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THE FIRST PORT OF COLL

Incorporating Two Letting Flats and

The Island Cafe

 

 

MALIN and HEBRIDES

Julian and Pauline look after Isle of Coll Lettings and will assist you in booking your holiday. The flats on the upper floor of The First Port of Coll are entirely self-contained. Each flat is with a view......

The flats are ideal for those who don't wish to bring a car, but remember how big Coll is and think long walks, or being dropped out to certain points to walk back, and of course bicycles, readily available next door.  Initially it is just a lovely 15 minute walk from the pier when the boat brings you in...and we will pick you up if you let us know you need a lift.Once in the village Bicycles can be hired and there is also the tour/ taxi company.

The position of the flats is well situated for exploring all the island, central to both the west and the east end of the island.

Entry on day of arrival will hopefully be by 1pm, the occupants before you will only leave at 9-30. You can leave your luggage if required while waiting.

Please note we request departure by 9.30 am on your final day. The boat brings new occupants at 9-40am and we have to prepare the flat for them. The boat leaves for Oban 12-15pm

The Flats are let on a weekly basis, though arrangements can be made for shorter stays. There are two telephone numbers on which to contact us........... 01879 230262 or 01879 230488. 

-MALIN-

(Lounge/dining room picture not updated yet...there is now a table for six in front of the windows and a corner sofa unit... with rugs.)

 

To the left as you look at the building. This flat has one double bedded room, one adult sized bunk bedded room and a single bedded room and a cot, hence taking five and a baby( if you have one).

The flat has a good kitchen with cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster and a breakfast table. There is plenty of china, cutlery and saucepans.

The sitting room with a dining table at the windows has a Loch view.There is a TV and video player (and a huge selection of videos to borrow in The Cafe).There is a fireplace where you can burn coal and peat which heats water and flat. However, there is total control heating .

There is a sizeable bathroom with bath and sink and toilet.

Towels and tea-towels are supplied, beds are made up, there will be some toilet rolls, a bottle of washing up liquid and a scouring pad.

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-HEBRIDES-

Lounge area

Hebrides is to the right as you look at the building. This flat has one double bedded room, another double bedded room with a single bed, which interlinks with an adult sized bunk bedded room with a cot. Hence taking seven and a baby (if you have one).

There is a good kitchen with fridge, freezer, micro-wave, toaster, plenty of china and saucepans and utensils, a new cooker and a breakfast bar with 2 stools.

The lounge/dining room has ample space and seating with a loch view from the window....A range of games, books and jig-saws will while away times indoors.There is an open fire where you can burn coal and peat, which heats water and flat. However, there is total control heating. There is Freeview TV and a DVD player.

There is a sizeable bathroom with bath, sink and toilet.

Towels and tea-towels are supplied, the beds are made up, there will be some toilet rolls, a black bag in the bin and a bottle of washing up liquid with a scouring pad.

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VIEWS FROM THE FLATS

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Seal spotting is top favourite pastime from the window seats in the flats but look more carefully for the otters.It is not impossible to see a Dolphin exploring up as far as the village or a Basking Shark heading that way.The loch is home to much wildlife all year round and obviously varies with the seasons...the Curlew is often in front of the flats,sometimes the Redshank, the Heron nearly always will be fishing, Eider ducks court and raise their young,Oyster Catchers's shrill a background to living here- their orange beaks and legs catching the eye on the tideline all year round. There is always something to see on the loch and then further out to sea.....Staffa,The Treshnish,Mull,Iona and Ardnamurchan all provide the backdrop to the east of Coll and Arinagour.

RECYCLING

On Coll we can recycle cardboard, plastic, cans, glass and batteries. Please leave these out of your rubbish bags.

 

ARINAGOUR POST OFFICE and GIFT SHOP

(postcards,buckets and spades, fishing tackle, toys, jewellery, toiletries, Hebridean wool knits..and a lot more...including CASH MACHINE)

next to The First Port

BICYCLE HIRE..01879 230329

or ...01879 230395

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THE ISLAND STORES.....

A SHORT AND LOVELY STROLL FROM THE FLATS.....WILL PROVIDE YOUR GROCERY NEEDS...... RING AHEAD WITH AN ORDER ON.. 01879 230484....AND YOUR ORDER WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE FLAT ON YOUR ARRIVAL

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VAL AND SIMON

WILL TAXI YOU IF YOU NEED IT..........SIMON IS AN ORNITHOLOGIST AND RUNS TOURS....VAL TEACHES PILATES AND RUNS TOURS ...........CALL THEM ON 01879 230402