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

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.

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.

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