Marys House

This is a wonderful property with stunning views from the lounge, kitchen and bedroom across the everchanging light of the bay and the islands of Rum and Eigg.

On a clear day you can also see the peaks of Skye in the distance. Beautiful walk across the headland to the white sands and teeming with life lock pools on Sanna beach. The property itself is perfect with everything you need and very comfortable.

Absolutely beautiful cottage, very comfortable and cosy with a good size lounge and bedroom.

Everything you needed at hand and more. Owners available and helpful if required. My first impression was Wow Wow and more Wow to the view which is absolutely amazing. Cannot wait to go back.

Very clean with tremendous ever changing spectacular views.

Great for dogs with enclosed garden. Lovely sands a few minutes from cottage and great walks. Welcoming pack expected as is normal now with cottage rentals

Delightful cottage, well maintained, very clean and comfortable.

Perfect location for a relaxing stay. The view from the cottage is magnificent.

Without having to think about it the best cottage and location we have been to.

Could have spent the week looking out of the window and gone home happy. Clean, tidy and owner more than helpful. Wildlife amazing. Don't be put off by the road it's more than worth it when you get to the end.Ron and Olwyn

Been to several of your properties throughout Scotland, Mary House was the best , the view was amazing and all amenities more than satisfactory.

Beautiful, extremely clean cottage with great views

A great week at Mary's Cottage, Very cosy and comfortable.

We also benefitted from he weather, apparerntly the best weather the area had this year! Fabulous views across. the water to Muck, Rum and Eigg from the cottage. Beware the cottage is in a remote area that involves travelling to get groceries etc. The nearest fuel and supermarket is on Mull via the ferry. Some daily supplies can be got at Kilchoan Community Centre. Great coffee and cake at the cafe also in the Community Centre. The Lighthouse is also definietey worth a visit. Else a great spot for exploring on foot, many trails and paths link the local area and gorgeous beaches. We loved it and how peaceful it was.

Lovely well equipped cozy cottage with everything you need in it You could sit all day looking at the views or walk down to the beach If you want a relaxing break away from it all, I would definitely recommend Mary House

I love staying at Mary’s House it is warm and cosy with everything you need.

The view is amazing and ever changing. A perfect spot to enjoy peace and nature

We loved our stay at Mary’s house, the house was very clean and comfortable.

It was very well stocked with everything you would need in the kitchen. The garden was very secure for our dog. The walk to the beach was quick and our favourite part was the view and that was outstanding.

Love this property .

It’s peaceful with beautiful Sandy beaches within walking distance . This is the 3 rd time I have been with my German Shepherd . The views of the islands are stunning , you don’t need to go anywhere . The cottage is lovely and cosy . Perfectly warm in the November months . This is a hidden gem , I would highly recommend . Many thanks to the owners for sharing this beautiful holiday let .

Loved our stay at Marys house, the views are amazing, the cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay, had a really relaxing holiday

Great little cottage, warm n cosy, lovely decor, but best of all the fantastic views from the elevated position, owners very helpful, definitely a little gem

Second stay here and did not disappoint.

Beautiful, well equipped and maintained cottage. Stunning views and very peaceful. Very cosy and comfortable. Thanks once again Donna.

Another great

Excellent accommodation stunning views would definitely use again .

A little gem hidden down a 30 mile single track road in a fantastic peaceful setting . 100% recommended

We had a fantastic stay at Mary’s House in Portuairk.

The house was clean, well equipped, comfortable, and very homely, (love the history, had to check out the stove at lighthouse) with breathtaking views right from the window. We loved the walks to Sanna Bay, having the beach just on our doorstep, and the lighthouse tour with its amazing views out to Rum and Eigg. 15mins away from ferry to Tobermory! truly memorable place to stay — highly recommended!

Lovely cottage in the perfect location for a nice relaxing break.

Stunning views from the property.

Beautiful accommodation.

Well equipped.

excellent well equipped cottage,very comfortable and in very peaceful and scenic location

This was our second visit to Mary's House and we will be back.

