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Sarsgrum overlooking Kyle of Durness with ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!

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A room with a large window overlooking a lake and picnic area.
A living room with a dark-colored sofa, a matching ottoman, a floor lamp, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a view of the sea, wooden flooring, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A room with a view of a beach, a window, a lamp, and a bench.
A cozy room with a sofa, a tray with breakfast, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Durness, Scotland
  • Place, John Lennon Memorial Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Durness Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoo Cave
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom utility

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sarsgrum overlooking Kyle of Durness with ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!

Sarsgrum House was an old shepherd's cottage .We have had it extended and modernized. Downstairs there is a large sitting room, kitchen and dining room with an enormous picture window constantly giving you a view of the Kyle of Durness and its ever changing tides from the magnificent view whatever the weather. Watch it ,you can sit watching this for ages!
The kitchen has an electric oven, microwave,dishwasher,double butler sink and large fridge freezer.. Plenty of storage for guests food and drink. Breville barista coffee machine, kettle and toaster.
The sitting room has a large sofa ,comfy chairs and a low table. An Aire7 wood burner gives off wonderful heat. All the rooms have eco electric heating radiators which can be set to your liking. We ask you to take the meter reading on arrival and leaving and units used are charged at the Hydro Electrics current rate. This will be sent to you at the time of booking.
Downstairs there is also a utility bathroom with an electric shower, toilet & large sink and vanity unit & heated towel rail.
There is a washing machine ,tumble drier and coat hanging rack.Iron and board there too.
Lastly the Snug has a large cushioned window seat over looking the Kyle again Two sofas, footstool, a wall TV with cable TV or enter your own ID for programs .There is a thermostatic electric fire. Books and games available .Another door out onto the terrace.Upstairs is full family bathroom with separate bath and shower. There are three bedrooms. One with superking bed,one twin and one single with pull out bed underneath. The first two have sea views. All bedrooms have blackout or room darkening luxaflette or velux blinds. All are noise reducing,insulating and energy saving blinds except in the bathrooms which are Alumitec-Pulse metallic venetian blinds. Electricity used will be charged at 0.26 p per unit.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House beside road, gates,fences around property.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please leave all gates closed after each use as sheep will wander into garden areas.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number HI-50655-F
Property # 10923554
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

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Durness, Scotland

What's nearby

  • John Lennon Memorial Garden - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Durness Beach - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Balnakiel Craft Village - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Balkaniel Beach - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Smoo Cave - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Durness Food Spot - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪choraidh Croft - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪White Heather Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Meet And Eat - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sarsgrum overlooking Kyle of Durness with ever changing tideline. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Sarsgrum overlooking Kyle of Durness with ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sarsgrum overlooking Kyle of Durness with ever changing tideline. Pet friendly! on 1 Jan 2027 start from AU$2,025, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sarsgrum overlooking Kyle of Durness with ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sarsgrum overlooking Kyle of Durness with ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sarsgrum overlooking Kyle of Durness with ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Sarsgrum overlooking Kyle of Durness with ever changing tideline. Pet friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balnakiel Craft Village, John Lennon Memorial Garden and Balkaniel Beach. Durness Beach is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, close to shops. A lovely place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay at Sarsgrum and got out and about in the area. Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a week as part of our tour of the NC500, and couldn’t have picked a better place to stay.Plenty of space, fully equipped home, close to local attractions, Durness Beach, Smoo Cave. Well stocked Spar and petrol station opposite.Cheese & Toasted is a must if been on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2026
Thank you for making time to spend the week on your NC500 trip . It is easy to fly round it and you can miss so much . Glad you found Shore cottage comfortable and clean And that you got to see some of thd local sights-even tasted the toasties! You can always come back for another holiday! Thank you for staying with us .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet location house was great.Thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
So glad you had such an enjoyable stay at Sarsgrum and found the house so quiet. Thank you for staying with us and leaving so clean and tidy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at Sarsgrum. The house was lovely, well equipped, and felt like a home away from home. A fantastic place to stay in Durness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review about Sarsgrum. So glad you found it well equipped and comfortable. It is a great house for a holiday and has proved very popular with our guests. We really appreciated you leaving it all so clean and tidy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely view
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
The weather could have been kinder to help the view. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it, everything was perfect. One of the best houses we have ever booked. Even in Durness there is enough to see for a week. There are so many nice walks and beaches. We had the luck, we only had good weather and blue sky. But even if the weather would be bad, you really enjoy relaxing in the house for the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you found everything suited your needs in the house. The weather was kind too and makes the beaches whiter than ever! The view from the house is amazing and you almost feel outside when you are inside . Thank you for staying with us for your holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! All agreed to definitely come back as we not only loved the house but the area around it. Had a wonderful, relaxing time. Communication was fast and always to our satisfaction. Thanks for letting us stay and being such great hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Sounds like the perfect holiday and you had glorious weather too. So glad you liked the house and found it suited all your needs. Of course you would be welcome back any time and thank you for leaving so clean and tidy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our last week at Sarsgrum House was the highlight of the best holiday we have ever had. The setting is simply extraordinary — huge windows looking straight out over the Kyle of Durness, so you watch the tide come and go over breakfast, and you are woken by nothing louder than the sheep outside. Everything was spotless on arrival, and the house matched its description exactly — if anything it exceeded it. It is wonderfully comfortable in any weather, which matters in this part of Scotland: warm, very good beds and excellent showers, neither of which can be taken for granted up here. The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped for self-catering, and there is both a washing machine and a tumble dryer — a real luxury after two weeks on the road. The Spar in Durness has generous opening hours, so stocking up is easy; we picked up our drinking water there as well. Gillie and Jil were exceptionally helpful throughout, quick to respond and full of good local advice. A perfect base for Cape Wrath, Smoo Cave and Balnakeil. We would come back tomorrow.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great at communicating and what a location! We will defo come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Well nothing like finding a new holiday house and really feeling you have picked the right location and house! So glad you had such a successful holiday there. Thank you so much for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views are stunning. All you could need in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2026
Whatever the weather in Sarsgrum. you cannot fail to be impressed by the ever changing sea and sky view. Glad you found all you needed in the house. Thank you for staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impressive house and host. Very relaxing stay. Would definitely come again if we get a chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Very pleased you had such a relaxing stay at Sarsgrum. We give cleanliness and comfort high priority in our houses. You are always welcome back again. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about Sarsgrum was superb--easy check in, lovely house well furnished, and spectacular views. We stayed over in January just after a big snow, and the landscape was stunning. At night, the stars were also amazing. Durness is a perfect place for a get away, and Sarsgrum provided a comfortable and easy location. Gillie and Lin were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2026
Well it couldn’t have been a week with more extremes, and certainly challenging enough just getting there. So glad you found yourselves enveloped in peace and beauty and a world away from the hustle and bustle of daily living. As you say it’s a treat to see such dark skies and see that ever changing tide across the Kyle. That is such a natural wonder in itself. Glad you found us on your travels as you can cherish those memories forever. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great BnB

