Okrika Cottage for sale Kyle of Lochalsh - spectacular views of Isle of Skye

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Mainland:

Eilean Donan Castle
Plockton Village
Applecross Village
Glenelg Brochs
Gelenelg and Barracks
Lochalsh Woodlands NTFS
Calums Seal Trips
Seaprobe Glass Bottom Boat
Mountain Climbing
Mountain Biking
Lochcarron Golf Club
Pony Trekking
Falls of Glomach
Sallachy Walks
Fishing (sea and loch)
Achmore Dairy
Rail Museum
Walking & Cycling
Craig Highland Farm
Glenelg Candles
Painting In Plockton
Inverewe Gardens
Ullapool
Gairloch
Skye Bridge

Isle of Skye :

The Cuillins
Otter Centre Kyleakin
Otter Centre Kylerhea
Elgol
Sabhal Mhor Ostaig
The Clan Donald Centre
Armadale Castle
Dunvegan Castle
Uig Ferry to Outer Isles
Serpentarium
An Tuirean Arts Centre
Trotternish
Portree
Isle of Raasay
Eilean Arman
Talisker Distillery
Quairing

.. and much more!

The road to the isles

Eilean Donan Castle at night

Cuillin Hills from Kyle of Lochalsh

Staffin Isle of Skye

MAP OF THE AREA

Skye and Lochalsh map sjhoing the location of Okrika self catering accommodation

Map of Scotland Okrika is in the Highlands of Scotland, a popular area known as Skye and Lochalsh just a few miles from the historic landmark that is Eilean Donan Castle and just minutes from the Isle of Skye.

By Car from Fort William:- Follow the A82 north to Invergarry. Turn left on the A87 towards Kyle of Lochalsh. When you get to Kyle, follow the signs out of the village direction PLOCKTON. Before leaving the village take the road on the left marked School Road (beside the bus shelter). Then turn right into MacKenzie place and the cottage is 200 metres up the road on the right.

By Air:- Inverness Airport

By Train:- All main line stations to Inverness. Highland line to Kyle of Lochalsh,

By Car from Inverness:- A82 Towards Fort William, turn right at Invermoriston on the A887. This will meet the A87. Proceed towards Kyle of Lochalsh.

SEE AND DO

Things to see: Okrika is perfectly situated for touring both the dramatic north and lush south of the Island of Skye and the Lochalsh area. There are numerous castles, including the famous Eilean Donan, the challenging walks and climbs of the Cuillin mountain range, fabulous waterfalls cascading onto sandy beaches, highland cattle and pretty villages such as Plockton, close by, where the TV series "Hamish Macbeth" was filmed. There are whale-watching excursions and boat trips to numerous islands such as Raasay, Rhum, Eigg, and many more. Beaches with spectacular views can be found around the area.

Wildlife: The whole area is of particular interest and Kyleakin (just across the bridge) has its own Brightwater Interpretation Centre where children can enjoy a hands-on educational experience, and boat-trips to the home of Gavin Maxwell and museum of his life's work with the sea otters that continue to live wild in the area. From rock-pools to red deer, whales to waders, seagulls to seals, extensive wildlife can be found throughout the area.

Restaurants: There are pubs and restaurants within 5-10 minutes' walk. There are several excellent world-class eating establishments in the area, which is rapidly becoming known for its cuisine. Among the best are the Three Chimneys (www.threechimneys.co.uk) in northern Skye (the 28th best restaurant in the world according to the Daily Telegraph) and cookery writer Claire MacDonald's Kinloch Lodge (www.kinloch-lodge.co.uk ) which is within a twenty minute drive of Okrika. Off the Rails (www.off-the-rails.co.uk and the Plockton Inn (www.plocktoninn.co.uk) are both excellent sea-food restaurants and the Applecross Inn (Scottish Inn of the Year 2002 and 2003). If you enjoy your food, Skye & Lochalsh is the place for you!

Boat/Bike/Dive Hire: Charter, fishing, whale watching, seal watching, fast sea safari, glass bottom and self drive boats are all available for hire locally. Self-drive boats, diving gear and bikes can also be hired locally.

Directions: Approximately four hours north west of Glasgow, the western route takes in some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland, including Loch Lomond, Glen Coe, Ben Nevis and Kintail. Alternatively there are regular very low cost flights from Luton with Easy-Jet http://www.easyjet.com to Inverness from where Lochalsh is a 90 minute drive, or if you prefer, the Train from Inverness to Kyle is a real favourite with our visitors – as it is known as ‘the end of the line.’