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Holiday Let In Stunning Location, Great For Families And Outdoor Enthusiasts

Holiday Let In Stunning Location, Great For Families And Outdoor Enthusiasts

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Beach
Aerial view
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Dining

Overview of Holiday Let In Stunning Location, Great For Families And Outdoor Enthusiasts

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Enjoy the area

Lochinver, SCT
  • Popular LocationClachtoll Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationClashnessie Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationAchmelvich Beach25 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Holiday Let In Stunning Location, Great For Families And Outdoor Enthusiasts

Stoer Villa is a recently refurbished traditional home, that is spacious and cosy - ideal for families and large groups. A perfect base for outdoor activities, Stoer has stunning views of the sea and mountains, great fishing, and a beautiful sandy beaches.

Stoer Villa is a late 19th century stone house, with a modern kitchen extension and large front and back gardens. The interior has been completely refurbished, but in keeping with the style of building. Downstairs we have three main rooms (kitchen, dining room and living room) and two bathrooms. The kitchen is brand new and comfortably sits eight. The dinning room is an attractive space, with traditional furniture, and sits a further six. The living room has a wood-burning stove, comfortable sofas and a large flat-screen TV (smart-TV and satellite). Of the four upstairs bedrooms, one is en suite and one is set up as a kids' room. The bedroom above the kitchen has a double-bed, the kids' room has a bunk bed and the other two rooms have twin beds. The living room sofa also doubles as a bed for extra guests or those who find stairs difficult. All three bathrooms are equipped with modern showers.

Whether you are looking for relaxing family orientated activities or more adventurous outdoor pursuits, Stoer is the perfect base. There is a beautiful white sand beach less than 250 m from the front door, and two others within 3 miles. There are many easier coastal walks, with fantastic sea views across to the Minch to the Outer Hebrides. The quiet single lane roads around Stoer are excellent for cycling and provide spectacular mountain and sea views. Several tour operators offer boat tours out of Lochinver, pony trekking, and various other activities, such as Lama trekking. The area is popular for fishing. You can fish for Brown trout on any of the smaller lochs for free, and salmon fishing is available on Loch Assynt and the River Assynt. There is also excellent sea fishing. For the hard-core outdoor enthusiast, you can hike up Sulliven, one of Scotland's most remote summits, or any of the other hills to the north and south. The coast is superb for sea kayaking (kayaks can be rented locally), and the area is well known for rock climbing. Excellent longer cycling trips can be made along the coastal roads.

The house comfortably accommodates six adults and two children (or other similar arrangements), but could fit more at a squeeze. With assistance, a wheelchair guest could manage the ground floor and use the sofa-bed, but the house is not strictly wheelchair friendly. All bedrooms are fitted with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Pets are permitted, but smoking is not permitted in the house.

The Neighbourhood
Whether you are looking for relaxing family orientated activities or more adventurous outdoor pursuits, Stoer is the perfect base.

There is a beautiful white sand beach less than 250 m from the front door, and two others within 2 miles. There are many easier coastal walks, with fantastic sea views across to the Minch to the Outer Hebrides. The quiet single lane roads around Stoer are excellent for cycling and provide spectacular mountain and sea views. Several tour operators offer boat tours out of Lochinver, pony trekking, and various other activities, such as Lama trekking.

The area is popular for fishing. You can fish for Brown trout on any of the smaller lochs for free, and salmon fishing is available on Loch Assynt and the River Assynt. There is also excellent sea fishing.

For the hard-core outdoor enthusiast, you can hike up Suilven, one of Scotland's most remote summits, or any of the other hills to the north and south . The coast is superb for sea kayaking (kayaks can be rented locally), and the area is well known for rock climbing. Excellent longer cycling trips can be made along the coastal roads.

For further information see the Lochinver section of Undiscovered Scotland and TripAdvisors "Top 6 things to do in Lochinver". The 'assyntanglinginfo' website provides information on fishing and advice for hillwalkers is available from the Ullapool section of the 'walkhighlands' website.

