Guests say
Ethel's House receives glowing praise for its peaceful, remote setting with breathtaking views and easy access to stunning beaches and walks. Guests consistently highlight the cottage's immaculate cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and well-equipped facilities. The hosts are frequently described as welcoming and attentive, often providing thoughtful welcome packs and homemade treats, though these are not guaranteed. The property is ideal for those seeking tranquillity and a home-from-home experience in the Scottish Highlands, with many guests returning for repeat visits. Minor mentions include limited local amenities, but these are outweighed by the property's many charms.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotless, beautifully presented, and extremely clean, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly praised for its stunning views, proximity to beaches, and peaceful, remote setting. A few guests note the lack of nearby shops or restaurants, but this is generally seen as a positive for those seeking seclusion.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's warmth, comfortable beds, underfloor heating, and cosy atmosphere, with several describing it as a home-from-home.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with a fully stocked kitchen, power shower, log burner, and thoughtful touches such as washing up liquid and information packs. No significant maintenance issues are reported.
Many guests mention generous welcome packs, homemade biscuits, and even treats for dogs, though it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed. The hosts are frequently described as attentive and accommodating.
About this property
Set in a elevated position on the northern tip of the Highlands, Ethel’s House is the ideal base from which to set out and find seals, whales and basking sharks.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" TV, Freesat, Smart TV, DVD Player, Bluray Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed.
Oil underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is 1 step in the garden.. Situated on a promontory and enjoying spectacular sea views, Ethel’s House is a detached stone cottage set in its own garden, adjacent to a working croft. Much loved by its original family, this traditional stone cottage was painstakingly moved stone by stone to a higher vantage point in the village of Armadale on the far north-west coast of Scotland. The current owners have completely renovated this charming cottage and it now provides a good standard of accommodation in a truly superb setting.
Entering through the pretty patio gardens that look out across the sea, a hallway leads through to the main accommodation. There is a delightful living room with leather sofa suite and a cosy wood burner. The kitchen/dining room is extremely well-equipped with contemporary built-in units and a good sized solid wood dining table. All the windows look out across the bay. There is a large shower room on this floor. Upstairs there are three very attractively decorated and furnished bedrooms. Skylight windows ensure that visitors can encounter the dramatic sunrises and sunsets afforded by the clear unpolluted skies in this part of the Highlands (and for those who prefer, black out blinds are built-in too!). The cottage has oak flooring on the ground floor, high quality wool carpeting in the bedrooms and underfloor heating throughout.
Situated just off the renowned North Coast 500 route, in the quiet hamlet of Armadale, this cottage is ideal for visitors wishing to explore this totally unspoilt area. Sea otters are regularly spotted on the shoreline below the cottage and whales, basking sharks, porpoises and seals all frequent the local waters. There are superb walks direct from the cottage and numerous outdoor activities close by, including kayaking, sailing, hill walking, fishing, surfing, golf and plenty of archaeological sites and historic places of interest. In winter months it is often possible to see the Northern Lights from the cottage garden. The nearby villages of Melvich and Bettyhill, both within 10 minutes’ drive, have a good selection of amenities, including pub, restaurant, café and a small local shop. The beaches along this coastline are renowned for their wide sandy bays with high sand dunes, and spectacular mountain backdrops. Beach ½ mile. Shop 7 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Letting licence no : HI00983F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (32)
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Gerald Joseph
I should say, this is a dreadful place to holiday, but that would be just to put others off, of going there. The house, is very warm, everything was ready to use including a log fire prepared in case. A tin of very delicious biscuits ( in our opinion) was left with supplies to get you started. Caroline previously emailed asking if we need anything particular to our requirements.The setting, well, that is stunning. The empty beach with soft light sand, beautiful. In the week we stayed we saw less than half a dozen folk on it. We went for walks every night listening to the various bird song.It is a bit of a mission to get up to the Highlands (14 hour+ from Norfolk) though because of the A9 dueling process (Until 2035). And the new 20mph speed limits, in villages and sometimes for reasons unknown are also a bit of a pain. But don't let that detract from the seclusion and the raw beauty of this place. During the summer, it is light into the wee hours. I don't know about winter time. We were fortunate with the weather, it rained on one day and the temperature hit a balmy 23°C on one day (35°C+ down South)I would be back in a heartbeat if I could, but not until we find an alternative way of getting up there
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Confirmed Guest
Very peaceful location and lovely views. Comfortable cottage with all you need away from home and generous wrlcome pack. TV could be bigger!
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Marjanne
A fine house, a beautifull place and a welcomming prepared house when we arrived. We stayed for 2 nights but we surely wil come back for a longer period.