Shore -The sea and the sky become one in this gem of a cottage.

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 464 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Durness, Sutherland

John Lennon Memorial Garden1 min walk
Durness Beach7 min walk
Smoo Cave2 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

An ideal place to base yourselves, whether you're seeking to relax in peaceful and beautiful surroundings or desire a fun-packed activity holiday, which could include exploring the vast and varied wild beauty of North West Sutherland's landscape; hill walking, sea and fresh water fishing, golf, ornithology, sailing, stalking, climbing or just lazing on secluded white sandy beaches.
Return to the warmth of this cosy cottage with every amenity.
Bedroom 1 Kingsize.
Nextdoor is a bathroom with bath and toilet.
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and luxury en-suite shower room. Room also has a desk.
Open plan lounge/kitchen with full height windows overlooking the Kyle. Cosy wood burning stove plus underfloor heating throughout, WiFi, television, DVD player and ipod/iphone dock. Fully equipped modern kitchen with integral oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Linen and towels are provided and changed weekly. The cottage has private parking outside the cottage.
On the paved area outside there is a picnic table plus a a large umbrella.
Up to two dogs allowed in this cottage. @ £30.00 per dog.The paved garden is not fenced over the entrance.

Property manager

Gillie Elliot

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Full tide in Kyle also Loch Boralie and Houses

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

By prior arrangement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only natural waste down the toilet as not on public mains sewage. As next to a working farm,keep dogs on lead and under control around property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number HI-00250-F

About the area

Durness

Located in Durness, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Durness Beach and Smoo Cave can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Cape Wrath Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Durness, Sutherland

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 Shore -The sea and the sky become one in this gem of a cottage. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Shore -The sea and the sky become one in this gem of a cottage.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shore -The sea and the sky become one in this gem of a cottage.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Shore -The sea and the sky become one in this gem of a cottage. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of John Lennon Memorial Garden and Durness Beach. Balnakiel Craft Village and Balkaniel Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

therese b.

14 May 2024

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

Stunning

It was amazing. The house, the view, the place. It was difficult to go home! We come back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

6 May 2024

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

Fantastic Location

This was our third visit to Shore Cottage. It has an unbeatable location, with great views out of the massive windows directly south over the Kyle of Durness, and the mountains beyond. We had viewings of an otter, great skuas, arctic skuas, and much more besides. Highly recommended!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

2 May 2024

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

April get away

Base for week’s cycle around some of the NC550 route. Great property with fantastic views. Will definitely recommend

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Di W.

28 Apr 2024

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

lovely location - great host

We frequently stay at Shore Cottage because we love the location. The new owner Gillie is friendly and massively knowledgeable on the area and introduced us to even more things... thankyou. The property is now need of a little spruce up and Gillie has plans to do this along with her new housekeeper. We look forward to seeing the improvements when we return. Definitely recommend Shore Cottage and will be able to highly recommend when a couple of the things that have worn out / decorated/ need replacing are complete. Thank you for yet another great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias F.

21 Apr 2024

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

Nice and wonderful

Everything was perfect, we had nice rooms and a good kitchen with a wonderful view.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gillie Elliot

My husband David and I have been coming up to Durness for over 44 years so know the area pretty well. David's great grandfather came up here at the turn of the century to help break in the ground for sheep farming.
Balnakiel Farm was one of the original family farms. It has now been split into two and David now runs Rhigolter Farm. We live in Essex as he works as a Hand Surgeon in Southend.
Our two children have been coming up here each year and now bring our grandchildren who love it up here.

Why they chose this property

This cottage was a tumbledown shed for years on the roadside. Our friends Bernard and Irene Hendy bought the Cape Wrath Hotel in 2006. It was with great excitement we watched as they converted the Lodge into a magnificent house and Shore Cottage was rebuilt into this wonderful little oasis it is today. We are delighted to become the new owners.

What makes this property unique

As Shore and Kyleview Cottages come under the umbrella of Cape Wrath Lodge there is a resident housekeeper who lives in the Annexe flat at the rear of the Lodge. Her name is Marta and can easily be contacted with any problems or requests. Being so close to the shoreline otters can be seen playing in the evenings out of the huge windows. The ever changing tide constantly brings magnificent views and birdlife.