This is a beautiful cottage with spectacular views. Everything was just perfect. Thank you.

Mary's house was in a lovely location.

From sitting in the morning at the outside picnic table with a cuppa and taking in the view of all the Small Isles and the Cuilin Ridge of Skye to warching the sunset, magical! Property was ideal, had thought of everything. Very clean and comfortable.

A very comfortable place to stay.

Well furnished with all the fittings throughout the property working well including the heating system. Superb view from the property

We experienced a wonderful holiday at Mary’s House.

There was everything we needed for comfort and convenience and the views were amazing from the cottage.We saw eagles and pinemarten as well as bird life and the beach was only ten minutes away. Highly recommended!

Smashing little cottage with enclosed garden.

Everything you need fir a holuday. Shower is excellent! A little bit remote for us, and visitors should be aware there is no fuel in the village. Sanna Beach ia beautiful, a trip to Mull is a must, as is a trip to the lighthouse.

Lovely quiet house, very comfortable with amazing views and a garden.

Parking also handy just beside the house.

Lovely house and so peacefully quiet.

Well furnished, a cosy place to curl up in front of the fire after a day's exploring. Donna was lovely and a very helpful host. The view is stunning. Clear views across the bay and over as far as Skye. We had a lovely holiday. Only advice, take the driveway to the cottage carefully. It's a little uneven, but not an issue. And if you hope for food at the local pub while off season, you will only get them on Fridays and you need to book as everyone else has the same idea.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

The cottage was warm and cosy with everything needed for a great holiday. There are lovely walks from the cottage to Sanna Bay, we had a day trip to Tobermory and walked around Castle Tioram. Would definitely return. Thank you.

Black damp behind headboard.

Step in kitchen. Clothes got damp even in wardrobe. Blunt knives. Entrance by the house looks like a caravan scrap yard. Plus side good location. Toastie in the living room with wall heating and fire lit. Lovely view. Good walking and secure garden.

A very nice cottage with an fantastic view over the Bay .

Mary's House was the perfect place to stay.

The cottage is very well equipped, cosy and spotlessly clean. A lot of love has gone into the house, you can tell. The views are spectacular and location perfect to unwind and enjoy peace and tranquility. The owners are very helpful and I would absolutely love to return here.

Great location, remote but within a car journey of a small village and a ferry port to Tobermory.

The house was nicely equipped, unfortunately the shower broke on the Wednesday and hadn’t been fixed by our departure on Saturday. But we appreciate it’s difficult to get things fixed or replaced quickly in a remote location. Also, not convinced that the heater in the corridor was working at all. Pretty sure I’d read there was a pub a mile away, certainly was a bit further than that via the single tracked roads, probably about 15-20 mins away by car. One suggestion would be to make the fence a bit more solid as one of our dogs disappeared and had gone into the field next door, she’s a small Jack Russell Terrier and must have squeezed through, had she gone into the undergrowth we wouldn’t have spotted her. Had to keep her on her lead for the rest of the holiday. But overall we loved our stay and would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a stay with peace and quiet and solitude.

The cottage interior is to a high standard, the location perfect for peace and good walks.

Addressing a couple of the issues of earlier reviewers - there is a dog waste bin near to the property, though the sign on it has faded, and it is only a couple of minutes to the beach but you need to find the shortcut beside neighbouring cottages. The freezer drawers were a bit of a nightmare, I’d say they’ve been damaged at some point. The one thing that annoyed me was that Sykes provided a “number not available” as the contact number for the owner. My dogs and I had a lovely break in Mary’s House (pity the photo and information about Mary were missing)

A very cosy cottage in a beautiful place.

We had everything we needed and would certainly stay there again.

We had a fantastic week at marys house.

spent time down in the bay watching the local seals and other wildlife.did a boat trip with staffa tours which was excellent. Went to tobermoray from kilochan as foot passengers,beautiful place to visit.last 2 days of our visit the weather was fantastic. Was nice chatting to a couple of locals too. We stocked up on food in fort william on our way to marys house so didn't really need to visit kilochan ferry stores. Outstanding views from the house and garden,amazing night skies too. We're really going to miss this special place . Thank you marys house for such an amazing holiday.

