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Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands

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The view of the house from the stone bridge in Clashnessie.
Springtime view of the West face of the house.
The view to the house from the waterfall looking North
Front of the house looking North to the beach
View from the terrace looking West across the village

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands

This is the only large holiday house for 10 or more guests on the North West Coast of Sutherland and you would go a long way to find such a luxurious, spacious and yet cosy house. Originally a crofters cottage, the house has recently been extended and refurbished throughout to provide a very high standard of accommodation with 7 bedrooms, 5 of which are en-suite and everything you would expect from a high-end holiday house. For example, there is high speed broadband Wi-Fi throughout the house, Digital TV with Apple TV and a DVD player (with a big selection of films) , a large 4 oven gas AGA, a heated dog room, a games room, bread making machines for those who love the smell of freshly baked bread in the morning and even an ice cream maker. The ever changing and much photographed Clashnessie beach is only 200 yards down the drive and the waterfall (after which Clashnessie is named) is just a short walk up the strath, with lochs for fishing beyond (permit required). There are many walks from the house in all directions, with views of Sutherland's iconic mountains: Quinag, Stac Pollaidh, Suilven and Canisp. In addition, sea kayaking, bicycling, horse riding, fly and sea fishing are all available locally. There is excellent Red Deer stalking on the Assynt and neighbouring estates and the Rivers Inver and Kirkaig offer accessible and wild salmon fishing by separate arrangement. Experience Europe's last real wilderness and return to the warmth and comfort of our much loved family holiday home. This is as far from an average holiday let as you can get! Catering is available by separate arrangement with Linda, our housekeeper.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
With prior agreement with the owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Clashnessie, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Clashnessie Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clachtoll Beach - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Achmelvich Beach - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Inverkirkaig Beach - 20 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Ardvreck Castle - 36 min drive - 38.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Delilah's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Inbhir Brunches - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪An Cala Cafe Bunkhouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$795, 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 Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands located?

Situated on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Clashnessie Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Stoer Beach. Handa Island Nature Reserve and Clachtoll Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shonagh M.

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

Great holiday location

Lovely house. Exceptionally well equipped. Outstanding location, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was indeed well loved. Superbly equipped and homely. Clashnessie beach was beautiful with relatively few visitors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris C.

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

Inchnafearna is a beautiful break.

Beautiful location for short walks and bike rides and beach barbeques. Very relaxing lounge with amazing views.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was purely breathtaking. The house was amazing, but a few issues that did crop up such as the cleanliness could have been better, wi-fi was 3mbps not very fast and the AGA was not working on arrival so had to wait for engineer to fix and once fixed it stopped working again in the last week and did not work for the remainder of our stay. But this does not stop me giving it 5 stars, you will be blown away by the beauty of the accommodation and area. Beach one way and stunning waterfall another. Kitchen is very well stocked. Sitting in the window seats just watching the beauty change from minute to minute was peaceful and enchanting. We have truly fallen in love with Scotland and this place in particular.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

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

May Half Term

A fantastic week of walking, swimming and sun. A brilliant location and a great house for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

George P.

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

Family holiday

We had a lovely week. The waterfall behind the house was a short and pleasant walk away. The beach was a 2 minute walk and very quiet. It was lovely. This is a great house for a family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margot M.

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

New Year 22/23

This is a lovely warm, comfortable house with great views out to the beach at Clashnessie Bay. Our group of family/friends thouroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Idyllic

Sat in the beautiful setting of Clashnessie bay this house is like a home from home. With stunning beach and waterfall walks from the doorstep there is no need to get back in the car once you arrive. The house comfortably accommodates two or three families.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spectacular beach view

Lovely family home: comfortable lounge, comfortable bedrooms, great showers. Kitchen unbelievably well equipped- imagine having 2 dishwashers- fabulous. Short walk to the most amazing beach with wonderful view from the house. The scenery is spectacular. Important to do huge food shop at Ullapool or Inverness as local shops not that close and very expensive. The drive to Drumbeg and onto Kylescu has amazing scenery - never seen better but camper vans are a scourge and should be banned.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

A lovely holiday home

Inchnafearna is a wonderful place to stay for a family group - comfortable, welcoming and fantastically well equipped. The booking and access process was very easy, with clear instructions. The weather was wet and windy during our week there, but we managed to walk to Clashnessie Falls, trekked up Stac Pollaidh, visited Clachtoll Broch, swam in the bay a few times, had pies from the wonderful pie shop in Lochinver, and took a wildlife-watching boat trip from Ullapool. When the weather was particularly wild, we enjoyed playing games in this cosy home and taking it in turns to cook in the wonderful kitchen. The aga made it particularly welcoming! We would love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

