Cosy Highland cottage for 2 | scenic views

Entire guest house in Highland, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
Rated 4.67 out of 5 stars.52 reviews
Hosted by Jeremy
  1. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Peace and quiet

Guests say this home is in a quiet area.

Garden view

Soak up the view during your stay.
With uninterrupted west-facing views over a wildflower meadow and Highland hills, Archway Cottage is a peaceful one-bedroom retreat full of character.

Entered through a stone-arched hallway, it offers a kingsize double bedroom, pine-lined bathroom, cosy sitting room with kitchen and dining area, and French doors opening onto a private Caithness flagstone terrace — perfect for sunsets and wildlife watching.

The space
Originally built in 1862 as part of a model farm by the Duke of Sutherland, the steading was thoughtfully converted into two independent holiday cottages by the current family.

Archway Cottage occupies its own self-contained section of the building with private entrance and terrace.

Guest access
The surrounding six acres of fenced grounds, include a small walled garden, tumbling burns, and woodland walks with free range bantams. These are shared with the main house and neighbouring cottage, and are for you to enjoy throughout your stay.

Archway Cottage sits within a classic unspoilt highland strath and enjoys far reaching views out over the Kyle of Sutherland.

Other things to note
The cottage

Archway is a historic family-owned Highland cottage, not a modern holiday development. It is well-maintained, regularly updated and comfortably equipped, while retaining the character and quirks of an older building. The interiors feature family furniture, books and artwork that reflect the area and create the warm atmosphere our guests love. The bed in Archway is set as a king-sized double. This can be adjusted to two single beds if required.

Walks from your door

There are excellent maintained walking paths directly from the cottage leading up the hill behind, making it easy to explore the landscape straight from your door.

Supplies

While wonderfully rural and tranquil, everyday shopping is available in nearby Lairg and Bonar Bridge, with larger stores in Tain and Dornoch.

Dining options include excellent meals at Falls of Shin (about 4 miles away or an hour’s scenic walk over the hill) and at the Pier in Lairg. Further afield, popular food destinations include Ullapool, Kylesku, Tongue and Dornoch.

Dark skies

With minimal light pollution, the night skies here can be spectacular on clear evenings.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

River view
Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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4.67 out of 5 stars from 52 reviews

Overall rating

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  2. 4 stars, 19% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meet your host

Host
24 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
My work: Property consultancy
Lives in London, United Kingdom
Hi there - we're a 50-something professional couple with two super-friendly Burmese cats and have lived between London and Sutherland for most of our working lives. We love our neighbourhood and we're a mine of information on fun local places to eat, drink and shop. We're big fans of adventure travel (particular passion for Africa), music and theatre.

Co-Hosts

  • Liza
  • Carol
  • Edward
  • Alan
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 11:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm