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West Bothy, Attadale Holiday Cottage, Strathcarron, Ross-shire

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Front of West Bothy sleeps 6
Living area
Interior
Kitchen
Twin bedroom downstairs

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Strathcarron, Wester Ross, SCT
  • Attadale Gardens
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Loch Carron
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Eilean Donan Castle
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Twin bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

West Bothy, Attadale Holiday Cottage, Strathcarron, Ross-shire

A mile from the Estate entrance, the cottages nestle among the hills and fields and in the evenings, deer often come into the gardens to graze. A small stream runs through the garden and you can watch the cows and sheep all round. Attadale Estate offers glorious walking (including two Munros), loch and river fishing.

Up in the hills, you can walk all day without seeing anyone. If you enjoy mountain biking, you have lots of opportunities here. You are near the sea. There is no passing traffic as the cottages are at the end of the tarmac road.

Furnished with an eclectic mix of antique and modern furniture with attractive prints and paintings in every room, the cottages offer a relaxing and pretty home. New 32" TV with Blu-ray player in every house.
Spend the day curled up with a book or explore far and wide and then return to your comfortable home and warm wood burning stove in the evening. Uniquely visitors are able to visit the award winning 4 star Attadale Gardens free of charge at any time during their stay. Free Wifi available


Hill walking, loch & sea fishing, mountain biking: A map is provided in each house with a selection of walks marked on it. The walks vary in length from a couple of hours to all day. Climbing the Munros is only recommended for people who are fit and accustomed to hill-walking. The Attadale estate is ideally situated for walking enthusiasts.

There is fishing available in the hill lochs if you are keen on walking. The river Carron is available to fish for the price of a day ticket which is available locally.

It is good country for mountain-biking enthusiasts. We can lend some bicycles.

The villages of Lochcarron and Strathcarron are only a few minutes drive away where all possible facilities are available: an excellent village shop, petrol stations, garages, restaurant and cafes. In addition a mere five minutes away, you can find an award winning gift shop, the Carron Pottery as well as the Carron Restaurant so you do not have to go far. Convenient for exploring Isle of Skye and Applecross peninsula.

Our own Attadale Gardens are free for you as visitors at any time, so you can explore whenever you feel like it. 20 acres of beautifully laid out water gardens, with sculpture scattered throughout. Enjoy the kitchen garden, the fern garden, the Japanese garden.

Attadale station is on the Inverness-Kyle line which means you have easy access both East and West

Sightseeing: Ideally positioned on the South side of Loch Carron you can explore the Isle of Skye, Plockton, Eilean Donan Castle, Applecross and Inverewe Gardens.

Property manager

Joanna Macpherson

Languages

English, French, Russian

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a stream in the garden
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We ask for £50 for a dog to stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Strathcarron

Located in Strathcarron, this cottage is in a rural area. Loch Carron and Eilean Donan Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lochcarron Golf Course and Plockton Harbour. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Strathcarron, Wester Ross, SCT

What's nearby

  • Attadale Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Loch Carron - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Plockton Harbour - 20 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 22 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Bealach na Ba - 28 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

  • Attadale Station - 3 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lochcarron Bistro and Gift Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waterside Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Carron Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ceardach - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tee Off Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Bothy, Attadale Holiday Cottage, Strathcarron, Ross-shire pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at West Bothy, Attadale Holiday Cottage, Strathcarron, Ross-shire?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Bothy, Attadale Holiday Cottage, Strathcarron, Ross-shire?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is West Bothy, Attadale Holiday Cottage, Strathcarron, Ross-shire located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Attadale Gardens and Loch Carron. Lochcarron Golf Course and Lochcarron Library are also within 9 miles (15 km). Attadale Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & great host

The location of these cottages is absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants peace & tranquillity. Beautiful surroundings & very helpful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pascale c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellentes vacances

très bon séjour. Joanna nous a réservé un excellent accueil. maison très agréable et très calme. très bien situé.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Sehr empfehlenswert

