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An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross

An Gearasdan was fully renovated to the highest standards in 2007 and the following year won the prestigious RIAS award for which the owners are justly proud. The house can comfortably sleep 8/10 - it is large enough to accommodate 2 families or a large group of friends. It is fitted with contemporary furnishings and has a fresh decor. Downstairs accommodation consists of a large cloakroom, utility room with washing machine, tumble drier, fridge freezer, a w.c and shower room. Leading off the hallway are 4 double bedrooms (two have twin beds, one has king and one has superking) (one en suite), a family shower-room, and separate TV lounge including a small double sofa bed. Upstairs is bright and open planned with a fully equipped kitchen with large fridge, ovens and microwave. There is a well stocked library of interesting books and family games, and a dining table to seat 10. Three large sofas surround a modern Jotul log burning stove. The house offers every comfort necessary to make your holiday complete.

Property manager

Owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Dogs not allowed on sofas and beds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: the staircase is open tread

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

An Gearasdan, Glenelg, Near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross Kyle

About the area

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Glenelg, Ross-shire

What's nearby

  • Glenelg Brochs - 7 min drive
  • Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan - 10 min drive
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 20 min drive
  • Skye Bridge - 24 min drive
  • Plockton Harbour - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station - 43 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hectors Bothy - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪King Haakon Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Clachan Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross located?

This family-friendly Kyle holiday home is located by the sea, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Glenelg Brochs, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Glas Eilean and Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan. Lochaber Geopark and Glen Shiel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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An Gearasdan, Glenelg, near Kyle of Localsh, Wester Ross Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kate L.

Fabulous location and views.
Excellent accommodation with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Glenelg the greatest hideaway in Scotlanf
Great place, stunning views, lots of walks
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Charis
We have stayed in An Gearasdan on a number of occasions and have been visiting Glenelg for over 24 years. The property is lovely, very well set out and perfect for groups and a couple of dogs. The view down the sound is spectacular and the locals are lovely. We cannot fault the house or location and hope to return for many more years.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul t.

Great place for a family get together
Well designed, functioning and attractive property with beautiful views in peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

An Gearasdan
Lovely house and setting
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Amazing location amazing house!
We loved our stay at this house. Well equipped, clean & comfortable! Lovely area for exploring & beautiful views from the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graeme C.

Recent Stay
Great location for exploring Skye and the local area. Well equipped kitchen. Family had a fabulous time, would visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Gorgeous house
Wonderful house in great location. Perfect for a get together.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN L.

A very welcome break
Our fourth stay here and we just love it. The scenery and tranquility is fantastic. The house itself offers everything we could need and the local pub is so close. We did some paddle boarding this year which was new to some of us. Apart from that we did some walking, geo-cashing -again, new for some of us - and general lazing about. Another great week and next year to look forward to !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha H.

Stunning
An Gearasdan is a fabulous property in a stunning location. Glenelg is one of our favourite places to visit & this is the first time we have stayed at this property and we will definitely return. The host has been so helpful during all the covid cancellations & we were just so pleased to be able to make it this year.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

hamish d.

The upside down house
Another great week in the upside down house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN L.

A Wonderful Week Away
This was our third time at An Gearasdan. We find the house to be ideal for housing us and all the kids who are now grown up. The house has everything you could possibly need for a week away. The kitchen is well equipped with various sizes of pans, bowls etc., lots of cutlery as well as food mixer, coffee maker, roasting tins etc. A short stroll to the pub for a lovely meal and the beach is close by for picnics.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

hamish d.

Thank goodness the house was great
We've been going to Glenelg for 30 years staying in various houses and this was the worst week of weather ever. Thankfully the house was great as we spent more time than planned inside. We will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreas D.

Beautiful view at Glenelg
It is a wonderful house for holidays with 8 people. Furniture and cleaness are in a high standard and we felt very comfortable during our week in Glenelg. Exspecially the GlenelgInn and the possibility to hike in the mountains around the village are really good. We felt close to nature because of little rabbits in the garden and seals in the sea. The location ist ideal to visit Isle of Skye with ferry. We gently will come back.

8/10 Good

Zoë T.

Amazing Location
The property is in a beautiful location overlooking the Isle of Skye. Check in process was easy and communication with the host was very good. Our queries were answered quickly and they were able to accommodate our stay to fit in with our tour of Scotland. There were a couple of issues whilst we were there but we communicated with the host over these and Kay was quick to come back to us. We wanted the first leg of our holiday to be somewhere remote and this is most definitely it. The village shop and the Glenelg Inn are very useful village amenities as the closest Coop is a 40 minute drive. Amazingly peaceful and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

M C.

