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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
61 Customer Reviews
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"I book accommodation regularly for hill walking trips around Scotland."
Tigh Na Sith met our group's needs extremely well. Warm, clean, spacious with high quality specifications throughout. Yes, we all hit our head on the low slung cooker extractor hood and you have a blocked conservatiory gutter and you could do with a new outdoor hose! However, these are tiny issues - we had a great time in what is a lovely comfortable house in a great location.
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"What an excellent place with a store and a hotel bar that does evening meals."
I'm scottish and have been around that area a few times. As for my guests they are from Essex and we're totally mesmerised with spectacular views and scenery. We all had a lovely time even though it rained and was breezy for a good few days. Not a bad thing kept the midges and horse flies at bay lol. They are all speaking about doing it again next year . The accommodation was perfect for our needs with 8 of us. For a great holiday experience I can highly recommend Tigh Na Sith.
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"We had a really enjoyable week as a family of 6."
The cottage is spacious and well equipped and so clean. Plenty of games and jigsaws which were appreciated when the weather was bad. Welcome hamper of bread, milk, eggs and biscuits was a lovely touch. Pub at the end of the road has recently reopened and the food was lovely. The village shop is a 10 minute walk from the cottage and is well stocked
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"An outstanding holiday cottage from start to finish!"
From the moment we arrived (the fresh bread, eggs & milk were gratefully received) to the morning we left, this well-equipped cottaged provided everything we needed and more! Spotlessly clean, comfortable and well-placed for exploring the area, we found the locals to be friendly including the deer who regularly posed for photos! The spacious, enclosed garden was perfect for the dogs. The local shop was well-stocked and we would recommend going to the ‘Jam Jar’ bar/restaurant at the The Aultbea Hotel just along the road. Would also recommend a visit to the Highland Woodturner (friendly and knowledgeable about the area) and the cafe /gift shop Oran Na Mara (check opening times first). Thank you for a wonderful holiday home - much appreciated!
Thank you for the positive feedback. We are happy that you have enjoyed your holiday Property Owner
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"This is a superb property."
Comfortable beds and modern and clean wet rooms. The kitchen and utility room are also excellent but we recommend taking your own can opener (did leave a note saying the existing one was useless) and extra pegs (if you are expecting to do washing). We were disappointed by the lack of DVD player having planned to watch one or two family films (not a spoiler though). Stayed with a family of 7 and there was plenty of space. We weren’t getting under each others feet! My personal favourite thing was reading in the conservatory early morning with a brew. The chairs are really comfy and the view wonderful over the garden and hills beyond. The local shop is well stocked and staff very friendly and helpful. There are two fantastic places to eat in walking distance - the Aultbea Hotel on sea front and Oran na Mara. This was our 3rd stay here and we would certainly come again.
We have replaced the tin openers . Thank you for the feedback Property Owner
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"Thanks for a lovely stay."
Great house - well presented and equipped. Great, secure garden for the dog too.
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"This property is wonderful."
The design and layout are fantastic, and the secure wrap around garden is perfect for the dogs. The garden is huge. There has been an addition of outside seating, which is a lovely place to sit at any time of the day. Inside is very spacious, and the kitchen is well designed and has everything you could possibly need. The beds are big and very comfortable, and all the bathrooms are wet rooms finished to a high standard. It was lovely to have bread, milk, and eggs waiting for us on arrival as well. Also, the welcome pack has lots of good tips, take time, and read through it. I do feel special mention has to be made of the level of cleanliness. It was first class. By far and away the cleanest holiday home we have rented, they do a great job here. Finally, i would like to say thank you for the beautiful styling of the house, this is evident throughout. In particular, I absolutely loved looking at all the art in the property, particularly the paintings in the living room and next to the kitchen table, I spent a lot of time looking at them. All in all this is a wonderful house for exploring a lovely part of Scotland. Thank you again and I really hope it would be OK to return.
Thank you very much for your very positive feedback. I’m so glad that you appreciated the effort that Ferdie and Elanie give to the cleaning and preparation of the house to welcome you. You are very welcome to return to this former family home which has been in my family for more than 50 years Property Owner
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"Property was excellent in all respects"
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"Fantastic property - high spec and spotlessly clean."
