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In total we have received 5559 reviews from guests, of which 97% have ranked their stay as Very Good or Excellent.
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Ardbeg
Another great week at Ardbeg, think this was our 7th visit and we are booked in again for March '26. As usual everything was perfect, except the weather. Saw the Pine Marten in the garden as well, which was a lovely bonus.
Stoer Lodge
Stoer Lodge is a unique location. The lodge provides everything you want and then there is the view. Have been lucky to stay a few times and have experienced a fantastic array of weather all in a week. Seb (German Shepherd) loves the beach and walks. We could go on ... never disappoints. Thank you.
The Artist's Cottage
The Artist's Cottage is a great place to experience the Highlands. Fully equipped, spacious and very nicely and cosy. The four of us had a great holiday here in November 2025, seeing all the highlights of Island of Skye, the Highlands and the nearby city of Inverness. Beautiful walks made by the snow and magnificent views photographed. Totally top!
The Coltsfoots
Our first stay at The Coltsfoots. Wonderful and friendly hosts who made us very welcome. Thank you for the welcome gifts which we thoroughly enjoyed. The cabin is set in a lovely secluded spot, very quiet and peaceful, just the sound of the babbling river as it flowed through the garden. The cabin was immaculate and warm on arrival, it is very well equipped and a dryer was an added bonus. The bedrooms were a very generous size and the king size bed was very comfortable.We saw the shy red squirrels a few times but sadly no deer . We were visited daily by 3 pheasants who came for nuts left for the squirrels. The cabin is only a few minutes away from Fort Augustus and central for visiting many areas of the Highlands. We had a lovely relaxing 2 weeks and hope to return. Thank you. Highly recommended.
Callakille
The cottage is delightful and comfortable in a beautiful location. The views are amazing and the whole area is breathtaking. We did have guests in the form of 3 field mice and this is clearly a regular occurrence as there were a number of humane traps provided. This didn't bother me as I live in the countryside and this is happens. You just have to keep food well shut away and check for mouse droppings. In November many places are closed or have limited opening hours but we can recommend the Applecross Inn (saw an otter while we were sat outside), Nanny's at Sheildaig and the Spa at Lochcarron. The applecross pass is a must see and you will need to use it really to get to Lochcarron. On our travels in the area we saw numerous red deer, 2 sea eagles, a seal, a pine marten and of course the otter. Would have no hesitation in coming back to the area, though if you have an electric car you cannot recharge at the cottage and there is no local charging point as yet. We recharged at Kyle of Lochalsh.
The Artist's Cottage
Another enjoyable stay at The Artist`s Cottage in Farr. Ideal for a quiet get-away amid fabulous scenery and in a property of special architectural merrit. The Charles Rennie Mackintosh interiors and period furnishings create an impressive yet cosy atmosphere. We plan to return again next year.
Stablemans Lodge
Absolutely stunning location and the hosts could not do enough for you. Lovely scenery with great service to match. Nothing was too much trouble and the accommodation was better than described. Once again Simon thank you so much for making us feel right at home. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and shall return soon!
Seahorses
Great cottage in a great area. Fantastic views. Everything had been thought of.
Upper Stewarton
A beautiful cosy and warm cottage with everything you need for a quiet and peaceful stay, wonderfully decorated with a lot of thought and effort gone into this. Fantastic location with lovely views, secluded but near enough to Peebles and other towns for a quick visit. And our Peugeot Expert Camper Van got up the track no problem at all. Great time all round, thank you.
Appletree Studio
A beautiful studio in a stunning location. The perfect place to relax and enjoy all that the area has to offer. The studio has everything you could possibly need and I can't recommend it enough
Ceol na Mara
What a fantastic cottage. Everything you want from a cottage holiday. Everything needed was supplied. Comfy beds. Fantastic views. 100% recommend.
