Learag
For the second time a very pleasent stay in Leareg. A nice, quiet and a clean cottage.
The Old Post Office
We had a wonderful , very relaxing week at The Old Post Office. The home is comfortable and very well equipped for self catering. the bedlinen and pillows were so sumptuous that we made a note of the make! The view from the picture window is stunning and we saw so many different birds including Osprey, eagles and gannets which were diving for fish. We also saw a pod of dolphin. The hosts and Wilderness Cottages officecwere very quick to respond to any queries. We were sad to leave and highly recommend this property to anyone
Aultmore
We stayed here for 2 weeks and had a very comfortable stay. House is stunning and it's in a great position. House was immaculately presented with perfect cleanliness . Aultmore has everything you could wish for. Stunning sunsets . Dolphin watching from the patio, Sea Eagle too and we even glimpsed an otter down in the bay. A lovely area to explore and Gairloch along the road has everything you could need great coffee and take out. We will be back. I hate leaving good reviews we never get booked in again! Thank You.
Ardbeg
Ardbeg is a fantastic home, well maintained and presented and we had a fantastic week in Gairloch exploring the local area. The house has everything you could need and the views are just stunning.
Pityoulish Cottage
Abs brill place , we were lucky with the weather which alwayz helps ..cottage was great tho bit tight upstairs but adds to the place and the garden with the firepit and outdoor seating area were brill to chill and take in the breathtaken veiws ..luved it
The Coltsfoots
What a wonderful week we've just had. The Coltsfoots was perfect for our 2 children and golden retriever. Immaculately clean and well equipped, with a wonderful garden and grounds to explore which was such a bonus! Fort Augustus itself is a perfect base from which to explore and wander around. There are several lovely gift shops, eateries and takeaways, fabulous Spar and walks and views - we loved it! Day trips included Skye, Inverness and Chanonry Point (amazing dolphin spotting), Tomich, Guisachan Estate and the majestic Glen Affric as well as Landmark and Aviemore. Brilliant memories made in a perfect holiday house!
Leachachan Cottage
Two of us stayed a week. Beautiful place to stay. Warm, spacious, good bed, quality bed linen, towels and soaps, alongside eco cleaning products. Clipper tea and filter coffee provided. Immaculately clean. Great views from downstairs bedroom, sitting area, dining area- the loch and five sisters of Kintail. Perfect for artists and those wanting solitude. 4 great deck chairs for those wanting a garden seat. There is a small fish farm on loch, but minimal noise or disruption to enjoyment. Badgers, deer and pine martens came to visit us at dusk ( bring food) , alongside herons, seals on the loch. No TV, or microwave oven, but not a miss for us. We had a lovely time
Earth House
We had a fantastic time at Earth House - truly a special place. This was our second visit and our first trip to Scotland in the summer - braving the notorious midges. Earth House had everything we could possibly need and we enjoyed the peace and tranquility of a beautiful setting. We spent many hours watching a family of otters from the garden and were even visited by a juvenile white tailed sea eagle. Hopefully we'll be back again sometime soon. A magical place.
Port Elgol Cottage
The cottage had a wonderful location but we were disappointed with some of the interior. The kitchen in particular needs replacing as do the sofas and better quality crockery and cutlery. Plastic bowls and plates reminded us of camping. Beds were very comfortable and lots of information, maps and guides provided which was very useful. We enjoyed the visits from the livestock of a morning. One final point I wouldn't advise anyone with mobility problems to stay at this cottage as the access path is quite steep in places and luggage must be brought to and from the cottage by wheelbarrow.
Wilderness Cottages Replied...
As Wilderness Cottages are the booking agents, we have contacted the owners to discuss your feedback. We are pleased to hear the many points of your holiday that you enjoyed and it is useful to hear your other comments, there are some refurbishments planned for the cottage. The plastic bowls and plates supplied at the cottage are for picnic and outdoor use, to limit any possible breakages outdoors. The cottage listing information on the Wilderness Cottages website details parking and access information, so that guests can make an informed choice when planning their holidays. We, and the owners thank you for taking the time to provide a review on your stay at Port Elgol Cottage.
