Undiscovered Scotland

Airdaniar Cottage, Applecross. Situated on the spectacular Applecross coast in Wester Ross, Airdaniar self catering cottage is the ideal holiday location for those wishing to relax, unwind and enjoy the tranquillity and romance of the Western Highlands. The cottage nestles on a grassy shore above the rocky beach, and is situated in its own secure grounds. The nearest neighbouring cottage is half a mile away. The ever changing views over the Inner Sound towards Raasay, Rona and Skye are breathtaking, as are the sunsets. On clear days, the islands of the Outer Hebrides can be seen. This traditional, stone built croft cottage, which sleeps 4, has been completely refurbished and offers a high degree of comfort. The cottage is non-smoking and we are unable to accept pets. Open all year. Contact: John McKeown. Tel: 01520 744320.
E-mail: john@applecross-coast.co.uk
WWW: www.applecross-coast.co.uk

Ceomara Highland Cottages, Aird Road, Badachro, Gairloch, IV21 2AB. Located in the picturesque coastal hamlet of Badachro, these two enchanting self catering cottages provide a perfect base for exploring this magical area or just to get away from it all. The cottages are semi-detached and are furnished in a fresh contemporary style. Ideal for a couple, they can sleep up to 4 guests in one double and one small twin bedded room. The well equipped kitchen and cosy lounge are open plan and all rooms have truly exceptional views. The shower room is newly refurbished with a contemporary suite and heated towel radiator. Outside each cottage is a south facing patio. Recycling facilities are provided and the cottages use energy saving and eco-friendly products and have free high speed wireless Internet connection. Both are non-smoking and provide accommodation for adult guests and older children only. Dogs are welcome by arrangement. Open all year. Rates are from £340-£610 per week. See our special offers page for seasonal discounts. Visit our website for further images and details. STL licence number: HI-10064-F. Contact: Sue Watson. Tel: 01445 741295.
E-mail: enquiries@ceomaracottages.co.uk
WWW: www.ceomaracottages.co.uk

The Cottage and Pier House, Corran, Shieldaig. Providing excellent, 5 Star accommodation in an idyllic location, The Cottage and Pier House sit adjacent to one another on the seafront in the pretty village of Shieldaig. The Cottage was built in the mid 1800s and has been extensively refurbished to provide well appointed accommodation for up to 5 guests. It comprises a large kitchen/dining room, a separate sitting room, a garden room, a master bedroom with superking bed and en suite shower room, a second superking room with an additional single bed, a further single bedroom, a family bathroom and a downstairs shower room. The Cottage is let from Sunday to Sunday. Pier House is let from Friday to Friday and sleeps up to 6 guests in three double bedrooms, all with king size beds and en suite shower rooms. It has a large kitchen/dining room, two sitting rooms, one upstairs and one down, plus a family bathroom. One of the bedrooms is downstairs and has an en suite wet room. With disabled access to the whole of the ground floor and adjacent parking, Pier House is suitable for disabled guests. Both properties have private gardens and benefit from stunning loch views. Open all year. Rates from £777 per week. Short breaks may be available. STL license numbers HI-10107-F and HI-10110-F. For further information and to book, visit the website linked below, use the email link or Tel: Dr and Mrs P Phillips on 01225 703435.
E-mail: shieldaig@googlemail.com
WWW: www.shieldaig.scot

Cottages & Castles Ltd. Wester Ross is considered to be one of the most beautiful parts of the Highlands. Cottages & Castles have a huge variety of cottages, large houses and castles of the highest quality ready for any self catering holiday. We have properties sleeping from 2-22 guests. This area has some Scotland's best beaches. On top of that the region hosts some of the prettiest towns and villages, including Ullapool and Gairloch. With around 75 properties throughout Wester Ross we will have the perfect accommodation for your self catering break.
E-mail: holidays@cottages-and-castles.co.uk
WWW: Cottages and Castles Website