Seal Skerry Lodge
Seal Skerry Lodge is a fantastic base for visiting the Isle of Skye, conveniently located in the North West of the island. For photography enthusiasts, its proximity to Neist Point and its iconic Lighthouse, just a 10-minute drive,is a major advantage. The house is exceptionally well-appointed, providing everything needed for a week-long holiday. Our party of two, plus our dog, found it absolutely perfect. We visited in late October, expecting the mixed weather, which included two very windy nights. The log burner was a real highlight, keeping us wonderfully cosy. We did find the bath a minor inconvenience; it took a long time to fill, and the seating position coincided with the plug, meaning the water began to drain as soon as one settled in. Consequently, we opted for the shower for the remainder of the trip, but this was a very small issue overall. The bedrooms were very spacious, offering ample hanging space. Personally, I would have preferred a larger double bed or two singles zipped together. Driving on Skye was generally easy, and we encountered no road issues, though be aware that the house is accessed via a 20-minute drive down a single-track road with passing places. Those less comfortable with this type of road might prefer to avoid driving at night, which we did as a precaution. Despite this, the house itself is amazing. The views of Loch Pooltiel and the high cliffs are spectacular, even in the rain when you can watch huge waterfalls cascade down. The property was clean and tidy and suited our needs perfectly. There's a small, enclosed garden (grassed area with a gravel drive), which was ideal for our dog. I made it a point to walk down to the nearby jetty most days for the dog's early walk before we headed out. We were incredibly lucky to witness the Aurora Borealis during our stay, with its reflection clearly visible in the loch even to the naked eye. We also spotted numerous seals on nearby rocks, and a Sea Eagle flew overhead one morning. Wildlife sightings would likely be even better during the summer months. Seal Skerry Lodge is well-located for exploring the main sights on Skye, though it is a considerable distance from places like Elgol. Do make sure to visit the very well-stocked village shop in Glendale. Overall, we had a great holiday in a wonderful house and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Skye.
South Lodge
5 stars for location - remote with fantastic wildlife on your doorstep, great walks up to the headland. Access to the property fine just need to take it steady. 3 stars for property - cosy lounge, well equipped Kitchen, warm bathroom with excellent shower. Bedroom & hall way area in need of attention.
Appletree Studio
If you are looking for somewhere with a spectacular view this is the place within driving distance of Apple cross ,lacks for nothing inside finished too a high spec, had a lovely time well recommended.
Ardbeg
This was our 5th visit to Ardbeg and hopefully it will not be our last. It is clean, warm, spacious, well equipped and comfortable. The layout just seems to flow and the view from the large window of the living room, displays the ever changing moods across the bay toward the Badachro peninsula, and the Isle of Skye. Without a doubt, one of our favourite places to stay.
Leachachan Barn
Stunning views, beautiful loch side location and utterly peaceful. Good dog walking from the barn and ideal for exploring Loch Duich and beyond. Well equipped with an excellent supply of logs for the wood burner!
The Coltsfoots
We stayed here towards the end of October and had a fabulous stay. The lodge is warm and well equipped with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The bedrooms are huge and each has an ensuite making for a very practical stay. We especially enjoyed cosying up to the log burner each evening and watching a bit of telly. The location on the edge of Fort Augustus is perfect as we had peace and quite in the beautiful setting and yet we were only a 5 minute walk from the village centre. We would definitely stay here again (and the owner was kind enough to forward a treasured teddy to us which was left behind)
Earth House
The Earth House is heaven on earth ! It was immaculate, in fact the cleanest holiday accommodation we have ever experienced ! The settling is magical, the most picturesque setting one could ever wish for. The views from the lounge, watching the otters and sea eagles, the sunrises and sunsets, rainbows, aurora borealis, the tide's ebb and flow, these memories will always be with us. Our dog, Lexi, absolutely loved the garden, so much so in fact that Lexi has suggested we book again for March next year which we did before we even left! We cannot wait to return! A huge thank you to Johanna for her interest in our visit and to responding to our queries and also to the team at Wilderness Cottages for your personal and professional service.
Cedar Cottage
Great set up, very friendly and helpful would recommend
Seascape Cottage
Our 6th time staying at Seascape Cottage, again another throughly relaxing time. Can't praise Sarah and Jag enough for making the time there so perfect. With the cosy cottage, to the great welcome basket to the delicious eggs. Certainly will be booking again for spring.highly recommend a place to stay with dogs and total relaxation.
Seal Skerry Lodge
This was our 5th stay at Seal Skerry Lodge and we would never stay anywhere else. It is a true home from home for us. When you arrive there is always a lovely bottle of wine awaiting you, a handbook with all the information you could possibly need for your stay on Skye, a log fire already prepped and ready for you to light and most importantly spotlessly clean. The garden is fully enclosed for all doggie lovers and even has a hose outside to clean those paws and wellies. All the details of having games to play in the cupboard, books to read, a telescope to view the amazing wild life, fishing boats and landscape, use of the washing machine, tumble drier, dish washer, Ninja air fryer, the list goes on... To ensure that you have everything you need to relax and enjoy. We cannot wait for our next stay.
Lewie's Croft
A truly amazing home in the most stunning location. Highly recommended and we would definitely love to return.
