Achiltibuie Cottage -The Loan- A Perfect Hideaway – Home 307520 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Achiltibuie Cottage -The Loan- A Perfect Hideaway – Home 307520
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.5 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Loan is a gorgeous, traditional fisherman's cottage in North-West Scotland with fantastic sea views of the Summer Isles. The cottage is on the edge of the beautiful village of Achiltibuie, 45mins from the Highland port town of Ullapool. It sleeps up to 4 adults (plus one baby/toddler in a cot) in one double bedroom, and one twin bedroom . The cottage is surprisingly spacious - with an inviting sitting room with open fire, a cosy study, a bright and airy family living/dining room and an eat-in kitchen. The kitchen has an oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. It has two bathrooms, a family one upstairs and shower room with loo on the ground floor.
Linens and towels are supplied along with a basic basket of essentials (tea, coffee etc.) to get your holiday off to an easy start.
We can supply a cot and highchair on request.
The house is beautifully appointed in traditional cottage style and the rooms are wood panelled lending the cottage a very warm and welcoming feel. Please note that the stairs to the first floor are steep. While the setting feels wonderfully remote, the cottage is very accessible. It is on the edge of the village, next door to the Achiltibuie Stores, which stocks a good selection of basic groceries, fresh locally caught seafood and household necessities. The Loan has plenty of parking, is very sheltered and set in 1/4 acre of mature gardens which provide an ideal area for children to run about in. This cottage feels like a home and will give holiday makers a really special place from which to explore the amazing wilderness of northwest Scotland.
Achiltibuie is a lovely village and thriving community based on the Coigach peninsula. It is home to the well-renowned Summer Isles Hotel, which can be booked for dinner and Altandhu (6 miles along the single track) offers Am Fuaran pub with real ales and classic pub food. FISK gallery in Polbain has locally made pottery and other craft works for sale. Fresh fish, scallops and prawns can be bought from local fishermen.
Ullapool, a beautiful 45min drive away, through glorious mountains and lochs, has a good selection of shops (including a pharmacy, bookshop and a good supermarket). Ullapool also has some great places to have lunch, have a coffee or dine. There are also boat trips to see birds and wildlife, leaving from the pier in Badentarbet and from Ullapool.
The property benefits from 'hands on' caretakers Simon and Catherine Mackenzie who have plenty of local knowledge and can advise you on all matters Achiltibuie.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Patio
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($157.05) £125.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Dogs are allowed in the house (downstairs only) - for a rate of £30.00 per dog, per week.
About the owner
Nicholas T.
- Response rate:
- 86%
- Calendar last updated:
- 02 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 36 reviews
Excellent
36 reviews
- Excellent
- 31
- Very Good
- 4
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 1
“Contact re arrangements very smooth and helpful. House a pleasure to stay in”
Fantastic house, space for everyone with living room , study room and sun room. The house was spotlessly clean and in such a beautiful location. We will hopefully be back.
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“wonderful and cosy house”
The most wonderful house for a week in this beautiful part of Scotland. It had everything we needed for our stay and was lovely and warm with great wifi...the kids loved that. and we appreciated the s… More
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“A beautiful house in a wonderful coastal location.”
We have just spent a week at The Loan. We loved the atmospheric old house and also the newer sun room, which was a bright place to sit in the evening, especially as, remarkably for somewhere so far No… More
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“Lovely,cosy welcoming home”
Just loved everything about it Takes you back Very relaxing. A good tonic Sunroom is a beautiful place to unwind and enjoy peace and tranquillity. A Wee Haven
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“Beautiful Summer Isles”
A wonderful welcoming cottage situated in the centre of Achiltibuie. The cottage had great views and a wonderful airy living dining room. A great place to stay.
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“Highly recommended”
The Loan is a very comfortable and well equipped house, with a view across to the sea and the Isles. It is the perfect base for exploring this stunning part of Scotland. The local stores is very well … More
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“Disappointec”
The is a character property with a quirky style in a lovely part of Achiltibuie with beautiful walks nearby and stunning scenery. We booked due to 5 star reviews and cosy looking photos. We were how… More
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Response from the owner We were very sorry that you had a disappointing experience in our home and we have since been in touch. We just want to let prospective guests know that we have used the winter of 2021 to make the cottage even cosier with new towels and bed linen (100% Egyptian cotton). Now that the pandemic seems to be behind us, we have been allowed to return a lot of homely touches and we think the Loan has been restored to its former glory. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors old and new in the coming season.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“perfect location, spacious and beautiful house, really well kitted out.”
We had a magical week in The Loan. The instructions for getting there and getting in were very clear. It has a wonderful sunroom, and table and chairs in the garden, a really well kitted out kitchen, lovely art work on the walls, comfy beds and a truly homely feel. We appreciated having a downstairs loo as well as a huge bathroom. we didn't need to light the fire but it was nice to know it was there in case. it's two houses away from the village shop, which is very well stocked and has warm and friendly staff. There is masses to do without going very far from the house. we fully intend to return.
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“Wonderful”
We had a wonderful week at the Loan, the house was spotless, cosy and welcoming and the area was beautiful. The log fire kept us warm through the periods of wet weather, the beds were comfortable and … More
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“Peaceful cottage in stunning location”
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It’s cosy and well equipped, quirky and homely. The summer room is light and airy and the lounge is cosy with the fire on. The cottage is well equi… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Nicholas (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Nicholas (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Nicholas (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Nicholas the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Nicholas (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Nicholas (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Nicholas (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Nicholas (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Nicholas (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Nicholas (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Nicholas (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Nicholas (the owner) a message.
If Nicholas (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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