Welcome to Meadowbank
INTRODUCTION:
The islands of Barra & Vatersay are the most southerly inhabited islands in
the Western Isles. A visit to Barra will be well rewarded by the peace and
tranquillity of the island. You can take a leisurely stroll along many of the is-
land’s white sandy beaches; entice the seals to shore; enjoy some bird watch-
ing; collect a bunch of lovely wild flowers growing freely in the machair
fields or for the more energetic, you can take a climb up the hills where your
efforts will be rewarded with magnificent views of the surrounding islands.
Barra is also ideal for cyclists.
ACCOMMODATION:
The house comprises of two bedrooms, shower-room, kitchen with dining area and living
room. Both bedrooms are equipped with bedside lights and panel heaters; shower-room has
heated towel rail, fan heater and towels; kitchen/dining area is spacious, complete with ap-
pliances and utensils; The living room has electric fire, panel heater, TV., radio, C.D. and
tape facilities, (please bring your own choice of music), All rooms are fully furnished. 2
storage heaters are located in the hall and kitchen. All windows are double-glazed. Linen
and towels provided.
Regret no animals or smoking inside house.
CHARGES: Weekly charges are as follows:
APR/MAY/SEPT.
£350.00
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
£380.00
OCTOBER – MARCH
£350.00
DEPOSIT:
A deposit of 20% is to be paid on confirmation of booking and balance forwarded 4 weeks
before holiday commences. Cancellation will only be accepted 6 weeks prior to commence-
ment of holiday.
Electricity: paid by key meter, instructions in cottage.
Bookings: on weekly basis: Saturday to Saturday.
Check-in time 4.00pm. Check-out time 8.00am.
The key for the cottage will be in the door on your arrival.
Shopping: All the shops for groceries are in Castlebay, which is 5 miles from
‘Meadowbank’. A reliable bus service is operable daily. Advance order of groceries can be
arranged on request.
DIRECTIONS:
Arriving by ferry from Oban: Drive off ferry uphill, turn right, drive 5 miles until you reach
signpost Bogach/Bruernish junction, turn right and ’Meadowbank’ is second house on your
left.
Arriving by ferry from Eriskay: Drive 1 mile to road end and turn left, drive for 1 mile to
Northbay junction – turn left and drive for further ½ mile to Bogach/Bruernish junction
turn left ‘Meadowbank’ is second house on your left.
Arriving by plane: Drive south for 2 miles to Northbay junction. Drive a further ½ mile to
Bogach/Bruernish junction turn left and ‘Meadowbank’ is second house on your left. A bus
or taxi can be pre-arranged.
Car Parking is provided at ‘Meadowbank’
Mrs M MacNeil
1 Bogach
Northbay
ISLE OF BARRA HS9 5UX
TEL: 01871 890286
E-mail: glomor@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.meadowbankbarra.com
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