Tigh A Gen - 07739516184

Tigh A Gen is a traditional stone built croft house available for holiday lets recently renovated in such a way that reflects the history of the building.

Tigh A Gen “Tigh a’ Gen” is a traditional stone built croft house recently renovated in such a way that reflects the history of the building. Solid stone walls of considerable thickness are rendered and pointed in the style of the period; sitting within the original chimney in the main living room is a solid fuel stove which provides heat and hot water for the cottage. This is supplemented by electric storage and water heating.

The house is two storey bulding , with double bedroom on the ground floor and large family room upstairs (containing a double and single bed and fold out single bed), bath/shower room and living room and separate kitchen area. Suitable for a family sharing. See plan.

Overlooking the township of Bruernish in Barra, this small self catering cottage is situated at the end of the Upper Bruernish road, offers panoramic views of the hills of Barra to the west, while the views to the back of the building overlook the Minch with views of Bruernish Hill and looking east to the island of Rhum.

The house has an enclosed garden area and is situated in a quiet location at the end of Bruernish road. Tigh a’ Gen is located six miles from Castlebay and four miles from Barra Airport and the Ardmhor Ferry Terminal. Less than 1 mile is Heathbank Hotel, which offers excellent food throughout the tourist season.
Tigh a’ Gen – My grandfather’s house

Cost April-September £300 per week October-March £200 per week Based on a Sunday Arrival and Departure.
Depending on the time of year Saturday to Saturday would be considered Contact: tighagen@gmail.com

There is a

Television/DVD Player
Digital Radio
Washing machine
Electric Cooker
Combination Microwave/convection oven
Fridge with ice box
Electric Shower and bath
Solid fuel stove (with a limited amount of coal and peat provided for free)
All bills are included

Towels and bedding are provided.

There are bus services on Barra but it should be noted they do not run on Sundays.
http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/travel/busservice/current/indexb.asp
Taxis
• Barra Taxis - 01871 810 012
• J Campbell - 01871 810 216

Ferries

http://www.calmac.co.uk/timetables/

Flights

http://www.flybe.com/

On arrival by car from Oban the cottage can be reached by turning right or left from the pier and following the road round for approx. 6 miles till you reach the sign for Bruernish. Follow this sign till you reach a turning to right beside a radio mast. Follow this road till the end and you should be at the cottage.

The following links should lead you to the position on the map (the google picture is of the house pre renovation)

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Hs9+5uy&hl=en&ll=56.99162,-7.397141&spn=0.001179,0.002411&sll=57.597348,-4.906823&sspn=4.75247,9.876709&hnear=HS9+5UY,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=19

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=hs95uy&hl=en&ll=56.991565,-7.396938&spn=0.009433,0.01929&sll=57.597348,-4.906823&sspn=4.75247,9.876709&hnear=HS9+5UY,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=16&layer=c&cbll=56.991565,-7.396938&panoid=i614oANpaL_udkHA583iAA&cbp=12,83.19,,0,-2.3

Nearest Bus Stop

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=hs9+5uy&hl=en&ll=56.995176,-7.404719&spn=0.025153,0.169086&sll=58.212866,-6.378422&sspn=0.026811,0.084543&hnear=HS9+5UY,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=13&layer=c&cbll=56.995176,-7.404719&panoid=uBgM42JILi6y7MQPGdBU3A&cbp=11,166.07,,0,16.72

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