Eilean Shona

Eilean Shona is a tiny gem of a 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 and 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, hide five simple (but modernised) original Estate cottages, 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.

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 most days the launch ferries tenants at fixed times to and from the mainland (FREE OF CHARGE) 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.

Heating in all the cottages is by open-fire or coal-burning stove (one bag of coal INCLUDED, and night-store heaters (INCLUDED) except Tioram.  Electricity and gas are INCLUDED. Bed-linen, two bath-towels, two hand towels, and two tea-towels are INCLUDED per cottage. Pets are welcome under strict control.

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