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

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Property grounds
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

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7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14325 sq m

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Clashnessie, Scotland

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

This is the only large holiday house for 10 or more guests on the North West Coast of Sutherland and you would go a long way to find such a luxurious, spacious and yet cosy house. Originally a crofters cottage, the house has recently been extended and refurbished throughout to provide a very high standard of accommodation with 7 bedrooms, 5 of which are en-suite and everything you would expect from a high-end holiday house. For example, there is high speed broadband Wi-Fi throughout the house, Digital TV with Apple TV and a DVD player (with a big selection of films) , a large 4 oven gas AGA, a heated dog room, a games room, bread making machines for those who love the smell of freshly baked bread in the morning and even an ice cream maker. The ever changing and much photographed Clashnessie beach is only 200 yards down the drive and the waterfall (after which Clashnessie is named) is just a short walk up the strath, with lochs for fishing beyond (permit required). There are many walks from the house in all directions, with views of Sutherland's iconic mountains: Quinag, Stac Pollaidh, Suilven and Canisp. In addition, sea kayaking, bicycling, horse riding, fly and sea fishing are all available locally. There is excellent Red Deer stalking on the Assynt and neighbouring estates and the Rivers Inver and Kirkaig offer accessible and wild salmon fishing by separate arrangement. Experience Europe's last real wilderness and return to the warmth and comfort of our much loved family holiday home. This is as far from an average holiday let as you can get! Catering is available by separate arrangement with Linda, our housekeeper.

Property manager

Edward Hayter

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Decking or patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: With prior agreement with the owner.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Much Loved Family-friendly House Coastal Setting Highlands
Much Loved Family-friendly Coastal Setting Highlands Clashnessie
Much Loved Family-friendly Coastal Setting Highlands
Much Loved Family-friendly House Coastal Setting Highlands
Much Loved Family-friendly Coastal Setting Highlands Clashnessie
Much Loved Family-friendly House Coastal Setting Highlands
Much Loved Family-friendly Coastal Setting Highlands

About the area

Europe

Restaurants

  • Lochinver Larder - 10 min drive
  • Delilah's Restaurant & Bar - 11 min drive
  • Peet's Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • An Cala Cafe & Bunkhouse - 12 min drive
  • Flossie's Beach Store - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Much loved family-friendly house, coastal setting in the Highlands located?

Situated on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Clashnessie Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Stoer Beach. Handa Island Nature Reserve and Clachtoll Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful out of way spot, well-appointed house
This is a great house for a crowd with open, welcoming kitchen/living room with a view in an amazing isolated spot overlooking a beach along the NC500. Sheep in the front and the waterfall a wee walk in the back. Good spot for a family or a big group of friends (lots of twin beds, and nearly all rooms have private bath) with amazing facilities to feed a big group (two dishwashers, two fridges, good pots, pans etc). The AGA kept things toasty, and there were loads of games, books and you can keep connected with fast wifi. Few quibbles: there was no laundry soap, kitchen sponges, beach towels or shampoo - stuff you need, and that many visitors might expect to find in a rental house in this price bracket. The instructions about the house and surrounding area seemed somewhat out of date. Garbage dump days had changed, the oyster guy has been out of business "for years" he said. But overall, lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margot M.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year 22/23
This is a lovely warm, comfortable house with great views out to the beach at Clashnessie Bay. Our group of family/friends thouroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lairg review
Beautiful spot. Ocean and beach in front. Waterfall behind. Hills to the side covered with heather and lots of little lakes. We picnicked on top of the hills and spent days exploring. I don't think anyone knew about the hills except us because we never saw anyone there. Runners in the family ran the single lane roads into Lochinver to visit the Pie shop and to Drumbeg just because it was there. There was very little traffic - almost none from about 8:00 pm until 8:00 am. We worry that the North Coast 500 will change that. We had planned to visit tourist spots in the Highlands, but didn't because Clashnessie was too good to leave. The property manager was wonderful. We were able to hire her to cook and bring us delicious meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Inchnafearna is a beautiful break.
Beautiful location for short walks and bike rides and beach barbeques. Very relaxing lounge with amazing views.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthea E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house in perfect setting
This is the perfect holiday house for a family which includes grandparents, adult children and grandchildren. The house is spacious and has all the facilities you could possibly need. In fact the equipment is amazing. The house was clean and everything worked efficiently. It is set in the most beautiful scenery with beach, waterfall, mountains to climb and beautiful walks through moors and beside rivers. We could have stayed for ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness
easter break
Lovely property, well maintained, warm. Some damp in two back bedrooms. Great access to beach, hills, mountains.....
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
scotland
brilliant
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Jackie H.

Lovely house but attention to detail disappointing
On arrival at the house, we noticed the very long grass in the garden and no swings for the children so the children were unable to play in the garden during our stay. Unfortunately, the grass never got cut even although the housekeeper/owner had arranged for this to be done. The windows in the sitting room and kitchen were very dirty and we couldn't see outside. (after contacting the housekeeper/owner, the windows were cleaned the next day). There was a lot of thick dust on the book/DVD shelves etc in the sitting room which was disappointing. The Eagle and Deer bedrooms downstairs smelt very damp and the carpets showed areas of dampness and were dirty. Headboards and curtains were tired and dated. All en suites and the bathroom are carpeted which is not hygienic. It's a super house with loads of space and great that it has so much kitchen equipment, toys for kids etc. The games room was very disappointing as there is no space or room to do anything. (not as pictured on website). The house should be checked for clean windows, grass cut and swings fitted prior to guests arriving. Also, it would have been useful to have a floor plan in advance, to be able to allocate bedrooms easier. The responses from the owners and housekeeper were very quick and helpful. We would definitely recommend this house to people as it's a lovely house and in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roseann T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Lovely home, excellent location can see beach and waterfall from the house. Whole family loved it, will return next year.

8/10 Good

Sohaib T.

Ideal Location With Beach At The Door Step
Pros: Amazing location!!!! Clashnessie falls at the back of the house and clashnessie bay at the front! Both within walking distance. Sea views were amazing throughout the day! Communication from the owners was very efficient. And we had absolutely everything you could possibly need in the house! Lots and lots of games for the kids to play, so when they weren’t at the beach, they were very well entertained in the house. So many places near by, literally 10 minutes drive. We did not want to leave this place! And would definitely book again Cons: the open plan kitchen lounge area was way too hot and that was because of a baking oven/stove was continuously on and we were not able to turn it off. So on a warm day it was extra hot. Also the cleanliness of the house was not great. Kitchen was not clean, and certain rooms were dusty and tables were sticky. One particular room had a horrible damp smell, and the window would not open at all, so that did not help
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020