Traditional mid-19th century detached crofter's cottage in the village of Inverasdale overlooking Loch Ewe, refurbished to provide mod cons whilst retaining its rustic character. Set in 6 acres of enclosed, partially wooded croft land with panoramic mountain views & pedestrian access to loch. Huge sandy beaches 5 mins away by car. Sleeps up to 5 in 3 bedrooms. Children & up to 2 well-behaved pets welcome.
The space
Coille Bheag is a six-acre working croft situated in Inverasdale, on the shores of Loch Ewe in the wild and beautiful landscape of Wester Ross. We're 4 miles away from the popular NC500 route which passes through the nearby village of Poolewe. Coille Bheag is perfectly placed for exploring the hills and mountains of the Great Wilderness or the Torridons, and close to many beautiful beaches. We are within the Wester Ross National Scenic Area and the Unesco Biosphere. We enjoy beautiful views across the loch towards the mountains, including An Teallach; Beinn Eighe and the mountains at Ullapool and in Sutherland, and we have direct pedestrian access to the loch shore.
The Cottage is one of three houses on the 6-acre croft, the others being our own house, and the more modern cabin, The Lodge. Originally built in 1841, the Cottage itself is a traditional detached stone-built Highland croft house typical of the Highlands, packed with period charm and original features but refurbished and extended to provide self-catering accommodation. It has two double bedrooms (one on ground floor) plus one single bedroom.
Children and up to 2 well-behaved pets are welcome (we charge a one-off cleaning fee of £25 for pets), but we're sorry, the Cottage is not suitable for guests who are in wheelchairs.
The cottage has off-road parking for up to 2 cars. The parking area is not suitable for large items such as caravans, or boats carried on trailers, or full-size motorhomes or campervans.
The main living room has a compact wood-burning stove, set in the original old stone fireplace. An initial supply of firewood is included in the price you pay, along with electricity. If you need more wood, it can be bought locally. The room has satellite TV/radio and DVD/CD player as well as two small sofas and a coffee table. A range of DVDs & CDs is also available for you to enjoy.
As well as the main living room, the Cottage has a heated sun lounge/conservatory which is fully furnished and commands lovely views. The conservatory is fully furnished with chairs and tables as well as lots of house plants!
The bathroom, with bath, shower, washbasin and lavatory, is on the ground floor.
The Cottage is great for a family holiday or a romantic getaway - and if you come for Christmas, we'll even throw in a real Christmas tree from our own managed wood. If your party is smaller (4 or less) and you prefer a more contemporary setting, try our other house at Coille Bheag, The Lodge.
Coille Bheag is in a very rural area, so you will need your own transport to get around as public transport is extremely limited. However, huge sandy beaches are within walking distance of 5 minutes by car. The house commands beautiful panoramic views over Loch Ewe and the mountains and there is no street lighting for miles, so if you're a stargazer you'll see wonderful dark starry skies on a clear night. If you're lucky you might even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights!
Guest access
The whole of the cottage is yours to enjoy during your stay, and you're free to wander around our croft and access the loch shore. Please close all gates and bear in mind that this is a working croft in a very rural area, so there are possible hazards, and in wet weather there will be muddy areas and puddles. Please keep children and dogs under supervision, stick to the paths, and stay out of outbuildings and woodland areas for your own safety - thanks!
Other things to note
Home-grown vegetables from our polytunnel may be available to buy in season. Coille Bheag has free wi-fi, but the available bandwidth is shared between The Cottage, The Lodge and our own house so although it is fine for surfing the net or checking email etc, it will probably not be sufficient for Zoom calls or streaming video. We have satellite TV (not dependent on wifi) and there is good local mobile coverage on most networks for voice calls and texts when out and about. If you're on EE, you have access to a 4G signal, so if you bring a mobile router you will have enhanced access to the internet if you need to work.
Registration Details
Full STL licence number : HI-10251-F
