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.
Shore Cottage
We had a wonderful week in Shore Cottage and the beach to ourselves all week, it was bliss and so relaxing. Weather was perfect, cottage cosy and home from home and spotlessly clean. A world away from internet and work. Fantastic location and yes 4x4 transport for track is advised. We plan on returning and would like to book the weather too please! Thank you to the hosts & Wilderness Cottages.
The Challey at Heathcote
We just keep coming back...read into that what you will, but if you don't stay here then you are missing out!!
Eilean Mor Cottage
Cottage was well presented and had everything we needed. Great views onto loch Dunvegan made this a very pleasant stay and good base for trips each day. Out with the cottage , highland council really need to spend some money on the single track roads as in disrepair in many areas. Certainly not for those with a smaller low profile car. Apart from that would highly recommend a stay at this cottage.
Cedar Cottage
Cedar Cottage is the most perfect cottage in an idyllic location. It seems remote but isn't that for from Forres Tesco. Red Squirrels in the garden are a delight. The cottage is immaculate and the welcome pack was lovely.
The Granary
Had a lovely stay at the Granary. The cottage had everything you needed and more. Really clean and comfortable. Weather was great. 5 minute walk into Drumnadrochit. Mairi the owner was really helpful and friendly. A big thank you to her for the extras and making our stay so good.
Seascape Cottage
Lovely, comfortable, well equipped cottage in fabulous position. Had a wonderful week in this remote, beautiful location and would highly recommend for a peaceful stay. Surrounded by a wide variety of birds, wildlife and masses of spring flowers.
Earth House
Delightful and as others have said quirky cottage, it was very clean and whoever looks after it does a thorough job. Views from the cottage were spectacular and we were fortunate as in the main had cloudless blue skies. Absolutely loved by the two dogs, Archie and Willow as they were able to play in the enclosed garden. Fortunately when we were there there were no sheep grazing along the shore line which allowed us even more freedom with them. On the whole though we found the area around Laide and Gruinard not great for walking dogs off the lead. We highly recommend the community woodland at Laide, the volunteers do sterling work even daily watering newly planted primroses so they wouldn't dry in the heat.
Balachladdich
5th year in a row, lovely place and house. Yet another great holiday
Learag
This is a superb holiday home. It's very comfortable and spacious for 4 people. The owners who live next door are very friendly. We were lucky with the weather we had and we were able to sit outside on the decking and enjoy the views and watching the red kites. There are lots of great places to visit on the Black Isle and further afield. We would recommend The Highland Farm Cafe near to Dingwall. Great food and views. We had such a comfortable and peaceful time here that we hope to come back.
Udrigle House
Thank you to all the team at Wilderness cottages and a special thank you to the owners Mr & Mrs McKenzie.
Learag
Superb property, one of the best we have ever stayed in.
Ardbeg
Beautifully kept accommodation. A central position in Gairloch with a wonderful view over the loch to Skye. Now been to Ardbeg six times and never found anything better. Friendly people and such amazing views everywhere..
Seascape Cottage
5th time staying in this lovely cottage and it never fails to satisfy us The hosts are delightful and always available to help if needed The location is enchanting ,with views to match anything the best Mediterranean enclaves have to offer
Shore Cottage
6 years in a row! Usual fantastic standard of cottage, nothing changes only for the better! Fabulous weather all week, still breathtaking scenery,beach, sea with long walks to re-charge. Thanks to the hosts for keeping so magical. perfect in all ways!
Callakille
What an idyllic haven, a touch of heaven on earth. Callakille is one of the loveliest & most well appointed cottages I've stayed in, comfortable and light filled, with a bathroom that is simply perfect overlooking the ocean, cosy bedrooms and a well equipped kitchen. Peter was so welcoming, everything was spotless and many lovely touches throughout the cottage. Breathtaking views whatever time of the day you looked out, but sunsets from the bedroom windows were a highlight at day's end, as were the hours just sitting on a simple wooden bench on the cliff overlooking the sea. Definitely will come back another year! Simply magical
The Challey at Heathcote
Well appointed chalet with everything you could possibly want for a couple. Superbly comfortable bedroom, lovely bathroom and kitchen with everything you could possibly need and also very peaceful. Excellent location for visiting distilleries and indeed the woollen mill. Convenient for Speyside Way as well. Position on Map is incorrect it's beside the last house on the road above where it is marked by Google. It's not in the station car park. Highly recommend it as somewhere to stay. Will go back again.
Seascape Cottage
We had an amazing stay at Seascape....it's a piece of heaven. Tranquil, beautiful scenery and right on the cove. There is plenty to see and visit in the area and the owners go above and beyond expectation! Highly recommended recommended
Achbeag
We loved our stay at Achbeag... was a wee bit tricky to find initially using the postcode as it covers a big area! Very cosy and well equipped cottage. Quite a remote location along single track roads. The scenery is stunning regardless of the weather. It would make for an amazing location with bikes as well. The birds were singing like mad, heard a first cuckoo. Lovely wild flowers. Friendly neighbour. Little lambs. Applecross Walled Garden!!