It is the 3rd time we have been to the property and we love it.

It is a perfect get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life

Beautiful appointed cottage, fantastic views, but quite isolated, not really suitable for people who are unsteady on their feet.

Great information book, but nothing about poop bags.

Very comfortable and well maintained.

I booked this house back in 2019 for June 2020 then had to rearrange for 2020 because of covid, , the pictures shown appeared to have a large lawn , right next to beach and no other houses near, when I got there , big disappointment, small lawn on a hill, 2cottages right next door , still haven't worked out how to get to beach , sofas very uncomfortable, though new ,no payphone, info said there was, description said there was ,landline , not working , no mobile signal, WI fi kept disappearing , freezer drawer kept collapsing when opening, shower tray took 10 minutes to drain after shower , seemed to over fill in use ,left after 3 days , booked for week, directions to cottage poor, won't be back .

it's a must visit, peaceful, beautiful scenery, wonderful walks, make sure you bring enough supplies for your stay, very limited shops for top ups.

Wonderful stay only slight disappointment would be the advert was misleading saying 3 minutes walk to the beach when the only obvious route we found was up a long drive and down a road taking 15 to 20 minutes

We enjoyed our two week stay at Mary's house, we like this area very much, stunning views of Sanna bay, village was very quiet, mostly holiday homes and statics only a few residents there, pheasant were a nightmare, tried to feed small birds but the big ones raid everything, caught pine marten on wildlife camera visiting for peanuts and bread and jam.

Fantastic accommodation.

Beautifully clean and neat and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Goes without saying the views are stunning but the cottage is a gem and I suggest you book a stay asap !! Wonderful.

What a beautiful cottage in a wonderful location loved every minute the views from the windows are fantastic would recommend to anyone

We had an amazing week at Mary’s House.

Very clean and welcoming. Views absolutely stunning. Outstanding, couldn’t ask for more. Thank you

A liitle gem!

! Delightful, immaculate, comfortable, and well equipped cottage in an idyllic location with the most spectacular views across to Muck, Eigg and Rum. Walks from the door to Sanna Bay, surrounding hills and Bay MacNeil (with resident feral goats!). Thank you Donna and Angus for everything! We will definitely return to this special place......

We had a wonderful stay.

The house was very clean, comfortable and warm. The views are magnificent and Donna is a wonderful host, very communicative and generous. Our only disappointment was not meeting her in person! Thank you so much Donna and Angus for helping make our stay so fabulous.

Cosy house , stunning views .

A great location for walks . A perfect place to relax and unwind . Thank you .

Absolutely stunning cottage and very friendly owner, This was our 2nd visit and I am sure we will return again, Awesome views lots of wild life ( had to put logs in bird table to stop pheasants stealing the food) Pigs in field that love left overs you may have for them - they can tell the time after a couple of days of feeding :D Stunning views and great chance of northern lights ( we didnt get lucky) .

. Long 2.5hr drive from Fort william so take plenty of supplies with you . Go there you will not be disappointed I promise - Gail & Trev Nov 11 to 25 2023

Wonderful peaceful location, Mary's House has everything a couple needs for a really relaxing stay.

The view is amazing, washing up took longer than expected as you gazed out across the bay! We will return!

Perfect cottage to spend a holiday, comfortable, spotless can’t fault anything.

Everything you need and more for your stay. The view as always was beautiful, no doubt we will be back.

A really lovely cottage on a Great location, Fantastic view from cottage overlooking Rhum & Muck.

Probably the best views from any cottage we have ever stayed in before. Well equipped cottage with walks straight from the door. Highly recommended.

Just a great place to stay.

With magical views and wildlife. We love it and will just keep coming back.

We had an amazing stay at Mary's house.