Crofthouse at Badachro, Badachro, Near Gairloch. This substantial, detached house is set in extensive gardens and benefits from wonderful views out to sea. Close to Gairloch, Crofthouse at Badachro comprises a cosy kitchen with wood burning stove, a bright and airy dining room with windows to three sides, a separate lounge with patio doors onto the garden, a utility room and a downstairs double bedroom and shower room. Upstairs are three further bedrooms. The largest double bedroom (a king-size) has the best of the sea views and a seating area set up by the window to admire them from. There is also a further, en-suite, king-size bedroom and a twin room. The garden surrounding the house has rolling grassed lawn areas and views out to the sea and Longa Island beyond. There is private parking for two or 3 cars at the front of the house. From £ ;795-£1495 per week inclusive of WiFi, bed linen, towels and a starter pack of wood for the stove. Pets welcome by arrangement. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Crofthouse at Badachro Web Page

The Old Post Office, Applecross. With wonderful views across the Inner Sound to Raasay and Skye, The Old Post Office is one of a little row of cottages which sits just a few yards from the pebble beach and sea in the picture postcard village of Applecross. This is a magical place. Once accessible only by sea, the journey in today is either by the magnificent mountain Pass of the Cattle or via the winding road along the southern shore of Loch Torridon. Either way, it takes effort to get here and The Old Post Office is worth making the journey. This traditional old cottage has been completely restored and refurbished to offer cosy accommodation for just two guests. The ground floor comprises an open plan kitchen/dining area/lounge. On the upper floor is one double bedroom and an en-suite shower room. Electric heating, bed linen and towels are all included in the let. Open all year. From £235-£375 per week. Short breaks available. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: The Old Post Office Web Page

Pebble Coast, Near Gairloch. Set in extensive grounds in a dramatic cliff-top location, Pebble Coast is only 6 miles from Gairloch. This modern, detached house has direct access to a pebble beach and has breathtaking, uninterrupted views across The Minch. Pebble Coast is beautifully presented throughout and offers spacious accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 bedooms. A welcoming entrance hall leads through to the generous open plan living area comprising a chic kitchen, a charming dining area and a comfortable seating area with feature wood burning stove and a large picture window and French doors. There is one ground floor double bedroom with a king-size bed and stylish en suite shower room. Upstairs there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom; one is a double with a super king-size bed and an anteroom that is suitable for a cot, the other is a twin with extra long antique beds. Outside there ample parking plus a shed for secure storage. The garden and croft land around the house is laid mainly to grass. Open all year, From £775- £1295 per week inclusive of bed linen, towels and a starter pack of logs for the stove. WiFi is also included subject to a fair use policy. Up to 3 dogs welcome by arrangement. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Pebble Coast Web Page

Roselea, Loch Torridon, Achnasheen. In a magical setting overlooking Upper Loch Torridon in the west coast village of Torridon, Roselea is a traditional cottage, one of a string of houses dotted along the coast with the loch to their front and mountain views to their rear. Sleeping up to 5 guests in 3 bedrooms, this well appointed cottage comprises a light and airy kitchen, an attractive dining room with wood burning stove, a cosy sitting room with a second wood burning stove, two beautifully presented double bedrooms, a neat single room, plus a modern shower room. Outside a gravelled garden area overlooks the loch and to the rear an impressive cliffside towers up behind the house with a little trickling waterfall. Torridon is a surprisingly well catered for settlement, with a shop in easy walking distance and a hotel restaurant just 5 minutes' drive away. From £595-£950 per week. Bed linen, towels, WiFi and the first £30 of electricity is included in the rental. Sorry no smoking and no pets. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: Roselea Web Page

Shore Croft, 51A Mellon Charles, Aultbea, IV22 2JL. Shore Croft is a luxurious holiday home which looks out to Loch Ewe and has direct access onto two different pebble beaches. This architect designed house offers magnificent views and sleeps up to eight in comfort. Only 20 minutes from Gairloch, Shore Croft offers luxury accommodation on two floors in this beautiful part of Scotland. Downstairs there is a very large kitchen/dining room with all modern appliances, a dining table seating 8 and French doors opening onto decking with garden furniture and a barbecue, a large sitting room with a wood burning stove, satellite TV and music system, plus a cloakroom and a very large utility room. Upstairs, the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and separate dressing room, one other bedroom can be made as either a super king or a twin and there are two further twin bedrooms and a family bathroom. A high chair and cot are available. The house also has an EV charger. Go to the beach, go fishing or simply relax. It's idyllic here. Open All Year. From £975-£1980 per week. New Year POA. Please note Shore Croft is a no smoking house. Contact Hilary Cowan. Shore Croft WhatsApp: 07418609683. Mobile: 07770 781234.
E-mail: enquiries@shorecroft.co.uk
WWW: www.shorecroft.co.uk

