Guests say
Guests appreciate the cottage's remote location with stunning walks, welcoming owner, and cosy amenities including central heating and log burners. While some guests encountered issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience is enhanced by the property's charm and potential for a peaceful getaway.
Reviews indicate that cleanliness is inconsistent, with some guests finding the property well-prepared, while others report it as poorly cleaned or in need of a deep clean. The presence of cobwebs and grimy kitchenware has been noted.
The location is highly praised for its remoteness and beautiful scenery, offering great walks and nearby beaches. However, difficulty in finding the property due to incorrect directions has been mentioned.
The property is generally found to be comfortable, with effective central heating and comfortable seating and beds. Some guests suggested improvements such as blackout blinds and noted a slow Wi-Fi connection.
Facilities are adequate with a well-equipped kitchen and good central heating, but guests reported issues with the oven, glasses, and pans. The slow Wi-Fi and limited TV channels also detracted from the experience.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Bettyhill 8.3 miles. Tucked away in the Scottish Highlands in the quaint hamlet of Skerray, near Bettyhill is this delightfully rustic detached cottage. Boasting exceptional views of the surrounding hills and countryside, alongside being within easy reach of nature activities and Skerray Bay Beach, this is a charming setting for a group of five who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Ample off-road parking for four vehicles greets you on arrival, take a moment to pause and relish your panoramic vista of the Highlands's countryside. Hang your coats up in the porch before stepping into a pleasant sitting room, unwind on the leather seating as you put on a family-favourite on the Smart TV; switch on the woodburning stove for extra warmth! For more space to relax, progress through to the lovely living/dining room for more seating to stretch out on whilst the fire crackles away in the background. The welcoming kitchen is well-equipped for your culinary needs, rustle up a home-cooked favourite with its array of appliances before enjoying them with your group at the dining table next door. As the day draws to a close, find a single room downstairs with an easily accessible wet room that is ideal for those with limited mobility; before heading upstairs to find two tastefully decorated king-sizes with plenty of storage for your belongings. Additionally, on the first floor you will discover a bathroom where bath awaits you for a well-deserved soak after a day of exploring. Outside is the highlight of the property, enjoy an alfresco coffee on the patio as you savour the fantastic views of the hills backing the property. For your amenities, stop in the local post office shop before travelling to the coastal village of Bettyhill and enjoying tasty dishes with a pint at the Farr Bay Inn, tour the fascinating Strathnaver Museum, before basking in the sun at the nearby Farr Beach. For things to do without travelling far, visit the close-by Skerray Bay Beach and sail to Neave Island, hike up Alt Horrisdale, or spot the wildlife during a wander through Borgie Forest. Travel west to the village of Tongue and trek to the ruins of Castle Varrich, before marvelling at the sights from the Kyle of Tongue Causeway. If you're looking for more to do, be sure to travel to the fishing township of Talmine and its Bay, before heading to Thurso and stopping at Borve Castle and Puffin Cove along the way. For a getaway to the Highlands in a peaceful location, choose 8 Achnabat. EPC Rating: Band E
Perched on the coast in the Scottish Highlands is the friendly village of Bettyhill. The village is home to some lovely sights to behold, including Port Swingo Nature Reserve and Farr Beach. Bettyhill is also served by multiple amenities, such as: a church, cafes, a school and a hotel with a pub; head to the family-run Bettyhill hotel and enjoy fabulous service and dining. Visitors who stay in Bettyhill have easy access to Skerray Bay Beach, glorious castle ruins, hiking trails and the seaside town of Thurso.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size and 1 x ground-floor single.
Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with 2 x woodburning stoves.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with patio, lawned area and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.4 miles, pub 8.3 miles
Reviews (10)
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Allison
Dreadful directions - would never have found it without asking locals. Spacious house. Quirky layout - nice. Comfortable seating & bed. Road leading to house very rough. Extremely poor internet - very unreliable meaning could hardly access internet nor watch the single channel on the smart tv. House only superficially clean - needs a deep clean & cleaning maintained throughout - grimy kitchen, appliances, crockery, towels, utensils & cutlery. Lots of cobwebs & dirty windows. Very limited cutlery & crockery - if 5 people would really struggle. Nice views. 3 x impromptu visits to house & garden areas from host - 2 x in evening - not great. Plenty firewood to use but did not need to do this - central heating was good. House needs to be given a bit of care, time and attention to make it what it could be. Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning. Improve internet or inform of how poor it is. Update crockery, towels, utensils & cutlery. No impromptu visits - when you have guests itâs not âyour homeâ.
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Alan
I suggest the folowing:- House is not visible from the road but along an unmarked track from a minor road that leaves the A836 to go to Skerray, then loops back to the A836 From Tongue go east to the turning to Skerry and follow the road. DO NOT take the turning marked Achnabat. The track is a few yards past the turning to Clashaidie and on the right. From Bettyhill direction on the A836 going west take the road to Borgie. The track is just after Achtotty on the left. Satnav 58.531188,-4.296317 will take you the start of the track. OS 25,000 Map 448 NC 66394 62627 is the location of the house which has no sign.
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Vic
the directions to get to the property are wrong; many of the people living in the area are in-comers so you need to find one of the locals to tell you where to find the property. I asked Sykes twice about directions but got no satisfactory answer