The Old School House | Cottage in Oldshoremore near Kinlochbervie
3 Bedroom Cottage in Oldshoremore, Oldshoremore near Kinlochbervie
This Victorian former school provides characterful accommodation on the north west of Scotland. The beautiful cottage garden affords wonderful sea views.. All on the Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 36" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Bunk (2ft 6in) Beds (Children Only), Children Under 12 Years Old Only
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-FI included. Travel cot and highchair available. Fridge/freezer and tumble dryer in garage. Welcome pack.. Large enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, terrace, garden furniture and BBQ. 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on leads around livestock. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: 1 step in the garden.. Originally the village school that served a small rural community in north west Sutherland, The Old School House has been transformed into a delightful stone cottage surrounded by its own enclosed landscaped cottage gardens. The lounge runs the length of the cottage. With the original high ceilings, large windows and Victorian fireplace, this superb room has a warm, welcoming ambience and provides plenty of space for guests to sit and admire the view whilst enjoying a wee dram or two in front of the open fire. There is a large double bedroom with a super king sized bed, a twin room and a small third bedroom with bunk beds for two children. They are all attractively presented with colour co-ordinated soft furnishings. The gardens are a real delight, with a stone slab path leading up through the flower beds to a garden seat from which there are spectacular views across the bay to Handa Island and the Outer Isles. The mountains of Foinavon, Ben Stack and Arkle are also visible.
The immediate area is haven for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of the great outdoors generally. Hill walking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking and sailing are all local activities. There is a thriving pony trekking centre in the nearby village of Sheigra, with rides amidst spectacular scenery. Fishing in the surrounding lochs and rivers as well as sea fishing is a popular pastime. The area is also a haven for wildlife, with seals and otters in the bay and numerous varieties of birds attracted to the region.
The beaches in this area are renowned. Sandwood Bay is particularly noted, with a wonderful walk across the machair to its secluded sweeping sands. The nearby beaches of Oldshoremore and Polin are also renowned for their unspoilt beauty. Kinlochbervie is the nearest main village. The most northerly port on the west coast of Scotland, this pretty village has an active working harbour and offers good local facilities, including a shop and post office, as well as a hotel with restaurant open all year to non-residents for meals.
Free WiFi
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference prior to arrival).
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
The Old School House is located in Oldshoremore. The Old School House provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cottage features Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.
The Old School House has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Oldshoremore has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Oldshoremore, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number hi00181f safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards 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