The Shore House, Loch Alsh. Set right on the shore of Loch Alsh near Kyle of Lochalsh, The Shore House sits in a dramatic coastal setting and is a truly memorable holiday home. This newly built property is fresh and modern throughout and benefits from magnificent views from its large picture windows. The spacious accommodation comprises an open plan sitting/dining room/kitchen with feature wood burning stove, a separate snug/sunroom, a utility/drying room, an en-suite master bedroom with a gable end made completely of glass that takes in the striking vista of the loch and rocky shoreline, another spacious double bedroom with an unusual circular window and a family room that has a double bed and two twin beds. There is also a shower room with a walk-in shower. The rough garden grounds lead right down to the shoreline for fishing. Open all year. From £695-£1295 per week including all bed linen, WiFi, the first £35 of both electricity and heating and a started pack of logs for the stove. No smoking. Up to 2 well behaved dogs welcome for a small additional charge. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: The Shore House Web Page

Tigh Beag, 12A Mellon Udrigle, Laide, IV22 2NT. Just yards from the beach, Tigh Beag overlooks the Summer Isles and Gruinard towards Ullapool, enjoying one of the best coastal views in the West of Scotland. The comfortable accommodation is all on one level and comprises a fitted kitchen with a full range of appliances, a separate sitting room and dining area with 50" TV and separate gaming monitor, two bedrooms, one with bunk beds and a single bed, the other with two singles which can be pushed together to make a large double, and a family bathroom. The house has high speed internet and all bedlinen and towels are provided. Outside is a secure shed suitable for bike storage. Garden furniture and a charcoal barbecue are provided and there is on site parking. Tigh Beag is minutes off the North Coast 500 route and only yards from Mellon Udrigle beach. It is ideal base for fishing or exploring Wester Ross and the West Highlands. Open All Year. Rates from £500-£780 per week. Tel: +44 7860 884659.
E-mail: admin@tighbeag.scot
WWW: tighbeag.scot

Ullapool Holiday Homes, Runie Lodge, Blughasary, Ullapool IV26 2TW. From cosy cottages just for two, to large holiday houses accommodating the whole extended family, Ullapool Holiday Homes offer a range of self catering accommodation to suit all group sizes and requirements. Located around the West Coast of Scotland and on the North Coast 500 route, we have luxury glamping pods with stunning sea views in pretty coastal villages, apartments overlooking the picturesque working harbour in Ullapool, traditional croft houses close to the shore in stunning locations and spacious, contemporary properties all furnished to feel like home from home. Escape the stresses of everyday life and do as much or as little as you choose. We have properties with hot tubs and others that welcome pets. You'll find plenty to see and do around your holiday home in both the local and wider area. For further information and to book, visit our website linked below or contact us on Tel: +44 (0)1854 666 228. Mobile: +44 (0)7788 643 062.
Email: info@ullapoolholidayhomes.com
WWW: www.ullapoolholidayhomes.com

Wester Ross Retreats. For a choice of over 30 cottages in the Gairloch and Poolewe area, take a look at our website. We have the best selection of self catering accommodation in the area between Red Point and Mellon Udrigle. Most cottages have stunning views of the sea and mountains and all are furnished and equipped to a high standard. All our properties are individually owned and reflect the individual owners own taste. They range from first class modern houses to the more simple basic old croft cottage. Many are pet friendly. We are confident that you will find your ideal holiday retreat within our cottage selection, whatever your requirements. We have properties sleeping from 2-9 guests, at prices to suit all budgets, with most including linen hire and electricity. For further information and to book, contact Wendy on: 01445 712179. Mobile: 07799 591468.
Email: info@westerrossretreats.co.uk
WWW: www.westerrossretreats.co.uk