Callakille
Lovely peaceful cottage with amazing views.
Appletree Studio
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Port Elgol Cottage
Elgol Cottage is perfect inside and out. All the amenities you need are there, well maintained. I love the sea themed decorations and the layout of the rooms. Everything works and is very clean. The location on the beach with a view of the bay, the Small Isles and the Cuillins is simply stunning. I could just sit in the garden and look at sea and the little busy port all day long. The only problem I had was that I had only booked one week! It was hard to leave. I'd like to come back!
North Lodge
What a beautiful place to relax and get away from it all, North Lodge is tucked away in fabulous woodland a stones throw away from lochnaw, the wildlife in the woodland and on the loch are stunning, we had young deer in the garden, red squirrels, Jay's, woodpecker..to name but a few, it is close enough to portpatrick and stranraer to explore and we had a lovely run up the coastal road to Ayr, such a beautiful area -the cottage is cozy and well equipped and booking was stress free...thank you for a lovely stay, we shall certainly look to book again.
Vindolanda
Most grateful to owners and housekeepers for preparing cottage at short notice. Had a wonderful week here. A simple set up with everything we needed and the most glorious ever changing view.
Shore Cottage
This is our 4th visit to Shore Cottage and it is perfect for anyone wanting a stay in somewhere that is in a totally remote and peacful location, but ony 30 minutes or so to Stranraer for shopping. There is lots to see in surrounding Galloway, but each year, once we get to the cottage we spend our time at the cottage relaxing. The access is a bit tricky down a farm track but quite OK if you take it slow and are careful! One of our favourite places!
Appletree Studio
We had such a lovely stay at Appletree Studio , It had everything you could need and more . It was spotlessly clean .Very comfy bed excellent shower , was so nice to have a seating area outside as the view over loch Torridon was amazing, we saw dolphins jumping out the loch most nights we were there ? I would definitely recommend this place a definite 10/10 .
Victoria Cottage
As always, it was a great pleasure to be in Shieldaig, there is so much to see and hike, and you will find new experiences every time. This was our 5th stay at Victoria Cottage, and we really enjoyed it again - there is plenty of room for 4 adults, and you can get into the water right on the doorstep when the temperature is high. Not to mention the sunsets you can see from the windows ... I would also like to thank Wilderness Scotland for their kind and helpful assistance.
Upper Folds
We had the most amazing weather during our stay at Upper Folds! This was our second visit here and it is still a most beautiful, peaceful place to stay! Many thanks to Richard the owner for the generous welcome gifts waiting for us, much appreciated. Our little sausage dog Archie loved everything about the place as we did, I am sure we will return again. Many thanks to all at Wilderness Cottages too, great service!! Wendy, Graham and Archie Gray xx
Victoria Cottage
We had an excellent stay at Victoria Cottage. Comfortable, clean well equipped cottage. Quiet location with fabulous views. Hope to visit the area again soon.
Campbell House
This was our first visit to Campbell House - we certainly plan to return, Beautifully clean and uncluttered comfortable home; spacious and secure back garden. We were greeted by a very welcome hospitality tray. The house is ideally situated in the village with views of Sheildaig Island. Excellent cafe / restaurants and a well stocked local shop.
Leachachan Cottage
We had an amazing stay at this cottage. The views are fantastic and we had visits from the local pine martin (we were organised and had peanuts with us!). The cottage itself is beautifully and stylishly designed, with thoughtful touches throughout
Charleston
Amazing property in superb location. Lovely hosts, we've already booked again next year!
