In a lovely peaceful setting on the Gruinard Estate near Laide (5 miles, with shop/PO) and Gairloch (24 miles) on Scotland's spectacular north west coast, Bridge Cottage provides excellent self-catering accommodation in superb surroundings.
Quick Info
Sleeps: 2/6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
This detached cottage has the most scenic and peaceful of situations, amid trees, with the craggy hill behind and the river Gruinard to the front.
Inside, the simply presented accommodation is versatile and comfortable and ideal for larger parties who enjoy the great outdoors and prize a superb situation above the last word in luxury. The cottage has a charming, traditional ambience. The sitting room is warm and inviting, with its capacious sofas and cosy open fire that is perfect for relaxing by after a day in the hills or on the beach.
The dining kitchen is very spacious indeed with the dining table seating eight in comfort. With the Rayburn at one end, it is bound to be the cosiest place in the house and there is a delightful window seat from which to admire the view.
Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms, a double with en-suite bathroom and two twins, that are simply furnished in a traditional style. The two twin rooms are particularly spacious. A family bathroom completes the accommodation.
Outside there is a enclosed rough garden. The cottage is accessed by a rustic path which makes it unsuitable for those of limited mobility.
Hill lochs are within a 30 minute walk where you can fly fish for brown trout. Alternatively you can walk in the surrounding hills, or enjoy lazy days on the beautiful sandy beaches.
Here the beaches are really spectacular, characterised by rocky coves and sands which, derived from the ancient Torridon rocks, are pink in colour. The most famous of these beaches, at Gruinard Bay, has wonderful views across myriad little islands to the Coigach Mountains and An Teallach.
From the beach, a delightful walk leads up to a view point for the waterfall of Eas Dubh a Ghlinne Ghaibh, just one of many such walks in this area. There are plenty of opportunities for cycling too, especially along the flatter coastal roads. A particularly rewarding ride is the one from Gairloch to the lighthouse of Rua Reidh. The scenery along the clifftops is amazing indeed. Gairloch has a pony trekking centre, a golf course and a leisure centre, where climbers can hone their skills on the climbing wall.
The famous sub-tropical gardens at Poolewe (12 miles) should not be missed and Gairloch offers a golf course, a selection of hotels and shops and opportunities for boat trips to view the teeming wildlife in the surrounding waters. This beautiful coastline is full of delights and amply repays exploration.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting room with open fire and TV (no signal)/DVD
Kitchen/dining room with oil-fired Rayburn, electric oven and hob, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, etc
Porch/boot room with WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Double bedroom with en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin
Twin bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
- Towels (per person)
- £5.00
Services
Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating (INCLUDED) and open fire (Logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED (speed approximately 15MB download and 12MB upload). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 27/09/2024 to 30/09/2024
From 13/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 06/09/2024 to 09/09/2024
From 20/09/2024 to 23/09/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 6 |
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Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
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Loved it. Cosy and a bit quirky which we liked. Stunning location overlooking the River and good centre for visiting var...
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This is the second time we have stayed at Bridge cottage and all was as before in terms of comfort, facilities, cleanlin...
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Lovely cottage, only negative was the damp wood for the fire, there was a lot of heavy rain which may explain it
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Lovely cottage, proper home from home feel.
Nice touches like wine and biscuits waiting when we arrived, very...
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Really lovely cottage in a spectacular setting. Very cosy, clean and comfortable with everything we needed. From the gar...
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