Victoria cottage is a traditional property situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Shieldaig. It enjoys wonderful views over the island and to the coast and the surrounding mountains. The location is an ideal base for exploring including the well known North Coast 500 route that passes the village. Further afield the Isle of Skye, Gairloch and Applecross are ideal places for a day trip.
The house has a traditional layout with the main living areas on the ground floor and the two bedrooms on the upper level. The majority of rooms all have sea views. The sitting room has comfortable seating and a Smart TV and is an ideal place to sit and relax after day of exploring. The pretty dining room has a dining table and seating for six, and the adjacent kitchen has all the usual appliances including electric cooker, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Completing the facilities on this level is a utility area with a fridge/freezer.
On the upper level the bedrooms have traditional coombed ceilings and both have a double and additional single bed. The modern bathroom is also on this level and has a bath with a shower over. To the rear of the property the mature garden is set on a slope and has a table and seating. For the dog owner this area is enclosed, in addition there is also a large field adjacent to the garden that can be used by guests however this area is not enclosed.
The village itself has a good range of facilities including a well stocked local store ideal for essentials, the Shieldaig Bar and Coastal Kitchen restaurant serving fresh local seafood and more, and Nanny’s Coffee Shop, great for coffee, cake or perhaps lunch. There is something for everyone here, so if you like ‘life’ at a leisurely pace then enjoy the stunning views and nature in abundance, from seals to sea eagles, red deer and perhaps the occasional dolphin, there is nothing better.
For the more adventurous Shieldaig Outdoor Adventures, offers a range of activities on land and water including sea kayaking, canoeing, mountain walking and archery. There are many Munro’s to choose from in the Torridon area for those interested in summer mountain hiking.
An hour’s drive by the scenic coastal route will take you to Applecross. Stop in by the Photographic Gallery and the Heritage Centre. Fishing, climbing, nature and wildlife tours can be organised locally and not to be missed is a stop at the award winning Applecross Inn for lunch or dinner.
Facilities
Upstairs
Included in the rent
Other Facilities
Pets Welcome
One well behaved dog is allowed at the property, an additional £15.00 weekly charge applies.
Best Features
STL Licence No: HI-10564-F EPC Rating - G
Guests rate Victoria Cottage: Excellent from 9 reviews About Reviews
We loved Victoria Cottage. It was comfortable, lots of places to visit on its doorstep and so much to see just from the windows! We will definitely come back.
We loved our stay at Victoria Cottage. It was clean, cosy, and had everything we needed for a comfortable holiday. We absolutely fell in love with Shieldaig, the surrounding area offers beautiful walks, the locals were friendly and welcoming, and having the sea right on the doorstep was wonderful.
The local smoked salmon was delicious, and there is a lovely play park in Shieldaig that our children really enjoyed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend Victoria Cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in a stunning location.
Beautiful cottage and spotlessly clean. Stunning location. Not many places you can watch Sea Eagles from the dining room table. Would definitely stay again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Victoria Cottage in Sheildaig. The cottage is spotlessly clean and is well equipped with everything you may need. The beds were comfortable, so a good night's sleep is ensured and the views of Sheildaig Island and beyond are fantastic. There is also a restaurant/ bar, a little shop and a cafe in the village and the locals are very friendly and helpful, so this cottage and village come highly recommended from us!
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.
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.