Guests say
The House on the Slip offers a truly unique and tranquil escape, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife including seals, otters, pine martens, and sea eagles. Guests consistently praise the peaceful, secluded location and the warm, knowledgeable hospitality of the owner. The cottage is cosy and well-equipped, making it ideal for nature lovers seeking relaxation. While some mention areas for improvement in cleanliness and kitchen maintenance, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, though a few noted issues such as bits in drawers, dog hairs, and the need to clean kitchenware before use. These comments suggest generally good standards with occasional lapses.
The location is repeatedly described as outstanding, secluded, and perfect for wildlife watching, with stunning views and direct access to nature. The remote setting is a highlight for most guests, though the long single-track road is noted.
Guests found the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable, with special mention of the beds and living areas. Some noted restricted head height upstairs and steep drive access, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The cottage is well-equipped for most needs, but several reviews mention dated kitchen appliances, chipped crockery, and a lack of some essentials. The property is otherwise functional and provides a good base for a relaxing stay.
The owner is praised for being helpful and knowledgeable, especially regarding local wildlife. Some guests noted the absence of a welcome pack, though spring water was provided. Please note that gifts or welcome packs are not guaranteed.
About this property
Sit out to the front of the house, or in the sun lounge watching the otters, seals and sea eagles, and be mesmerised by the small turnaround ferry that sails from the slip by the house.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Sun Room.
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack. Grounds with garden furniture. Fly fishing on-site. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property is accessed via a rough track and there is direct access to the loch.. The House on the Slip is the oldest house in Kylerhea and as per the name, sits on the point at Kylerhea and is a mere 10-12 feet from the “Hide Tide line”. There is nothing better than to sit in the sun room watching the tide come in, and hearing the waves as they hit the rocks right in front of your eyes. Sleeping upstairs can also be accompanied by listening to the loch and the surrounding wildlife. In the field behind the cottage are the owner’s Hebridean sheep, and back again are their two Shetland ponies. You really will have your own haven away from the hustle and bustle, as the cottage is at the end of a wee track so hearing traffic is a rarity.
The children will find their hideaways as they go along the shore. Throughout the day, you can watch the seals and otters in front of the house and the frequent visitors of the dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks. Above the sea, you can see the golden eagles that fly the high ridges above while the two resident sea eagles Victor and Orla rob the fish off the seagulls outside the patio doors.
The loch in front of the house is the Kylerhea Narrows, and you can get the small community-run turntable ferry over from Glenelg on the mainland. The first sailing is at 10AM, and the last sailing is between 6 and 7PM and is dependent on the season. Although there is no advance booking facility, the local ferrymen would not see anyone left behind!
Whilst walking around Kylerhea you can see roe deer, red deer, mink, pine martens, weasels, foxes, adders and alpacas. There really is something for all the family; teach the kids how to fly fish from the rocks and enjoy the fruits of your fishing for your meal. The views at night from the house are some of the best views you will ever see, a great spot for the Northern Lights. This is truly a holiday cottage that you and your family will remember and pass on the amazing stories to generations to come.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Reviews (13)
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Kevin Fox
We have had an amazing week at house on the slip. Relaxing watching the world go by.There is always something going on. The pine martens were daily visitors, the sea eagle had a routine of flying past after high tide. Seals are always watching you as you sit watching the boats.The otter was elusive, but you just need to be patient and have some luck that you are looking at the right place at the right time. (Don’t give up hope)The view from the master bedroomIs next to none. You can’t ask for a better view to wake up too.Never used the TV room as there was always something going on.Slightly disappointed there was no welcome pack, it wasn’t a big deal luckily as we had brought milk and bread with us.The driveway to the cottage is very steep we ended up parking at the bottom tucked in the side out of the way of ferry traffic.We would definitely visit again.
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful cottage but for the less able could be an issue getting up either set of stairs. Found the drive too steep and problematic for small car. Could do with some new crockery . Be prepared for Midges from May onwards.However, on the plus, and there are many, so cosy and comfortable. Spectacular views and the wildlife is unbelievable. Seen things this week that most people would never see in a lifetime. David, the owner, lovely man, helped us to get the most from our stay and was easily available if required.
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Emma Paterson
The directions to The house on the Slip and the House on the Point need to be updated. Although we were booked into the House on the Slip, the directions given took us to the other cottage, but those directions were wrong in that it said when we got to the green shed with the bins we were to turn right, in fact it was turn left. I also found the email received before we went on holiday, confusing because it mentioned both houses and so I wasn't entirely sure which cottage I had booked. Not long after we arrived at the House on the Slip a couple who had booked with Sykes had been given directions to our cottage although they were staying at the House on the Point.!! All rather confusing!!