Tigh-na-Camus (which means in Gaelic, House by the Bay) is a self-catering stand alone detached traditional highland cottage with a large extension on the back in a completely enclosed private garden. Tigh-na-Camus is situated in a fantastic rural location right next to the seashore & pier in the picturesque village of Glenelg, with uninterrupted and stunning views across the bay to the Isle of Skye. It is a very convenient five minute walk to the centre of the village, where you will find the local grocery shop and the Inn with its restaurant & bar, which throughout the summer months frequently has traditional live music.
Only a short drive will take you to the neighbouring villages which hold a host of other amenities.
We offer a reduction for your 2nd week, plus no extra cost for any four legged companions that week.
The location so close to the shore & pier is excellent for anyone who likes to canoe, paddle board and swim. Also the canoes and paddle boards can be easily stored at the back of the house when not in use.
Tigh-na-Camus is an excellent location for Munro climbing as it is very close to Sqritheall which has a height of 974 metres, with its stunning views, as seen from some of the pictures.
When i was growing up Tigh-na-Camus was the police house in Glenelg. We added a large modern extension at the rear. This incorporates a bright spacious fully equipped and fitted kitchen with a traditional pine table for breakfast or informal meals. Also on the ground floor is the modern bathroom with a curved shower as well as a double bedroom with twin beds. There is also a lounge and a large dining room plus the added bonus of the sun room.
On the first floor are two double bedrooms both with spectacular views over the Sound of Sleat and the Isle of Skye.
There is also an upstairs toilet.
With its comfortable separate dining and living rooms, large modern kitchen plus the sun room, it is an excellent & surprisingly large house right next to the beach to appreciate the wonderful scenery right outside its door.
The large bright sun room at the front of the house is a wonderful place to sit and relax at any moment of the day; the spectacular view across the bay to the nearby Isle of Skye presents a breath-taking vista of unspoiled beauty and can be appreciated in all weathers and is a great favourite with visitors who can sit and wonder at the infinite beauty of Mother Nature.
Tigh-na-Camus sits in the middle of a large private enclosed garden. On the patio situated just outside the kitchen there is a picnic table and on the other side of the garden a bench to relax and enjoy those uninterrupted views southwards down to the Sound of Sleat and across to the Island of Skye.
Tigh-na-Camus details
Access is by a key pass after 4pm. PLEASE remember the 4 digit code once received.
Sleeps MAXIMUM of 6 guests in three bedrooms.
2 of the double bedrooms have double beds and the other one on the ground floor has twin singles.
1 modern bathroom downstairs which had in March 2022 a new Mira Sport shower and new shower cubicle installed in it. One toilet upstairs.
Private off road parking at the back as well as a parking area at the front.
Reception rooms: 1 large dining room, comfortable sitting room & large sun room at the front of the house
3 flat screen TVs: 59" in the living room, 32" kitchen, 32" sun room
All electric radiators throughout the house have individual controls.
Electricity is included.
Kitchen details:
Induction 4 ring hob and oven.
LARGE fridge freezer.
Microwave
Washing machine and separate tumble dryer
Full sized family dishwasher
Filter Coffee Maker (filter papers provided) and a Cafeteria
Coffee Bean grinder
Kettle and toaster.
A Crock pot / slow cooker
A handheld liquidizer
Rice cooker/ vegetable steamer.
An electric hand held Food Whisk
There is also a selection of cook books.
A high chair is always available and if requested in advance a child's cot at no extra cost is also available.
There is an extensive library of books (adults and children's) to enjoy, as well as an assortment of DVDs in the living & dining rooms
There is also a hair dryer in each bedroom, for your use.
Two well behaved dogs are allowed (small additional charge per dog). No dogs are allowed upstairs, on the beds or on furniture and we would appreciate it, if dog owners would please remove any mess which is done in the garden so as not to spoil the pleasure of the garden for the following guests.
As there is a problem with sheep in the area, could both gates PLEASE be closed securely. This is another reason we ask that dogs do not go on the furniture as the sheep dung which dogs easily walk through gets trapped in their claws and then leaves permanent stains.