A perfect Easter week in Clashnessie

Superb accommodation in a beautiful location. A couple of minutes walk to the beach kept the young children very happy. Walks up spectacular mountains in the locality for the older members of the family. The house was superbly kitted out. Spacious kitchen/dining room provided with everything necessary. The AGA was great for the cooking and also kept the dining room/lounge very warm and cosy. The electric piano was a pleasant and welcome surprise. All the bedrooms were excellent with en-suite. The house was very well maintained by Linda Macleod, the housekeeper. A superb house for a full family get together.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

beautiful out of way spot, well-appointed house

This is a great house for a crowd with open, welcoming kitchen/living room with a view in an amazing isolated spot overlooking a beach along the NC500. Sheep in the front and the waterfall a wee walk in the back. Good spot for a family or a big group of friends (lots of twin beds, and nearly all rooms have private bath) with amazing facilities to feed a big group (two dishwashers, two fridges, good pots, pans etc). The AGA kept things toasty, and there were loads of games, books and you can keep connected with fast wifi. Few quibbles: there was no laundry soap, kitchen sponges, beach towels or shampoo - stuff you need, and that many visitors might expect to find in a rental house in this price bracket. The instructions about the house and surrounding area seemed somewhat out of date. Garbage dump days had changed, the oyster guy has been out of business "for years" he said. But overall, lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon D.

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

Groot vakantiehuis Clashnessie

Charmant, goed geoutilleerd landhuis op bijzondere plek aan de route van de NC500. Veel kamers, goede bedden, mooie ruime open keuken / woonkamer. Hoewel in de buurt van enkele andere huizen toch afgelegen. Met mooi strandje op loopafstand.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nils B.

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

Schöner Urlaub

Das Haus liegt traumhaft schön. Insbesondere der Hauptraum war für unsere Gruppe perfekt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

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

Lairg review

Beautiful spot. Ocean and beach in front. Waterfall behind. Hills to the side covered with heather and lots of little lakes. We picnicked on top of the hills and spent days exploring. I don't think anyone knew about the hills except us because we never saw anyone there. Runners in the family ran the single lane roads into Lochinver to visit the Pie shop and to Drumbeg just because it was there. There was very little traffic - almost none from about 8:00 pm until 8:00 am. We worry that the North Coast 500 will change that. We had planned to visit tourist spots in the Highlands, but didn't because Clashnessie was too good to leave. The property manager was wonderful. We were able to hire her to cook and bring us delicious meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anthea E.

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

Perfect house in perfect setting

This is the perfect holiday house for a family which includes grandparents, adult children and grandchildren. The house is spacious and has all the facilities you could possibly need. In fact the equipment is amazing. The house was clean and everything worked efficiently. It is set in the most beautiful scenery with beach, waterfall, mountains to climb and beautiful walks through moors and beside rivers. We could have stayed for ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

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

easter break

Lovely property, well maintained, warm. Some damp in two back bedrooms. Great access to beach, hills, mountains.....
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

scotland

brilliant
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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6/10 Okay

Jackie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lovely house but attention to detail disappointing

On arrival at the house, we noticed the very long grass in the garden and no swings for the children so the children were unable to play in the garden during our stay. Unfortunately, the grass never got cut even although the housekeeper/owner had arranged for this to be done. The windows in the sitting room and kitchen were very dirty and we couldn't see outside. (after contacting the housekeeper/owner, the windows were cleaned the next day). There was a lot of thick dust on the book/DVD shelves etc in the sitting room which was disappointing. The Eagle and Deer bedrooms downstairs smelt very damp and the carpets showed areas of dampness and were dirty. Headboards and curtains were tired and dated. All en suites and the bathroom are carpeted which is not hygienic. It's a super house with loads of space and great that it has so much kitchen equipment, toys for kids etc. The games room was very disappointing as there is no space or room to do anything. (not as pictured on website). The house should be checked for clean windows, grass cut and swings fitted prior to guests arriving. Also, it would have been useful to have a floor plan in advance, to be able to allocate bedrooms easier. The responses from the owners and housekeeper were very quick and helpful. We would definitely recommend this house to people as it's a lovely house and in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Roseann T.

