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VINDOLANDA
Living area
Dining
Beach
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Applecross, Wester Ross
  • Loch Torridon
    1 min walk
  • Applecross Beach
    15 min drive
  • Redpoint Beach
    151 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Separate dining area

About this property

Luxury cottage with sea view and Beach

Set in a tiny hamlet on the Applecross Peninsula with a cove and safe sandy beach immediately below the cottage, stunning views to Upper Loch Torridon and the Torridon Mountains, wildlife visitors including the White Tailed Eagles, Otter, (currently a holt with kits) and the Pine Marten, the cottage offers a high degree of modern comfort in an extraordinary setting of peace and beauty with immediate access to the shore for children and an ideal cove for sea and fishing activity.

Property manager

Dr Mark K. Stewart

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number FS-Case-550836255

About the area

Strathcarron

Strathcarron is home to this cottage. Badachro Distillery and Gairloch Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Torridon and Eilean Mòr.
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Applecross, Wester Ross

What's nearby

  • Loch Torridon - 1 min walk
  • Applecross Beach - 15 min drive
  • Bealach na Ba - 22 min drive
  • Portree Harbour - 101 min drive
  • Old Man of Storr - 110 min drive

Getting around

  • Strathcarron Station - 35 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gille Brighde Restaurant - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury cottage with sea view and Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury cottage with sea view and Beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury cottage with sea view and Beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury cottage with sea view and Beach located?

Situated in Strathcarron, this cottage is steps from Loch Torridon and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Eilean Mòr. Eilean an Inbhire Bhàin and Applecross Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Brilliant!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Escape
This was partly a holiday and partly us checking out the area to run a future Birdwatching Holiday through our business, Experience nature ltd. The properties location is superb, snuggled into the hillside, with stunning views across the loch to the Torridon Mountain range. We had regular visits from a Pine Marten and views from the cottage of White-tailed Eagle, Osprey, Otter, Common Dolphins, Seals and various bird species. Despite it's remote location, we were only 30 minutes drive from Applecross, and Shieldaig, which have some lovely eateries. The cottage itself had everything we needed, was very comfortable and owner Mark couldn't do enough to make us welcome and provided us with more than enough information on the surrounding area. We even took advantage on one afternoon of the use of his rowing boat, moored on a nearby secluded loch. We didn't see a single person for the 4 hours we were there, perfect. Can't recommend this area enough for a peaceful, wildlife rich get away and the cottage it's self as a great base to do so. Ashley & Wendy

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradijselijk plekje
Het uitzicht is werkelijk prachtig. En het huisje heeft alle comfort. De gastheer was erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Een plek om helemaal bij te tanken.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every Room with a Beautiful View
Vindolanda is a stylish crofters cottage that has been thoughtfully and comfortably renovated. It is well equipped and has everything you need. We loved that each room has a fantastic view over the loch and the mountains. Also, it is great for two couples as it has two similar sized stylish bedrooms. The bathroom has a super shower and bath. We appreciated all the small touches that made this a very comfortable and relaxing stay. Mark supplied lots of information beforehand and was also available for any queries about the area. This is a place for peace, tranquility and relaxation as well as a chance for hill and beach walks and spectacular drives to the local villages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guido A.

Vista meravigliosa, vera atmosfera Highland in un ambiente naturale e selvaggio senza pari
Siamo arrivati al Cottage con un qualche difficoltà in quanto la località indicata è Fearnmore e non Fearnbeg ma una volta trovato siamo rimasti piacevolmente soddisfatti perchè la casa era riscaldata, pulita e accogliente. Simpatico e gentile Mark che abbiamo incontrato subito dopo il nostro arrivo e si è reso disponibile per qualsiasi necessità. Una sola osservazione non sapevamo che l'acqua corrente non fosse potabile probabilmente perchè di serbatoio; era comunque disponibile un enorme scorta di acqua in bottiglia. Consigliato a tutti. Grazie Guido Agostini
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miriam B.

