On the west coast of Scotland, 16 miles south of Oban is a luxury complex of 15 houses on the Loch side with their own private beach and harbour. Melfort Pier and Harbour has everything for walkers - perfect hills for all levels of fitness, beautiful scenery, wildlife - do not forget your camera! Then, a comfortable five star base to come home to and relax in your own sauna and luxury spa bath.

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This traditional granite cottage sleeps up to 6 in a secluded and very beautiful part of Scotland on the scenic Argyll coast. Perfect for walking holidays on the west coast.

The L-shaped sitting/dining room has wonderful views of Loch Caolisport.

Check out cottages on the Ellary Estate where you will find a new world of peace and unity with nature. Boating, fishing, walking, cycling are all here to be experienced at your leisure. The cottage also has an open fire in the lounge for relaxing evenings.

Telephone: +44 (0)1880 770 232

Much further north to Scotland, Hollybush House near Aberlour, in Speyside, famous for fishing, the whisky trail, wonderful walks and dolphin watching in Spey Bay. The cottage which can sleep up to 9 people overlooks a river is not far from the famous Speyside Way and wonderful walks in Fochabers and surrounding area.

Telephone 01651 851 485 or click on Grampian in menu on left.

Self-catering accommodation and holiday cottages in Central Scotland About halfway between Oban and Pitlochry, two secluded cottages, The Steading and Heather Cottage, are located in peaceful and heavenly countryside at Wester Lix.

The Steading will accommodate groups of 8-12 in 4 bedrooms and Heather Cottage 6-8 in 3 bedrooms. Both cottages may be hired together to exclusively accommodate a group of up to 20 which is ideal for family or friend gatherings.

Your hosts David and Gill will be delighted to help you with enquiries about local activities and events. The central but rural and secluded location of the cottages gives you the choice of an away-from-it-all holiday or the possibility of walking and exploring the countryside and tourist attractions of Scotland.

The accommodation at Wester Lix is normally available for a full week during the peak summer season from Saturday to Saturday, or for short breaks of 3 or more days as availability allows during the low seasons.

Please view web site by clicking on cottage photograph for further details, or telephone Gill on +44(0)1567 820 990

Useful links for self-catering accommodation for walkers:

• Walking holidays in Scotland
• self-catering cottage accommodation near the Thames Path - long distance footpath from the Cotswolds to London
• large self-catering houses for walking groups
• large country houses for groups
• Large houses for self-catering in Ireland
• Large self-catering houses in south Wales