CORNCRAKE COTTAGE (SU), pet friendly in Daliburgh, Isle Of South Uist

Corncrake Cottage is a traditional cottage resting near Daliburgh on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides and sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

Amenities: Electric central heating and electric fire. Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV, DVD player. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot available on request. Private off-road parking. Wrap-around gardens with lawns, gravelled area, furniture. Pet-friendly. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.1 miles, pub 3 miles. Note: Though electricity is included in the rent, electric for charging cars is not included in the rental. Please note: This property only accepts week-long bookings between May - October. Note: Travel Advisory: CalMac is the ferry operator to the Outer Hebrides, for ferry timetables, visit Calmac.co.uk. Lochboisdale has ferry links to Mallaig (please check timetables for more information). Lochmaddy on North Uist has ferry links to Uig on Skye. To travel north to Harris and Lewis, take the ferry from Berneray to Leverburgh, which is approximately a 60-minute drive. To travel south to Barra, the ferry from Eriskay to Barra. Drive Times from Ferry Terminals. Lochboisdale Ferry Terminal: 10 minutes. Lochmaddy Ferry Terminal: 1 hour 15 minutes. Berneray to Harris Ferry: 1 hour 30 minutes. Eriskay to Barra is about a 10 minute drive. (Please note: Sykes is not responsible for ferry bookings or any delays in travel times.) Please note: For week long bookings the changeover day will need to be Saturday - Saturday.

Town: Daliburgh is a town on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides and is known for being a crofting town. There is a memorial here to commemorate the life and works of Donald Allan MacDonald, a Gaelic poet who lived in Daliburgh in the mid 20th century. It is a great base from which to explore a fantastic selection of activities from fishing and walking to diving and birdwatching. The nearby Askernish Golf Course is always popular and was originally designed by ‘Old’ Tom Morris and is popular with golfers keen to test themselves on this challenging course. Dining options include fish and chips from the Burnside Chip Shop or for something a little more fancy dine in at the Borrodale Hotel. While you are in Daliburgh you can stock up on supplies at the supermarket and there is also a number of other shops including gifts shops. A short distance from Daliburgh is the fascinating Kildonan Museum and the birthplace of Flora MacDonald as well as a host of fabulous beaches just waiting to be discovered.