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Living room | Grinills, Opinan, near Gairloch
Dining Area | Grinills, Opinan, near Gairloch
King size bedroom | Grinills, Opinan, near Gairloch
Kitchen | Grinills, Opinan, near Gairloch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Opinan, near Gairloch
  • Loch nan Eun
    1 min drive
  • Loch Torridon
    9 min drive
  • Redpoint Beach
    12 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

This detached bungalow is just minutes’ walk from a sandy beach.

This detached bungalow is just minutes’ walk from a sandy beach. Enjoy fabulous views and a cosy open fire.. 5 steps to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: Freesat, DVDs, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Jacuzzi Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Separate Toilet.. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Cot and highchair. Doggy extras. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike storage in garage. Electric car charging point. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. . Enjoying fabulous views across the Minch to the Isle of Skye, this comfortable detached holiday bungalow was updated in 2021 with a new kitchen and new sofa and chairs. It is just a few minutes’ walk from an unspoilt sandy beach, and only 9 miles from the pretty village of Gairloch, where the nearest shops are to be found. The nearest pub/restaurant is at Badachro, 3 miles away, but the wider area has many coffee shops and restaurants, along with other places of interest. Within easy reach of Skye, Ullapool, Plockton, Eilean Donan Castle and Inverness for day trips, this part of Wester Ross is famous for dolphins, whales and seabirds, and the area has beautiful beaches as well as being a superb area for climbing and hill walking, with the dramatic Torridon mountain range as a backdrop. Horse riding is also available at Red Point (3 miles), and there is a nine-hole golf course in Gairloch. Fishing opportunities are located nearby.
Free WiFi

Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
EPC Rating = C

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Golf view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 3 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Gairloch

Located in Gairloch, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Badachro Distillery and Gairloch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch nan Eun and Loch Bad na h-Achlaise. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Map
Opinan, near Gairloch

What's nearby

  • Loch nan Eun - 1 min drive
  • Redpoint Beach - 12 min drive
  • Loch Maree - 15 min drive
  • Gairloch Beach - 33 min drive
  • Big Sand Beach - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain Coffee Co - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Badachro Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sheiling Resteraunt - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coast Coffee Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This detached bungalow is just minutes’ walk from a sandy beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This detached bungalow is just minutes’ walk from a sandy beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This detached bungalow is just minutes’ walk from a sandy beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This detached bungalow is just minutes’ walk from a sandy beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Loch nan Eun and within 3 miles (5 km) of Loch Bad na h-Achlaise and Badachro Distillery. Eilean Horrisdale is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage
We had a lovely stay in Opinan, near Gairloch. The house was clean, we had nice beds and we enjoyed the the bath. Extra's where the views over the bay, and the nearby beach. (water was a bit cold). a very nice place to stay. But specially for the first night, don't forget to bring your diner and breakfast, as the nearest shop is about a 20 minutes by car. We recommend a stay in this cottage on this special location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erradale
Clean and tidy. A pleasurable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and idyllic location
We stayed at Grinills with my toddler and parents for a few days. The location was perfect for my toddler who loved running and rolling about on the beach, and there were lots of toys and books for him too. The views from the house were spectacular. Everything was really clean even if the decor is a little dated. The kitchen was really well equipped and all appliances worked well. The garage came in really useful as we had various bikes and equipment with us. We've since moved to another holiday house nearer Skye but missing Grinills and wishing we'd stayed there longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

DIANE

We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing family holiday at Grinills.
We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing family holiday at Grinills. Great sea views, close to the beach, and lovely walks from the cottage. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

A
A regular haunt and haven
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10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Very well equipped cottage, this is our second visit to Grinills and still enjoyed it.
Very well equipped cottage, this is our second visit to Grinills and still enjoyed it. Nice and cozy even though it was wild weather outside. We knew there was quite a drive to nearest shop, so prepared for that by making sure we had bread, milk and things for suppers. Beautiful views and lovely places to walk, even if we had to drive to them first. Would have liked a more secure garden for the dogs but that is our only issue.
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

L
Love it here, our 2nd visit We will be back for a 3rd
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8/10 Good

Alison

Grinills is located in a beautiful isolated spot with a lovely beach just across the road.
Grinills is located in a beautiful isolated spot with a lovely beach just across the road. The owners have tried to cover every base re games, dvds, Wii, beach toys, beach towels etc and it was lovely that they had thought of bread, cheese, butter and milk for us. There were also some staples in the cupboard like pasta etc and chocolates on the table. Grinills is not the prettiest house and the decor is dated and a little tired in places. However, it was clean and comfortable and cosy and we loved our stay there. Not being a pristine show house meant that we could relax with the children.

10/10 Excellent

Colin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Opinan
Spent a week with various family members & the dog in this nice wee house in a beautiful quiet corner of the world. Lots of activities to do & places to visit. Plus we were lucky with the weather :-) Only minor issues were a microwave with temperamental controls & my son reported one of the single beds a bit creaky. Would recommend & I would go back.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Our second stay in this lovely cottage - really comfortable and well equipped with stunning views an
Our second stay in this lovely cottage - really comfortable and well equipped with stunning views and a beach just over the road. Highly recommended.
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8/10 Good

Steve

This is our 4th time at this property and whilst the cleanliness and location cant be faulted, some
This is our 4th time at this property and whilst the cleanliness and location cant be faulted, some of the kitchen equipment is showing its age, also the twin room single bed mattresses have waved the white flag and need to be replaced. overall the property is a brilliant but needs a few pounds spending on it to bring it back to where it was 4 years ago

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