Guests say
Cliff Cottage offers a peaceful and secluded retreat surrounded by stunning Scottish scenery, perfect for those seeking tranquillity and wildlife. Guests praise its spacious, comfortable interiors and well-equipped kitchen, with thoughtful design touches throughout. The location is ideal for exploring beaches and enjoying nature, though it is remote, so advance grocery shopping is recommended. Minor maintenance and cleanliness issues were noted by a few guests, but overall, the cottage provides a warm, welcoming base for families, couples, and dog owners alike.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, with only occasional mentions of dog hair and some upholstery needing a wash. These minor issues did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
The location is widely praised for its beauty, remoteness, and proximity to beaches and wildlife. Guests loved the peaceful setting and stunning views, though some noted the need for careful driving and advance shopping due to its isolation.
Guests consistently described the cottage as spacious, cosy, and well laid out, with comfortable bedrooms and living areas. The peaceful atmosphere and warmth of the property contributed to a relaxing stay.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with a spacious kitchen and good amenities. Some guests mentioned a shortage of crockery and cutlery for larger groups, and a few minor maintenance issues such as worn pans and empty handwash containers.
Guests appreciated the owner's interior design touches and the welcoming atmosphere. Some mentioned visiting the owner's shop in Applecross. While gifts or extras are not guaranteed, the overall experience felt personal and cared for.
About this property
An outstanding cottage in an awe-inspiring setting, on a special stretch of Scotland’s west coast. Fantastic location for an active holiday, as well as being a super-remote getaway..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Decking
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Range, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Wood fire burner heating system, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Welcome pack. Initial logs for wood burner included.. Garden with decked area, garden furniture and firepit. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from a spring.. The owners have lovingly looked after Cliff Cottage, and this detached property is perfect for a family holiday. The interior is finished to a great standard, with many bespoke features and lovely local artworks displayed. Cliff Cottage makes the ideal base for a holiday in the Highlands, and Applecross is a very, very special part of Scotland. People often mistakenly overlook it in favour of Skye or Loch Ness, and many drive past the peninsula when journeying along the North Coast 500. To visit Applecross is to be treated to a highlight of travel experiences.
Making your way to Applecross is an adventure, particularly if you take the southern road. The Bealach na Bà sounds like something out of Lord of the Rings, and when you get your eyes on this mountain pass, you’ll agree that it would sit pride of place in a Tolkien adventure. It’s a steep drive from sea level to over 2,000ft, and one of the best routes to experience in the UK and Europe. Reaching the top, the expansive, rugged moors of the Applecross interior stretch out in front of you, and the views back down the glacial carved valley you’ve driven up are truly awe inspiring. This is what the Highlands are really about! Descend down to the shore on the west coast of Applecross where there’s an inn, cafés, a restaurants and lots of amenities. This is the hub of the peninsula, and where you’ll visit plenty of times during your stay. Cliff Cottage is to the north of Applecross Bay, only 7 miles up the coast.
Two miles before Cliff Cottage’s driveway is Sand Bay, which is one of the best beaches on the west coast, one to visit a few times during your stay. Cliff Cottage is accessed via a track that leads down to this sheltered and charming spot for a holiday base. Beyond Cliff Cottage, the road continues along the entire west and north coast of the Applecross Peninsula, and is a great scenic route to take during your holiday. It gives you access to Shieldaig and Torridon. You are just a stone’s throw away from the coast and Applecross is your backdrop. Book now and forever be grateful that you did! beach 2 miles.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Letting Licence No. : HI10763F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (11)
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Jackie Dawes
Absolutely fantastic place to stay, so peaceful and quiet to recharge your mind and body highly recommend staying, fantastic sitting on the rocks and looking over the sea at the back of the house. Thank you for a great stay. Thanks to cottages.com I would highly recommend booking through them fantastic company. Thank you
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Matthew Hughes
The cottage had everything we needed, 6 of us stayed no complaints. Secluded, peaceful, just behind the cottage is the sea , great views. If you like wildlife, we saw the red deer, seals , sea eagles, shags, pine marten and an otter. Poppped into terys shop in applecross, lovely lady and bought some lovely stuff . Highly recommend this place,
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Confirmed Guest
Wonderful location with a stretch of wild rocky coastline just a few minutes walk from the house and only 2 miles from one of the best sandy beaches on the west coast. 15 minutes drive to Applecross village with its Inn, cafes and shop.The house is spacious and comfortable and nicely decorated by its interior designer owner.The house has a private water supply which we were assured is tested and perfectly safe to drink however it does come out of the tap a noticably brown colour due to the peat, as is common on the west coast.I noticed a few very minor issues on arrival but this is being really picky and I only mention them to assist the owner in maintaining the already high standard of the accommodation. The handwash container in the upstairs double bedroom was empty. One of ceiling lights in the same bedroom needed replacement. Also I'm not sure if the extractor fan in the ensuite bathroom was working as it never made any audible noise. Several reed diffusers were provided throughout the house however all were empty. Some of the upholstery covers in the living room were in need of a wash. As I said this is all being extremely pernickety and did not detract from our enjoyment of the holiday in any way.