Luxury West Coast Castle | 225

The main reception room has been designed with a mix of exposed stone walls and wood panelling. A large open fire surrounded by quality sofas and armchairs provides plenty of comfort and warmth.  Many guests have sought the refuge of this cosy sitting room to share stories over a dram of whisky following a day on the hills and lochs.  For those needing to finish that book in peace, you'll find a smaller but equally comfortable snug on the first floor.  There's also a good selection of board games (e.g monopoly, scrabble, taboo, trivia, chess, cranium to name but a few) providing hours of family entertainment.  

Additionally if you've not made use of the bothy for staff, it can always be used for more breakaway space. Most likely a spot children and teenagers will gravitate towards as it's the only room on site with a TV (with SKY connection).  That's right - you won't find one in the main building!  However, there is unlimited wifi avaialble by satellite service for those who can't keep the 21st Century at bay. 

Up on the roof terrace you can daydream, enjoying the ever-changing views across the loch. Or there's always the lure of a bubbling warm hot tub on the front decking to spirit the thought clouds away. 

The hub of the house is definitely this kitchen/dining room, with a central focus point being the work-island built around a living tree. The large gas range-master with 6 hobs, double oven and oven could quite easily cater for double the numbers this property accommodates.  However, there's also a microwave and two further electric ovens just in case!  With a dry goods larder, two upright fridges and a freezer you'll have no worries about where to store a week's supply of food and drink.  Additionally there is a utility room and boot room.  

The dining arrangement is designed to be intimate rather than grand with the table set in the feature window making the most of the wonderful views across the loch. You'll not need to worry about crockery and foodware as all this has been thought of. 

In the bothy, there is a gas cooker and fridge available in the living space.

Accommodation is provided for a group of 10 people in 5 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, as follows:-

• 1 Twin Bedroom/s With Shared Bathroom
• 1 Super King Double Bedroom/s With Ensuite Bathroom
• 1 Twin Bedroom/s With Ensuite Shower Room
• 1 King Sized Double Room With Ensuite Shower Room
• 1 Super King Double/s With Daybed & Shared Bathroom With Shower

Castle
Bed 1 | Super King size double with front views over the loch, with en-suite bathroom, with bath, separate shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin.

Bed 2 | Super King size double with front views over the loch, with daybed, suitable for an infant, shared bathroom

Bed 3 | Twin bedded room with front views over the loch, shared bathroom

Bed 4 | King size bedroom with ensuite shower room.

The shared bathroom consists of a feature bath, with separate shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin.

Bothy
Bed 5| Twin bedded room, with en-suite bathroom with shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin.

The castle is accessible by the Estate boat from Mallaig which is a journey of about 40 minutes. Alternatively, there is a jetty for any private boats; you can walk in from the south side of North Morar; or there is a helipad available for a helicopter.

ON YOUR ARRIVAL
All guests will be asked to assemble at a meeting point in Mallaig at around 3pm on the day of their arrival where one of the Estate Managers will escort them by boat to the castle. There's a fantastic bakery/coffee shop situated next to the marina where guests can enjoy a warm drink if they arrive a little early.  On departure guests will be asked to assemble at the castle jetty by 10am for collection by the Estate boat for return to Mallaig to continue their onward journey. 

A daily ferry calls into Tarbet Bay once each day and arrangements can be made for the hire of the estate boat during your stay. During the summer season there are many wildlife and fishing cruises available from Mallaig. Many water activities and hire are available locally.

Located 40 minutes away from Mallaig, within a wilderness setting, the castle is ideal for exploring the very best of Scotland. Walks are available directly from the house with tracks and coastal paths starting from the garden gate.  

TRAINS TO MALLAIG
The Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig is a very popular trip and one worth doing. Or, you could get the overnight train from Mallaig to London (you might have to change at Fort William)

Food & Shopping
Mallaig itself has local stores, a bakery and restaurants, and deliveries can be arranged to arrive by ferry during your stay. Further on Fort William has large supermarkets including Morrisons, M+S food outlet and Aldi. Ben Nevis distillery can be found in Fort William. The Commando monument and Glenfinnan are worth visiting.

Other ideas
Some ideas to get you started, but don't forget the point of booking this remote castle is to get away from it all. So try limiting your day trips to one or two (also the weather changes quickly on the water in these parts and you don't want to get stuck particularly when travelling at night). 

- go walking, there are no shortage of great walks 

- organise a sea kayaking trip

- wildlife safari; often dolphins can be seen off the Isle of Rum and Eigg

- book in some sea fishing, it's very good in this area

- get a boat to Inverie (10 mins ferry ride across water) and have a meal in Britains remotest pub, the Old Forge Inn (also well known for its amazing seafood menu)

- Explore the Isle of Skye (we hear the Three Chimneys Restaurant is excellent).  You can either get the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale (roughly 30 minutes) or drive back around the coast (roughly 3 hours).  Look up Calmac Ferry for timetables. 

GROUP TYPES
Stag and Hen bookings may not book this property, unless discussed in advance for approval. Neither the Owner nor the Agent will accept any liability should a booking be confirmed as a consequence of non-disclosure of the above which may later result in a booking cancellation by the Owner. For more information on this matter please speak to a member of our staff.

HOUSEKEEPER
Please note that the housekeeper has daily access for light duties on behalf of the house and to check to see if everything is to your satisfaction.

HOT TUB
Please refer to the on-site house manual regarding use of the hot tub.

PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY
There is a private water supply at this property, which is checked and approved on an annual basis by the local authority

WIFI Unlimited use available by satellite service.