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Tarhuna. Family and pet friendly. Spectacular sea views. Beach. Star gazing

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Tarhuna exterior
Tarhuna and garden
Living room
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Melvaig, Gairloch, Wester Ross, Scotland, SCT
  • Place, Rua Reidh Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Sand Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Gairloch Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tarhuna. Family and pet friendly. Spectacular sea views. Beach. Star gazing

Tarhuna is a modern, all on one level holiday cottage with an EPC rating of band E, let Saturday to Saturday, in Aultgrishan near Melvaig, 9 miles along the rugged coast from Gairloch. It is set in a peaceful, elevated position, surrounded by wildlife, looking across the crofting township, with spectacular views across the Minch to Skye, Harris and Lewis. There is ramp access and wheelchair access to all rooms. The bright airy lounge with vaulted ceiling is perfect for relaxing. From the large lounge windows you can watch the shipping passing up and down, birds feeding in the garden and sheep grazing close by on the croft. There is ample flat space within the large enclosed garden grounds for parking and children can play safely in the extensive grassed area....

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All Telephone calls are chargeable

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number Licence No: HI-10195-F
Property # 6996101
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 deadlock

About the area

Gairloch

Located in Gairloch, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Big Sand Beach and Gairloch Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gairloch Sitooterie and Perfume Studio. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Melvaig, Gairloch, Wester Ross, Scotland, SCT

What's nearby

  • Rua Reidh Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Big Sand Beach - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Gairloch Heritage Museum - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Gairloch Beach - 23 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Loch Maree - 27 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mountain Coffee Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Melvaig Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crumbs - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tarhuna. Family and pet friendly. Spectacular sea views. Beach. Star gazing pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Tarhuna. Family and pet friendly. Spectacular sea views. Beach. Star gazing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tarhuna. Family and pet friendly. Spectacular sea views. Beach. Star gazing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tarhuna. Family and pet friendly. Spectacular sea views. Beach. Star gazing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tarhuna. Family and pet friendly. Spectacular sea views. Beach. Star gazing located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Rua Reidh Lighthouse, Big Sand Beach and Gairloch Beach. Gairloch Sitooterie and Gairloch Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodation was great, beautiful views over the Minch, and even a submarine one afternoon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2025
Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed your stay. Regards, Forbes and Frances.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a lovely relaxing family holiday here. All the family loved it, we were sad to come home will be booking again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2025
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay Christopher and look forward to your return. Regards, Forbes and Frances.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage did not disappoint, it was exactly as described. Cottage was well presented, very clean and spacious. Everything you might need was provided, absolutely fantastic. Location was perfect especially for watching the fantastic sunsets. Hoping to book again sometime in 2027. Despite a glitch with the car both Mark & Maria went above and beyond to help. Forbes was excellent in keeping contact when help was required. Highly recommend this property for a very relaxing holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2026
We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your kind words. Regards, Forbes and Frances.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Great Place to Stay

We loved our time in Gairloch. The cottage is in a beautiful location and very easy to spend time in. We would definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel L.

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

Amazing stay

Amazing stay at this property so relaxing and it had everything you needed large kitchen lovely lounge and dining area well Happy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2021
Thank you Nigel, we’re glad you enjoyed your stay at Tarhuna. Forbes and Frances.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan D.

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

Great stay

We had one week in this wonderful house and enjoyed every minute. The area is stunning with a lot of beaches and walks to explore. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
Thanks Stephan for your kind comments and we hope you return some day. Regards, Forbes and Frances.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is in a lovely location exceptionally well presented, equiped with everything you need, large secure garden with excellent views, the host was friendly ans resolved a minor issue promptly witht he help of Mark and Maria who went above and beyond to make everything just right highly recomend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2025
Thank you David, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Best regards, Forbes and Frances.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

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

End of June holiday.

The Property is comfortable, spacious and well equipped.The area is beautiful there is beautiful even in poor weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Thank you Pat for your kind words, we’re glad you enjoyed your stay. Best regards, Forbes and Frances.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian MIlls

Excellent property

Tarhuna is a beautiful property it is well equipped with everything you need for your stay. The views are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thanks for your review Ian, we hope you will visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful spacious property, which is clean and well equipped. The views are stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2022
Thanks Louise for taking the time to review our property. Regards, Forbes and Frances
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Birigitta L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2025
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elaine K.

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

wild and wooly

Could not want for a better property, clean and warm the area is beautiful in a wild way. Fish and chips at the beachcombers are fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2022
Thanks Elaine, we’re glad you enjoyed your stay. Regards, Forbes and Frances.
Verified

8/10 Good

ANNE H.

