Carna Farmhouse - Sleeping 6 people

Internal Photos - Information - Wildlife seen - Otter Weekend

Carna farmhouse is on the island in the beautiful and remote west highland sea loch of Loch Sunart, guarding the entrance to magical Loch Teacuis.
This is the ideal location for the ultimate "get away from it all" holiday, especially perfect for honeymoon's
No television or telephones (mobile reception only from high ground)
Originally built as a farming croft the cottage now provides accommodation with 2 bedrooms, sleeping 6.
1 double & 1 twin bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room with loch views & multi-fuel stove which also heats water & radiators. Fitted diner / kitchen with gas cooker, small fridge and 3 windows overlooking loch. Sun lounge / porch.
Electricity is supplied by generator - fuel supplied.
Private Water Supply.

Internal Photos

Conservatory and views
Kitchen and Living room
Double bedroom
	Twin Room

Pets
Dogs are very welcome on the island, in fact it is perfect for them, but as they are usually hairy and attract mud special care must be taken to ensure the cottage is left clean on departure.

Included in the price
Transfers to & from Carna -16ft boat + tank of fuel - fishing rods - lifejackets for all ages - all cooking & heating fuel - lighting & hot water - linen, towels & tea towels

There are no hidden extras
Not included are ferry fares, Charter boat trips and any groceries or meals ordered.

Transfers
You will normally travel to the island onboard Charter boat "Laurenca". Luggage will need to be carried along a pontoon at Glenborrodale and on arrival at the island. It is therefore much easier if foodstuff etc is packed in large plastic boxes or something sturdy and easily handled. Try not to have everything in small supermarket carrier bags as they tend to split and spill very easily.

Shopping
We can arrange to have groceries delivered to the cottage for your arrival, though not a full shop. It is easier to bring heavy goods by car. Please telephone, e mail or fax your list to us beforehand. Groceries can also be delivered to the island on Mondays & Fridays via the ferry service. There are local shops and Hotels for eating out on Ardnamurchan at Acharacle, Salen and Kilchoan. To travel on the ferry please book with us at least 1 day before. Pick up on Carna is at 9.15am. Depart Tobermory for home at 5pm. There is also a lovely walk from Drimnin to Doirlin on Morvern which can be done on ferry days.

In Tobermory there is a Co-op, a good local butcher, bakery and delicatessen as well as various other shops, pubs and restaurants.

Other Island Users
There are two other properties on the island. The closest at, 300m away, can be seen from your house and is a rented holiday house like yours. The second around the bay out of view is a privately owned, not let - second home only, visited a few times through the year.
Passer by’s and visitors are permitted on the island under Scottish law but we find this rarely happens as it is a remote and secluded island.

View from the beach in front of Carna Farmhouse

Useful information
We are a small established family business offering accommodation, Charter Boat and self drive boat hire on Loch Sunart.

During the summer months we run regular trips to the Treshnish Isles and Whale watching trips. We also have trips to Tobermory on Isle of Mull.

Isolation is not complete on the island as we provide a VHF radio for daily contact and emergency use. There are full written instructions and we will ensure you are completely happy with using the radio before being left.
We are less than 10 minutes away by boat if you need assistance.

The boat provided for your use is a 16ft open boat with an outboard engine, it carries 6 people & includes life jackets and safety equipment. There is a pontoon on Carna for landing and we will instruct you in the use of the boat and engine.
We can provide fishing rods free of charge but not terminal gear (weights & feathers etc) either bring your own or we can supply them at cost price.
Fish to be caught in the loch include pollock, coalfish, ling, congar, cod, dogfish, wrasse, skate (204llbs caught in 2003) rays, spurdog and mackerel.

Guests Comments

We can also supply you with a fishing creel to catch your own crabs, lobsters and langoustine prawns! This Squat Lobster was caught by guests staying on Carna.       Recommended reading.... Scottish Island Explorer Magazine

Squat Lobster

Harry's Mackerel

Otter Watching on Carna - word doc file

Mountains of Scotland website with photos and description of walk up Cruachan Charna on Isle of Carna.

Birds seen from Carna island

Sometimes the path on the island can be muddy and to explore fully, wellingtons or walking boots are advisable. Binoculars are useful for wildlife and bird watching.

Otter Weekend on Isle of Carna
11th-13th November 2011

A unique chance to spend the weekend photographing the
elusive and magical otter, with expert advice and tuition.

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www.lochvisions.co.uk

Multi award winning Scottish wildlife photography and tour business

Perfect location for your honeymoon!

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Sunset over Carna Island