Absolut herrliche Location - richtig schön ruhig und dennoch nicht weit von interessanten Orten und Sehenswürdigkeiten entfernt. Wir haben die Woche genutzt um die Isle of Skye ein wenig zu erforschen - die eine Woche war leider zu kurz - also - müssen wir wiederkommen was wir gerne, sehr gerne tun werden. Wem der Scotish Summer ein wenig zu kühl ist kann sich abends am kleinen Holzofen im Wohnzimmer schön aufwärmen und den Tag schön gemütlich ausklingen lassen. Absolut zu empfehlen und falls es Fragen etc. geben sollte, ist Joanna immer erreichbar - und ihren herrlichen Garten (Attadale Gardens) kann man so oft man möchte ebenfalls besuchen. Der Eintritt ist in der Ferienhausmiete inkl.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Welcoming and cosy

After a day of exploration around this beautiful area,often in damp and cool conditions,we could not have asked for a more peaceful, warm and comfortable base to return to. Everything you need is catered for. The cottage is set in a lovely, quiet and tranquil location, the sound of sheep, cattle the only sounds likely to disturb you. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Relaxing week at East Bothy

The property is well equipped, impeccably clean and very homely. Sitting by the wood burning stove listening to the birds as the sun set was perfectly relaxing. The location is excellent, there is plenty to do on the doorstep and Torridon and Applecross are under an hour away. We also enjoyed a day sea kayaking at Plockton.

10/10 Excellent

ROGER M.

A cosy Bothy nestling in beautiful scenery

We have been coming to this site for many years now and never tire of its beauty and idyllic setting. Superb walks for all. close sightings of deer that roam the Estate. Good local restaurants especially if you like seafood. Ideal for children's safety and dogs welcome.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Cosy cottage. Great location

Attadale Holiday Cottages, Strathcarron, Wester Ross I stayed with a friend in the East Bothy on the Attadale Estate, from October 8 – 15. We thoroughly enjoyed the break. The weather was superb, the Scottish Midge largely absent. The East Bothy was cosy, clean and well presented. Downstairs there is an open plan living, dining and kitchen area, very well equipped with everything that might be needed; also some really thoughtful touches, like freshly picked flowers from the Gardens, tea, coffee, milk, biscuits and fresh eggs, all very welcome when arriving after a long journey. The Welcome pack was particularly helpful and comprehensive, with information on all you need to know to get the best out of your break. Also the Comments/Feedback book, which contained some useful recommendations from previous guests with regard to places to visit, eat out, etc. There is no TV (we didn’t miss it at all!); but a DVD player and WiFi are both available. We loved the wood burning stove and the plentiful supply of logs. Also the sight from the windows of deer grazing on the grass outside. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with two singles, all very comfortable. In terms of the location, the four holiday cottages are set in beautiful surroundings. There is an invigorating walk from the cottages to Bendronaig Lodge and back, a distance of some 12 miles or so. We were very glad to be offered a lift there by the head stalker and enjoyed the walk back down, which was sufficiently invigorating for two 70+ year olds! A series of three hydro electric schemes are currently being installed on the Attadale Estate, with completion due in late Spring /early Summer 2017. It was interesting to observe progress, and we didn’t find that this work impinged in any way on the peace and quiet of the location. As a guest at the cottages you are allowed free and unlimited access to the Gardens, which are well worth a visit. This is a good base for exploring further afield: e.g. 20 miles from the Skye Bridge, 18 miles from Eilean Donan Castle. I can also recommend the drive to Applecross, over the Bealach na Ba or ‘Pass of the Cattle’. The road rises to a height of 2,053 ft from sea level in about four miles and is acknowledged to be the most spectacular pass in Scotland. Single track throughout, it also provides some of the most challenging driving in the country. All in all, a great experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

