| Myrtle Bank cottage on the Isle of Tiree is one of two Tiree holiday cottages providing self catering accommodation available on this site for holiday rent in the south west corner of the island. The cottage is a renovated Tiree 'black house' situated amongst a small collection of houses called Mannal. It is only 35 metres from a small sandy beach and the sea. Free WiFi internet access is available. | ||
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The living room has walls painted white with a pine surround at low level. The pine ceiling has open rafters. There is a multi fuel room heater type stove. Other heating is provided by modern electric heaters.There is satellite television which supplies 'free to view' channels. There is a dvd player and bluetooth speaker. Free Wifi available. |
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As a tradtional Tiree 'blackhouse', keeping the shape of the original stone walls. Myrtle Bank has been sympathetically renovated Although not currently a listed building a recent report by Historic Scotland idenified Mrtle Bank cottage as being suitable for Grade C listing. The living and dining area also has a convertible sofa which converts into a double bed for added flexibility. |
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The kitchen is well appointed, with a fridge, a combination microwave, toaster, oven and ceramic hob, washing machine and dishwasher. There is a shower room with a shower, wash hand basin and toilet. There are two showers in the cubicle, one electric with instant hot water and the other by a thermostatic mixer which operates from the hot water system.There is an electric hot towel rail. |
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There is a double bedroom with a double bed. There is a large Velux window with a sea view. |
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There is a twin bedroom with two single beds.. There is a large Velux window with a sea view. |
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The pine staircase with the first floor landing, twin bedroom with the cabin style sleeping area to the right. | |
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My step grandson and his dad building sandcastles on the beach a number of years ago with Myrtle Bank cottage and Stevie's cottage in the background |
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The cottage is only a few metres from the sea and there is access down an embankment to a small sandy beach from which there are fine sea views across to Mull and Jura. |
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Seals and otters can often be seen on the rocks close by. This picture was taken my daughter Catriona when she was ten years old, on the rocks close to Myrtle Bank Cottage. | |
Linen - you will need to provide your own linen and towles Electricity is charged at cost |
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