Seahorses is located in a secluded position in the village of Nedd near Drumbeg. Its impressive coastline location offers panoramic views across the sea and towards the Quinag mountain range. The property offers spacious accommodation for a family or a group of friends looking to explore and enjoy all the activities that this scenic part of north-west Scotland has to offer.
At the heart of the property is an open-plan kitchen and dining room, with a utility area to the rear. The lounge which is spacious and light has an impressive fireplace and offers direct access to the garden. A bedroom is located on this level, this being a king with an en-suite shower room, it enjoys views to the garden and towards the sea. Completing the facilities on this level is a cloakroom. Upstairs there are two further bedrooms; a king and a twin; both have en-suite shower rooms and again enjoy impressive views to the sea and the mountains.
Seahorses is the perfect place if you’re looking for somewhere remote to escape from it all. Although Drumbeg is a small village, it is serviced by the Drumbeg stores (limited opening hours), where you can pick up essentials. At Assynt Aromas, you can buy candles that will instantly transport you back to the Highlands after you have returned home. For a bigger shop, stop in Ullapool, here you can find a supermarket, as well as restaurants, a museum and ferries over to the Western Isles.
At Seahorses, you can immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. Watch wildlife from the comfort of the garden, where you can spot many species, including seals, deer, eagles and owls. There is even a badger that comes to visit most evenings. Due to the absence of light pollution, the skies come alive at night with twinkling stars. Get a closer look at the heavens with the provided telescope.
The area of Assynt is rich in natural beauty, and there is no shortage of activities to enjoy. Fishing is available at Lagg Trout Fishery, or simply head to the shore with the fishing equipment provided in the house. Hikers are spoiled for choice with the range of trails in the area. Walk from Loch na Gainmhich to Eas a Chual Aluinn – Britain’s tallest waterfall and a whopping three times higher than Niagara Falls.
An abundance of beaches is found around Drumbeg, including Achmelvich beach and Clachtoll beach, also home to the remains of an Iron Age broch. For those looking to go a little further afield, there are many possible day trips. Head north to Durness, where you can find Smoo Cave and Cape Wrath, Britain’s most northwesterly point. Alternatively, take a boat trip over to Handa Island, where you can walk amongst the puffins.
Facilities - Downstairs
Facilities – Upstairs
Included in the rent
Other Facilities
Pet Policy
Two well behaved dogs are allowed, however the garden is not fully enclosed, a weekly charge of £25.00 for each pet applies. Please note that pets are not allowed in the bedrooms and must be kept on a lead whilst outside.
Mobile Phone Signal
Please note that mobile phone signal can be quite patchy in the area, however the house does have a phone with an honesty pot.
Good Housekeeping Deposit
A Good Housekeeping Deposit of £150.00 is required at the property.
Best Features
STL Licence No : HI00662-F EPC Rating - B
Guests rate Seahorses: Excellent from 12 reviews About Reviews
Absolutely stunning cottage in a beautiful location. Seahorses is warm, comfortable and really well thought out with everything you could need. Plenty of good walks, hiking and wildlife to see. Thank you so much for the gorgeous hamper...everything was used and appreciated. Thank you also to Wilderness Cottages who are brilliant to deal with. We will definitely recommend you and book with you again.
We love Seahorses. Just had our second stay. A lovely, clean, spacious, well-equipped cottage. Highly recommended.
Exceptional/amazing views from Seahorses. The house is very well equipped for everything you can think of & much more than you expect from a holiday rental. Very clean & if it's remoteness you are looking for you will be delighted with Seahorses. Highly recommended.
Tremendous Holiday, Cottage was excellent, great views, very cosy and the welcome pack, the best ever. Even Bart our dog got a reward! The roads are difficulty, but we surprisingly adapted and got used to them rapidly. For first timers I would suggest the cottage is best approached via Lochinver, the blind summit the other way is literally blind. Lots of trips to do including one to Smoo Cave. Saw the longest Waterfall in UK by boat followed by excellent lunch in the bar at the Kylesku hotel. On the Downside the Wildlife seemed to have gone on vacation. Not impressed by the Drumbeg Hotel or the Smoo Bar
Really enjoyed our stay at Seahorses. Views spectacular and the cottage was perfect. Well equipped and peaceful. Excellent communication from Wilderness Cottages. Thank you
Seahorses is a stunning place within a jaw dropping location and scenery. The property was extremely comfortable and cosy and one of the best equipped places we have stayed. This includes very well equipped kitchen, loads of local guide books and maps, a huge DVD library, torches, binoculars, viewing and star gazing scopes etc. we were snowed in for nearly 5 days before the local snow plough could clear the road which was gorgeous just to sit and enjoy the scenery. Just make sure you have plenty of supplies and logs for the fire. The owner and housekeeper were really nice and helpful, and some of the locals were really nice and offered help in the snow if we needed it. We will definitely return sometime to do some local touring, which the Scottish winter stopped us doing this time.
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