Guests say
Hillside Cottage offers a peaceful and scenic retreat in the Northern Highlands, ideal for those seeking tranquillity, wildlife, and proximity to beautiful beaches. Guests appreciate the large garden, stunning views, and the cottage’s traditional charm. While the property is clean and well-equipped, some mention dated décor and minor maintenance issues. The cottage is best suited for those looking to unwind and enjoy nature, rather than luxury. Overall, it provides excellent value for its location and setting.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with particular praise for the cleaning standards. However, a few noted areas needing attention, such as the oven and some signs of mould in the bathroom and window frames.
The location is highly praised for its remoteness, tranquillity, and proximity to beaches, wildlife, and walking trails. Guests loved the views and the peaceful setting, making it a standout feature.
Guests found the beds comfortable and enjoyed the cosy atmosphere, but some mentioned low ceilings, dated furnishings, and a lack of comfortable seating. The cottage is best for those who value simplicity and peace over luxury.
The cottage is described as well-equipped with all essentials, though the kitchen is compact and some maintenance (such as painting and oven cleaning) is needed. Facilities are functional but basic, reflecting the cottage’s traditional style.
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
Nearby points of interest
- Cape Wrath Lighthouse
Reviews (10)
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Julie Cannings
Very good time had with my husband just what we wanted very quiet but lots to see, barn owls, stags, raptors and loads of other birds, cottage very nice but just needs a bit of TLC to paint work other than that everything you needed was was there to use, beach only 15 minutes walk away
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Tracy
lovely location very quiet great for exploring the area. . Deer wander around cottage ,owls flying by and eagles in the distance . beach a 10 min walk away . views are lovely . It is a compact kitchen but has everything you need .Has you can see from the photos it is dated back to 70/80s but clean and functional bed comfortable. I would definitely recommend for the price its worth it .
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Minna Andrews
Absolutely brilliant! I loved every moment in the Sheigra hamlet. I walked from the door every day, had really good weather and have photos showing the coastal views looking like the southern Mediterranean! Seeing a golden eagle was the icing on the cake!