Ferry House is set on a rocky promontory within a few yards of the sea, and is positioned where the Isle of Skye is closest to the mainland.
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Originally an inn, the house faces south, and commands a wonderful view down the Sound of Sleat to Sandaig and Knoydart, and over the sea to Skye. Its location is where the cattle used to be driven, to swim across the sea on the long journey to the southern markets; and Dr Johnson and Mr Boswell stayed here on their famous tour of the Highlands in 1773. There is no other house within a mile.
Nearby is a long sand beach; beyond, on the outskirts of Glenelg village, is the impressive shell of General Wade's 18th century barracks. In the village itself, (1.5 miles) there is a well-stocked shop, and an inn which serves excellent food. A few minutes' drive beyond are the famous Pictish Brochs and four miles further down the coast is Gavin Maxwell's "Camusfearna". A six-car ferry leaves from a slipway 300 yards from the house.
This is a marvellous place for walking, climbing, touring, painting and watching wildlife.
The annex is on two floors. A porch leads into a large sitting-room with an open fire, sofas, dining area, T.V., a stocked bookcase and double sofa-bed. To the rear of this room is the kitchen with double sink, microwave, electric cooker, washing-machine and tumble drier, fridge-freezer, and all cooking utensils; and the bathroom with bath, basin, and lavatory.
Also leading out of the sitting-room, there is a twin bedroom with its own washbasin. All these rooms are on the ground floor.
At the other end of the sitting-room, there is a steepish stair to a large upstairs bedroom. This room has a double bed and two single beds, and also space for a cot, which can be provided upon request. There is a velux window to the rear and a skylight to the front.
Most people prefer to bring their own linen, but it is available by prior arrangement.
Well behaved dogs are welcome.
2007 prices, from Easter to October, are 425 UK pounds per week with a deposit of one third payable at the time of booking, and the remainder paid two weeks before you arrive. Contact us for off-season rates.
Coal and electricity at cost price.
Accommodation is available for a maximum of six people.
Bed and breakfast and half board are also available locally, on the shores of the beautiful Loch Long. For more information, contact Joan Ashburner on 01599 588 259 or 07780 880 492.
For more information about Ferry House, please write to:
James Watt,
Ferry House,
Glenelg, IV40 8JZ,
or telephone 01599 522 253