Seal Skerry Lodge
fantastic stay here in this lovely lodge , very quiet with stunning views over loch pooltiel . we did see the seals first few mornings , but alas no otters . had everything we needed and the house was so warm , we never used any heating !!!. its near the end of a single track road , but plenty of passing places . neist point is just down the road and worth a visit . coral bay was lovely , but not a big carpark so get there early . the little shop/post office in glendale , what they have in that tiny place is amazing . 2 bigger shops in glendale a petrol station , waterside cafe bistro was lovely very nice breakfasts . ate at the blas inn too was very nice . loved seal skerry lodge and loved skye
Stablemans Lodge
We were lucky enough to stay here for the week in September thanks to the staff at wilderness cottages. Just as the Autumn colours were starting to come in and the forest floor was turning amber, we scored with a week of brilliant weather! The accommodation is less than a minutes walk from the forest. Amazing for a stroll or a run. The accommodation was well equipped for everything that one needs for a break away. The bed was comfortable and the fire place was a treat. We had a lovely night sitting in the bbq hut by the fire making food with a glass of wine or three. The pies in the pub next door were also a hit. Wendy and Simon were amazing hosts and provided us with fantastic places to go for cold water swimming, walks and runs in the local area. Nothing seems to be too much of a bother for them. Thanks for a wonderful stay! We will be back for sure!
The Stables
Stayed at The Stables in Crail for 1 week. Very interestingly renovated to a comfy,quiet and well equipped house for a couple. Perfect base for exploring the East Neuk. 1min to shops, plenty parking options and friendly shop staff and neighbours. Highly recommend.
Seascape Cottage
A wonderful place to spend a holiday. It's so peaceful and tranquil with an ever-changing view over the sea. The cosy cottage has everything you could ever need and the lovely host, Sarah, left a welcome hamper which was much appreciated and enjoyed, especially the fresh eggs from her hens. We thoroughly recommend Seascape Cottage and Curtis recommends running on the beach.
Leachachan Cottage
Leachachan Cottage is our no 1 location from now on, and weve visited so many places,(no jokes). Situated in one of the most picturesque location in Scotland. The Mountain views were out of this world. The wildlife was just on our doorstep(literally...), Pine Marten was visiting every day!If you are both mountain& nature lovers, this is your place, dont think twice, visit ,stay and get the most of your time up here!We are already booked for next year, taking no chances!!!!The cottage itself has an incredible feel of warmth, dedication and probably years of preparation. The input of hard work and well thought design is clearly visible so that we(guests)can relax and enjoy ourselves fully! Ps Massive thanks to Fann for she was very helpful and whenever we needed her, she was at the other end of the phone with advice or answer. May your business prosper well, you truly deserve it! Regards Pattie&Anna
Campbell House
A house full of history and character set in a wonderful location. This was our second stay this year and once aga8n most enjoyable. We also had a Pine Martin in the back garden for company. A hospitality tray was provided and appreciated. Campbell House and Sheildaig provide an excellent base to explore this part of Wester Ross. We would recommend Nanny's Cafe, The Walled Garden and the Whistle Stop cafe.
Eilean Mor Cottage
Wonderful ! Beautifully clean and everything required for a relaxing stay . Recommended as very handy for touting the north end . Sad to leave , but delighted to book again .
Old School Byre
Cool location, and a nice stay. Seems a favourite stay for dog-owners so be aware of dog hairs (also in the bedroom and on tea towels).
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Sealight
Very caring service when we arrived there was a power cuts but wilderness contacted us to check that we were safe and offered assistance. Wilderness are a very customer focused from booking your reservation to arriving. would have no hesitation in recommending Wilderness Cottages already booked for 2026 .
South Lodge
Watched 2 badgers playing in the garden last night, from around 9pm. Scatter some peanuts if you would like to see them.
Red Kite Log Cabin
A fantastic location in a fantastic cabin. Everything was perfect and the owners were great. Highly recommended.
Ardbeg
Ardbeg is a fantastic place to stay, it has all the amenities you could wish for. Peace and tranquility were to the forefront, but with all modern appliances. Lots of wildlife, pine martens visiting, deer on the lawn. Lots of walks and interesting and fun things to do 8n the area. Last but not least, the views from the balcony are stunning, and as it faces west, you will never see better sunsets.
The Old Post Office
The Old Post Office was an amazing and lovely house to stay at. You can sit and watch the view to the beach all day. The house was spotlessly clean and had all facilities you needed for your visit. We arrived at the start of 'Storm Amy' which was exciting but you felt safe and warm in the house. The scenery in the area is spectacular. We really didn't want to leave!
Old Lock Keepers Cottage
We have just returned home from our stay at this really super cottage in a delightful location. I don't think we have ever stayed anywhere where so much was provided in the weekly package. A genuine thank you in appreciation to the owners. Watching the boats, from small to really huge(ocean going size) pass through the lock is mesmerising. After storm Amy our arrival was delayed by a day as the cottage was without water or electricity but our thanks to cleaning staff as it was spic and span on our arrival although the cottage phone and Wifi was unavailable and still off when we left today although didn't cause a problem to us. We really rate wilderness cottage staff and would also rate them 5*. Thanks
The Granary
Very comfortable and well-appointed cottage in a quiet but easily accessible location. Thank you to Mairi for being a very friendly and helpful host, as well as for the treats on our arrival.
