Meadowbank
Ms M MacNeil
1 Bogach
Northbay
ISLE OF BARRA HS9 5UX
TEL: 01871 890286
E-mail: glomor@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.meadowbankbarra.com
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INTRODUCTION:
The islands of Barra & Vatersay are the most southerly inhabited islands in the
Western Isles. A visit to Barra will be well rewarded by the peace and tranquillity of
the island. You can take a leisurely stroll along many of the island’s white sandy
beaches; entice the seals to shore; enjoy some bird watching; collect a bunch of
lovely wild flowers growing freely in the machair fields or for the more energetic,
you can take a climb up the hills where your efforts will be rewarded with
magnificent views of the surrounding islands. Barra is also ideal for cyclists.
ACCOMMODATION:
The house comprises of two bedrooms, shower-room, kitchen with dining area and
living room. Both bedrooms are equipped with bedside lights and panel heaters;
shower-room has heated towel rail, fan heater and towels; kitchen/dining area is spacious, complete with appliances and utensils;
The living room has electric fire, panel heater, TV., radio, C.D. and tape facilities, (please bring your own choice of music), All rooms are fully furnished. 2 storage heaters are
located in the hall and kitchen. All windows are double-glazed. Linen and towels provided.
Regret no animals or smoking inside house.
CHARGES: Weekly charges are as follows:
APR/MAY/SEPT. £350.00
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST £380.00
OCTOBER – MARCH£350.00
DEPOSIT:A deposit of 20% is to be paid on confirmation of booking and balance forwarded 4 weeks before holiday commences. Cancellation will only be accepted 6 weeks
prior to commencement of holiday.
Electricity: paid by key meter, instructions in cottage.
Bookings: on weekly basis: Saturday to Saturday.
Check-in time 4.00pm. Check-out time 8.00am.
The key for the cottage will be in the door on your arrival.
Shopping: All the shops for groceries are in Castlebay, which is 5 miles from ‘Meadowbank’. A reliable bus service is operable daily. Timetable available. Advance order of
groceries can be arranged on request.
DIRECTIONS:
Arriving by ferry from Oban: Drive off ferry uphill, turn right, drive 5 miles until you reach signpost Bogach/Bruernish junction, turn right and ’Meadowbank’ is second house
on your left.
Arriving by ferry from Eriskay: Drive 1 mile to road end and turn left, drive for 1 mile to Northbay junction – turn left and drive for further ½ mile to Bogach/Bruernish
junction turn left ‘Meadowbank’ is second house on your left.
Arriving by plane: Drive south for 2 miles to Northbay junction. Drive a further ½ mile to Bogach/Bruernish junction turn left and ‘Meadowbank’ is second house on your left.
A bus or taxi can be pre-arranged.
INVENTORY:
A more detailed list of items available in ‘Meadowbank’ will be forwarded to you following receipt of final payment.
Car Parking is provided at ‘Meadowbank’