Everything we needed was there and more. The views are amazing. So peaceful we really didn't want to leave!! We'll book again for next year. Thank you.

a wonderful warm, cosy cottage with magnificent views.

Im sure we will be back again and I have recommended it to both my son and daughter.

This is my second visit to Mary's House and it won't be my last!

The cottage is spotlessly clean and very cosy with the most wonderful ever changing views. This year was made extra special with a wonderful show of the Northern Lights right from my doorstep. All thanks to a tip off from Angus, who owns the cottage. Thank you to Donna and Angus for sharing this wee gem.

Brilliant wee cottage.

Loved our holiday here. Warning for those travelling, the last 1.5hrs is on single track roads but worth the journey. We will be going back in the future

Really lovely cottage and well secluded, great for walks etc and watching the days pass by - We really loved our 2 weeks visit in December 2022 highly recommended Trev & Gail Dorset

Iinthe listing it says pub is one mile away when if fact it is 4 miles it also states there is a selection of books games and dvds but there is none of these otherwise a well equipped cottage in a great quiet location

Loved my stay at Marys house, can't fault anything, we'll equipped warm and comfy and nice sea views .

Perfect place for peace and relaxing. Lots of walks right from the doorstep. Stunning area. Hooe to be back

An excellent property beautifully situated with great views, well equipped and very comfortable.

Would have no hesitation in booking again.

Mary's House was our home away from home for two weeks.

We felt welcome the moment we arrived and what was without a doubt the most spotless property we have stayed in (and we have stayed in quite a few). The bed was comfortable and we slept like babies, the shower was hot and powerful, the woodburning stove helped us stay warm on stormy, rainy, cold days and the kitchen allowed for the cooking of more than just the basic pasta or jacket potatoes. The view was breathtaking and we were lucky enough to regularly see eagles circling above our heads. The bird feeder attrackted all sorts of other small birds, finches of all kinds and colours, blackbirds, robins, doves, you name it. The coastline we saw from our windows was spectacular and ever-changing with the light and even on the days where the weather was too bad to go outside, we felt like we had a front row from where we could see all the beauty and the surprises Mother Nature had in store for us. The last roughly 2 hours drive to Mary's House are single track road and it's certainly not for people who are going everywhere in a hurry. But we found that using the passing places worked very well and all the drivers we "met" on this remote corner of the world were as relaxed as we were and everyone went out of their way to let the oncoming party pass. We highly recommend stocking up on "fancy" groceries in Fort William before you take the Corran Ferry. Everything else is readily available in The Ferry Stores in Kilchoan, they even offer to deliver a welcome hamper to the house with content of your choice if you let them know a few days prior to your arrival. We had initially booked our stay in 2020, but due to Covid we had to rebook twice. The owner as well as Sykes cottages were extremely helpful and supportive, and rebooking was no issue. We loved every minute we spent at Mary's House and we are grateful for the wonderful experience. We would love to come back some day.

The sofa bed was not in a condition to use.

The description said pub 1 mile away but it was ; miles away. Other than that, very lovely.

Absolute gem of a place!

Our second visit and I cannot think of any reason why we wouldn’t return. We were lucky seeing an amazing display by sea eagles too. Cannot rate this cottage highly enough.

The cottage was clean and comfortable and every facility you could wish for.

Just wish I could have brought the view from the cottge home with us.

We loved the cottage.

It was our first time in Scotland and we loved it. It was perfect and set in such beautiful scenary. The cottage was clean and well provided for our stay. Big thank you to the owners and we will definitely want to come back.

Stay was great, we’ve stayed next door at dondies house for the last 6 years and this was a big step up in quality, only downsides where a half empty box of tablets found under the bed by our dog chewing them and finally we where only left one bin bag for a 12 day stay, we know it was self catering but you never expect to have to provide them and the remoteness of the property and proximity to the nearest shop just made it abit of a niggle Overall very pleased

Great little cottage perfect remote location and had everything we needed.

I would definitely recommend and hopefully be back.

