Guests say
Hillside Cottage offers a peaceful and remote retreat in the Northern Highlands, ideal for those seeking tranquillity and stunning views. Guests appreciate the proximity to beautiful beaches, walking trails, and the large, secure garden, perfect for dogs. The cottage is traditional and cosy, with all essential amenities provided, though some mention dated décor and minor maintenance issues. Cleanliness is generally praised, and the location is highly regarded for its serenity and scenery. Overall, it is a charming spot for a relaxing getaway, especially for nature lovers and those wanting to disconnect.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-kept, with one review specifically praising the cleaning. However, a few noted areas needing attention, such as the oven and some mould in the bathroom and window frames.
The location is widely celebrated for its beauty, peace, and proximity to beaches and trails. Guests highlight the remote setting and spectacular views as major positives.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy and the beds as comfortable, but some mention low ceilings, dated mattresses, and a lack of comfortable seating. The peaceful atmosphere is a strong point.
The cottage is described as well-equipped with all essentials, though some guests note the kitchen is compact and the oven could be cleaner. The large fenced garden is a highlight, but outdoor seating and a sofa are missed.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Detached whitewashed cottages set in 4 acres enjoying superb views to the sea on the stunning North West Highlands coast..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DAB Radio, CD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Lobby: Freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and highchair available on request.. Large lawned garden within 4 acres of hill land. Private parking for 2 cars.. Hillside Cottage is a traditional whitewashed cottage situated amidst open countryside in the crofting hamlet of Sheigra on the stunning North West Highland coast. This attractive croft cottage is set in around 4 acres of grounds and enjoys stunning views to the sea and the surrounding open countryside. Set in a very quiet location amidst superb scenery, it offers peace and tranquillity and is ideal for a real get away from it all holiday. On the ground floor is a pretty cottage lounge, a small but well-equipped kitchen and a double bedroom. Upstairs are two further bedrooms and a modern bathroom with bath and shower over. With thick stone walls and cosy cottage ambience, it has been modernised and refurbished in recent months whilst retaining its original charm; it provides a good standard of accommodation in a wonderful setting.
The immediate area is heaven for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of the great outdoors generally. Hill-walking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking and sailing are all local sports. There is a thriving pony trekking centre in the village, with rides amidst spectacular scenery. Fishing in the surrounding lochs and rivers as well as sea fishing is a popular pastime. The area is also a haven for wildlife, with seals and otters in the bay and numerous varieties of birds attracted to the region. The beaches in this area are renowned. Sandwood bay is particularly noted, with a wonderful walk across the machair to its secluded sweeping sands. Sheigra bay is about 500 yards away from the cottage and Polin and Oldmoreshore are also close by. Kinlochbervie is the nearest main village. The most northerly port on the west coast of Scotland, this pretty village has an active working harbour and offers good local facilities, including a shop and post office, as well as a hotel with restaurant open all year to non-residents for meals.
Letting licence no: HI-00161-F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
Hillside cottage was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the surrounding beauty that is the Northern Highlands. The location was good with several beautiful beaches close by. The garden was great for our two border collies to play in, and we even had a couple of visits from the local red deer. The cottage is traditional, so low ceilings in the bedrooms but the beds are comfy. The kitchen is compact but well equipped, the oven would benefit from a deep clean, but it’s functional. All in all we enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning.
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Steffen
The house was not dirty. It was not badly equipped.But it was still not a nice house. There was black stuff (mold?) in the window frames and in the shower. The inner walls had cracks and the old wallpaper was peeling off in places. There was no sofa but a bunch of uncomfortable chairs. There was one truly comfortable armchair, but it smelled funny (like fungus). The mattresses felt like they were ancient (but as always, those things are a matter of taste). We did miss a table to sit and eat outside.All in all the place sends off vibes of indifference. There is no neglect, but it feels rather loveless.That said, the price is quite low and in the end you get what you pay for. So we are not complaining, but we would not go there anymore.
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Confirmed Guest
Awesome views beaches lochs and Glen's. Lovely to see how light it stayed through out the night as we went towards end of June to see the longest day . Love Scotland its ace