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Shore Cottage -The sea and the sky become one in this gem of a cottage.

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Beach
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 464 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Durness, Sutherland
  • Place, John Lennon Memorial Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Durness Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoo Cave
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

What's nearby

  • John Lennon Memorial Garden - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Durness Beach - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Balnakiel Craft Village - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Balkaniel Beach - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Smoo Cave - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sango Sands Oasis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Durness Food Spot - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cheese N Toasted - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪choraidh Croft - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪White Heather Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shore Cottage -The sea and the sky become one in this gem of a cottage.

An ideal place to base yourselves, whether you're seeking to relax in peaceful and beautiful surroundings or desire a fun-packed activity holiday, which could include exploring the vast and varied wild beauty of North West Sutherland's landscape; hill walking, sea and fresh water fishing, golf, ornithology, sailing, stalking, climbing or just lazing on secluded white sandy beaches.
Return to the warmth of this cosy cottage with every amenity.
Bedroom 1 Kingsize.
Nextdoor is a bathroom with bath and toilet.
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and luxury en-suite shower room. Room also has a desk.
Open plan lounge/kitchen with full height windows overlooking the Kyle. Cosy wood burning stove plus underfloor heating throughout, WiFi, television, DVD player and ipod/iphone dock. Fully equipped modern kitchen with integral oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Linen and towels are provided and changed weekly. The cottage has private parking outside the cottage.
On the paved area outside there is a picnic table plus a a large umbrella.
Up to two dogs allowed in this cottage. @ £30.00 per dog.The paved garden is not fenced over the entrance.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 689 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Note from host: By prior arrangement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HI-00250-F

Shore Cottage -The sea and the sky become one in this gem of a cottage. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about Shore Cottage was perfect. Location and views to die for. Comfort and consideration for the needs of guests were all covered and we have already booked to return in 2026
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Cosy and warm. Fabulous views. Attentive housekeeper. Nearby Spar was well stocked with fresh food and baking as well as ready meals.
Shore cottage overlooking the Kyle of Durness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was absolutely fantastic!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location, immaculate and beautifully presented- could not wish for more .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage, with an amazing vista of the Kyle and ample parking. So peaceful and relaxing, yet within easy reach of other beautiful, beaches, bays and places of interest. Durness itself has a well stocked shop and 24 hour fuel if required. Cape wrath, Smoo cave and cocoa mountain are all just minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was superb Location cleanliness and property were perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most beautiful location in northern Scotland! That’s what a local tour guide said to us of Shore Cottage’s location and he was absolutely correct. A wonderful place with views that make your heart ache and sing! All home comforts in the cottage and a good location for local amenities and touring the north of Scotland. We loved our stay and were sad to leave the view behind!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s the 3rd time we’ve had the pleasure of spending a week at Shore Cottage. The Cottage is wonderful with everything that you would require, and the views are spectacular. A big thanks to Gillie & David for giving us the opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shore Cottage is a fantastic place to stay. The cottage is very clean and well equipped. The location is a real bonus as you can walk around the coastline from the door and watching the ever changing view out the front of the property is mesmerising whatever the weather. We have already booked to return.
The view from the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A most stunning position

A most stunning position. The weather at the start of our week was not great, however, the view of the loch and the mountains from the main window, are constantly changing colours and moods. Shore Cottage is SO quiet. We found the NC500 did not disturb us in the slightest as it is going on for half a mile away and the house is near the end of a dead end.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location.

Another excellent week at one of the most beautifully located cottages in the north-west of Scotland. The weather didn't always play ball, but the light was amazing and ever-changing. Great walks to be had in the area, and amazing wildlife. On this trip we saw an otter in front of the cottage four times during the week. Back next year........
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in Durness

Super location and accommodation. Very clean with great showers and very comfortable beds. Beautiful views of the sea and hills. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

We fell in love with the area a few years ago. To have such an amazing cottage to stay in, during our vacation is very nice. It is clean, large and has everything you might need. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little bit of paradise

As we turned the corner of the road and spotted the cottage across The Kyle of Durness, we all let out a gasp of amazement. From that moment on, it did not let us down. Spotlessly clean and had everything you would need and more. We watched the otters play in the evening and were blessed with a night of watching the Northern Lights dance. The ever-changing view from the window was just exceptional and morning coffee while watching it was my favourite part of the day. Durness has loads to offer and the beaches are incredible. We would highly recommend Shore Cottage and both Gillie and Lin were helpful and friendly. We cannot wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A few days near Durness

This is a stunning property, designed to take in the beautiful, uninterrupted and ever-changing view across the Kyle of Durness. The cottage is modern, well-equipped and very clean and well-maintained. We were lucky with gorgeous weather but this wouldalso be a lovely place to light the wood burner and 'hunker down' in bad weather
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest easy

Rest east in a modern comfortable clean property with outstanding location and views over the bay. Easy vehicle access to local store and all the amenities of Durness. Plenty of walks and places to visit, wild swimming from gorgeous beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Return to Shore Cottage

Our 2nd visit to Shore Cottage was as enjoyable and relaxing as our first. More heavy winds at the start of the week - exactly as forecast but plenty of calm and sunshine for the remainder and water like glass when we left. This cottage is a gem and area of Scotland amazing if you can make the effort to head this far north. We will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shore Cottage

The cottage overlooks the ever changing environment of the Kyle of Durness, an area we had not visited before. The cottage was very comfortable and suited our requirements for a holiday home. We liked its location and spent quite some time walking on local beaches as well as in the vicinity of the cottage. We had some good wildlife encounters including otter, golden eagle and several other bird species. We met our host Gillie several times and found her local knowledge very interesting. We would hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ambrin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Awesome views, lovely cottage, great host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

irena and kath D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing .....our new no 1 scottish stay

Words are hard to describe our experience here ...it was the second leg of our 36 yr anniversary and my 60th birthday celebrations..we only wish we had booked here for both weeks rather than one..comfortable place amazing views ... the window spans almost the front of the cottage the side windows also amazing views ...sitting watching the tides change the sand banks materialise... the ocean coming in was just perfect ...and the sky at night was the clearest id seen since i was a child.... big huge sparkling sky full of stars we had contact with the owner who was so very nice and helpful... and lyn and bob the caretakers couldn't do enough no questions too much trouble .....we are already looking to stay again ... the area is stunning and something for everyone who likes the scottish experience ... ..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Lovely
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Shore Cottage is perfect and is in a stunning location, this is why we returned. The biggest compliment I could give Gillie, is that we would love to own Shore Cottage ourselves.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Superb location and very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

therese b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning

It was amazing. The house, the view, the place. It was difficult to go home! We come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024