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

Lovely home

Lovely home, excellent location can see beach and waterfall from the house. Whole family loved it, will return next year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sohaib T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Location With Beach At The Door Step

Pros: Amazing location!!!! Clashnessie falls at the back of the house and clashnessie bay at the front! Both within walking distance. Sea views were amazing throughout the day! Communication from the owners was very efficient. And we had absolutely everything you could possibly need in the house! Lots and lots of games for the kids to play, so when they weren’t at the beach, they were very well entertained in the house. So many places near by, literally 10 minutes drive. We did not want to leave this place! And would definitely book again Cons: the open plan kitchen lounge area was way too hot and that was because of a baking oven/stove was continuously on and we were not able to turn it off. So on a warm day it was extra hot. Also the cleanliness of the house was not great. Kitchen was not clean, and certain rooms were dusty and tables were sticky. One particular room had a horrible damp smell, and the window would not open at all, so that did not help
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

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

Summer week at Clashnessie

A lovely family reunion week in this extremely comfortable and well appointed property. The views over the bay were superb, and the large open plan living room worked really well for a big group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn h.

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

amazing location everything catered for

This property is obviously a well loved and well used property as it has all that you need for being in a wonderfully isolated area. Catering and sleeping large numbers was no problem the accommodation was very comfortable. So much more than on the blurb which took us by surprise (in a good way) - bread makers, fish kettle, picnic stuff, heated wetsuit room, maps and walk books, two fridges, two dishwashers, multi coat hooks I could go on!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheena D.

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

Family get-to-gether

Gorgeous house in fabulous location that suited our adult family very well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaki F.

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

Simply stunning

Stunning home , stunning scenery. Peaceful and tranquil . Amazing !!!

About the host

Hosted by Edward Hayter

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Our family has had links to Sutherland for over 170 years and we still love this wild, remote and peaceful corner of the Highlands. This house was bought in 1993 and was extended in 2007 to provide enough space for large family get togethers. It continues to be used for 6 to 8 weeks every year by us. I manage the house on behalf of my siblings and we have an excellent housekeeper, Linda, who lives locally and is on hand to help our guests with anything they need. She is also able to provide meals if required.

Why they chose this property

Inchnafearna (transl. 'Field of Alders') is a wonderfully comfortable house and is very well appointed in all respects. Warm and cosy, with comfortable beds all with heated under-blankets. The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped. Many of our guests say that the house is better kitted out than their own homes. There is a one acre well tended and colourful garden, looked after by our gardener, Ian. On summer days it is a joy to sit on the terrace (a sun trap facing South West) and watch the buzzards soaring into the sky and listen to the sound of the waterfall and the burn which runs past the back of the house. Whatever the weather, you can be assured of a return to a warm welcome at Inchnafearna. We look forward to welcoming you to Inchnafearna and know you'll love it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

This house has everything you could need and want, and is truly a home from home. Extremely well insulated with double glazing throughout, all the beds have TOG16 or more duvets and electric blankets. The AGA and wood burner keep the kitchen and living area toasty warm too. Fuel for the wood burning stove is all included. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need, from bread makers and ice cream machines to toasted sandwich makers and quality knives. 2 dishwashers makes for easy turnaround between meals should the house be full. Up to 3 pets are welcome although not in the house (there is a heated dog room). The garden is substantial and dog proof. The Boat House has a games room, a heated dog room with airer above, a chest freezer, boot storage and a sink for cleaning your outdoor gear. There is a paved terrace on the South West side of the house with teak garden table and garden chairs. A rotating clothes drier can be put into a hole in the terrace. There are swings and a slide in the garden for children to use. Scullery: Belfast sink, larder fridge (in addition to the one in the kitchen), 2x washing machines, 2x tumble dryers, iron and ironing board and a ceiling mounted clothes airer. High quality bedding, linen and large fluffy bath towels are provided as part of the cleaning/Maid service: The house is always clean and ready for your arrival. Beach towels are not provided, please bring your own. Dining area - table seats 14 people in comfort with Portmeirion china and Villeroy & Boch glassware. Living area – There are three large/deep sofas and a long window seat (perfect for a snooze in the afternoon sun), a Clavinova digital piano, 2 TVs - one with Apple TV, the other with free-sat with a VCR and DVD player with a good selection of DVDs and videos for all ages and a stereo music system. Books, toys, jigsaws and adult board games

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