Set in a lovely spot just a short walk from the gorgeous sands of Camusdarach beach is Darach, a wooden-clad contemporary house with an enclosed garden, only 5 miles from Mallaig in Lochaber.
Quick Info
Sleeps: 2/6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 3 |
Inside, with a light and airy feeling throughout and an open plan layout that is cosied by underfloor heating, the house offers comfy accommodation and plenty of room to spread out into.
Glass doors out to the patio area and windows to three sides in the open plan living area allow the sunlight to flood in and a warm ambience is created at its heart by the fire crackling away in the wood-burning stove. A large island in the kitchen provides handy extra space and the dining area is right alongside making sure that the nominated cook doesn’t miss out on the conversation and fun.
Downstairs there are two attractive double bedrooms that both benefit from modern en suite shower rooms with walk-in showers that are hidden away behind space-saving sliding doors. Heading up to the mezzanine level, is a games/TV room that is partly open to a double bedroom that makes use of the bathroom downstairs.
The shared, fenced garden is laid mainly to grass and to the rear is a large parking area and an outbuilding that allows for bikes and other sporting equipment to be stored away safely.
Darach’s sister property, Camus, shares its garden and parking area.
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A 10-minute stroll leads to the amazing Camusdarach sandy beach that is sure to be right at the top of the holiday agenda whatever the weather with its white sands and sparkling waters. Mallaig (5 miles) is a popular fishing port so it is the ideal place to try some amazingly fresh seafood.
Wildlife spotting boat trips run out from Mallaig harbour with the hope of seeing birds, seals, dolphins and even whales and basking sharks. It stops off at the Green Island on the Knoydart peninsula which is known as a haven for wildlife. There are also ferries available for those wishing to head over to the Isle of Skye for a day trip spent exploring the picturesque island.
Horse riding along the beach can be tried with the Silversands Trekking Centre (0.5 miles) and there is a very picturesque, 9 hole golf course right by the coast at Traigh (1.5 miles). A must visit nearby is Morar (3 miles) where there are even more wonderful beaches to enjoy (the Silver Sands of Morar) as well as a hotel bar/restaurant to stop off at for a meal or drink.
In the summer months there are exciting Highland Games to go along to with Arisaig’s taking place in July and Mallaig and Morar’s joint event happening annually every August. Both of these draw in visitors from all around and offer traditional music and dancing as well as the long-established heavy games such as tossing the caber and throwing the hammer.
Head into Fort William for further shopping and exploring and perhaps a truly memorable train journey with a trip on the Jacobite Steam Train that runs from Fort William to Mallaig. Film fans may recognise the train from its fame as part of Hogwart’s Express in the Harry Potter films and the scenery that can be taken in on the journey is truly breathtaking.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Open plan living area with wood-burning stove, Smart TV, electric induction hob and oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, etc
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer
Double bedroom with en suite shower room with WC and wash basin
Double bedroom with en suite shower room with WC and wash basin
Bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Double bedroom
Games/TV room.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £40.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £35 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable my meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED) and air source heat pump (INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 1 dogs is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 small). No smoking.
Please note: For Darach, the tariff for 2 persons is based on one bedroom only being made available.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 27/09/2024 to 30/09/2024
From 13/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 06/09/2024 to 09/09/2024
From 20/09/2024 to 23/09/2024
Changeover Day: Fri
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 6 |
23 Aug 2024 - 12 Sep 2024 | £995.00 | £1,250.00 |
13 Sep 2024 - 03 Oct 2024 | £795.00 | £950.00 |
04 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2024 | £995.00 | £1,250.00 |
25 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £695.00 | £850.00 |
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £1,550.00 | £1,550.00 |
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £1,550.00 | £1,550.00 |
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Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking and where more than one tariff is shown, the number of bedrooms made available may vary. This allows us to offer larger properties at lower rates for smaller parties. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
For Darach, the tariff for 2 persons is based on one bedroom only being made available.
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This is our third Visit to Darach ,this time with new grandson ! Darach has everything you need down to dog bowls and ev...
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Fabulous property interior, location and setting.
Weather was in our favour. Great to spend a long weekend or week...
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Comfortable and well designed and provided for in a wonderful location
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Perfect property very modern and extremely well presented.
Beautiful location especially when you get good weather.
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We were lucky to have beautiful weather and the area is stunning but if it had rained all week, Darach would have been a...
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