Isle of Colonsay Vacation house rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and golf

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  • House
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 2 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Highfield has wonderful panoramic views to the Atlantic Ocean and a garden of a third of an acre to enjoy. There are 5/6 bedrooms accommodating 2 to10 people as well as a modern fitted kitchen and two living rooms.

Colonsay was recently named in the top 10 “Under-The-Radar Islands of The World” It has glorious golden beaches (Kiloran Bay has been voted 2nd Best Beach in the UK!) It is also home to golden eagles, wild goats, colonies of seals and a huge range of flora and fauna. Amenities include a hotel, pub, café, bookshop and a local village shop. Many possible activities include walking, beachcombing, drinks at the pub, kayaking, fishing, golf, cycling, eating out at the hotel or café, fast boat trips and of course most importantly relaxing away from it all.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds
  • Bedroom 5: Bunk bed Twin bed
  • Bedroom 6: Sofa beds
  • 2 Family bathrooms, 3 En suites

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Nick A.
Calendar last updated:
13 Apr 2024

Years listed:
12

Languages spoken: English, French
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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Highfield House
May 2019

Just returned from a fab family holiday. Ideally located property to go explore all areas of the island.

2 Jun 2019

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The jewel of the isles
Sep 2018

Island wild and windy but house warm and inviting. Another week chilling and recharging battery. Love this island and Highfield, not the last time on it, for definite.

30 Sep 2018

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Response from the owner
Thanks for your repeat visits Gladys and for your lovely review. It is always a pleasure to host you at Highfield.

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sammym66
Anglesey, United Kingdom

TRULY FABULOUS HOUSE WITH AMAZING VIEWS OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
Aug 2017

WOW! What an absolutely fabulous week we've all had at Highfield! Fantastic house in a stunning location with the most breathtaking 360 degree views of the Island and the Atlantic Ocean.....loved… More 

19 Aug 2017

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Response from the owner
Hi Sam thanks so much for the review of Highfield. It is great to hear that you fell in love with Colonsay, just the same as we did after our first holiday there in the 1970's....and not too much has changed on the island since! We hope to see you at Highfield again soon. Thanks again Nick & Lynne

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Exceptionally comfortable family holiday home on a stunning island.
May 2017

Great family holiday home. Spacious, light, airy , well equipped with stunning views. The house was spotless and comfortable and well equipped with toys, games, books, dvd's etc for a range of yo… More 

30 May 2017

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Response from the owner
Thanks very much for the kind words Nick, we are so glad you all had a good time at Highfield and enjoyed your holiday on Colonsay.

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catrionalove
Dunfermline, United Kingdom

We've fallen in love with Colonsay!!
Oct 2015

We had seen the reviews of Highfield before we booked and were impressed - we were even more delighted when we saw it for ourselves! The house is lovely, it is clean and well laid out with plenty of r… More 

17 Oct 2015

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Or send Nick (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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You can also request a quote from Nick (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Nick (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Nick (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Nick (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Nick (the owner) a message.

If Nick (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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