Achbeag is a traditional croft house located in the small hamlet of Fearnmore on the Applecross Peninsula. Tastefully decorated throughout, it retains some original features, including the exposed stone wall in the lounge. The property is an excellent base for exploring the Applecross and Torridon areas and is conveniently located within an hour's drive of the Isle of Skye.
A traditional Croft with fantastic views, the property features a traditional layout. To the right, the lounge is furnished with a modern sofa and comfortable armchairs, with the exposed stonework serving as a striking highlight of the room. It's an ideal place to relax after a day of exploring. The kitchen to the left has a table, chairs, and all the usual kitchen appliances. A bathroom with a bath, with a shower over, completes this level's facilities.
Upstairs, guests can find the bedrooms; both have traditional coombed ceilings and are furnished in a modern style. The master bedroom is equipped with a king-size bed and benefits from an en-suite shower room. A twin bed can be found opposite. Both bedrooms have Velux-style windows.
To the front, views of Loch Torridon and the mountains beyond can be enjoyed. Outside, a small garden area completes the facilities.
The coastline running south from the property towards Applecross enjoys breathtaking views towards the islands of Raasay, Rona and the Isle of Skye. Applecross is home to the award-winning Applecross Inn, an excellent place to tuck into fresh and delicious local meat and seafood. A little closer to Achbeag is the village of Shieldaig, home to a restaurant, a cafe and a small local supermarket. Bird lovers will also enjoy watching falconry displays and interactive experiences with birds of prey at Shieldaig Falconry.
The picturesque Applecross Sands is a wonderful place to spend the day building sandcastles or braving the Scottish waters for a refreshing dip. Applecross Sands was also the filming location of the BBC series Monty Halls’ Great Escape, in which Monty spent six months living and working as a crofter in Beachcomber Cottage. If you fancy an adventure of your own, the Mountain and Sea guides offer hiking, kayaking and climbing day trips.
One pet is accepted; however, dogs must be kept on a lead and under strict control outwith the garden area. The garden is enclosed.
The water supply is private and comes from the surrounding hills. The water is filtered; however, as a precaution, you may want to boil water for personal consumption or use bottled water.
Due to the location, mobile coverage may be limited or even unavailable.
Wifi - suitable for streaming and video calls
A Good Housekeeping Deposit of £100 is required at the property.
A community filling station is available in the village of Applecross, open 24/7. The pumps are automated and accept credit and debit cards.
Guests rate Achbeag: Excellent from 15 reviews About Reviews
Great place 10/10 great for walks , wildlife and hill walking , great place away from it all
Excellent cottage we will return
Great cottage , we had a lovely week there, mix bag with weather but well equipt , has WiFi so can get some tv , we will be back totally recommend if you want a getaway and peace and quiet
Had a beautiful four days in this lovely cottage, everything thought of, beautifully clean and good quality. The surrounding area is great for walks especially around Shieldaig hills and apple cross.
Achbeag was a very cosy and comfortable cottage with everything we needed. Would definitely recommend
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!!