Seahorses
Over the years we gave stayed in a number of holiday rentals in Assynt, but Seahorses beats them all. Fantastic location and views, and incredibly well appointed. There was even a first aid kit for dogs! It is a real home from home, a house which, though relatively recent, has a soul. I could have spent hours simply contemplating the scenery or, in typical Assynt weather, working my through the extremely comprehensive choice of books and DVDs. Our congratulations to the owners for their their attention to detail and to their guests' wellbeing. Thanks too to Rachel the caretaker for maintaing a high standard of cleanliness. Simply the best.
Charleston
Our second stay at this fabulous cottage. The cottage is very well equipped and was immaculate on arrival. The views from the Cottage are stunning, both loch and mountain views. It's lovely to watch the ever changing skies from dawn to dusk. Had some amazing sunsets. The ewes and their lambs surrounding the cottage provided lots of entertainment. Deer were seen most days in the fields around the cottage. Hares visited every night. And overhead Red kites soared as they were hunting every day, we even had a golden eagle and osprey. The cottage is close to Fort Augustus and Inverness, which gives the opportunity to visit many places. Castles, lochs, forests and churches. Sad to leave this amazing cottage, it's like home from home. So comfortable. Thank you ladies at Wilderness cottages, booking was done very efficiently, as always. We've been using Wilderness cottages for 18 years , a pleasure to deal with. Lovely to meet Iain the owner of the cottage, thank you for the welcome pack of biscuits and beverages. We'll be back
Cedar Cottage
We had another fantastic holiday with Wilderness Cottages, and Cedar Cottage was perfect in every way. The cottage is immaculate and has everything you need for a relaxing stay. After a drive along the forest tracks, you soon come across this lovely cottage with its large well kept garden, which was a haven for lots of wildlife. We had a brilliant week and hope to return.
South Lodge
Had a wonderful week, in the perfect location to unwind and relax. Cottage has everything you need and was very comfortable. Lots of walking from the cottage and Tarbert is not too far away for any supplies and has a good range of local shops. Malachy and Heather were both very helpful with any queries. This was our second visit and will definitely be back!
Aultmore
The house is modern, stylish and built to the highest standards. It is true to the pictures shown on the website and offers plenty of space, every amenity and terrific views of the sea and the highlands. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Ceol na Mara
This was a very comfortable cottage, having everything you could want for your stay. It was in an amazing location, looking out over the Loch, with views of Skye on the horizon. There was a good selection of restaurants and pubs with a little bit of driving and the Spar shop in Lochcarron was very well stocked. It would be hard to find something better.
Seahorses
wow, superb cottage with views that keep you spellbound, wildlife which we love was abundant, red deer in garden looking through patio, 2 badgers, golden eagles overhead and white tail eagle also regular over loch, the bird feeders attract around 17 types of bird and keeps you entertained as you make a coffee. House is superb, so comfy and spotlessly clean, beds comfy and showers just what you need after a day out whether near or far. Everything you need has been second guessed by the owners. the perfect "chillaxation" destination, I loved sitting at the outdoor white table in the evening watching the sea and loch for passing cetaceans having an ale or a wee dram. Would we return.. definite yes.
The Coltsfoots
Fourth time for us in this wonderful cabin..... we love it. It is everything you want from a holiday property.
Appletree Studio
We visit Scotland several times a year always staying in private Self Catering. After much searching looking for our next accommodation I found wilderness Cottages, communication/customer service with them has been 100% exceptional. Appletree has everything you could possibly need, the owner Jenny has thought of everything even down to providing beach towels and picnic ware for eating outside on the decking. The shower is wonderfully hot, the bed firm but comfortable, the kitchen equipt to cook a full meal and a comfortable living area. Wifi provided howver I did enable my VPN due to being a community wifi, but had no issues with this speed wise. Jenny has provided full information and leaflets for local exploration. The View ! its outstanding, a lovely deck at the rear to enjoy sea and mountain views, A patio to the front for garden views but head up to the top of the garden and the panoramic views out to sea and the mountains and islands beyond are amazing. By far one of our most favourite accommodations we have ever stayed so much so we re arranged our September Scotland holiday to return to to Appletree Studio.
