Welcome! On the following pages we will hopefully provide you with everything you need to know about our cottages, Torr na Faire (Look Out Hill) and Tulach Ard (High Hillock), and entice you into taking a trip to the lovely island of Jura, where you will be able to soak up the pure hebridean air and indulge yourself in genuine peace and tranquility...
The cottages are recently completed (summer 2010) and are ideally situated above the main village of Craighouse yet only a few minutes walk from the main amenities, ie the island's only shop, hotel and bar, distillery, etc. With dramatic views of Small Isles Bay and beyond to the Knapdale peninsula, they make an ideal base from which to explore the island.
The cottages are built on one level and are identical, although individually furnished and decorated. Each house comprises of one double (kingsize bed) and one twin bedroom, bathroom with over bath shower, fully equipped dining kitchen including fridge/freezer, washing machine and microwave. An electric heated airer lets you dry clothes inside when it's raining outside! The large comfortable lounge with satellite TV, radio and hi-fi with ipod dock, looks down onto the village and the bay, while the front door takes you onto a decked area with outdoor furniture, where you can sit with a dram (or a cup of tea) and take in the view!
Fully heated with electric storage heating, and disabled access throughout, the cottages are comfortable and easy.
There is no telephone but mobile reception is not bad as long as your network is vodafone or 02! If you can't live without your PC, the Jura Service Point situated at the northern end of the village (near the school and the doctors surgery) has computers for general use and wi-fi access.
  • The rate per week is £400, inclusive of electricity, linen, towels, etc. A deposit of £50 is required to secure the booking
  • Our usual letting period is Saturday to Saturday, but out with the peak summer months we are flexible
  • We normally expect guests to arrive after 3.00pm and leave before 10.30am on the day of departure
  • Well behaved pets are welcome, but we ask owners to be responsible and respect the property, and to bear in mind that farm animals, deer and wild goats are never far away!
  • Cot and highchair are available by prior arrangement

If you would like to book, want to cheque availability or just want to know a bit more:

Email lorna.macdonald@btconnect.com Tel 01496820396/07909812679

Or write to Lorna Macdonald, Camas an Staca, Craighouse, Isle of Jura PA60 7XX

Arriving in Craighouse from Feolin, directly opposite the shop (red phone box outside) take a sharp turn left, past the Antlers Bistro, approx 600m up the hill and Torr na Faire and Tulach Ard are on your right.

There are several ways of getting to Jura:

  • The new Jura passenger ferry offers for the first time a direct link to Jura from the mainland. From April - September the service operates between Craighouse and Tayvallich twice daily, 6 days a week, the 12 seater rib takes approx 50mins. Very wise to book beforehand. Go jurapassengerferry.com or tel 07768450000 for more info
  • Caledonian Macbrayne cross regularly from Kennacraig to either Port Ellen or Port Askaig on Islay with a journey time of approx 2hrs. Again booking adviseable. Visit calmac.co.uk for timetables and fares, or tel 08000665000
  • Loganair operate the twice daily service between Glasgow and Islay for Flybe. Flight duration is roughly 30mins. More info can be found at flybe.com
  • If flying into Islay and onward travel to Jura is required, information on available car hire, and connecting bus timetables can be found at hial.co.uk
  • Argyll and Bute Council manage the link between Islay and Jura on behalf of ASP Ship Management. The Eileann Diura car ferry crosses approx every hour between 7.35am & 6.30pm Mon-Sat; 8.30am & 6.30pm Sun. A 9.30pm & 11.00pm ferry is prebookable if required (not Sundays). Tel 01496840681 for more information or timetable available on the Calmac website.
  • If travelling to Jura without a car, Citylink operate a service between Buchanan St Bus Station and Kennacraig,(or to Lochgilphead where a linking service will take you to Tayvallich to connect with the passenger ferry). citylink.co.uk for timetables and fares. Information regarding the Lochgilphead-Tayvallich service can be found at jurapassengerferry.com

There are several websites providing more detailed information on events, activities, accommodation and life on the island, juradevelopment being one of them, but you can also try theisleofjura.com. Information on 2 of the islands biggest annual events can be found at jurafellrace.org.uk and juramusicfestival.com. Below are a few links to some of the local services, etc

  • Jura Stores is the only shop on the island. Well stocked with a good selection of fresh and frozen food. Also daily papers and boats for hire
  • The island's only hotel is the social hub with a lively bar and good food.
  • The Antlers Bistro Restaurant, recently opened for all day food and pre-booked evening meals.
  • Ardfin Estate, at the south end of the island is home to Jura House and its organic walled garden. The house is available for self-catering and the garden is open to the public.
  • The local bus service is operated by Alex Dunnachie. Tel 01496820314 for information on timetables and private hire.
  • If you fancy a spot of cycling, bicycles can be hired from Jura Bike Hire.
  • Jura Distillery situated in the centre of the village, and producers of that fine whisky, offer regular tours and gifts or whisky to purchase. will tell you all you need to know.
  • The Jura Service Point, situated at the northern end of the village, provides computers for general use and is open to the public on weekdays from 9.30am till 1.00pm. Tel Heather on 01496820161 for more information
  • When here, you may decide you want to spend a little time on the neighbouring island of Islay, visiting one or some of its 7 distilleries, a round of golf, or general sightseeing. www.islayinfo.com is a wealth of information, or if you prefer to be driven, go to ladyoftheisles.co.uk or tel Christine Logan on 01496810485.

Jura is a paradise for nature lovers, walkers, fishermen and the likes. But whether you are out trying to spot an eagle, climbing the paps or exploring the uninhabited west coast, or fishing for trout in one of the many lochs, please be aware that during the months of July to February there may be deerstalking going on, so it's always worth checking with the local estates (if you think you may be in their area) before you set off. Contact details available on juradevelopment.co.uk

If you would like to book, want to cheque availability or just want to know a bit more:

Email: lorna@juraselfcatering.co.uk

Tel: 01496 820 396/ 07909 812 679

Write to Lorna MacDonald, Camas an Staca, Craighouse, Isle of Jura PA60 7XX

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Camas an Staca, Craighouse, Isle of Jura PA60 7XX
Telephone: 01496 820 396 or 07909 812 679 Email: lorna@juraselfcatering.co.uk