Shore Cottage
Highland
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Walking through the front door of Shore Cottage puts you immediately in the living room, where an open fire and television face out towards the water. The kitchen and dining space occupy the other side of the ground floor, with a utility room and boot space beyond. A large family bathroom completes the lower level. Upstairs, three bedrooms offer views and natural light—two doubles and a single—spread across the first floor.
The cottage sits on the edge of Loch Hourn in Arnisdale, a remote settlement at the end of a single-track road. From here, the loch itself becomes your playground: kayaking is possible directly from the property, and on calm days the wild Knoydart Peninsula lies within reach across the water. The village sits beneath mountains and moorland, with walking routes leading uphill towards Beinn Sgritheall. Electricity, wi-fi, bed linen and towels are provided, along with initial logs for the fire. An enclosed rear garden with seating and a portable barbecue offers shelter when you want to stay put. Parking on site accommodates two cars. One well-behaved pet is welcome. No smoking inside.
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Check-in & check-out
Arrive after 15:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
We have just returned from the most wonderful week at Shore Cottage and honestly didn’t want to leave. The location is simply breathtaking. Waking up each morning to uninterrupted views across the loch, with mountains all around, was something we’ll never forget. Even on the days when the weather wasn’t perfect, the scenery was absolutely stunning, and there was always something beautiful to watch from the windows or the shoreline. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean, warm and incredibly well equipped. It felt like a real home rather than just a holiday let. The log burner made for cosy evenings after days exploring the Highlands, and the kitchen had absolutely everything we could possibly have needed. My other half is a chef, so we’re probably fussier than most when it comes to kitchens, but even he was impressed with how well stocked and practical it was. One of our favourite things about staying here was the wildlife. We watched seals from the beach outside the cottage, regularly saw red deer on our drives through the Highlands, and loved visiting the Highland cows grazing in the field just up the bay. It was exactly the authentic Scottish experience we’d hoped for. Although Shore Cottage feels wonderfully remote, the village of Glenelg has such a lovely sense of community. Everyone we met was incredibly friendly, always saying good morning and happy to stop for a chat or offer advice. The village shop stocks an impressive range of essentials and was perfect for anything we’d forgotten. We’d definitely recommend doing a larger supermarket shop before you arrive, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how well stocked the local shop is. We also had a fantastic meal at the Glenelg Inn, where both the food and hospitality were excellent. Most of the Highlands’ main attractions are around a two-hour drive away, so it’s worth planning your days. For us, though, that was all part of the adventure. Every drive offered another incredible view, and after a day exploring Skye, Loch Ness, Glenfinnan, Mallaig and the surrounding Highlands, it was always a pleasure to return to the peace and tranquillity of Shore Cottage. We couldn’t imagine staying anywhere else. Lisa was a fantastic host and made us feel so welcome. Her kindness really made our stay extra special, and we genuinely felt as though we were staying in a much-loved family home rather than just a holiday rental. If you’re looking to switch off, reconnect with nature and experience some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery, I honestly couldn’t recommend Shore Cottage highly enough. We’ve made memories that will stay with us forever and would return in a heartbeat. Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your beautiful little piece of Scotland with us. It has been one of our favourite family holidays, and we’ll treasure the memories for years to come. ❤️
3 weeks ago · via Google
Nice cottage, visited friends there.
a month ago · via Google
Amazing place to stay and well worth the drive up from Kent
11 months ago · via Google
This is probably the most spectacular spot in the whole of Scotland if not the UK. If you like to be literally deafened by the sound of nature in all its glory, gentleness and quietness then this is the cottage for you. Be prepared for a 45 min drive to just get to the main road, but what a 45 mins drive that is. The odd local that you see are divinely friendly and that view…….. oh that view.
a year ago · via Google