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
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"Comfortable clean spacious home well kitted out in a lovely peaceful setting."
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"Lovely property."
Extremely clean and well decorated. Comfortable beds and sofas. A really useful welcome pack of the essentials which was greatly appreciated after a very long drive. We had the best holiday we've had for years. We really didn't want to leave. All the local people we met where so friendly and the village shop is very well stocked. We rarely go to the same place twice but we're already discussing when we could go back. Highly recommended
Thank you very much for your very positive feedback. You are very welcome to return. Property Owner
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"Extremely clean,very well equipped."
Local pub open at weekends which was a bonus. One of the best holiday lets we have stayed in. Garden is dog safe which was also good to know. Welcome pack was also so thoughtful.
Thank you for your positive feedback, your appreciation of the welcome pack is appreciated Property Owner
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"A very enjoyable week's stay in this very comfortable and spacious property."
Well equipped, good facilities, tastefully decorated. Parking ideal for a larger car. Loved the wet rooms and underfloor heating. Could not fault it, and would happily return
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"Lovely cottage had everything we needed even supplied milk tea coffee and ..."
Lovely cottage had everything we needed even supplied milk tea coffee and biscuits bread not sure if it was us not being used to washer & dryer but clothes didn’t spin properly and dryer very noisy we could of used a fan as very warm underfloor heating and we couldn't seam to get it to cool down again this wasn’t an issue but maybe some more clear instructions Im sure if we had got in touch the owner would of explained Would definitely recommend and would love to visit again x
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"After a ver long drive, arriving at this beautiful property was just perfect."
The bungalow is sizeable and there was plenty of space for our party of 6. The bungalow was immaculately cleaned & everything was easy to find. We couldn’t have been happier. Beautiful spot to explore the Highlands from.
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"Great house to explore this area of the Highlands."
Property was immaculate with everything you could need, plus more. Plenty of room throughout with spacious kitchen & modern bathrooms. Conservatory is a great area to sit and relax looking out into the garden which is spacious with lovely outlook. Will definitely recommend & look to return ☀️
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"End bedroom (with the en-suite) could usefully have more storage space - perhaps a chest of drawers under the window."
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"Cottage excellent."
Perfect in every way.
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"Very well equipped and spacious rooms."
Lovely sunroom. Very quiet and peaceful.
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"A lovely little place that has a remarkable amount of space and is well equippes."
3 bathrooms really make the difference if you have 8 people! Mattresses are a little basic, but they absolutely do the job. Heating system makes noise at night, so had to trip the circuit breakers; owner aware and has had multiple people around to resolve the issue. Still ongoing and only a minor thing overall Kitchen well stocked with crockery etc, but be aware nothing in cupboards from previous guests so bring everything you need. Living area is nice and spacious, with Lazy Boy chairs and the the WiFi is nice and quick. Great selection of classic books if you want to unplug too. Outdoors the beach is close and a brook is through the gate at the bottom of the garden (which is sealed for dogs). Enough to do for a chilled break - Boom Beach, Arctic Convoy Museum and brisk walks beyond the Perfume Studio. The store in Aultbea is better stocked than Gairloch, so don’t travel unnecessarily! Nice farm shop there though, next to the Chinese takeaway. Also, beach in Gairloch by golf club is lovely - perfect for wading and the cafe is fantastic. Decent food and really friendly proprietors. Overall, perfect for a week away with young kids to unwind but still have something simple to do each day.
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"We loved this holiday house!"
Very spacious, clean, warm and comfortable. Plenty of lovely easy walks nearby, showing off the wonderful scenery.
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"Booked at short notice and proved to be a great place for a base for a week's stay with our dogs."
Nearby (in Highland distances!) there are lovely walks, bike tracks and lochs to explore in our canoe. The cottage was beautifully clean, warm and well equipped. The enclosed garden was great for the dogs. Thank you for taking our booking, we would love to return in the future.
