The Smithy House & Cottages is located in Lochinver, 37 km from Ullapool. Free private parking is available on site. All units have a seating area. There is also a dining area and a kitchen fitted with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. A fridge and kettle are also offered. The Smithy House & Cottages features free WiFi throughout the property. Towels are available. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 169 km from The Smithy House & Cottages.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.6
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  • Charlotte
    Belgium Belgium
    Very nice cottage with everything you need for a splendid holiday. There is a very cosy living room with a wood stove, which is perfect for relaxing and reading after a long day of exploring this beautiful area. Paul was the most welcoming host...
  • Greg
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The accommodation included a well-equipped kitchen. This is self-catering accommodation which we were aware of at the time of booking. Our host Paul met us on arrival and was very helpful. We appreciated the availability of a washing machine...
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, the host Paul was available but unobtrusive, beds were super comfortable, facilities were top drawer and it was blissfully quiet.

Hosted by Paul

9.9
9.9
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Paul
The Smithy House & Cottages (one cottage with double bed and separate bedroom, and one cottage studio-style with twin beds) are located in Stoer, alongside the B869 Assynt Coastal Route of the NC500. The small village of Stoer lies just south of the Stoer Peninsula and immediately north of Clachtoll. Its scatter of houses and crofts are bisected by the single track B869, the twisting road that follows the coast from Lochinver north then east to Kylesku. Breathtaking views and landscape with a real sense of peace and getting away from it all to enjoy nature and relax. Offering 2 self-catering cottages, detached from each other but within our 3 acre croft. Each has been renovated to a high standard with full kitchen facilities, shower rooms and log burners in the sitting areas. The Smithy cottage offers open plan studio accommodation sleeping up to 2 in twin beds. The Byre cottage offers a separate double bedroom sleeping up to 2, and open plan kitchen/dining/sitting area with views over the croft and hills at the back (watch out for the deer in the evenings feeding on the hills!). Both cottages have outdoor seating areas. Private parking is available for guests. There is no minimum stay requirement, although we do discount our rates for stays of more than one night.
The Smithy House & Cottages are set amidst stunning scenery in Europe's last great wilderness, our cottages make ideal bases for relaxing, walking, sailing, fishing (sea and loch), stunning beaches and geology; all from your doorstep! We are in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland: approximately 8 miles north of Lochinver; 40 miles north of Ullapool; 98 miles north of Inverness. There is plenty to see and do whilst staying at the Smithy Cottages, many being within walking distance of your front door; Clashnessie Beach and Clashnessie Waterfall, Bay of Stoer and Clachtoll beach are all within a 15-20 minute walk. Within a 15-20 minute drive, there is Achmelvich Beach, Drumbeg, Stoerhead Lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, as well as Lochinver village. The single-track B869 'wee mad road' (as it's known locally!) is a stunning drive with beautiful views with each corner you turn. It's renowned to be one of the most scenic drives in the country. Locally you will also find Kylesku Bridge, Loch Assynt, Ardvrek Castle, the Bone Caves at Inchnadamph and Wailing Widow Falls, all within a 30 minute drive from the cottages.
Languages spoken: English,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Smithy House & Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • CD player
    • Radio
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Italian

    House rules

    The Smithy House & Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 23:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Smithy House & Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    License number: G, HI-00432-F

    FAQs about The Smithy House & Cottages

    • The Smithy House & Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing

    • The prices at The Smithy House & Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Smithy House & Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at The Smithy House & Cottages is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Smithy House & Cottages is 5.6 miles from the centre of Lochinver. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Smithy House & Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Smithy House & Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Smithy House & Cottages on this page.