Mary’s House is the jewel in the crown, Very warm enough room for 4 the sofa bed is comfy I always bring a duvet to lie on anyway, Fantastic broadband now 30mbps, Pet safe garden, Stunning Views, Extremely Clean, Hot Shower, Tons of coal for multi fuel burner which is rare for this area, Owners lovely people who are nearby if any concerns, The winter months are very cheap and the electricity cost to the owners must be a lot as the cottage is extremely warm I have stayed at a lot at Ardnamurchan they are nothing like this, Don’t forget to visit Sanna and the lovely beaches at Portuairk

The cottage was warm and comfortable with great views.

The area is very remote and we found the 25 mile single track road difficult to negotiate. With the wide open spaces we thought it would be ideal to walk our Labrador, but no there are sheep surrounding the cottage and on the beaches so he could not exercise off lead, which was a problem. I would definitely recommend Mary’s cottage if you want seclusion with lovely views and walks without your big bounding dog.

Cottage perfect, and location amazing which was just as well because the 34 miles of single track road was neither.

Last few hundred yards a car breaker. Still might rebook!

Very comfortable wee cottage, loved it!

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Unable to contact Sykes at all.

The link to the account brought up a dog, no email contact possible and phone lines closed. In these times the customer service falls far below the minimum one would expect.Due to family illness unable to travel so cannot comment on the cottage.would not recommend this company in the send had to send a letter still have had no reply.

Fabulous cottage in a stunning location.

The perfect place to getaway from it all. Will definitely be back

Lovely wee cottage, clean and very quiet.

Situated uphill from the shore on a twisting single track road and down a rough track. Ideal if you wish a very relaxing holiday. Need to be fit for walking and cycling though as whole area hilly . Basic equipment in house but no ironing board or iron. Only a small frying pan and Small pots so difficult if you like larger portions’. Overall though an amazing Holiday with loads of cycling, walking and beautiful beaches ! Take your folding chairs to Sid outside if you don’t want to sit at picnic table in the evening. Dark sky country so plenty of stargazing ❤️

Only a bench set could do something more comfortable to enjoy a late sunset

A lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings that had all the amenities we required.

Very peaceful with outstanding views and walks .Bring binoculars if you have any we saw a large pod of dolphins as we were at looking out to sea from the garden also my wife is a keen bird watcher and loved the variety and large numbers that visited the bird table. Bring some bird food or you can buy it from the Kilchoan Ferry Shop who also stock a good variety of food and other essentials.The Puffin Coffee shop and craft centre on the way to the road to the ferry itself is also worth a visit. A cottage to visit again and highly recommended.

Mary’s House is lovely, everything we needed was there and more!

Comfortable seating and plenty space for a couple. The views are spectacular, an uninterrupted vista of Sanna Bay from the cottage. We saw otters playing on Portuairk beach - that was the highlight! Friendly and informative owner is nearby, local knowledge is fab. Amazing place, well worth the drive there. We would highly recommend this cottage.

This was a fabulous find - gorgeous cottage with spectacular views.

Had everything you needed. Definitely a place to go to refresh the batteries. We were lucky enough to see seals basking in the sun nearby and a cuckoo from the cottage garden.

Stunning location with fantastic views.

Plenty of local walks and variety of wildlife. If you enjoy peace and quiet and to get away from it all this is the place to go.

Very cosy and comfortable cottage perfect for two.

Would highly recommend. For dog owners the enclosed garden was great as there are lots of sheep round about. Beautiful spot and friendly owner.

Amazing views from the cottage.

Wonderful area for wildlife; saw both Golden and White tailed Eagles as well as over 100 red deer.

This is the second time we have been.

The cottage is so dog friendly and a well enclosed big garden. Not far from a beautiful beach. The owner has thought of everything for you to enjoy your stay. We be back and this is a wonderful chilled place to be. Beautiful wildlife too. 20 min walk to Sanna bay... we love this place. Watch out for roaming sheep

Lovely cottage which is both cosy and comfortable with amazing views over to Sanna Bay and the distant Inner Hebrides.

