Tioram Cottage is a lovely detached two storey house which has been extensively modernized and furnished to a very high standard right on the shore of Loch Moidart on Eilean Shona. This is a tiny gem of an island, privately-owned, fabulously set at the entrance to Loch Moidart on the spectacular West Coast of Scotland between the Islands of Mull and Skye. Only 2 miles long x 1.5 miles wide, completely unspoilt, with no cars or bikes, it is a natural haven for wildlife, plants and many rare trees brought from distant parts of the world some 100 years ago. Secluded footpaths through 300 acres of woodlands and rhododendrons, with glimpses of the sensational West Coast 'backdrop' scenery wherever you look, while from the high rocky slopes (highest point 860ft) there are unique and breathtaking views across the enchantment of little islands (said to have inspired J M Barrie to write 'Mary Rose') to the larger Hebridean islands of Muck, Eigg, Rhum and Skye.
The house stands in its own enclosed garden, looking across the bay to Castle Tioram. Downstairs, the open plan living area is both bright and cosy, the kitchen and utility room are well appointed and there is a twin bedroom downstairs. Upstairs has two more twin bedrooms, a double with ensuite bath, and a further bathroom.
There are no roads on Eilean Shona, so cottage tenants leave their vehicles in a safe parking area on the mainland, near the romantic ruin of Castle Tioram and a private motor-launch then ferries them for ten minutes across Loch Moidart to the island - a tranquil retreat for those who would truly enjoy a different experience in a quiet island environment. It is NOT suitable for those who want organised entertainment or supermarket shopping. Walking, bird-watching, painting, reading, writing, just sitting enjoying the views - totally relaxing - is the order of the day, but on most weekdays the launch returns (FREE) to the mainland so that the famously-beautiful countryside roundabout of 'The Road to the Isles', Glenborrodale, Ardnamurchan - the whole Fort William area - can be explored and shops visited. It returns to Eilean Shona again (FREE) in the early evening. The ferry times on these days are at 9.30am and 5.00pm. Ferries do NOT run on Wednesdays or Sundays although it may be possible to arrange crossings, for a small fee, with the owner.
There is a central 'hall' on the island where children can get together and play table-tennis.
Heating is by open-fire (one bag of coal INCLUDED) and oil-central heating (INCLUDED). Electricity and gas are INCLUDED. Bed-linen and towels are INCLUDED. Pets are welcome under strict control.
Other self catering holiday cottages on Eilean Shona -
White Cottage (slps 2)
Red Cottage (slps 2)
Timber Cottage (slps 4)
Sawmill Cottage (slps 2)
South Shore Cottage (slps 2)
