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Stunning seaside home in the Scottish Highlands with its own private coastline

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gairloch, Scotland
  • Gairloch Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Big Sand Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Inverewe Gardens
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning seaside home in the Scottish Highlands with its own private coastline

Shore Cottage offers beautiful accommodation for families or couples looking for a relaxing break in a spectacular coastal setting.

Shore Cottage is a newly renovated house, completed in 2016 to a very high standard. The well-laid out open plan kitchen, dining and sitting rooms provide uninterrupted views of Loch Gairloch, with a covered deck which allows you to enjoy the great outdoors whatever the weather. In the living room there is also a cosy log-burning stove. Downstairs, an additional TV room allows relaxing evenings for all – no disagreements about what to watch! In addition, there are a comfortable twin bedroom and separate large shower room downstairs. Upstairs, there are 2 peaceful king size bedrooms with beautiful views over Loch Gairloch, and a separate family bathroom.

The land belonging to the house stretches along an acre of coastline, but the immediate garden is fenced. From the house and garden otters, porpoise, dolphin, seals and many seabirds are often seen.

Shore Cottage is set in both a beautiful and a convenient location. While being within short walking distance of beaches, boat trips, shops, galleries, golf course, pubs and café’s, it is also in a peaceful secluded area – the perfect spot for relaxing.

We have spent a lot of our life on holiday in the area so if there is anything we can help with please just ask.

Property manager

andrew smith

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gairloch

Gairloch is home to this holiday home. Gairloch Harbour and Gairloch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Gairloch Sitooterie and Perfume Studio. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Gairloch, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Gairloch Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Loch Maree - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Big Sand Beach - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Inverewe Gardens - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Redpoint Beach - 23 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridge Cottage Art Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain Coffee Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Badachro Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sheiling Resteraunt - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning seaside home in the Scottish Highlands with its own private coastline pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning seaside home in the Scottish Highlands with its own private coastline?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning seaside home in the Scottish Highlands with its own private coastline?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning seaside home in the Scottish Highlands with its own private coastline located?

Situated in Gairloch, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gairloch Harbour and Gairloch Sitooterie. Gairloch Beach and Gairloch Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

pauline m.

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

Beautiful Home

Our second time back at this beautiful home. Stunning scenery, peace and quiet, and a very welcoming host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Week away

Superb property, wonderful site, really spectacular
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

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

Happy holidays

Beautiful house, beautiful location. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck N.

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

A bit of heaven

This place had it all for location, views and comfort. A 10!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony J.

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

Gulf stream magic

A wonderful location. We were blessed with a good few days of warm weather and could sit out watch the seals at play. There is plenty to do nearby and some excellent places to eat. The house is well laid out and easy to settle in to. The host, Andrew, is pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Impressive

We had a 2 weeks brake and enjoyed every minute. exclusive location, sunsets, quiet, ocean view, coffee with the dolphins...couldn´t have been better!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen V.

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

Beautiful Shore Cottage

The cottage is beautifully built and sits in a stunning garden faced with dramatic rock cliffs leading into the sea at Gairloch. It affords endless views of the changing tides and spectacular cloud formations. It possesses all the amenities and is beautifully situated as a base from which to visit the rest of the Highlands.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruno L.

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

Amazing views and direct access to the sea

One of the best properties we ve ever stayed in. Well equipped and stylish cosy interior. Amazing views from every window. Beautiful garden and wonderful to be able to swim and see seals from the house. Nice walk to harbour and local shop and post office and to Gairloch beach from the house. We ll definitely come back..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

BETHAN M.

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

Paradise!

We absolutely loved our stay here. The setting was stunning. We saw otters, dolphins and seals outside the house. The local beach 1km walk away over the headland was perfect and usually deserted. The house was comfy and well equiped. The log fire and washing machine were handy in the bad weather! Andrew the host was friendly and very quick to respond to any questions or issues. We'd love to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

pauline m.

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

A Perfect View

Andrew’s cottage is really outstanding. I would give six stars if I could. The views from the cottage, terrace and garden are just stunning, we sat and watch the world go by. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable and Andrew’s communications are helpful and friendly. The surrounding countryside is stunning with mountain views and beautiful coastline. Badachro Inn is well worth a visit for lunch.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Wonderful seaside retreat

We had the most amazing week at this property. The house was gorgeous, and as a family of four there would have plenty of room for others. The downstairs is mostly open plan, with one bedroom. The views from the enormous windows were gorgeous, and having escaped from a hectic time at work, really genuinely calming. The open plan has a large kitchen table that made for easily family dining, and the whole thing was of a higher standard than we have at home. The area is fabulous, from the rocks just a few metres out of the back door, to the 5 min walk to the Local cafe and shop at the harbour front. We went on a number of short (half hour ish) excursions from the house to fabulous beaches, beautiful gardens and various walks. This is the second time we have been to the Gairloch area, and we will be back again, and will stay at this house. It was wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Traumhafte Unterkunft