Lovely location and well equipped house. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay and found all you needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb cottage very clean everything as stated

Excellent views everything you need for a great holiday
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2022
Yes, you cannot beat that ever-changing view. Glad you enjoyed your stay and found all you needed. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect retreat! An exceedingly comfortable house from which to observe the changes of the Kyle.Durness is a good base for exploring the far north west.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2025
Thank you for staying with us. I love the many rainbows we get up in Durness and a beautiful one captured here. Thank you for leaving the house so clean and tidy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Trip

The cottage was excellent and prefect location for a quiet getaway, which was what we were looking for. Booking and checking in process was easy and host answered any queries quickly. Greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
How wonderful to make a surprise trip away. So glad you enjoyed both the house and the surrounding area. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second visit and hopefully not the last. Just perfect.

Beautiful cottage. Everything we needed for a perfect holiday .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2024
Always so heartwarming for us to read reviews like yours, as naturally our aim is to make our houses as comfortable as possible. Sarsgrum is so special with those gorgeous tidal views and yet one can cozy up by the fire and leave the rain and wind outside. We would always be delighted to welcome you back again. Thank you for leaving all so spotless.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a location! Super place, amazing views from all windows. Very clean, spacious and well equipped. We kayaked and went swimming right from the door. Can't wait yo come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2025
Delighted you had such a great holiday . Once inside the house you really appreciate the fabulous views and spaciousness inside. It really offers lots of opportunities to make it a superb holiday house. Welcome back anytime! Thank you for leaving so spotless.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday

Our 3rd stay at Sarsgrum and hopefully not our last. A proper home from home with everything you could need. Great weather, superb walks, wonderful beaches and our favourite, stags nearby in the evenings.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Somehow you always manage to pick exactly the right time to come and stay at Sarsgrum! I know it does get under your skin and that ever changing view never fails to restore you. So glad you enjoyed the walks and those gorgeous beaches . The weather can make all the difference. I am sure the stags are enjoying all that grass in the field next door too. So glad you found the house all those years ago. You looked after it beautifully, thank you for staying again with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location!

We, a family of five, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is extremely well equipped and its location of the Kyle of Durness can hardly be topped!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Delighted you all had such an excellent family holiday. The house has easy access to the beach or one can drive to many beaches or hill walks. Beautifully looked after the house. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in a gorgeous setting. Would love to come back.

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Delighted you enjoyed the house and surrounding sea and countryside. it really is a magical spot down there by the shoreline and the ever changing tides. Thank you for leaving all so clean and tidy and finding us. .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing as always

House was perfect and immaculate as usual. Great work by the owners & team
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thanks for coming back again to Sarsgrum this year. It certainly lends itself for families or groups of friends. You can almost see the salmon swimming up the Kyle from the window- or imagine them! Thanks for leaving clean and tidy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent as always.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Sarsgrum and a good holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Absolutely amazing stay. Cannot be more happy about the house and the cleanliness of it. The location as perfect for fishing as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Delighted that Sarsgrum came up to your expectations. Lovely that it accommodates three generations with room to spare and you all got to enjoy the holiday! Thank you for looking after it so well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Durness

The house was very comfortable and well equipped. We could not fault it
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Sarsgrum. Glad you found all you needed and that you and your family had a great time. Thank you for staying.

About the host

Hosted by Gillie Elliot

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My husband's family has farmed sheep up in Durness since 1908.

In 2012 the farm was split with his cousin and my Husband now runs the farm down at Rhigolter.
As a family we have been coming up to Durness since the early 70's and have enjoyed wonderful holiday up here. Our children and grandchildren come regularly too.

Why they chose this property

This was a shepherd's house ,but has lain derelict for years. We have recently extended and modernised it.

What makes this property unique

The glorious view out of the back of the house never ceases to provide magnificent views of the ever changing tides and the sand patterns.

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