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Cruinn Leum Round House

Toscaig, Applecross, Wester Ross

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Quick Info

Sleeps: 2 Bedrooms: 1
Changeover Day: Sat Pets Allowed: Yes (2)
No smoking Bathrooms: 1
  • No Smoking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove
  • WiFi
Overview

Certainly one of our more 'unique' properties, Cruinn-leum was conceived as an artists' retreat with a recording studio, but it is also offered as a wonderful holiday home.

Located in Toscaig, Applecross, the Round House was built to high 'eco' specifications, perching high above the narrow road leading down to the pier at Toscaig on the west coast of the Applecross peninsula. Opposite Breakish on the Isle of Skye and the Crowlin Islands, it is in a semi-wild location and yet with shopping, dining and a petrol station nearby. 

Cruinn Leum makes good use of its elevated vantage point with the living accommodation upstairs offering a delightful open plan living and dining space with surround sound entertainment and a well-equipped modern kitchen. The design of the room offers exceptionally good natural light flooding in through the large windows, which also provide wonderful views looking up the loch to Crowlin and the Isle of Skye.

The impressive solid oak staircase follows the curve of the external wall as expected with the round house design and the attractive wood-burning stove in the entrance hallway works well at distributing heat throughout the property.

On the ground floor there is a good sized double bedroom with a door opening to an outdoor sitting area and a large 'studio console desk', doubling as a dressing table reflective of Cruin Leum's recording studio identity. Adding to the unique character, is an unusual yet luxurious cedar wood panelled room with slate floor and underfloor heating, housing a wet room shower, WC and wash basin.

Map & Local

Wester Ross in the North West Highlands of Scotland is a popular tourist destination, renowned for its stunning loch and mountain scenery, fantastic white beaches and abundant wildlife, with its remoteness and slower pace of life offering a peaceful sanctuary from the pressures of modern living.

Applecross and Toscaig are accessed by only two roads, one of which being the infamous 'Bealach na Ba' (Scottish Gaelic for 'Pass of the Cattle') due to it historically being used as an old drovers road to take cattle to market. At 2,054 feet with hairpin bends and gradients approaching 20%, it is more akin to the great mountain passes of the Alps and boasts the greatest ascent of any road in the UK. The adventurous few who take this option are however rewarded with the truly spectacular views across the Applecross hills, the world famous Cuillins of Skye and the sandy bay below.

For those preferring a gentler route, there is an alternative longer road in from Shieldaig along the rugged coastline, which whilst a less intense drive still provides panoramic views over the Torridon Mountains and Loch Torridon. The bonus of having such a limited route in is that Applecross has retained a simple unspoilt charm that is no longer evident in most parts of the Scottish Highlands these days.

There are a wide variety of activities on offer in the area including superb walking, climbing, cycling, sailing, fishing and kayaking, with the gulf stream warmed and calm waters making the latter activities even more appealing. The bay at Sand has a beautiful sandy beach with views over the Inner Sound to Raasay and Skye, with nearby Applecross Bay offering one of the largest sandy inlets in the Western Highlands, complete with aquamarine seas and 70 foot sand dunes providing the ideal opportunity to experience some sand sledging fun!

Local attractions include the beautiful walled garden of Applecross House with its Potting Shed restaurant and the Heritage Centre complete with spinning demonstrations and locally crafted gifts. The award-winning Applecross Inn with its 'best pub food in Britain' award, provides great meals as well as the Kishorn Seafood Bar or for locally famed pizza, visit the unusual Flower Tunnel surrounded by a wide variety of colourful plant life.

Boasting an amazing clear night sky with little light pollution, the milky way is clearly visible here and the Northern Lights can often been seen on clear crisp nights. For nature lovers, the area is teeming with wildlife including red deer, otters living near the pier (who can be seen going for early morning swims), buzzards and even golden eagles, including a nest on the cliffs in Toscaig. If you leave out jam sandwiches (especially strawberry), the rare pine martens will often come near to the door and eat them of an evening. There are also a wide variety of sea birds and seals can often be seen basking, as well as the occasional whale passing through the Inner Sound. Toscaig pier is locally known for great mackerel fishing in the summer, so have the BBQ ready!

Local Events and Attractions

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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.

Facilities

Accommodation

Downstairs

Entrance hallway with wood-burning stove
Double bedroom (king-size)
Shower/wetroom with WC and wash basin.

Upstairs

Open plan living/dining/kitchen with TV/3D DVD, Hi-Fi, iPod dock, electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, etc

Outbuilding with table top freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)
Free
Sets of towels (per person)
Free
WiFi
Free

Available Extras

Pet
£20.00

Services

Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by underfloor electric heating, electric oil-filled radiators and wood-burning stove (logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Changeover Day: Sat

Booked Available
2024
Price

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).

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range Sleeps 2
03 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 £750.00
30 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2024 £850.00
20 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024 £750.00
04 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 £850.00
25 May 2024 - 31 May 2024 £950.00
01 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 £850.00
22 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 £950.00
20 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 £995.00
24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 £850.00
14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 £750.00
05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 £850.00
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 £595.00
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 £995.00
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 £995.00
06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 POA
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. 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.

Reviews

Reviews
(Supplied Independently through Feefo)

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21-Feb-2024

The round house is absolutely delightful, the location, the views, the house is quality, warm, cosy, everything you need...

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It is clear from reading your review that the house was just what you needed for a restful week. We hope to welcome you ...

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06-Nov-2023

Comfortable cottage in a great location. Cosy, warm with good kitchen equipment & good views. The only thing missing is...

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27-Oct-2023

Very well thought out accommodation which was warm and comfortable and in a wonderful location. Awesome views all around...

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03-Aug-2023

Fabulous and would definitely recommend.

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17-Jul-2023

The perfect getaway. This was a return visit to this idyllic little cottage. The silence and light were magical. A beau...

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