. We did some paddle boarding this year which was new to some of us. Apart from that we did some walking, geo-cashing -again, new for some of us - and general lazing about. Another great week and next year to look forward to !
The property is perfectly situated in the wonderful village of Glenelg. Well fitted out with all your needs covered . My only suggestion would be a 4 slot toaster, not 2 , considering the property sleeps 8! Wonderful upside down house, amazing views and a wonderful living space icorporating, kitchen, dining and lounge with lovely log burner. Ample parking and amazing boot room keeping all coats, boits, rucksacks etc out of the way. Thank you
The property is in a beautiful location overlooking the Isle of Skye. Check in process was easy and communication with the host was very good. Our queries were answered quickly and they were able to accommodate our stay to fit in with our tour of Scotland. There were a couple of issues whilst we were there but we communicated with the host over these and Kay was quick to come back to us. We wanted the first leg of our holiday to be somewhere remote and this is most definitely it. The village shop and the Glenelg Inn are very useful village amenities as the closest Coop is a 40 minute drive. Amazingly peaceful and relaxing!
Glenelg is a beautiful place and the house is situated in a very tranquil spot overlooking Skye. The upstairs of the house is beautiful, great set up, well equipped kitchen and lots of games and books for the family.
Kay was great to deal with and very quick to reply which was appreciated.
Highlights for us;
Sea kayaking in Plockton
Pony trekking in Glenshiel
Mam Ratagan
Also coming back to the beautiful house after a long walk was great- the fire stick in the telly worked really well as did the wifi.
Only things I would highlight are we found the sliding doors downstairs difficult to open (some blinds do not stay up) and the bedroom level could maybe use a wee freshen up (some stains on carpet in ensuite etc). Just small things which didn’t spoil the stay at all but maybe things to do in quieter periods.
We would definitely return though- it is a very special place.
An Gearasdan is a fabulous property in a stunning location. Glenelg is one of our favourite places to visit & this is the first time we have stayed at this property and we will definitely return. The host has been so helpful during all the covid cancellations & we were just so pleased to be able to make it this year.
This was our third time at An Gearasdan. We find the house to be ideal for housing us and all the kids who are now grown up. The house has everything you could possibly need for a week away. The kitchen is well equipped with various sizes of pans, bowls etc., lots of cutlery as well as food mixer, coffee maker, roasting tins etc. A short stroll to the pub for a lovely meal and the beach is close by for picnics.
A great location and brilliant communication and support from the owners. The house is in a great spot, with stunning views of Skye from indoors and outside. The local pub was a delight, for food and atmosphere. We kayaked around the Sound of Sleet, enjoyed the beaches and the tranquility. We’lll definitely be back.
.An Gearasdan was an amazing place for our extended family.
The setting was so beautiful,and the area around had so much to offer. We loved our visit to the Brochs, visited on foot by most, the waterfall up the glen was spectacular and the afternoon spent in the sun at the brewery a special memory. Arnisdale and Corran are charming villages with the Postie's walk. at the end and the goodies served at Sheena's Tea Hut a perfect reward.We walked to the ferry but did not feel the need to cross to Skye.
The only outing not undertakenby the oldies was the walk to Sandaig, greatly enjoyed by the family.Unfortunately that we had a flat tyre but the service from the local garage in Kyle was superb.
The house had everything we required and more as did the village shop..
In our ten years of holidaying as this extended family the proximity of the very friendly local pub was a first and greatly appreciated.
We've been going to Glenelg for 30 years staying in various houses and this was the worst week of weather ever. Thankfully the house was great as we spent more time than planned inside. We will be back again
This was our fourth stay in An Gearasdan and Glenelg continues to be a magical place. The property is delightful, well equipped and exceedingly comfortable. Fantastic views from the first floor living space and 3 of the downstairs rooms. We love it and keep coming back!
This was our second trip to An Gearasdan and we loved it just as much as the first time (have also booked for next year). It is a great house in a great, peaceful location. Close to the village shop, cafe and The Glenelg Inn for dinners out. The Glenelg Ferry means that you are only minutes from the Isle of Skye and all it has to offer. Just a wonderful place to switch off from the stresses of daily life.
Amazing location , spacious and fulfilled all our needs for 8 adults and 1 child.
would definately recommend staying here and we would love to return in the future.
We had a woderful and much needed break in a stunning area.
Liz C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
About the host
Hosted by Owner
My family have been coming to Glenelg for over 40 years. We are lucky to live in the beautiful Somerset countryside and holiday in the stunning Scottish Highlands.
Why they chose this property
We found the perfect spot with the most amazing view and with the help of the incredible architects built our dream house in Glenelg.
What makes this property unique
Modern, warm, cosy and bright all at the same time. The location is ideal for the shop the pub and the walks along the beach.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests