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Heanish, Isle of Tiree
A traditional Tiree holiday cottage,
sleeping up to 5 people
This is an unspoilt haven that has a special
feel to it. Because as you set foot on the
island there is a sensation that your
troubles can be felt lifting from you. The
Isle of Tiree is a place for peace, freedom,
relaxation where you can enjoy your
interests like walking, cycling, eating out,
bird watching, botany, golf, fishing,
photography and visit the archaeological
sites. If you like to speed things up there
is windsurfing with a school for beginners,
kite surfing, sand yachting, water sports,
running and cycling.
All this on an island about 11 miles by 4
home to an abundance of resident and
migrating birds, large areas of wild
flowers, white sandy beaches some 2.5 miles
long, all surrounded by the Atlantic ocean
deep blue and turquoise with its powerful
waves at some parts to the gentle waves
running up the beach. It has an
extraordinary feel of space as the island is
flat and the views extend for several miles.
The island has a thriving community living
off the land and sea with the other backbone
occupations of civil services, hotels,
garages, building work, cottage industries
and tourism are also thriving. Tiree is on
the west coast of Scotland in Argyll and
Bute about 50 miles from Oban. You can get
there from Glasgow by rail with Scotrial or
coach with citylink to Oban then ferry with
Caledonian Mcbrayne ( Calmac ) to Tiree.
There is a direct flight from Glasgow with
Flybe every day except Sundays and can be
linked up with the island car hire at
MacLennan Motors.
This traditional self catering cottage in a
tranquil location in Heanish is excellently
equipped, extremely comfortable and an ideal
family cottage. Just one mile to the east is
the main village of Scarinish, with bank,
supermarket and hotel. While one mile west
is Traigh Bhagh the second biggest beach of
the 15 main beaches on Tiree at Crossapol.
The panoramic view to the west reaches from
Kenovay, Crossapol, Balimartin, and Mannal
all the way to Hynish below the Golf Ball.
Views to the east include Scarinish, Coalas,
Coll, Mull, Islay and Jura. This typical
holiday home at No 3 Heanish is ideally
located for you to explore Tiree or peruse
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