About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Heather Cottage in Lochinver offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property includes a living room and family rooms, ensuring comfort for all guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a dishwasher. Additional amenities include a TV, microwave, and a private entrance. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a garden and sea views, providing a relaxing environment. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Local Attractions: Vestey's Beach is located 3 km away, offering scenic seaside views. Stornoway Airport is 142 km from the property.

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Property highlights

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Kate and Gary

Company review score: 9.7Based on 18 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

Kate and Gary have had the privilege of managing the Cathair Dhubh Estate since 2018. Assynt has been a family retreat for us for decades. After years of dreaming of Scottish skies, we finally took the plunge to move north and it's one of the best decisions we ever made! What a joy to wake up to the sound of waves and birdsong every morning, to spot dolphins from your kitchen window and go for a quick dip whenever the fancy takes you. We're passionate about providing a wonderful experience for our guests and we're on hand to answer questions and provide useful information to enhance your holiday experience.

Property information

Heather Cottage is a cosy and well-equipped three bedroom cottage with two ensuite shower rooms and one en suite bathroom. Nestling on the rugged Assynt coastline, Heather Cottage faces south, enjoying truly wonderful views across Achmelvich Bay.

Neighbourhood information

Taken from the Gaelic for ‘Black Chair’, Cathair Dhubh derives its name from the dramatic hillside to the east of our cottages. Established in 1993, the small, secluded estate is situated a few miles north of the well-serviced and attractive fishing village of Lochinver, directly on the Route NC 500 (North Coast 500). The cottages themselves are situated in the valley, well away from the public road and are ideally placed to enjoy the tranquillity and the breath-taking, panoramic coastal views. Cathair Dhubh looks out over Achmelvich Bay and is set against an awesome backdrop of sandstone mountains, with names that trip from the tongue of any walker – Quinag, Suilven, Canisp. These ancient hills are formed from some of the oldest rocks in the world and create a timeless wilderness. In the hills around the estate, wildlife and birdlife abound. Black throated divers, otters, red deer, seals, porpoise and sea birds are but a few of our neighbours. With a touch of extra vigilance, you may even happen to spot minke and pilot whales, orca and sea eagles – binoculars are a must! At the entrance to the estate, lies Loch an Ordain allegedly haunted by the mythical Black dog of Creag an Ordain – a two-headed, horned beast belching fire, with a human face and eyes that glow like burning peats – you might not find him listed in many of the nature books but he abounds in local legend!! For those anglers undeterred by the prospect of the Black Dog, the hills behind Loch an Ordain cradle a network of lochs and lochans teeming with brown trout. Some lochs further afield, even have migratory Sea Trout and salmon passing through them – there are indeed a wealth of fishing opportunities.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Heather Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 09:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: D, HI-00010-F