Thank you for the very positive feedback. Ferdie and Elanie do an amazing job every week keeping the house so beautifully clean, it is gratifying when that is appreciated. Thank you also for your card and organic bottle of wine. Kindness just brightens up the day. You and the dogs are very welcome to return. Property Owner
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"We loved the holiday cottage, and the conservatory was especially lovely to sit in when it was wet and windy outside."
One comment re the lounge - the main lights were too bright so we just put the side light and lamp on, but we could have done with a second lamp in the room or to have a dimmer on the main lights.
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"Beautiful cottage spotlessly clean all the facilities you would wish for in beautiful countryside, we loved it"
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"Had a lovely stay in the house with family."
Photos don't do it justice. Everything you could need for a comfortable self catering holiday. Very well equipped and lots of little extras. Lovely back garden with a patio area and table and chairs which was a nice surprise, even though we didn't really have the weather to use it the kids enjoyed the garden.
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"Lovely bungalow , comfortable well equipped"
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"The property was extremely clean, very spacious and really comfortable."
The kitchen was well equipped. Nice bath towels were provided, as were lovely toiletries. The only issue we had was with the boiler. It was intermittently making an extremely loud noise. The first couple of days, it was quite rare and only during the day, but then the issue also occurred during the night - so loud it would wake us up (puzzling, because it would occur even when nobody was using any hot water or water at all). After a couple of disrupted nights, we eventually phoned the owner, who kindly attended very swiftly and tried his best to fix the issue. Having not been able to, he suggested we turn off the boiler altogether overnight so as not to wake us up. Still, we would happily return and stay at that lovely property.
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"Lovely spacious house with everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing holiday, thank you."
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"We would happily stay here again very soon or buy it if it ever comes on the market."
We loved everything about it and the owners should pride themselves on that. We have stayed in over 25 cottages all over Scotland (Mainly Wester Ross) and Tigh na Sith is by far the best.
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"We had a very enjoyable stay."
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"A great stay and all was very comfortable and straightforward about the booking, arrival and departure."
I would just ask that a few more cleaning things are supplied, especially if there is an expectation to leave the place cleaned? For example - a mop and washing-up brush/sponge. Surface cleaners were hidden away in the utility room, not under the kitchen sink. Could do with a reading lamp or standing lamp in the living room too! Main lights are very bright. But generally really great place to stay.
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"The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped."
There are some lovely beaches to explore in the area although the beach at Aultbea is very stony. We were lucky to have two good cafes in the area The Perfume Place and Ora ha Mara also North by Northwest in Poolewe for occasional lunches but sadly the two local hotels had closed down so if we wanted to dine out in the evening it was a 24mile round trip and most hotels/restaurants were heavily booked, we only managed one evening meal out and that was a disappointment. The local shop in Aultbea is really well stocked however so we certainly didn’t starve. Sadly whilst the rest of the UK was basking in a rare September heatwave it unfortunately didn’t reach us but as we were a party of six friends who hadn’t met up for about six years we didn’t let that dampen our spirits. It’s such a pity that we weren’t there just a week later as I believe the Aurora Borealis gave a spectacular display in the area, that would really have made our holiday special.
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"Delighted with the space."
Super amout of kitchen equipment.
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"The bungalow was ideal for a three generational family group plus dog."
It was very spacious with a safe wrap around garden. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking and far more roomy and modern than our own houses! One or two little niggles: no spare toilet rolls, very few dishwasher tablets and no washing powder at all. Not always supplied I know, but in such an expensive house...... The other design feature that I found strange was the overhead lighting in the master bedroom. No real bedside lights for late night readers. We went and bought a light to plug in! Otherwise, despite minor quibbles, the house was very comfortable and supplied all our needs. The village shop provided all our food needs, the area is well worth exploring and the history of the wartime Russian fleet in the Loch fascinating. Some beautiful beaches nearby, serious mountains for the mountaineer and tracks for cyclists. Large scale maps are useful for exploring. Not far to Poolewe and Gairloch for more eateries and shops and the Inverewe Gardens. We were very lucky with glorious weather and NO midges!!
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"Great location and lovely house."
Only point I would make is two of the double beds felt very small.