Mary’s House is very well equipped and extremely clean. We spent most of our time walking; Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, the stunning Sanna Bay and to the top of Ben Hiant. Our visit to Tobermory was very enjoyable and only takes about 35 minutes on the ferry. The weather was very kind to us with blue sky and sun every day. It was wonderful to be in such a beautiful part of Scotland after such a dismal locked down winter. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mary’s House.

The property was as described, facilities fine, magnificent views over the sea from the property.

Cannot fault the cottage.

All of it .

The best cottage we have stayed at by far. The view from the cottage is priceless.Its well away from the rat race 4 miles to the nearest shop, P O + groceries etc + fuel with allegedly the oldest working petrol pumps in Scotland. The rd for the last 25 miles is mostly single track with lots of blind summits, but well worth it at the end. We have two dogs and it was great for them. Log burner is superb with logs supplied for the weekend and free coal for your stay. Have a wonderful holiday.

Despite Covid laws, and lots of the usual comforts having been removed because of Covid, this cottage still delivers.

Many thanks to Donna for all of her hard work and commitment which still allows people to enjoy this beautiful peninsula from the comfort of this warm and cosy cottage. Plenty of fuel provided to enjoy the real fire which we especially loved. The cottage was very clean and we felt safe. It was easy to forget the troubles of the pandemic for a short blissful week. Thanks to Donna for making it possible. Regulars to the cottage will benefit from knowing, take your own fold up chairs, dvds (if you like that kind of thing!), books and board games as these are usually in the cottage but sadly they have had to be removed due to Covid rules.

Our second stay in this lovely cottage,it’s well equipped, cosy and spotlessly clean with dark starry sky’s and stunning views.

We loved every minute and have booked again.

A very comfortable cottage, well equipped, warm and plenty of hot water.

The view from the cottage is beautiful and the surrounding area and beaches, made it a perfect holiday for walking with the dog, watching birds and wildlife, and enjoying the peace and quiet

Amazing view and scenery.

. needed to contact owner response was immediate and issue resolved ...such a comfy bed !

The cottage was absolutely lovely, the pictures on here do not do it justice, the decor is lovely and homely, facilities in the cottage are fantastic the kitchen especially has all the kinds of pots and pans you would need for an array of meals.

The bedroom has extra blankets if needed and a hot water bottle under the sink which is a lovely touch. Bear in mind the heating is electric storage heaters so can be a little temperamental. Bear in mind that low cars might struggle going down to the cottage a bit. Sanna bay nearby is beautiful as is the bay that you can see from the windows, but be careful of quick sand! We also went over to Mull on one of the days which was absolutely beautiful, the ferry is around £29 return ticket and the first one leaves at 8am - there is a fab cafe right by the ferry terminal on Mull, fantastic fish chips and scallops - cash only though. You will need to get the Corran ferry if coming from the South, this will cut off around an hour of your journey so look into this before you leave out - this cost about £10. There was coal provided by the owners included in the rent which was fantastic as we really needed the fire on a cold and wintery January week. Make sure you bring some bird seed as the bird table gets very busy if you stock it up and there are some great binoculars on the windowsill! The local shop is fab and has plenty of different things you might need plus a fuel station. Mary's cottage was a real home from home <3

Mary's cottage is the perfect getaway.

It takes time and effort to get there, but the experience of the cottage and its surroundings make it every bit worthwhile. There are a range of beautiful walks from the door of the cottage, and the opportunity to return home to the cosy warmth of a woodburner, and views to die for. I will definitely return.

Cottage was lovely, better than we expected, views were amazing would really recommend this cottage.

Having stayed at Ardtoe for many years, we chose the peninsula as we love Sanna Bay so much and visiting for a day is never enough.

