Lochview

Enjoying sensational views across the blue waters of Gairloch and set in 1.5 acres of gardens, this charming whitewashed cottage is ideal for families and friends seeking a tranquil base from which to explore the attractions and activities of Scotland’s West Coast. With four bedrooms sleeping up to eight guests plus an infant, your cottage boasts comfortable interiors decorated in neutral tones with wooden accents, and room for the whole party to relax and forget about the stresses and strains of modern life. Sip a glass of wine in the sunroom watching the boats skim across the water below you or catch the last of the evening rays as you BBQ in the south-facing garden. Book a private tour of the Badachro Gin Distillery and purchase a bottle for cocktails on your cottage terrace. Set sail on a fishing trip across the loch or book your spot on a whale-watching cruise. Spend lazy days on the nearby beaches, including the aptly named Big Sand.

Designed to make the most of the spectacular views, your coastal cottage has a light and airy feel with rooms overlooking the water or gardens. Step through the front door and into the entrance hall where there is plenty of room to remove outdoor clothing and shoes. Sink into one of the plump sofas in the living room for a competitive board game or to watch your favourite TV programme. Your large kitchen/diner is a spacious room to socialise whilst preparing delicious meals. Younger guests can take their meals at the breakfast table, whilst the whole party can gather around the formal dining table for relaxed suppers and lively conversation. Take in the incredible vistas from the sunroom, a lovely space to sit and unwind watching the light play across the waters below. The first of the bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, a cosy twin, along with a shower room. Climb the stairs to the first floor to reach the three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Enjoying an en-suite shower room, the master double bedroom is a generous room where you can sit in bed appreciating the views across the water. There is a second double room and a twin bedroom, both light and airy rooms with wonderful views. With 1.5 acres of grounds to roam, there is plenty of room for younger guests to let off steam. Play football or rounders on the lawn and spread out your blankets for a picnic lunch or evening stargazing. Sit on the patio with a glass of wine and watch the colours change on the water below you.