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"Tigh Na Sith exceeded our expectations, we thoroughly enjoyed our week there."
It was clean and comfortable, we couldn't have asked for better. The bathrooms were amazing. Of course the area was so beautiful, we are already talking about when we can visit again. If all your cottages are as good as this one you are doing a grand job.
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"The house is the perfect base to explore the area and a relaxing refuge to come back to at the end of a long, wonderful day on the beach."
All appliances worked very well and the generous size of the accommodation and the books and games provided meant that you were never bored or short of something to do. The only thing missing was a nice eating place in the village like the hotel which has sadly closed but this is obviously nothing to do with the cottage and how wonderful it was and we found plenty of cafes in the surrounding areas to make up for it. Watching the sunset every evening from the steps beside the hotel is worth the price of the holiday alone. Thank you for a great holiday.
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"Some very minor issues such as loose walling stones but nothing to detract from the holiday or the property."
Great outdoor space for the dogs.
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"A very clean and spacious cottage, big enough for 6 adults, a 12-month-old and two dogs."
A brilliant time had by all. Great walking in the area and only a short drive to some great sandy beaches. Inverewe gardens a great place to visit.
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"Bungalow was beautiful, in a great area, wonderful scenery lovely beaches and peaceful."
A truly magical place if you are prepared to travel and explore the highlands!
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"Very lovely cottage , with all the facilities you need."
Beautiful area, walking swimming fishing . To buts; in the end bedroom the boiler is just outside and is very noisy all night so took a bit of getting used to. Great showers, but couldn’t get the bath to run hot !
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"We went for work."
The host was very helpful. In the property, we found all is needed when we are away from home. Will try to return.
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"We couldn’t ask for anything better fantastic house, lovely big rooms, bathrooms were lovely, lovely garden for our dogs."
Short walk in morning to shop in village. We would highly recommend this house.
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"Another good break, property was superb, spacious, comfortable, especially after a long day at the fishing"
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"All good"
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"While this cottage was well equipped and very well presented, the description on the Sykes website states that there is a hotel/pub nearby."
This is not the case, since this hotel closed some weeks ago, so there is no facility for an evening meal in the village. The nearest possibility for a meal after six o'clock is either Poolewe (limited), or Gairloch, which is a 25 mile round trip. One of the main reason for booking this property was the proximity and possibility to enjoy an evening meal without having to cook each evening. Because of this, we decided to curtail our holiday, and returned home after four nights of our seven night holiday. We appreciate that the hotel was open when we made our booking some time ago, but feel we should have been informed about such a vital part of our stay. The fact that the website still states: "guests will appreciate the friendly local facilities with a busy hotel", is completely misleading. We would not have booked this holiday had we known about this situation. As it stands, we have paid for a seven day holiday, but only got the benefit of a four day stay before deciding to leave.
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"The heating was controlled from a switch behind a locked door."
The heating was on a timer and was set to go, off at a certain time of day, consequently when we arrived home late afternoon/early evening it was off. we called the owner on the Saturday night, There was difficulty in communication because of accents and conveying the problem. He did come out and opened the door. he said it should be on all the time but reluctantly left the door unlocked. This was just as well as it turned off every day and we had to put it on manual override.
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"Fabulous property!"
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"Really excellent property."
Recliner chairs were a real bonus and really enjoyed conservatory and garden. Our dog really enjoyed herself too. Loch Ewe is a lovely location and I recommend this bungalow, it was the best place we stayed all holiday and very spacious and well planned. Directions should say that the bungalow is not on the main A road but coming from Poolewe is second turn left to Aultbea and bungalow then on right opposite fire station.
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"Top-notch accommodation in lovely area."
Really great home, with everything as advertised - practically perfect for our needs. Spotlessly clean, very well equipped and the welcome pack was a nice touch. Our party consisted of five adults, including two with severe mobility issues, so the accessibility of the accommodation was what attracted us to this specific property. Our only recommendation for the owners would be to install grab rails in the wet rooms. Our two disabled members have asked me to pass this feedback on but otherwise join me in passing on our thanks for an outstanding stay.
