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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Where is Bruaich Cottage?
  2. How many people will the cottage sleep?
  3. What sort of heating does the cottage have?
  4. Do you allow dogs?
  5. How far is it to local pubs, shops, etc.?
  6. Can I have an initial supply of food and groceries delivered to the cottage ready for my arrival?
  7. Is there anywhere nearby to go for a drink or a meal?
  8. Is there car parking available?
  9. Is there Wi-Fi in the cottage?
  10. How far is it to the shore/water's edge?
  11. Is there a fridge/freezer in the cottage?
  12. Is there a washing machine/tumble dryer?
  13. Is there a dishwasher?
  14. How do I make a booking?
  15. How do I pay for my holiday?
  16. Can I pay by debit or credit card?
  17. What is included in your prices?

Answers


Where is Bruaich Cottage?

  • Bruaich Cottage is situated on a quiet side road towards the west end of Lochcarron approximately 1 mile from the main centre of the village. Lochcarron stands on the north shore of the sea loch from which it takes its name (i.e. Loch Carron).
  • It is on the west coast of the Scottish mainland, approximately 63 miles due west of Inverness.
  • More information ......
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How many people will the cottage sleep?

  • Bruaich Cottage has 3 bedrooms: 2 double rooms + 1 small single room.
  • It will therefore accommodate up to 5 people.
  • More information .....
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What sort of heating does the cottage have?

  • Bruaich Cottage has full oil-fired central heating.
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Do you allow dogs?

  • Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement.
  • Maximum 2 dogs.
  • We do not make any additional charge for dogs.
  • Dogs are allowed on the strict understanding that they must be kept under reasonable and appropriate control at all times and not allowed to cause any dirt or damage.
  • Although the rear garden of the cottage is enclosed, we cannot guarantee that it is entirely "dog-proof" especially as some dogs are quite accomplished escapees. There may be sheep or other livestock in adjoining croft land and we must ask, therefore, that your dog is fully supervised whilst in the garden and not left on its own.
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How far is it to local pubs, shops, etc.?

  • The cottage is about 1 mile from the main centre of the village which is where the shops, pub, etc. are to be found.
  • They are all within reasonably easy walking distance - about 20 - 30 minutes or so - on the flat.
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Can I have an initial supply of food and groceries delivered to the cottage ready for my arrival?

  • Yes, the Lochcarron Food Centre (our local Spar Shop) will take advance orders and will deliver to the cottage on your day of arrival.
  • The shop will open an account for you which should be settled by going in to the shop during your stay.
  • In order to place your order, you should simply download a copy of an order form, print it out, write in your order and either post it or fax it back to the shop.
  • Please see the Spar Shop website for more details.
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Is there anywhere nearby to go for a drink or a meal?

  • Yes, both the Lochcarron Bistro and the Lochcarron Hotel in the centre of the village - and the latter sells real ale on hand pump as well as having a comprehensive selection of single malt whiskys.
  • There is also the Rockvilla Guest House and Restaurant as well as the Waterside CafĂ© which serves sit-down meals as well as take-aways.
  • In addition, there are several other places to go for a meal or a drink in the surrounding area.
  • More information .....
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Is there car parking available?

  • Yes, there is 1 off-road parking space in the drive alongside the cottage
  • There is a further parking space just across the road from the cottage.
  • All parking in Lochcarron is completely free of charge - and there are no yellow lines!
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Is there Wi-Fi in the cottage?

  • Yes, Bruaich Cottage has its own dedicated Wi-Fi Internet connection.
  • This is provided on the strict understanding that the connection must be used responsibly at all times and must not under any circumstances be used for uploading or downloading inappropriate material of any kind whatsoever.
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How far is it to the shore/water's edge?

  • About 5 - 10 minutes' easy walk from the cottage.
  • The shore of Loch Carron is reached by taking the little side road which leads down to Dail a'Chladaich, generally known as Slumbay.
  • Loch Carron is a tidal sea loch so the water level depends upon the state of the tide.
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Is there a fridge/freezer in the cottage?

  • Yes, there is an under-counter fridge with freezer compartment in the kitchen.
  • There is no separate freezer in the cottage.
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Is there a washing machine/tumble dryer?

  • Yes, there is a washing machine in the kitchen.
  • There is no tumble dryer but there is an airer in the kitchen.
  • There is also a rotary washing line in the garden.
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Is there a dishwasher?

  • No, there is no dishwasher.
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How do I make a booking?

  • Simply contact us in the first instance to check availability.
  • If your dates are available, we will reserve them for you and send you a Booking Form (normally by post) for completion and return with your payment of either 20% deposit or full amount (if your holiday is less than 6 weeks hence).
  • More information .....
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How do I pay for my holiday?

  • Our preferred method of payment is by cheque.
  • Alternatively, if this is not possible, we can also accept payments via online banking (International Bank Transfer if from outside the UK)
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Can I pay by debit or credit card?

  • No, we're sorry but, as just a small business, we do not have facilities to be able to take card payments.
  • This is because of the high charges for operating a merchant account.
  • If we were to accept card payments, we would be forced to increase our prices to offset these charges.
  • We believe you would probably prefer our prices to remain as they are!
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What is included in your prices?

  • The prices we charge for the rental of the cottage include the cost of heating, electricity (but please see Note below), bed linen, towels and the wi-fi Internet connection.
  • Note - IMPORTANT: we do not provide electricity for vehicle charging. There are 4 public charging points for electric vehicles on the Main Street of Lochcarron, just across the road from the Spar Shop.
  • More information .....
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The foregoing are the main things we have been asked about. We hope we have managed to think of everything you might want to know but, if we have missed out something important, please let us know!


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Have an initial supply of food and groceries delivered at the start of your holiday - more information .....