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Overlooking the Kyle of Durness with an ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!

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View out of kitchen window
Snug room with window seat , TV and electric fire
Bathroom
Kitchen with under cabinet lighting . Fridge freezer.
Sarsgrum from the hills above
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Fireplace
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  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

9:00 AM

Explore the area

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Durness, Scotland
  • Popular LocationJohn Lennon Memorial Garden1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDurness Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSmoo Cave2 min drive

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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

Overlooking the Kyle of Durness with an 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.

Property manager

Gillie Elliot
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No hen or stag parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No dogs upstairs or on the furniture please

Smoking

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

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: No hen or stag parties
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

About the area

Durness

Located in Durness, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Balnakiel Craft Village is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durness Beach and Smoo Cave. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Durness, Scotland

What's nearby

  • John Lennon Memorial Garden - 1 min walk
  • Durness Beach - 7 min walk
  • Balnakiel Craft Village - 15 min walk
  • Smoo Cave - 2 min drive
  • Balkaniel Beach - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocoa Mountain - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sango Sands Oasis - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Choraidh Croft - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Meet and Eat - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Durness Food Spot - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlooking the Kyle of Durness with an ever changing tideline. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Overlooking the Kyle of Durness with an ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlooking the Kyle of Durness with an ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Overlooking the Kyle of Durness with an ever changing tideline. Pet friendly! located?

This family-friendly Durness cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of John Lennon Memorial Garden and Durness Beach. Balkaniel Beach and Smoo Cave are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A beautiful location.
A super property in an amazing location. Very peaceful and so much wildlife to see. The views are outstanding. Our disappointment was that the property was listed with a hot tub. There wasn’t one. I’m sure the owner meant that there was a bathtub, but nevertheless we felt short changed as we were expecting a hot tub for our special anniversary. This was immediately changed by the owners when I pointed out the issue when we arrived. Apart from this disappointment, everything else is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Auszeit
Ein einsam gelegenes Haus mit allem was was man braucht. Am meisten hat uns die absolute Ruhe, die Sicht auf den Kyle und die abendlichen Stunden am Kamin gefallen. Kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Durness
Exceptional quality of the experience in the wonderful home and surrounding countryside. Cannot say enough about our generous hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexis b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house facing the see
House was very comfortable. We spend great time in family. Great view from the terrace watching the movements of the sea tides. Beautiful colours at dawn and sunset. Our host Gillie has been very welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around fantastic stay
We had a great time. The house is well-equipped, the view is beautiful and the area is just amazing. I wouldn't think twice about coming back. Gillie always replied quickly if we had a question.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

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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English

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