A lovely cottage in a beautiful highland estate

East Bothy was a well appointed cottage in the lovely Attadale Estate. It was clean, comfortable and warm. Electric heaters are installed in each room and there is a log fire for really cold evenings. The Estate workers were helpful if anything is required. Although the Estate is served by the railway (Attadale Station is about 1 mile from the cottage) to get the most out of the area visitors will need a car. Close by are Loch Carron, Skye, Applecross and Loch Torridan. Low level walks and mountain climbs are both possible from this cottage. Visitors to the cottage have free access to the beautiful Attadale Gardens which are well worth seeing Our holiday at The East Bothy was probably the best we've had in Scotland, during 40 years . We would certainly recommend this property and the surrounding area to others.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

valérie p.

Dépaysement total

Cottage très agréable dans un très bel environnement. Accueil sympathique et chaleureux.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

sarl G.

Cocooning dans les highlands

Un cottage très confortable et douillet, encore plus apprécié lorsque le temps est maussade, pluvieux et un peu froid; un bon feu de cheminée permet de redonner le moral. Le site est appréciable pour visiter l'ile de Skye (à 20 minutes en voiture) et pour découvrir cette belle région. L'accueil et les petites attentions de Johanna sont également appréciés. A recommander sans modération
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jean V.

A gem in the highlands

East Bothy is a favourite cottage of ours, perfect location, access to visit a beautiful garden and spotlessly clean and cosy. Very well kitted out, clean and fresh decor and lots of wood for the log burning stove. Walks up the hill road and beyond are amazing, views are spectacular, a real gem in the highlands.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Value for money, well situated for outdoor holiday

We spent a very enjoyable week recently at Strathan Cottage. Our party was three people, but there is plenty of room for a family of four. The cottage is nicely and simply furnished, and clean. We lived most of the time in the kitchen which has a large table and is good for communal living. The rented cottages are situated together well away from the road and main house. Our dog enjoyed long daily walks. There is plenty of wildlife to see, with red deer beside the cottage some evenings. The cottage is well placed for outdoor activities, especially hill walking. Only minor quibbles, which we mentioned to the owners. No hair dryer, no dishwasher or washing machine (although laundry can be done at Attadale House). I still thought very good value for money. A big plus is free entry to nearby Attadale Gardens. All the entries in the guest book were very complimentary so we are not the only ones to have enjoyed our stay. We had good weather too - but I'm afraid it is never possible to promise that to all visitors to north west Scotland! In summary, this is a value for money cottage, well situated for an outdoor holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stephanie l.

Hâvre de paix

Gite bien équipé. Au calme. Un peu loin de tout mais ça fait partie du charme et c est ce que nous recherchions. Un cerf est même venu devant notre maison à la tombée de la nuit ! Situation idéale pour visiter l île de Skye et les Highlands. Joanna et son mari sont de très bon conseil pour les excellents restaurants du coin ! Ils sont par ailleurs très sympathiques et serviables. Les jardins d Attadale sont magnifiques et en libre accès pour les habitants des gites. Merci pour cet excellent séjour. Seuls les midges sont un peu casse pieds, mais c est comme partout dans les Highlands...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carsten E.

