Guests say
Hilltop is a well-equipped cottage in a beautiful, remote Scottish location, offering peace and stunning scenery. Guests appreciate the modern interior, warm atmosphere, and the proximity to beaches and walks. While some guests encountered issues with cleanliness and maintenance, others had a stress-free stay, enjoying the local wildlife and the helpfulness of the owner.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews. Some guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, while others reported it as unclean upon arrival. Issues such as a smell from the drains and leftover perishable food were mentioned, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and proximity to stunning beaches and walks. Despite some comments about nearby scrap and abandoned equipment, the scenic delight of the Northern Highlands & Cairngorms National Park overshadows these concerns.
Comfort levels are generally high, with guests enjoying the warm, well-furnished interiors and modern amenities. However, some guests mentioned issues with mattresses and a lack of homely touches, suggesting that while the cottage is comfortable, there is room for improvement.
Facilities are modern and generally appreciated, especially the kitchen and laundry appliances. However, maintenance issues such as non-working lights, a temperamental boiler, and a broken dishwasher were noted. The lack of Wi-Fi was both a positive and a negative, depending on guest preferences.
There is insufficient information to score thoughtfulness accurately. While some guests mentioned the owner's helpfulness during a car problem, there were no consistent mentions of welcome gifts or additional thoughtful touches that could be evaluated.
About this property
Lochinver 6 miles. On a pretty hillside, this modern detached cottage has lovely open views and comes with a gentle pace of life, located in the small, friendly community of Clachtoll, just six miles from the fishing port of Lochinver in the Scottish Highlands. From your lovely cottage you will see sheep and horses grazing in neighbouring fields and the area is one of natural unspoilt beauty. This cottage is warm and spacious and is ideal for a family or group of friends who want to be in a truly get away from it all location amongst fabulous scenery. In the sitting room there are recliner sofas and a cosy woodburning stove to relax in front of at the end of an active day, whilst the kitchen/diner is a very sociable space with a large central dining table where great meals can be prepared and enjoyed. Completing the accommodation are two comfortable bedrooms, a smart bathroom with freestanding bath and a utility room with WC. The cottage occupies an elevated location and offers open views across Clachtoll, along with an enclosed and private garden where children can play safely. Within easy reach is the rugged coastline and beautiful white sands of Clachtoll beach complete with its stunning mountain views, and Lochinver is a short drive away with good local services. The area is ideal for touring with its quiet single track coastal roads ideal for exploring the small villages along the way and always have your camera at the ready as wildlife and marine life are abundant. What a simply perfect holiday location. EPC Rating: Band D
The busy little fishing port of Lochinver is set amongst the spectacular mountainous scenery of Assynt. It has a regular fish market, a visitor centre, a pottery with craft shop and a range of other retailers. Lochinver also offers fishing and walking routes.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility with WC.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off road parking.
Enclosed garden.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop, pub and harbour 6 miles.
Coast 1 mile.
Reviews (31)
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Michael
Property had not been cleaned and may not have been cleaned for some time as there was a build up of dust and dirt under sofa. Hoover completely full and we had to change bag before it could be used. Bed not made and dirty linen left in corner of bedroom. Kitchen utensils also dirty with egg stains. Front and back doors also adjusted to stop draughts. On the whole, not good.
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Alison
All beautifully clean and almost everything you need for a quiet week away. Lacks any personal touch such as pictures etc but other than this, itâs great. The dishwasher was out of use
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Helen
It was clean, comfortable and fairly well equipped, but there were just a few minor points that could have made our stay perfect. Firstly the dishwasher was out of order. Secondly the shower head leaked badly affecting the water pressure and making it impossible to direct water to a particular angle, for example if you were trying to have a shower without washing your hair. Also some towel rails in the bathroom would have been useful to get the towels dry - we just had to drape them all around the bath. Hooks on the back of the bathroom and bedroom doors would also have been useful. However, the main thing was the mattress on the double bed. It was very soft causing you to sink into the middle of it and feel the springs, very uncomfortable and offering little support for your back. Other small details are that it would have been nice to have had a bedside lamp on both sides of the bed and for each single bed. The walls were very bare with only one picture in the sitting room in the entire cottage. A few more pictures and perhaps the odd ornament and a rug for the sitting room would have made it feel more snug and homely. Despite these fairly minor details Hilltop was a lovely cottage and we had a wonderful week there and would certainly consider returning in the future.