Super Lage, mega Aussicht aufs Meer, sehr ruhig, viel Platz auch für große Familien, bequeme Betten, gut eingerichtet und ausgestattet, Bäder top, sehr gemütlich (Kaminofen!). Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt! Sauberkeit war ok, hätte hier und da noch etwas besser sein können. Einzige Einschränkung: das Trinkwasser ist ein bisschen gechlort, als Teetrinker haben wir Flaschenwasser gekauft. Aber sonst war alles prima.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Shore Cottage

Another fantastic stay at Another Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

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

Amazing place

Absolutely fantastic place to stay. The pictures don’t do it justice. Over the years we’ve stayed in a lot of holiday rentals but this is the best one. Lots of lovely beaches and walks in the area or you can just sit and watch the loch from one of the many picture windows.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hazel J.

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

Amazing outlook for a week of chill

My husband and I had our trip to Canada and Dominican Republic cancelled last minute with a positive COVID test. Very frustrating but couldn’t be helped. To ease the disappointment, I went in search of a bolt hole to disappear to after isolation. I came across this fabulous wooden house at the end of pier road in Gairloch looking directly out to Badachro and beyond to Skye. What an amazing house. Beautifully decorated, making the most of every angle so much so I never read one page of my book, I was far too busy staring at the view and watching otters and seals who came close to the shore. This felt very much like a place to relax. I was able to paint watercolours and a view that changed constantly. The kitchen was fully equipped, the bed comfortable and the shower pressure great. The wood burner was great with plenty of wood and the rest of the house was cosy with the hive system. We were really lucky with the weather and spent a lot of time wandering around coves and beaches. We hired e bikes from the Badachro inn for half a day and cycled further down the coast finding fabulous beaches to ourselves. We were slightly early for the season starting but did have a pint in Badachro inn and a meal in the Old Inn at the end of the road and although slightly disorganised on their first night, we enjoyed some great seafood so would recommend. All in all, a fabulous location, stunning home and provided a chance to chill.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Beautiful house in stunning location

We had a fantastic week at shore cottage. Very lucky to have sun all week ! Very well designed and furnished house with beautiful sea views, one of the best we have stayed in. Very peaceful location at the end of the pier road. Great for booking a boat trip. We went on the 4 hr trip around Raasay which was superb and saw loads of wildlife. Took full advantage of the beach front access, swimming, snorkelling and kayaking from the rocks (we had all our own equipment). The decked verandah was lovely and has sun from morning until night. We had bikes with us so cycled into Gairloch and visited many of the stunning beaches around. Short distance to Torridon for the mountains. Well stocked shop within walking distance. Booking and communication with Andrew the host was very easy. It was a lot more than we would normally have paid for a house of this size but this was prob due to covid restrictions increasing rental prices at the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Helpful owner

A wonderful location and the pictures didn’t lie! Andrew the owner was helpful and prompt in responding to the questions we raised. The large picture windows enabled us to take full advantage of the lovely views from the house.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful week in beautiful house

House was perfect, amazing sea views and we loved swimming in the cove below the house. Everything very clean and well equipped kitchen, didn’t want for anything all week. Great walking straight from the door and lovely cafe and shop at the harbour near by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stella L.

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

A Beautiful house in an amazing setting!

Shore Cottage is even better than the photos! A beautiful spot with its very own access to the sea loch. My whole family were mesmerised by its beauty and spent many hours just looking out of the window. Would highly recommend to any of those wanting to get away from everything for some 5 star R &R.

10/10 Excellent

Stephan S.

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

Extraordinary

Outstanding location equipped with all the comforts and with much care and attention to detail. Easily accessible and stunning views from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

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

What an amazing place!

We absolutely adored the house which could hardly offer more. Very modern and comfortable place with stunning views. Nice area with many things to see. Next time we will book the whale watching tour earlier, we unfortunately missed it...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

Mesmerising

Well laid out property that certainly makes the most of the amazing mountains and views. When seating and chilling out staring at the view, it doesn't matter what the weather might be like outside you will find yourself transfixed. If you never leave the property and spent your break indoors you would not feel cheated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor w.

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

Shore Cottage

Lovely house. Lovely area. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Andrew.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl A.

Amazing!!

The most beautiful property we have had the pleasure to stay in, and we have stayed in many over the years!! The facilities and views could not be surpassed. Andrew the Owner could not have been more accommodating or helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

jonathan r.

Beautifully modernised comfortable house with spectacular sea views

Shore-side house impeccably modernised, very comfortable, stunning views, perfect for a tranquil get-away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

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Hosted by andrew smith

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