Grateful for a quick response [I always leave things to the last minute] I headed for Eilean and John's. I was greeted with spectacular views of the inner harbour when I arrived.
Eilean showed me the separate flat that is attached to the main house. It was spacious and has a wood burner which I used. The double bed was seriously comfortable, the place was clean and had every conceivable thing you could need. I traded mandarins for avocados, got some serious history lessons (they even knew some friends of mine) and grabbed a nice piece of Blackwood. I would live to see the place in spring. Also make sure John has his hearing aids on before you start chatting! Great value and enjoyable company.