Top Notch
The house, location and weather, everything was ideal, I feel we struck it really lucky. The house and very impressive and has all mod cons, the area is fantastic (it made you proud to be Scots) With the pub and shop all on hand it made things real easy. Excellent walks and drives .......to numerous to mention. No hesitation recommending the house and the area. MC

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

An Gearasdan
The property is perfectly situated in the wonderful village of Glenelg. Well fitted out with all your needs covered . My only suggestion would be a 4 slot toaster, not 2 , considering the property sleeps 8! Wonderful upside down house, amazing views and a wonderful living space icorporating, kitchen, dining and lounge with lovely log burner. Ample parking and amazing boot room keeping all coats, boits, rucksacks etc out of the way. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrew T.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Highs and lows
Beautiful house, fantastic location, 200 yards to a Wonderful pub that serves the most fantastic food ! Even the weather didn’t let us down What more could we ask for? That the house was cleaned before we arrived! Thick dust to all the roof supports, cobwebs on the toaster! Dirty windows Half the blinds didn’t work And tank tape on all the front patio doors And all the walls desperate for a lick of paint
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Lovely holiday
Glenelg is a beautiful place and the house is situated in a very tranquil spot overlooking Skye. The upstairs of the house is beautiful, great set up, well equipped kitchen and lots of games and books for the family. Kay was great to deal with and very quick to reply which was appreciated. Highlights for us; Sea kayaking in Plockton Pony trekking in Glenshiel Mam Ratagan Also coming back to the beautiful house after a long walk was great- the fire stick in the telly worked really well as did the wifi. Only things I would highlight are we found the sliding doors downstairs difficult to open (some blinds do not stay up) and the bedroom level could maybe use a wee freshen up (some stains on carpet in ensuite etc). Just small things which didn’t spoil the stay at all but maybe things to do in quieter periods. We would definitely return though- it is a very special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laynei N.

Beautiful home, an incredible 3 days!
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to the owners Kay and Graeme, we booked An Gearasdan for 10 of us to stay as a 30th birthday treat for my partner and we couldn't have stayed in a more perfect house. We all felt so lucky to be in such an outstanding home with the most beautiful sea views across to Skye. It was everything we could have wished for. Booking was very easy with Kay and she was very helpful answering all my questions before arrival, on arrival she left us a guide and plenty of info and maps onf the area. The house has everything you may need, including plenty of kitchen equipment, linen, firewood, board games, books and dvds. The house is a 5 minute walk to the local pub the Glenelg Inn where we had a fantastic Sunday lunch on one day and had such a friendly cosy atmosphere, also only a 5 min drive to the Glenelg ferry to get the ferry across to Skye! Overall a perfect home and location for scenery, tranquillity, the local pub, and the ferry, i can't recommend this home enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth D.

A perfect holiday
.An Gearasdan was an amazing place for our extended family. The setting was so beautiful,and the area around had so much to offer. We loved our visit to the Brochs, visited on foot by most, the waterfall up the glen was spectacular and the afternoon spent in the sun at the brewery a special memory. Arnisdale and Corran are charming villages with the Postie's walk. at the end and the goodies served at Sheena's Tea Hut a perfect reward.We walked to the ferry but did not feel the need to cross to Skye. The only outing not undertakenby the oldies was the walk to Sandaig, greatly enjoyed by the family.Unfortunately that we had a flat tyre but the service from the local garage in Kyle was superb. The house had everything we required and more as did the village shop.. In our ten years of holidaying as this extended family the proximity of the very friendly local pub was a first and greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

A well propotioned house in fantastic scenery
This property has it all. The facilities on offer were first class. Large rooms and a fantastic upstairs living area with views over to Skye which were spectacular. Domestic needs are well catered for with great laundry facilities and first class cooking area. We could not find fault with this property. The owners obviously know what the client wants. The area outside was large and fenced off so if you had young children they could not stray. There was plenty of wood for the fire. And the entrance area was large which we called the boot room ideal if you have wet clothes and boots to dry off. This was my first holiday rental and I doubt if I can find anything that would combine the sheer beauty of the area with well thought out accommodation. There is plenty to see and do, with countless walks both high and low level. Wild life is in abundance but alas could not sight an otter, but seen Deer, Seals a sea eagle and plenty of other birds. There is an Otter hide accross the water on the Skye side which is worth a trip or walk to sandaig where Gavin Maxwell author) once lived with his otters.There is the Glenelg inn just along the road which serves good ale and food, with a large selection of whiskies. look forward to my next visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Stunning house, stunning location.
We have stayed in Glenelg many times before, and always been curious about An Gearasdan! It didn't disappoint. The house is stunning, has magnificent views to Skye and is one of the most practical homes I've ever stayed in. Everything is so well thought out... Lounge / dining area / kitchen are all upstairs to make the most of the views. We loved ship spotting with the telescope when it was too wild to venture outside (with a roaring fire in the wood-burner of course) Bedrooms are all downstairs and the whole boot room / utility / laundry room arrangement means that you can ditch all your wet muddy gear at the door, leaving the rest of the house pristine & clutter free. Also downstairs is a second lounge /TV room/ study (I unfortunately had some work to do during my stay and I have to say that the study in An Gearasdan is probably THE hardest study to get any work done in thanks to the incredible views!) The house was spotlessly clean and welcoming on arrival and the information provided by the owner prior to arrival was comprehensive & helpful. Glenelg itself has always been a favourite... We love cycling (to Corran and also to Sheil Bridge over the Mam Ratagan pass). The walk to Ardintoul from the car park at the Kylerhea ferry is also fabulous, as is the walk to Lower Sandaig. And we love the cosy Glenelg Inn. We'll certainly return to Glenelg and would love to stay in An Gearasdan again.

10/10 Excellent

ShirleyAnne M.

Autumnal Awe
We found An Gearasdan to be a wonderfully comfortable, warm and modern house. In the most stunning location with views from the house both restful and inspiring. Lovely walks locally and fabulous scenic drives when venturing further afield.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karl-Hermann K.

Wonderful dass in an absolutely fantastisch landscape
Great time, amazing House!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024