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In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate

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A stone house with a dark roof, a chimney, and a view of a lake.
A twin bedroom with two beds, each with a floral quilt and a nightstand with a lamp.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a decorative deer head.
A kitchen with a dishwasher, stove, and a dining area with chairs.
A hallway with a wooden door, a staircase, and a console table with decorative items.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Set at the waterfront, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. Enjoy activities like fishing, game walks, and mountain climbing. It offers lake views and is pet-friendly. Nearby attractions include Ravens Rock Gorge and Ben More. The property also provides a private chef and access to nearby golf.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Your own private chef

    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Your private hideaway

    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Lairg, SCT
  • Place, Little Loch Shin
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ravens Rock Gorge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferrycroft Visitor Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate

Fruachan Cottage is located on a private highland estate extending to 27,200 acres set within breath taking scenery along the banks of Loch Shin. The estate is located within the county of Sutherland in the north of Scotland and lies north west of the small, picturesque, rural village of Lairg. Holidaying at Sallachy Estate provides the ideal location to enjoy the beauty and the tranquility of the Scottish Highlands, an ideal holiday destination for all. Fruachan Cottage is Gaelic for heathery knoll and is a 3 bedroom new-build traditional stone property, which retains the character of the estate and has stunning views over Loch Shin. The cottage is warm and cosy and has a secluded peaceful location with no through traffic. It's a truly beautiful spot where deer can be seen regularly grazing around the cottage.

The property is over two floors and sleeps 6 comfortably and has a large sitting room with a double aspect view towards the loch and to the front of the house. There is a log burning stove. There is a modern kitchen/dining room with a large utility and drying room, also, there is a downstairs toilet and cloak room with lockable gun cabinet. The stairway with picture window leads to a bathroom with separate shower, three bedrooms, one with an en-suite. The accommodation is heated by an environmentally-friendly wood burning boiler providing under floor heating throughout.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Please take all glass bottles down to glass bottle bank in Lairg. Situated in carpark opposite the loch.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

We would ask that the property is left in a similar state after your stay.

Please ensure to close all gates on the estate and adhere to any signage.

Please do not feed the deer and take care that any pets don't disturb them. Please collect any dog mess from your pet around the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6724627
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

About the area

Lairg

Located in Lairg, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ravens Rock Gorge and Golspie Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve and Ben More. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Lairg, SCT

What's nearby

  • Little Loch Shin - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Ravens Rock Gorge - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Ferrycroft Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Ben More - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Kyle of Sutherland - 12 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Lairg Station - 13 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shin Fry Fish And Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mac & Wild Falls of Shin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Community Care Assynt - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crofters Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate located?

This family-friendly Lairg cottage is located on the waterfront, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ravens Rock Gorge, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ben More and Falls of Shin. Little Loch Shin and Ferrycroft Visitor Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by H H Roesner Property Management Ltd

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English, French

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