Jura is a traditional cottage in the remote and un-spoilt hamlet of Arrina on the West Coast of Scotland, the property enjoys unrivalled views onto Loch Torridon and the mountains beyond. The semi detached house, with its open plan downstairs layout, has been simply furnished and recently re-styled. It has a cosy feel with an open fire in the lounge, and is now available for self catering holidays.
The area has an abundance of wildlife, golden eagles, sea eagles, otters and seals, and if you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of the Red deer that are often spotted in the area. The local hill lochs offer the chance to catch some wonderful wild brown trout and the sea fishing is not to be missed.
For the walkers among you, the area offers some great walks, there are various mountain paths for you to enjoy, such as the walk from Arrina to Cuaig, from here you can enjoy the wonderful views across to the island of Rona, Raasay and the Isle of Skye or for the more adventurous, a longer walk across the hills to the village of Applecross. The Applecross Historical society also has its base here at Clachan, and is well worth a trip to find out about the history of the area.
The food lover is also well catered for with some excellent places to eat locally. Shieldaig a short drive away is worth a visit, with its pub and Coastal Kitchen restaurant, they serve a selection of the days catch, straight from the pier to the table, along with some more traditional fayre. Why not pop in to Nanny’s, a traditional highland shop that for many years was the only shop in the area, now serving coffee and cakes and selling locally produced crafts, freshly caught seafood and smoked salmon.
A longer drive from the cottage is Applecross, with its well known hotel, pub and restaurant, together with the Walled Garden & Potting Shed restaurant situated in the grounds of Applecross House. For those wanting something extra special the world famous Torridon Hotel is a short drive away and is always worth a visit. The spectacular Inverewe Gardens are also within easy reach.
The cottage is in a superb position to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Highlands, and the West coast sunsets.
Facilities
Downstairs
Upstairs
Included in the price
Pets welcome
One well behaved small dog is welcome at the property. The area around the cottage is crofting land, so please ensure your dog is under control at all times.
Water Supply
The filtered and UV treated water comes from a loch in the the surrounding hills. As a precaution you may want to boil water for personal consumption or use bottled water.
Mobile Phone Reception
Full strength EE signal, reception of other networks may be patchy.
Good Housekeeping Deposit
A Good Housekeeping Deposit of £75.00 is required at this property.
Local Filling Station
A community filling station is available in the village of Applecross, open 24/7 the pumps are automated and accept credit and debit cards.
Best Features
STL Licence Application No: FS-Case-550172285
Guests rate Jura: Very Good from 25 reviews About Reviews
Lovely cottage and can see from previous reviews owners have really listened and changed things. Shower is new and fine, not massively powerful but expected for the area but not a drip as previously stated. Nice blankets for when it gets a bit chilly. Clean and comfortable and for the price charged, good value for money. Beautiful setting, great neighbours, lots of games to play. We took our own but didn't need to as there was plenty. The cottage now has WiFi. Perfect base for exploring. Loved the secret little beach. My only changes I would recommend is a new mattress, the one in the double room is very uncomfortable and the electric heaters, I really think these would look better updated and on the wall with timers. The cottage does heat up nice and quickly but there are heaters everywhere. Other than this the cottage has everything you could possibly need, it is pretty remote so perfect for a quiet break, the area is breath taking. Would recommend for the price paid.
Not exactly a 'wilderness' cottage, but a cottage in a small hamlet. This is not a problem. The cottage is cosy and warm.
Jura Cottage is located on the Applecross peninsula and has a most incredible view of the mountains. The location is perfect. The cottage itself is a typical cottage of the area with a lovely veranda which can be used when it is not raining. When it is, it is too cold unless one uses blankets which were not available in the cottage (at least none which were not eaten by the moths). The cottage is heated with electric heaters which work well, however it does mean that one comes home to a cold house which for us was not so good as it rained a lot and basically it was cold all the time. It is not possible to take a nice shower after a cold day in the rain, because the shower has very little pressure and a thin stream comes out. Certainly not enough to wash hair. The cottage was dark (which is to be expected of a traditional cottage), but did not feel very clean. There was no welcome package, so we did not know where to find the internet code or how to things worked. Fortunately a friendly neighbour helped us out. The cottage had a lovely fireplace and enough wood for two days. That was really nice. All in all, this cottage has potantial but a lot needs to be done. Throw out the 50 year old moldy books, give it a REALLY good clean (and clean it regularly), get rid of all the carpets which do not feel too clean either and generally prepare it for guests. We did have a lovely time, but the cottage did not contribute too much to that.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and feedback on Jura. We are glad to hear you had a lovely time however disappointed to hear about the cleanliness within the property. As Wilderness Cottages are the booking agents we have contacted the owner with your comments for their consideration. Update - Owners wanted to thank you for your comments and would like to assure you that they have addressed the issues you have raised.
A beautiful cottage in a great location with great facilities. Well equipped and has everything you need with great walking right from the doorstep. We went with our kids age 1 and 7. We'd love to go back. It's very remote (but thats what we wanted). At first the lack of phone signal/Wifi was a little annoying, as you need to book tables to eat out in Applecross, however I think being disconnected from it all made our holiday much much better than it would have otherwise been, so I hope it stays that way and I'd encourage everyone to try it.
Jura cottage is in the most beautiful location with a wonderful sun room overlooking Loch Torridan. The cottage was really comfortable and well equipped and Ann the owner was very helpful and welcoming. There are some good walks and the peace and quiet are stunning. We saw seals playing in a nearby bay. We loved being out of wifi and phone contact but this can be accessed from the cafes in Applecross or Shieldaig. A great holiday.
Homely, warm, comfortable, well equipped, with amazing views and with lots to do in the surrounding area and in a very friendly village. One niggle - no WiFi. It just seems wrong in this day and age.
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