About our self catering cottage in Kentallen

The Cottage,
Kentallen, Appin, Argyll. PA38 4BU

The Cottage overlooking Kentallen bay lies between the village of Duror and Ballachulish. Expect a warm and friendly greeting to welcome you to The Highlands. Guests are welcome from 4pm on the day of arrival.

The Lounge
Settee and chairs, TV (text) and DVD/VCR, small tables and lamps, books and games. A multi-fuel burning stove is one of the sources of heating for both the lounge and the kitchen (there are detailed instructions provided for its safe and efficient operation). If you do take a dog, please keep your dog off the furniture.

The Kitchen
Fitted units with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge freezer, electric cooker, microwave, crockery, cutlery, cooking pots, pans and utensils for 6 people. Plastic utensils are provided for the non-stick pans. Cleaning equipment, dish cloths and fairy liquid, toaster, kettle, slow cooker, coffee maker and hot water bottles. Tea towels and hand towels are provided. There is a CD/radio so please take your favourite CDs.

The Bathroom Electric shower, toilet, sink and wall fan heater. An extractor fan is fitted to enable the bulk of the steam to be removed. Towels can be provided at £5 per person per week.

Downstairs Bedroom Kingsize double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, clothes stand, lamps, pillows and duvet. For all the bedrooms sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers are provided within the weekly price.

Upstairs Attic Bedrooms
Both with twin beds, lamps, pillows and duvets and storage for clothing. One room has a wardrobe/airing cupboard. These rooms are accessed by a steep staircase and care should be taken with young children and the more unstable of us. It is best to come down these stairs backwards. Velux roof windows allow views across the bay and beyond. Please close these when away from the Cottage as a safety precaution and to prevent rain coming in.

Outside The Cottage fronts onto Kentallen Bay which is a small harbour of Loch Linnhe, boasting moorings and wonderful views. There is a mostly fenced garden including a small patio area with table and chairs (kept in the shed) suitable for a BBQ and sunbathing. Immediately between The Cottage and the Bay is the A828. Children and dogs should not be un-accompanied crossing the road. The dustbin is emptied on Wednesday mornings and so should be put by the road first thing..

When you arrive
The Cottage overlooking Kentallen bay lies between the village of Duror and Ballachulish. Expect a warm and friendly greeting to welcome you to The Highlands. Guests are welcome from 4pm on the day of arrival.

Heating
Background heating is afforded by newly fitted storage heaters. In cooler months the multi-fuel coal and wood burning stove provides not only a tremendous amount of heat but adds a unique cosiness to the whole cottage. Please read the instructions for its safe and efficient use. By keeping the internal doors open when it’s lit the whole cottage will be kept warm. Logs and coal are available just outside the cottage.

As You Go
To enable us to welcome our next guests we would ask you to vacate the cottage by 10am on your last day, unless by agreement with ourselves.

Responsibility
Please note that we can take no responsibility for any injury or harm to you and your belongings during your stay. If anything is broken please let us know so that we can ensure a replacement is found before the next visit. A charge may be made to cover the cost

Fire Safety
There are two smoke alarms, one at each entrance to the kitchen. Please check these when you arrive. There is a fire extinguisher and blanket in the kitchen. Ensure the wood-burning stove is out or only ticking over with closed vents before going out.

Emergency
First Aid. We have stocked a small box with essentials, which is stored in the kitchen wall cupboard. If you use anything please let us know so we can ensure it is restocked.

Contact Numbers:

Booking
A non-refundable deposit of £50 is required with your firm booking. Please make your cheque payable to Mrs J Baxter and send to the address below. The balance should be paid 6 weeks before your arrival. Should you have to cancel after paying for the holiday please inform us immediately and we will endeavour to re-let the cottage. In which case we will return 50% of the fee to you. If we cannot re-let then we will refund 25%. We reserve the right to request any client to vacate the property should we be concerned about its safety and upkeep.

If you would like to hire hand and bath towels please indicate when booking.

For further information and booking please telephone us on 01631 740318
or Email - or fill in our Enquiry form

Our home address is Kentallen House, Kentallen, Appin, Argyll, PA38 4BU.
We live approx 150 metres from the cottage towards Ballachulish.

Price
Prices vary from £335 to £535 per week depending on the time of year. A fuel supplement is required during cooler months.

The Cottage also appears on the Association of Scottish Self Caterers (ASSC) web site

Bed linen, solid fuel and electricity are included in the price.
Towels are available for hire at £5 per person per week.

Enquiries