Balvicar, Isle Of Seil, Argyll & The Isles

Balvicar Beag

Balvicar Beag, Balvicar, Isle of Seil, sleeps 2 guests in 1 studio bedroom.

2 guests
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
no pets allowed

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The living area of this property is open-plan with a kitchen with gas oven and hob, microwave, a fridge, a dining area for two, a sitting area and a pull-down double bed. There is a shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside there is an enclosed garden with decking and furniture and off-road parking nearby for one car. Within 2.3 miles or less you will find a shop and a pub and please note that pets are not allowed and that this is a smoke-free property. Fuel, power, bed linen, towels and WiFi included in the rent. Explore the wilder side of Scotland with a stay at the wonderful Balvicar Beag. Note: Property is set on a working farm with livestock. Note: Bed is a pull-down bed in the living area. Note: Check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am. This property has a 3 night minimum stay.

The village of Balvicar is found on Seil, the most northerly of the Slate Islands, attached to the Scottish mainland by the Clachan Bridge, built in 1793 and now famously known as the 'Bridge over the Atlantic' as it spans the narrow strip of ocean. This is a very peaceful and tranquil area, with an abundance of wildlife and spectacular scenery which is wonderful for walking, birdwatching, cycling, boating and fishing. Balvicar's village shop and post office boast a wide range of groceries, newspapers, fishing tackle for sale and golf clubs for use at the adjacent Golf Club. The two other inhabited slate islands, Easdale and Luing, are reached by a small passenger ferry and a car ferry respectively. Not to be missed are the high adrenaline boat trips by Sea-fari and the more sedate trips by Sealife Adventures, which offer a wide range of marine eco-tours that include visits to the Gulf of Corryvreckan, home of the world's third largest whirlpool, whale and dolphin watching as well as the chance to spot basking sharks and a wealth of seabirds.

From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.