Ceol na Mara
A beautifully situated cottage by the water's edge. Coupled with astonishingly good weather, it really was idyllic. The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable, had all that we required for the week. We were just a couple with a small dog and it was delightfully snug for us. However if there had been another two guests, occupying the second bedroom, the lack of space to put our own things could be an issue. The people living nearby, in Ardarroch and Achintraid, were very friendly and welcoming. Particular recommendations would be the village shop/garage in Lochcarron and the Kishorn Seafood Bar, also the Arctic Convoy Museum (a 2-hour drive north but well worth the effort) and the Barn Cafe at Big Sands Caravan & Camping site to the west of Gairloch (food and service magnificent!).
Ardbeg
A fantastic place and a great view, beautifully set up.
Learag
One of the nicest properties we've ever stayed in. Amazing weather, beautiful area to explore. Thanks so much for the treats.
Earth House
The Earth House is a very special place, a comfortable home from home with quirky architecture, unbeatable views, a garden full of wildflowers and your own, magic beach with pebbles and rock pools. The nearby post office supplied our immediate needs for food and drink, while the circular walk along the coast from Mellon Udrigle provided amazing vistas. We had amazing weather, which helped make our week extra-special. Our dog loved the enclosed garden with lots of nooks, crannies and hills to explore. None of us wanted to leave, and we will be back!
Old Lock Keepers Cottage
Our 4th stay since 2023 in this wonderful cottage which is full of character and authenticity. Marvelous location to explore the area or take advantage of the cottage and its situation to rest and recuperate. It's so good we've already booked another week in August 25
Red Kite Log Cabin
Just spent 2 weeks at Red Kite, our 4th visit to this lovely cabin . The cabin was comfy, well equipped andimmaculate as always, a very generous welcome pack and fresh flowers left for us. Thank you. Paul and Margret are great hosts, available if needed but not intrusive. The cabin is in a lovely location on the Black Isle, plenty of places to visit on the Isle, Cromarty, Rosemarie, Avouch and of course Chanonry point to watch for dolphins ( hour and half after low tide is best) the proximity of the A9 allows you to travel further afield. Invergordon mural trail is amazing ! You'll be spoilt for choice of places to visit. Or just sit in the lovely well cared for garden and relax. Another lovely, relaxing holiday in a stunning location. Don't forget to look up too, Red kites are daily visitors. Looking forward to our next visit . Many thanks to Judith, Julie and Jane at Wilderness Cottages who are always so helpful.
Shellach Cottage
We had a lovely stay, everything we needed was there. Overall it was an excellent cottage in a great location. Thanks very much
Learag
This is a stunning house in a beautiful location. We have thoroughly enjoyed staying here. The house is well appointed and very comfortable. Lovely towels and linen. the view are fabulous and we have visited some lovely places. A week wasnt long enough. We hope to be back.
The Granary
Had a lovely time in The Granary. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped in a quite location. Very nice friendly hosts. Central to the area we wanted to explore. Would thoroughly recommend.
Ceol na Mara
Ceol Na Mara is a lovely cozy, comfortable cottage in the most beautiful location with stunning views over the loch to Skye and surrounding hills. It was the perfect base for our holiday. Communication with Wilderness Cottages and the owners was excellent. We had a wonderful holiday, thank you.
Seascape Cottage
Wow, what a stunning location in a peaceful, rural part of Scotland. Close to the coastal path but quiet and undisturbed with loads of wildlife to see. Easy access to several lovely little beaches. The cottage is beautiful - clean, modern, warm, well-equipped. Everything you could need is there and the owner couldn't be more helpful. Dogs are very well catered for with spare dog bowls and towels provided and they can run off lead down to the seashore, which ours loved! Sarah is the "Queen of the Welcome Pack", very generous and thoughtfully provided and we enjoyed lovely fresh eggs from her hens - a real bonus. We were lucky with the weather, had a super time and hope to go back.
Ardbeg
The photos of this cottage don't do it justice. The views are absolutely breath-taking. This, combined with the lovely interiors and general superb comfort, make it the ideal holiday let. We will be re-booking!
Log House
We had a wonderful time in this log house, it was exactly as described and we were really comfortable throughout. I would definitely recommend.
Leachachan Barn
Beautiful property in a superb location. The modernisation of the barn has succeeded in creating an excellent blend of old and new which also benefits from recently updated electrical goods, and a real careful attention to detail; all the items that one needs are fully provided for ( toiletries and kitchen ingredient basics ). The property was also spotless when we arrived so well done to the relevant support staff. The real star of the show is the location on a quiet Loch side road. The picture windows afford great views of wild life and of course the stunning natural beauty of the area. The Five Sisters of Kintail are in full view as is Bhein Fhada. Even better, walking/running on these hills is only a short drive away, and the Forcan ridge and South Shiel Ridge are equally accessible. There is almost too much to do with Skye only 40 minutes away, not to mention the renown Kyle of Lochalsh railway line which is of course absolutely superb. Need I go on. We loved the Barn....you really need to book it if of course you can find an available week!!
Earth House
Just had a wonderful week at the Earth House. Best view we have had in 30 years of holiday cottages! Lovely to experience living in this type of house having only seen one on Grand Designs. Every need catered for. The only thing we would share with other dog owners is that there are abundant ticks in the area so make sure you treat your dogs before your holiday.
Grain Store
Lovely peaceful location for Cairngorms walks. House was very comfortable and well equipped for a family of 4.
South Lodge
Absolutely stunning location! A peaceful week enjoying fantastic scenery and lots of wildlife! I visited this very house as a child when it was very basic! It is now a lovely, cosy cottage which we would live to return to. Ideal for nature lovers and anyone wanting to get away from it all!
