Balmacara Estate
Large NTS managed estate on south of Lochalsh peninsula. Excellent easy walking on trails through woodland, lochside and coastal. Ideal for younger kids as well.
The Balmacara Estate (2,550 hectares) is a diverse Highland crofting estate of high nature conservation and cultural value. The land has been used for millennia, with the agricultural and woodland management of the last two centuries giving rise to a pleasing blend of built, farmed and natural environments in the landscape. The mosaic of arable croft fields around small settlements, with outlying moorland common grazing reflects a historically important land use of the West Highlands which remains relevant to local communities today.
Estate: all year, daily.
Woodland Walks: all year, daily 9 until dusk.
Balmacara Square Visitor Centre: 1 Apr to 30 Sep, daily 9-5 (Fri 9-4).
Tel. 0844 493 2233
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Tigh an Aullt Holiday Cottage, Loch Duich - Sleeps 6
Classic highland cottage for six overlooking Loch Duich. This three bedroom bungalow offers families and friends a holiday in paradise with outstanding views in every direction.
- Sleeps: 6
Other Cottages
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Loch Alsh Cottage, Kyle of Lochalsh, Sleeps 4
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Glenview Cottage nr plockton sleeps 6
This well equipped detached single storey cottage, made suitable for wheelchair users, is situated in the hamlet of Achmore and surrounded by natural woodland and pine forests which are rich in wildlife. ... -
Reraig Beag, nr. Kyle of Lochalsh, sleeps 5
Detached bungalow facing south-west, 150 yards from the shore of Lochalsh where one may fish. Kyle of Lochalsh 3 1/2 miles, the crossing point for the Isle of Skye. Wooded hills offer many walks of varyin... -
Tigh-An-Achaidh, Nr Kyle of Lochalsh, sleeps 6-7
Detached holiday cottage in a wonderful setting with sea lochs and mountains! A paradise for walkers and climbers with the challenging Kintail Mountains and Five Sisters close by. A short drive to Loch Dui... -
Parth-Galen Cottage, Plockton, Sleeps 6-8
Refurbished to a very high standard, Parth-Galen lies in a hamlet enjoying spectacular views over the west coast to the Isle of Skye and Raasay. One of a pair, it is set in a large garden with many woodlan... -
Tigh Na Dalach Cottage, Plockton - Sleeps 6
Set in what is acclaimed to be one of the west coast’s prettiest villages, this traditional, end-of-row, fisherman’s cottage has been sympathetically refurbished making it a bright and appealin... -
Quiraing, Kyle of Lochalsh, Sleeps 6
Situated just south of Plockton where the famous ’Hamish Macbeth’ was filmed, this detached modern bungalow is a true ’home from home.’ The Isle of Skye is an historic isle of romance, a ... -
Sgeir Laith, nr Kyle of Lochalsh - Sleeps 4-5
Overlooking Loch Duich and set in its own secure garden this detached bungalow offers an excellent location to experience the great outdoors of the Western Highlands. Hill walking and climbing on the ... -
Stromeferry Cottage, Loch Carron - Sleeps 6
A detached single storey cottage with a large garden, set back from the road which leads down the hill into the little village of Stromeferry. These are some of the most beautiful scenic surroundings .. -
Craigard, Balmacara, Sleeps 5
This traditional house enjoys lovely open views over Loch Alsh, towards the Isle of Skye. Furnished to a good standard, the house provides the ideal base for a holiday touring this part of the western High...