From the excitement of driving down the track and pulling up outside the cottage, to driving away, my daughter and I couldn't believe our luck! What a gem of a place. We were blessed with a week of glorious weather and the scenery of turquoise waters and beautiful mountains every day, was stunning. The cottage is clean, cozy and beautifully equipped, with a comfortable bed, fantastic shower and the washing machine which was a boon. We stopped at Salen on the way for a light lunch, and then only came off the peninsula once to visit old favourites, Tioram Castle, Ardtoe Sands and then walked to the singing sands, all on the same day. We walked to Sanna and lazed on the beach, also Bay MacNeil which is equally stunning in a different way. Took a trip over to Tobermory, (catch the ferry from Kilchoan only 4 miles away) browsed the shops and ate ice-cream which was divine! We weren't lucky enough to see any marine life that day but the other wild life made up for it. Eagles, birds a plenty, pine martins, and deer. We did see seals in the bay on our first evening but the visiting yacht's in the bay may have put them off the rest of the week. If you like birds, be sure to take bird seed with you as there is a bird table in the garden. A visit to the lighthouse is well worth it and you will get a wonderful greeting from the lighthouse collie. Also the fish and chips were lovely at the Kilchoan hotel as was the warm welcome. The sunsets as ever, were stunning and its possible to see a lot of the Hebridean islands from your garden! I simply cannot wait to go back. Who needs to go abroad when we have all this here at home!

Lovely little cottage.

Fantastic views over the bay to Sanna. Would definitely stay again.

If you just need to relax and get away from it all this is the perfect place, spotlessly clean ,well equipped cottage with stunning views.

Beaches nearby are fantastic,blue sea, white sand and rock pools. We would definitely go back. Our dogs loved it there, it has an enclosed garden which is lovely but be aware the gaps in the fence are possibly wide enough for some dogs to get through.

What a fabulous view, it was easy to just sit there and enjoy the vista in the comfort of a lovely place, it was magic watching the wildlife very day, we have been to the area 5 times in the last 2 years and this was the best, thank you, Alan & Patsy ( and the dogs ).

The cottage is actually better equipped and better decorated than it looks in the photo - and the shower is much better than the photos show.

The bed is really comfortable with a good quality mattress. These things make for a happier holiday! Even the view is more spectacular than it looks in the photos. The beach is great fun to be on - deserted most of the time with pristine white sand - it really is gorgeous if you get the right weather. I was on my own with my two dogs, and I am slightly disabled with mobility issues, but I was absolutely fine there.

Superb location excellent holiday will be back

The cottage is an ideal base for exploring this wonderful area with many walks straight from the door.

It’s position on the hill offers amazing views yet also easy access to the beach.

Mary's House is warm and cosy even in a winter gale.

Log burner brilliant. Cottage extremely well equipped with everything we needed and the views from all the windows are just spectacular. We loved catching a ferry to the nearest supermarket on Mull

The foot path from the car park to the house needs some attention, the stones laid have blown off the path in places, you really have to watch your step so in poor lighting (dawn/dusk) you reallyhad to be careful my husband did suffer quite a nasty fall.

will be booking for next year

Cottage was perfect

Perfect in every way - very well equipped, comfortable and fabulous views.

Only the drive to the three Sykes cottages needs some attention - many potholes and bumps for people not having a four wheel drive. The granny on the chimney was a bit noisy, but it was very windy.

Brilliant place to stay.

.. could have stayed for another week. Great wildlife and very dog friendly. Loved the log fire, so cosy. Hopefully will be back.

Fantastic cottage, very well equipped in a great location that allows you to go on great walks, suitable for the dogs with a great garden for them.

Lovely beach that you can see from the house, the views are amazing. Fantastic family holiday, will look to book up again soon, thanks to the owner for a great week!

We have been staying in Portuairk for 23 years and it was our first visit to this cottage, which was really lovely with superb and far reaching views.

