THE HIGHLANDS, cont'd
The stars at the side of some properties are the Scottish Tourist Board grading.  Price is a guide only.  Some properties charge extra for linen/towels/electricity - please check.
Cannich, Inverness-shire
Capercaillie   Sleeps 5   3 stars
Bus nearby   Available January-December   Dogs
Glen Affric is said by many to be the most beautiful glen in Scotland, with forest walks, waterfalls, two lochs and nature reserves.  Capercaillie is a modern house with a large garden and ample parking.  It sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms (double, twin and single), one with en suite shower room with washbasin and WC.  Cot available.  Bathroom.  Sitting room with open fire (coal included), TV, video recorder, books, games and jigsaws.  Fully equipped kitchen and utility room with washer drier and freezer.  Gas central heating. Price: from £265 per week
Kerrow House   Sleeps 2/10   3 stars
Bus 2 miles   Available January-December   Dogs
Five properties, each with their own character and style, set amidst the beautiful scenery of Strathglass.  Three and half miles of free trout fishing. Price: from £220 per week
Ullapool, Ross-shire
Loch Broom Cottages   Sleeps 2/10   2 stars
Bus 3½ miles, train 30 miles   Available January-December   Dogs
Well equipped traditional stone cottages and lochside bungalows on this magnificent 7,000 acre private estate just 3 miles from Ullapool, a superb fishing village with a good range of shops and a ferry service to Stornoway.  On the estate there is loch fishing and wonderful walking. Price: from £180 per week
Frazer Point Chalets   Sleeps 4/6   3 stars
Bus nearby   Available January-December   Dogs
Two well designed and constructed timber chalets in a seaside location with excellent views over the bay and hills beyond. Price: from £195 per week
Dundonnell, Ross-shire
Badrallach Cottage   Sleeps 4   4 stars
Bus 7 miles, train 30 miles   Available January-December   Dogs
For those who really want to get away from it all, but in some luxury, this is a beautifully restored croft cottage in spectacular surroundings.  The cottage is situated on a croft that is being revitalized with a wild flower nursery and a herd of Highland cows on the shores of Little Loch Broom.  Combining the best of traditional values with modern conveniences, there is gas lighting, peat stove, gas cooker, heat and hot water, bath with shower, attractive good quality furnishings.  Sleeping on open gallery with partitions.  No mains electricity and the mountains preclude TV reception anyway, but a generator available at cost.  Sea fishing (free), river/loch fishing available, boat for hire, pets welcome.  There is also a Bothy with very basic accommodation, 'a stone tent' and a campsite. Price: from £140 per week