North Lodge
The North Gate Lodge had everything we needed; it was perfect for relaxing. The dogs loved it. Sadly didn't see any red squirrels, but the deer, the variety of birdsong throughout the day made for a wonderful atmosphere. Located within easy travelling distance of Portpatrick; Sandhead and the local distilleries in Newtown Stewart - all in all it made a fabulous week of total relaxation. We'll definitely be returning soon.
Appletree Studio
We had a fantastic stay at Appletree Studio. It is a beautiful house and our host Jenny had thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and with everything we would need. The house is set in the most wonderful location looking out over Loch Torridon and the mountains. Would thoroughly recommend Appletree Studio. Thank you Jenny.
Rhundunan
We enjoyed our return visit to Rhundunan after 12 years as much as the first time. The property is fully equipped and everything works well. Only constructive feedback is regarding the surface of the steep driveway which could do with reinforcing in a couple of places. Our car skidded a few times on the way up.
Port Elgol Cottage
I highly recommend Port Elgol Cottage! A beautifully located and well-equipped small holiday home where you can feel completely at ease. We were there for the second time and are again very enthusiastic!
Ceol na Mara
WOW ! what a charming comfy cottage right on the shores of Loch Kishorn . The views from the cottage are stunning. We watched traffic going up through the Applecross mountains from the garden. The Cuillins right in front of you on Skye. Perfect ! Loved to sit and watch the ebb and flow of the tides, so soothing and relaxing. Seals were regular visitors as were the group of stags that passed by every day right in front of the cottage. The cottage was immaculate, felt like home, loved it . Thank you for the welcome gift wine and cake. We were lucky enough to meet the lovely owner Florence and her husband as we were leaving. Sad to leave but hopefully will be back . Perfect . Also thanks to Judith, Julie and Jane at Wilderness Cottages who are always so helpful and efficient.
Seahorses
Returning visitor. Just as lovely as before. Beautiful well equipped cottage with stunning views. Highly recommend.
Learag
A lovely house with fantastic views. A really comfortable stay. Enjoyed all the wildlife. Will see you again soon.
The Stables
The Stables is perfectly situated in a beautiful part of the country, East Neuk of Fyfe. As we have stayed here before we knew what to expect and were not disappointed. Perfectly suitable for a couple. No parking available onsite however there is parking available nearby. Would definitely recommend
South Lodge
Such a lovely location. Our stay was marred by the very uncomfortable bed which made getting a good night's sleep impossible. We enjoyed the walks right from the door of the cottage, especially the one looking over to the mountains of Jura. If you're going with your dog, do make sure that they're up to date with their tick treatment. We needed to remove several ticks each day from our dog, including sometimes even when she'd just been out in the garden. We had one very still evening when we were bothered by midges in the evening, but were otherwise untroubled by them. The neighbouring house was having building works done during our stay - hours of drilling, sawing, banging and hammering so close to the house meant that we had to go out, even though we wanted to just read in the garden and enjoy the view.
Wilderness Cottages Replied...
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review on your stay at South Lodge, we are sorry to hear that you experienced issues that caused you to leave a 2 star rating. As Wilderness Cottages are the booking agents, we have contacted the owners to discuss your feedback. It is very important to the property owner, and to Wilderness Cottages, that guests enjoy their holiday, and we do ask that in the event of dissatisfaction with the property or if any problems arise, guests please contact the owner or Wilderness Cottages during their stay, so that the issues can be addressed at that time. The neighbouring property is privately owned, and the owner of South Lodge is unable to control any renovations the neighbours are carrying out. He has spoken with the neighbours and they are currently building a shed and were sorry for the disruption it caused you on the 2 days of your stay, when they were there carrying out the work. The owner had not been aware of any issues with the bed before your review. He will assess the bed when the next guests leave and rectify the problem.
Cedar Cottage
Had a great week at Cedar Cottage, the Cottage was a Home from Home, we will definitely sat again.