However, I did find it to be "a bit of a squeeze" for myself and my three 'children' (17, 18 & 23), despite the listing saying it "accommodates four".......fortunately, the weather was reasonably dry, so we weren't confined to the cottage and it wouldn't deter us from booking again, although not next year as it is obviously popular and already fully booked. The fenced off garden was very much appreciated by our dog and the picnic table enabled us to sit outside while enjoying the fair weather and great views. However, I do feel that, as the track to the cottage is now quite bad (it was a little better in 2013 when we stayed at Borve House), that potential guests should be made aware of this as it is not really very good for the average car to drive on! Also, the two tracks down from the cottage towards the beach are not really suitable for anyone who is not sure-footed, so this should also be made clear on the listing. In addition, the local information on the listing (and on others in the same area) will need to be amended as the nearest pub/restaurant is now 3 miles away in Kilchoan because the Sonachan Hotel is now a private residence. I hope this feedback has been helpful, thank you.

This cottage is in a lovely secluded spot just up from the beach, with fantastic views out to sea.

Everything was clean, especially the bathroom and kitchen which were immaculate. The bed is very comfortable with was a nice surprise. All in all a lovely holiday - we enjoyed it so much we've already booked for next summer!

The cottage had it all and the views were magnificent.

We would highly recommend this cottage, perfect for the tranquillity and wildlife.

Mary’s Cottage is in a wonderful location on the westernmost tip of the British Mainland.

The views from here are exceptional.

The cottage was really well equipped, With every thing you could want.

It was lovely to have the heaters on so it was warm and the bed was comfy. A drier would be A Good idea for when folks get wet clothes. More comfortable living room furniture would be an improvement. The bird feeders in the garden are really well used and a delight. Please ask new holidaymakers to bring a big bag of bird seed and suet because there are lots of birds and there is no where to buy any food for them.

Mary's House was far better than it appeared from the photos, not enough was mentioned about the fantastic views and certainly the photos did not reflect this.

The photos of the inside of the cottage did not show it to be as nice as it was, it was far better than we expected. The cottage was really clean, spacious and well equipped, had everything we needed and the kitchen was really well stocked with utensils. The bedroom was nice and large and the bed so comfortable. The location had stunning views and there were many lovely walks to do around the area. It was quiet and peaceful.

If you want to get away from it all, this is the place to be.

Very tranquil and stunning location with amazing unrivalled scenery and staying in a lovely cottage that has everything you could possibly want. Property was warm and inviting and the views from the kitchen and bedroom windows were second to none. It was nice to waken up to the scene of a pale white sandy beach surrounded lapped by clear turquoise water every day.

Perfect location.

High enough up the hillside for amazing views but only a minutes walk to the beach through the field in front of the house. Paradise for the kids.

For us absolutely perfect x

This was by far the most enjoyable holiday we had in years.

Took us a bit of time to find as we arrived rather late in the day. The views are to die for. Wonderful walks for the adventurous and the leisure walks. All facilities you need fairly close. If you want to breakaway totally from the huzzle and buzzle of day to day humdrum this is definitely for you. We had the best 10 days and feels totally rejuvenated. Our Alaskan Malamute had fun being able to go to the beach, mountain walks or just lying outside the cottage looking out at the sea. Cosy cottage, heating definitely not a problem. Wood burner at night is the best for staying warm and toasty. Just the right size for the 2 of us.

Fantastic cottage in a beautiful location What more could we want !

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everything fab cottage wonderful location would highly recomend it to my friends

Wonderful location, perfect cottage with very high standard of cleanliness.

Lovely property lovely Place and Scenery but found a bit to remote

Everything, wildlife in abundance, peaceful, clean property, lovely walks, good local food, we will go back

Awsome just awsome.

Stunning place, fab cottage. Chould easly live there.

Great cottage stunning views and a very comfy bed.

loved it

We had a fantastic holiday in the cottage - very comfortable with great facilities in a stunning location.

The only thing we would ask Sykes Cottages to consider is the charge for using a credit card to book the holiday on-line - this is an increasingly out-of-date policy which the majority of organisations no longer apply.

Fantastic cottage in a great location,facilities second to none, an absolutely stunning area with loads to do, would definitely return