Getting Around
Although there are public buses, we recommend that to enjoy Stoer it is best to have independent transport, either bicycles or a car. We have ample free car parking space.

The nearest airport is Inverness. To get from the airport to Stoer, first take the A96 towards Inverness city, then turn north along the A9, over the Kessock Bridge. At the first roundabout after the bridge, take the A835 exit to Ullapool. From Ullapool continue to follow the A835 and then the A837 to Lochinver. About 1/4 mile before entering the village of Lochinver, there is a turning to the right (B896), which is sign-posted to Stoer. This is a single-track road with passing places. Continue along this road, following signs to Stoer, for 7 miles. Stoer is a small hamlet about 1 mile after the Clachtoll caravan site. Stoer Villa is the second house on the left and the parking is beyond the house, behind the old stone stables. From Inverness airport it takes approximately 2.5 hours by car to Stoer.

There are daily buses between Stoer and Ullapool, and from there to Inverness.

Property manager

Rhett D. Harrison

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Indonesian, Japanese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted in the house. Pets are permitted in the kitchen, dining room and hallway, but not in the living room or upstairs.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stoer

Located in Stoer, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The Bone Caves is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Handa Island Nature Reserve and Stoer Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Stoer Beach - 10 min walk
  • Clachtoll Beach - 6 min drive
  • Clashnessie Beach - 7 min drive
  • Achmelvich Beach - 25 min drive
  • Inverkirkaig Beach - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lochinver Larder - 8 min drive
  • Delilah's Restaurant & Bar - 8 min drive
  • Peet's Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • An Cala Cafe & Bunkhouse - 9 min drive
  • Flossie's Beach Store - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Let In Stunning Location, Great For Families And Outdoor Enthusiasts pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Let In Stunning Location, Great For Families And Outdoor Enthusiasts?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Let In Stunning Location, Great For Families And Outdoor Enthusiasts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Let In Stunning Location, Great For Families And Outdoor Enthusiasts located?

Nestled on the beach, this Stoer holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Stoer Beach, Clachtoll Beach and Clashnessie Beach. Handa Island Nature Reserve and Old Man of Stoer are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bevis P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
All fine for a family stay
Functional house to stay in, within close walking distance to the beach, which is great with young children. Everything worked in the property, though as of 2023 it is looking very tired. Note that the double room is separate to the other three, and the stairs to it are not suitable for young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lénaïg V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle maison, très bon emplacement
Nous étions 2 couples avec 2 bébés + 1 adultes. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. La maison a une superbe vue sur la mer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023
Great property, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gina D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Family Time
Had a great family holiday together. Location was excellent.Bathrooms in house could do with updating, although this has not put us off as we are by booking again for next year. Lovely house,very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
We came to visit the area that my husbands family is from & absolutely loved the house. We had lots of space and a fully stocked kitchen which was a great addition. We would highly recommend for families with kids!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rhett D. Harrison

Host profile image
Currently I live in Lusaka, Zambia where I work for the World Agroforestry Centre's East & Southern Africa regional office. I am a tropical ecologist focusing on landscape restoration. I am married with two daughters aged 6 and 9.

I grew up near Ardgay about an hour from Lochiver and decided to buy Stoer Villa as a property in the UK to return to for holidays with my family.

Why they chose this property

The NW highlands of Scotland is a beautiful area. As a school boy I used to hike all over the highlands, but I keep coming back to this corner. Stoer is exceptionally well located, being secluded yet close enough to Lochinver for conveniences, and Stoer Villa itself is a lovely old cottage with a large garden. When we bought the house, it was quite run down but we have renovated it in keeping with the style and now its a lovely house.

What makes this property unique

Stoer Villa is really a lovely house and the location could not be better for family holidays. We offer a 10% discount to returning guests.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese (Mandarin)
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