BORRODALE HOUSE - BY ARISAIG - WESTERN HIGHLANDS
Booked New Year 2010/11
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West coast self-catering holiday house at Borrodale Bay
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Accommodation
East Wing
Large sitting/dining room (seats 16) with open fire
Kitchen
Family suite containing 1 Double bedroom and 1 Twin bedroom
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom
Shower room
External toilet
West Wing
Drawing room with open fire
Dining room - seats 8
Double bedroom
3 Twin bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Shower room
Drying cupboard
A handsome, 18th-century, listed building of character, Borrodale House is decorated and furnished in keeping with its style, creating a peaceful, light yet cosy atmosphere. The house is comfortably appointed for self-catering groups of up to 16.
Borrodale Bay, just a short walk from the house, is the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie first set foot on the Scottish mainland on the 25th July 1745. One year later saw the Prince fleeing from the forces of King George, and he returned briefly to Borrodale before leaving for the Hebrides: the original house was then burnt down in 1746.
Just a ten-minute walk along a sweeping pasture to the shores of Loch nan Uamh in the Sound of Arisaig affords the visitor some of the finest west coast views, sweeping down from the Isle of Eigg to Ardnamurchan Point and beyond.
The area boasts many lovely, white sand beaches, classic mountain and hill walks, and opportunities for sailing, skiing, fishing and golf.
Further Information
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Beaches
Sandy beach with Prince Charlie's Cave - just a short walk down from the house.
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Child Friendly
Children welcome.
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Hillwalking..
Excellent hill walking in this area.
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Of Historic or Architectural Interest
Bonnie Prince Charlie first set foot on the Scottish mainland at Borrodale Bay. He stayed in Borrodale House which was then burnt to the ground in 1746. The present house was built a few years later.
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Pets Allowed
Dogs allowed but not loose outside due to close proximity of sheep.
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Wildlife Watching
Good whale-watching boat trips from Arisaig or by private charter. Seals and otters.