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"The cottage was very well appointed and in a lovely area with good facilities."
The local people are all very friendly and helpful.
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"It’s the best we’ve had for a long time."
All the facilities supplied on our wish list. Absolutely brilliant accommodation. Thank you.
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"This was an extremely well equipped, roomy and comfortable cottage."
Very comfy beds and excellent showers. The garden and conservatory were great sun traps, there was plenty of parking and the location was fabulous - with a well stocked shop and excellent pub within walking distance. Further afield there are great galleries and craft shops and wonderful hill, loch and coastal walks. Highly recommended.
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"We had a wonderful week."
The accommodation was high quality. We would not rebook solely because we would want to explore other parts of the country.
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"We had a fantastic week in this fabulous spacious modern home."
Spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you could ever need. A 2 minute walk away was the Aultbea Hotel which serves lovely food.
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"Lovely accommodation and a beautiful part of the country."
There were 6 adults in our party and we were all reluctant to leave despite the weather being a bit wet for June. We had a blast.
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"The property was full of everything you would need for a week away."
Very clean and accessible for my grandmother who has limited mobility. Stunning views out of the window and only a short walk to the beach.
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"This is a superb property which was beautifully presented and in excellent condition."
The attention to detail is second to none, with a high level of finish on everything, even down to the pillows which are Tempur pillows and very, very comfortable. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property to others.
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"Excellent property in a stunning location."
Good base from which to explore Wester Ross.
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"The holiday cottage was perfect, very modern, comfortable and very clean."
....if your looking for a relaxing holiday away from the maddening crowd hen look no further. The local people are very friendly and help with any help or request. The beauty of the highlands are outside your front door, opening the blinds to see deer walking past your front gate..it can't get any better than that.
Summary
- All ground floor
- Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Utility
- Conservatory (seats 4).
- Underfloor oil central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair on request
- Ample off road parking
- Enclosed lawned garden with furniture
- One well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and coast 2 mins walk.
The property
This stylish detached cottage is situated close to the shores of picturesque Loch Ewe, near Aultbea.
A real touch of luxury, Tigh-na-Sith (Gaelic for House of Tranquillity) provides a wonderful holiday home for a family or group of friends who want to explore stunning Wester Ross and all that it has to offer, and there is a lot!
This cottage exudes comfort and style, and the moment you walk into the spacious open plan living area you will know you have made a perfect choice.
Here there are big leather recliner chairs, perfect for relaxing in after a busy day.
The sitting room is open through to the dining area where a sliding door gives access into a conservatory overlooking the private rear garden.
It is here that an early morning cup of coffee can be enjoyed whilst planning the days events.
The large open plan kitchen area with its central island is very well equipped and preparing meals here will be an absolute pleasure.
The bedrooms are all sumptuously presented and one benefits from its own en-suite shower room.
The state of the art bathrooms give the cottage a real 'wow' with wet room style power showers and underfloor heating throughout.
Being centrally situated guests will appreciate the friendly local with well-stocked local shop.
Just a short drive away is the stunning Mellon Udrigle Beach with its broad expanse of white sand and sparkling turquoise sea, a wonderful place to visit in both warm and chilly weather.
The larger village of Gairloch is just 12 miles away and from here there are boat trips that can be taken on a glass bottom boat enabling you to watch the wildlfe both above and below you, you may even see a passing whale.
Fabulous area, wonderful scenery, great wildlife and a stunning cottage.
EPC Rating: Band C
EPC Rating: Band C
About the location
AULTBEA
Ullapool 44 miles; Dingwall 65 miles; Inverness 76 miles.
The Wester Ross village of Aultbea is situated on the shores of beautiful Loch Ewe and is perfectly located for exploring the North-West Highlands. The area is rich in attractions, with the renowned National Trust Inverewe Gardens full of exotic plants, just 6 miles away. Beautiful Gruinard Bay, with its striking red sandy beaches and a backdrop of spectacular mountains, is nearby. The village itself has two local shop. Stroll along the beaches, study the bird life or simply relax and watch out for seals, otters and other wildlife - this truly is the perfect base for a relaxing holiday!
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