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

Large property with everything you mi th t need. Great views 10miles down a one way road

Excellent property with lovely views out to sea. Well equipped and spacious. Only disappointment was comfort of beds and pillows.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Tarhuna

Excellent stay. Although not much was open in November. But, the beaches were still stunning. Tarhuna, had all we needed and more
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2023
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay Lisa and that you will return sometime. Regards, Forbes and Frances.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Very peaceful location.

This house is very remote which was what we were looking for and it didn’t disappoint. With huge garden ideal if you have a dog. Everything you will need for your stay is provided. Only one thing that could be improved on is a larger tv but wasn’t a major issue. Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david p.

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

Melvaig cottage

Very well equipped and comfortable accommodation with great views across to Skye on a clear day. Very peaceful location with sheep surrounding the cottage and a cuckoo in the distance. Highly recommend if you want a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of life.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very spacious and well equipped accommodation with great view out to sea. The location was quite a long drive down a single track road from Gairloch which added quite a bit of time to doing anything. The hard floors everywhere were slippery for our elderly dog and we wished we had taken a few mats with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

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

A quiet location with stunning views across the sea.

A well positioned house 8 miles from the lovely village of Gairloch. Stunning views across the Minch to the Outer Hebrides and Skye. We had the most amazing sunsets. The house was well proportioned with a very well equipped kitchen. If you’re looking for a peaceful property with a beautiful enclosed garden for kids and/or dogs then consider this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2025
Thank you for your very comprehensive review. We really do appreciate it. Kind regards, Forbes and Frances
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Lovely comfortable home is a peaceful perfect location

Such a lovely house to stay at, if you like wildlife this area is fantastic, we've seen a heard of Red Deer only meters from the house and also seen Golden and White Tailed Sea Eagles on the road back to Gairloch. House is very well equipped with everything you could ever need, the addition of the log burner was a very welcome sight. I highly recommend this comfy, clean and well maintained property and will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
Thank you Andrew for your review, we’re glad you enjoyed the house and area so much. Regards, Forbes and Frances.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Gairloch Tarhuna cottage

Loved the cottage and the area, sadly weather was not kind to us. Will be back as we did not manage to do everything we wanted to
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Great family home from home

Absolutely loved our holiday at Tarhuna The house is spacious and well equipped, The kitchen has everything you have at home, we even baked scones and bread while there. Comfy beds too, had the best nights sleep ever. The views are breathtaking, the garden is well secured with high fences all round, so no chance of our dog escaping. I really can’t recommend this property enough !! We have been to a lot of holiday rentals over the years and this one is up there at the top of the list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2022
Thanks Sally, very glad you enjoyed your stay. Regards, Forbes and Frances Corrigan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin K.

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

Lovely quiet property

Well presented with fantastic views. The property was very clean throughout and well equipped. Lots of parking and great views. The village itself is stunning, quietly tucked away about 10mins on the other side of Gairloch and great walks nearby. I’d suggest getting a food shop on route as the only local shop is a convenience store in nearby Gairloch but this was the appeal to us, quiet with some great walks and views, I’d happily stay here again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2022
Thanks Martin for your comments and we hope you will return some day. Regards, Forbes and Frances.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W.

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

Mrs Wallace

The home is beautifully presented and has absolutely everything you could possibly need while on holiday in the Western Highlands, With plenty of information on what you can see and where to go to fully appreciate all the beauty of the landscape and the amazing wild life. This was a trip down memory lane for myself and my husband as we have visited this area many times in the past.Thank you , and a big thank you to Maria for her warm welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Perfect location and accommodation.

Having read other reviews of Tarhuna we booked and were not disappointed. It was perfect for us and the dogs, the sunsets from the sitting room were beyond beautiful. Nearby beaches of Big Sand, Gairloch and the gem that is Firemore beach were glorious. We even went in the sea-in wetsuits! The Black Pearl Caribbean Kitchen in Gairloch was superb. Everyone was friendly. We simply had a wonderful, relaxing two weeks in a beautiful house in a beautiful part of the world. We will return. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review Tarhuna. Happy to hear you enjoyed the house and the area. Kind regards, Forbes and Frances
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Fantastic accommodation

Very peaceful location with stunning sea views. Comfortable, clean, well equipped. Fran, our host, was really nice and helpful. Our 2 little Yorkies enjoyed the secure garden. We enjoyed good weather and would recommend The Black Pearl, Gairloch, for tasty food - the ribs were beautiful as was the rum punch. Great butchers in Gairloch that sells fruit and veg too and the small Morrisons shop was well stocked. Gairloch beach is lovely and good walks at Flowerdale Glen. We also really liked The Badracho Inn, great fish and chips and lovely beer garden overlooking the bay. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

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