Coorie
A perfect retreat with wonderful views and a great location off the beaten track. Well equipped house with everything you could need and plenty to see and do nearby. Will definitely return.
The Old Post Office
Having spent many holidays in Clashnessie we feel so lucky to have found the Old Post Office. Such a wonderful renovation providing spectacular views over the bay. We can't wait to return.
Ceol na Mara
Coel Na Mara is an idyllic cottage on the shores of Loch Carron. Very well equipped, warm and welcoming, especially the wine and cake left by the owners! Lots of walks and points if interest in easy reach, especially Plockton and Skye. Wildlife round the cottage in abundance. There was a very minor problem, the owners were instantly accessible, and speedily put matters right.. I have been using this cottage for many years, and we certainly continue to do so
Seascape Cottage
Superb cottage in a great location, very welcoming and everything catered for. First visit here, can highly recommend. The welcome pack was amazing as were the fresh eggs throughout our stay. A great spot to get away from it all and watch the wildlife and ships at sea. First time here but we will be back.
White-Tail Croft
What a fantastic cottage!! As soon as we walked through the door, we were blown away by the view from the window. The facilities provided were excellent and the sauna was just what we needed after a day's walking. Portree is only a short drive away, where you can stock up with provisions or have a meal. Although the weather wasn't great while we were there, the changing views over the river were spectacular and really made up for it. It's funny how worried you get when you don't see the sheep and lambs for a while!!! The icing on the cake was seeing an eagle on the side of the road as we left on the final morning. Overall, a wonderful cottage in a great setting.
Bothy Cotain
Great location for exploring Applecross and Torridon area with fantastic views across to the isles. Bothy Cotain was fantastic accommodation with everything needed for a week away.
Beach Lodge
Stunningly beautiful & relaxing - a true escape. Can run out of superlatives to describe the unique setting of beach lodge- it has continued to hold its magic even after many visits over 30 years! Interior cosy and comfortable plus good quality sleeps! & good equipment& facilities Only negative is that the track down from the farmyard has deteriorated greatly (uneven camber/potholes/loose stones/ridges) & definitely requires driving with caution preferably with a 4 wheel drive to navigate - agree low suspension vehicles would have difficulty or damage
White-Tail Croft
We had an excellent stay at White Tail Croft 10th-24th May. We enjoyed perfect blue skies for 2 weeks and views of the Cuillin from the cottage and indeed from anywhere on the whole island with the fabulous weather. We eat outside every evening. White Tail Croft is the best equipped cottage we have stayed in during our numerous visits to Scotland and we visit a lot! It was so great to have great quality kitchen equipment, even Le Creuset tea and coffee pots and excellent corkscrew . Following our enquiry with Wilderness Cottages the owners provided a Ninja Stack Air Fryer which was so much appreciated and we used this daily . Other owners should take note and provide their guests with the kitchen equipment they would have at home as everything was thought of. Cushions and beach towels were provided for outside. The bath towels were excellent quality too. A very ECO property from the solar panels to car charger ( which was invaluable) another item other owners should take up) We went on the high speed aqua - marine boat trip from Elgin and saw dolphins, porpoise, seals, puffins and a minke whale that surfaced right in front of the boat. The lambs and rabbits kept us entertained at the Croft and we saw white tail eagles soaring high above. Thank you to Julie at Wilderness cottages who was excellent and to the owners for providing a home from home stay. I can also recommend the local walk up the aerials on a clear day . You can see for miles and miles, the Cuillin, Old man of Storr etc
Easter Knocklea Cottage
Fabulous dog friendly cottage in eastern Cairngorms. Stunning views, really well renovated and equipped (the pics do not do it justice) and spotlessly clean. Warm in bad weather (well insulated + good heating + abundant wood for fire) and lovely "sun room" and lawn terrace in good. Balmoral, Ballater just 30 mins away. Quiet and peaceful ...we hope to return and climb more hills.