Upper Stewarton
Well, what the other reviews say is entirely true. This is a wonderfully decorated cottage in a unique and stunning location. Driving in the first time is astonishing. The owner is also very helpful and generous which is an additional delight. We loved it
Earth House
We had a wonderful week's stay at the Earth House. We arrived just before Storm Amy and had a front row view of the stormy seas over the weekend - just amazing. The location is absolutely brilliant for bird watching and we were also lucky enough to see otters fishing on a couple of days. The Earth House itself is very special place & such a thoughtful design; we absolutely loved staying there. One of us is a wheelchair user and the house being all on one level made our stay very easy. We ordered supplies from the very helpful Laide Stores and enjoyed the fresh fish van that comes in a Tuesday. Did I mention the awesome views across Gruinard Bay?! With the ever changing light & stunning scenery it is an artists paradise. We have already booked another week for next year.
Lilybank
Wilderness Cottages were great to deal with! We were coming over from the US to Scotland for the first time, and on a whim decided to book with Wilderness. Found the PERFECT place in Fort Augustus, and all the directions and communications from Wilderness were spot on. I even had a bit of trouble using their links to make payment and they were able to help me with that. I hope to book with them again in the near future.
High Tor House
High Tor House is a wonderful location, just outside Tarbert toward Scalpay. The views are phenomenal and the house is very comfortable, has a well appointed, modern interior. All you could ask for in terms of cleanliness, cooking equipment, comfy beds, spacious living area, washer and dryer. I would certainly stay there again.
Charleston
Another lovely time at Charleston. Always spotless and well presented with amazing views. Our new dog was in her element in the safe garden. Lovely to watch a small herd of deer grazing in the surrounding fields. A little scary when Storm Amy rolled up. Being alone on the hill the winds roared and heavens opened but all part of the experience. Looking forward to our next visit!
Upper Folds
We have stayed at Upperfolds quite a few times and it is, without a doubt, the very best property we have ever stayed in. We consistently have fantastic holidays there. It is peaceful, beautiful and perfect in every way. It is a little bit of heaven right here on earth.
Ceol na Mara
A lovely cottage with an amazing view of the beach right outside the lounge window. The cottage was warm, clean, well equipped and the bed was very comfy. I think if 4 guests stayed you'd find the kitchen very cramped with the put up table. Its a great spot to do the scenic NC500 route to Applecross - a real experience. Only negative really was the limited parking (layby gets full and there really is nowhere else nearby) and the very narrow, rocky track down to the cottage, which was tricky to negotiate in pouring rain.
Upper Stewarton
In nearly 50 years of self-catering holidays we can honestly say that this is the nicest cottage, location and host we have experienced. It's within easy reach of Peebles yet remote enough to forget civilisation, surrounded by gorgeous scenery, has great walks from the door and is well equipped, clean and cosy. It's beautifully decorated, with interesting and unique features and comfortable furniture. We consider ourselves lucky to have found this exceptional cottage and to have met Brendon who has created something very special here. Will we return? Absolutely!!
Rhundunan
An amazing place to stay. Very comfortable and cosy. Kitchen well equipped. Views amazing. Well worth the price of accommodation. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Ceol na Mara
Beautiful cottage with all the comforts to make for a great stay - warm, well furnished, clean and cosy.
Leachachan Cottage
The perfect cottage in the perfect location. There are no negatives about this place, it is absolutely magnificent. The accomodation is spotlessly clean and feels brand new and perched on the side of the loch with fantastic views of The Five Sisters of Kiintail. This place is so comfortable and Fann and Murdoch have paid attention to every little detail. This was our second visit and it won't be our last.
Hill Cottage
This cottage very rapidly became our personal little piece of heaven on earth. The view was absolutely breathtaking. I loved just sitting in the garden and listening to the sound of nature without any noise of "modern civilisation". The house was also amazing. Big kitchen, very comfy sofa and chairs in the lounge and a comfortable bed. Also, great WiFi. We will be back!!!
Seal Skerry Lodge
We have stayed at Seal Skerry previously, and just as before it is a fabulous house in a fantastic location with immersive views: seals seen on the skerry below every day. Our stay at Seal Skerry was very relaxing with much of the attractions of north Skye very accessible. Our dog also seemed to enjoy the stay in an enclosed garden which he was safe to roam and explore. Hopefully we will be back soon.