Hyggelig hytte East Bothy

hyggelig hytte, dejligt roligt sted, det ligger langt fra alting, der var det i hytten der skulle være. kan klart anbefales til andre, vil vil alle 4 gerne komme igen en anden gang. vejret var fantastisk, det var rigtig varmt, det gav visse udfordringer, hytten blev hurtig varmet meget op, udfordringen bestod i at midgeplagen gjorde at vi kunne ikke have vinduer til at stå åben om natten, det gav søvnmangel på grund af den ulidelige varme, der var i de 2 soveværelser på 1. sal. ( der kunne med fordel sættes midgenet op så vinduerne kunne være åbne om natten. ferieboligen var ren op pæn.servicen fra udlejer var helt i top. Atterdale Garden er et besøg værd. attraktionerne i området er helt klart gåture i dette fantastisk flotte område, der var en gåtur på ca. 5 km op til en rigtig lækker sø hvor vi havde stor fornøjelse af flere badeture i det meget klare vand, så er der 5 km tilbage til huset igen, men det er turen værd. hvis der skal tages billeder undervejs tager det længere tid, men turen frem og tilbage med badetur tager ca 3 timer. vi havde en fantastisk tur til Applecross over bjergene, masser af hårnålesving, så der blev trænet i at køre en spændende tur over bjergene. Restauranten i nærheden var ikke noget at skrive hjem om, det vi fik var for dårlig til beredt, kødet var sejt. der er ikke længere væk, end at en køretur til øen Skye er en tur værd. vi kørte mod Glenbrittle hvor vi fandt vandfald på vandfald, helt ubeskrivelig flot. alt i alt er Atterdale et godt udgangspunkt for de der vil naturen og flot landskab. Jannie - Michael - Birgit og Carsten fra Danmark
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable cottage, lovely views, great location

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay Cottage was comfortable, clean and in a beautiful location. Very welcoming. Lots to do in surrounding area. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

East Bothy cottage at Attadale Estates

If we had a chance to live in Scotland, we would love to live on Attadale Estates. It was the highlight of our three-week vacation in Ireland and Scotland. Our only disappointment was in having to leave! What a wonderful place to vacation! Our weeklong stay (not nearly long enough!) was in a darling cottage set back from the main road with cows and sheep grazing just outside our door, high hills surrounding us on three sides and a beautiful sunlit loch in the distance. East Bothy (the name of our vacation house) is one side of a dual cottage. It was tidy, well maintained, cozy and just right for getting away from the distractions of modern life. The tiny kitchen was more than adequate, the 2 comfy bedrooms were tucked under the eaves upstairs and the sitting room was just what we needed for relaxing (no television, which was great for us!) after spending our days exploring the nearby attractions. Our host, Joanna MacPherson, could not have been lovelier. The attractions? One could stay inside the estate walls all holiday and be perfectly happy! Attadale Estate features a beautiful garden that you can wander all day long. Explore the hills, winding road, streams and fields with camera and binoculars, or just sit outside enjoying a cup of coffee, watching the midges come out at dusk (smite those midges!), all without leaving the grounds -- of the Estate, not the coffee! (um, American humor!) We spent a lot of time driving to nearby places, and still did not have enough time to see everything. Strathcarron across the loch has a nice grocery store andthere are plenty of good restaurants close by if you like to eat out. A short drive away are the ruins of Castle Strome resting on an outcropping above the loch with the mountaintops of Skye in the distance. A drive over the top of the mountain to the other side is gorgeous and hair-raising (hairpin turns, room for one car to pass at a time -- you know, Scotland!) But on the other side you'll find Applecross and more -- go to the ends of the roads, because that's where you'll find quiet coves and fishing boats dropping their nets. The Isle of Skye is close by for a day of exploring, as is Eileen Donan castle. Frankly, there was so much to do and see, but we loved being lazy and stopping wherever we pleased. Consequently, we didn't go to all the sites that are within the reach of Attadale. Did I mention that I took over 5,000 photographs? If you want to experience Scotland, this is the place to stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lovely cottages in wonderful setting

Lovely cottage in amazing setting. Property very clean and well equipped. Friendly staff on hand if needed. Attadale Gardens not to be missed. We would certain recommend the cottages to friends and relatives (indeed our daughter was the first to find Attadale for her honeymoon). Lots of lovely drives wonderful walks great restaurants Kishorn for scallops Plockton Hotel delicious meal and wonderful fish and chips after the spectacular drive over the Pass of the Cattle
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Sehr einfach

Einfachste Ausstattung im Vergleich zu anderen Cottages in Schottland .Und dennoch nicht preiswerter. Total ruhig gelegen, aber voller Mücken, sodass man das Haus nicht verlassen konnte,da sehr aggressiv.

About the host

Hosted by Joanna Macpherson

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English, French, Russian