Sehr freundlicher,zuvorkommender Vermieter,schnuckeliges Cottage,wunderbare +ruhige Umgebung.bung.
Ruhe, gutes Essen, schöne Wanderungen, Aussichten und Begegnungen, Ausflüge in die Umgebung. Wetter in allen Varianten.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gill K.

A cosy cottage with breathtaking views
Vindolanda is a warm, beautifully furnished and well equipped cottage situated in a tranquil location with ever changing and stunning views. Mark was a fabulous host and we felt that we were very special guests welcomed into his home rather than strangers renting his house. There is a special quality to the tranquility here which makes it impossible not to relax. This part of the West Coast is achingly beautiful and everyone we met was so friendly. There are so many beautiful and unspoiled places to visit in this area and, I promise you, you will never tire of the views of the lochs and mountains.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Otter spotting from the sitting room!
We stayed in Vindolanda Cottage in May 2014. The cottage is really comfortable and Mark kindly left plenty of coal so we had the fire on most evenings - not because it was cold; only because we love an open fire. There aren't many places in the world that you can sit in the siting room and watch a sea otter frolicking in the water only a couple of hundred yards away. One evening we had a BBQ in the cove on the shores of Torridon that is less than a 5 minute walk from the cottage. Mark was wonderful and nothing was too much trouble. And you can get fabulous langoustines and hot smoked salmon about a mile away from the cottage at McIver Shellfish/Applecross Smokehouse.. What a fabulous place to get away from it all. I can't wait to go back to Vindolanda.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A peaceful escape
What a fantastic cottage vindolanda is, it is warm, cosy and extremely comfortable with everything you could possibly need for a break in this beautiful location. You can sit and enjoy the ever changing views and moods of the loch and mountains. When we stayed there we enjoyed the very pretty bay all to ourselves apart from the wildlife, which included white tailed eagles, buzzards, seals, dolphins and of course the family of otters. It is great to go exploring the rock pools at low tide and wandering around on the peninsula getting yourself lost in the fantastic views. There are also many walks that can be explored from the cottage. The cottage is also ideally situated for exploring the Torridan Applecross peninsula. We can't wait to return.

About the host

Hosted by Dr Mark K. Stewart

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I live in Applecross at the south end of the Peninsula, in Applecross Manse, just beside Camusterrach Pier, which was formerly a stopping point for the MacBrayne's ferry which serviced Applecross and the Hebrides. Now the famous Beallach nan Ba road over the mountains is the main artery.

I have a croft which I use for managing my herd of Highland cattle. The cows for the most part calf on the croft from mid-May, but, to the delight of tourists, they wander the hills and are seen wandering readily. Once a year they walk to Applecross Estate and provide a rare photo opportunity as cows and weeks-old calves plunge into the Applecross River and swim to the Estate on the other side. There is a bridge but they refuse to cross it!

Why they chose this property

I built the cottage on the site of Roddy's Byre an elevated position in the hamlet enjoying expansive views out to the sea and to the mountains. It is interesting to look at the photograph of the byre when it was first constructed and see Roddy's Uncle Farquar beaming a smile of pride and satisfaction and to think of a time not so long ago when life was so very different.

The cottage is built around the views so that you never lose contact with them com the inside.

This part of Applecross has a timeless charm beyond words. It leaves one feeling unshackled from the everyday and staggered by the moods and drama of its surroundings. One is instantly smitten.

What makes this property unique

This is the ideal cottage centred holiday: everything lies on the doorstep, a beach for children, a cove for play and exploration, a wonderful coastline to explore by easy walking, currently with a family of Otter in residence, a wide variety of singing birdlife including a visiting White tTailed Eagle, and pods of Porpoise and Dolphin, not to mention the Otter, to be spotted in the sea.

You can fish from the rocks. We have visitors who enjoy diving in the exceptional water with its 35m underwater visibility. Beach BBQ and picnic lunches are a favourite.

Outside, life is fun, interesting and relaxing.

Inside, the cottage provides all levels of modern comfort in a setting of peace and scenic beauty.

Languages:

English, French
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