The Steading is situated on a commanding position on the south side of picturesque Strath Oykel, the valley of the Oykel, a river famed for the quality of its salmon. The valley, with its water-meadow base and steep sides, which lead in turn onto the high moors and hills, is lined with working crofts and is stunningly beautiful. It is a true haven of peace and tranquillity.

A converted farm Steading of traditional design, The Steading is a delightful 1storey, 2 bedroom stone cottage. It sits on a grassy terrace at the bottom of a steep drive off a very quiet single track road. 2008 is its first season so everything has a fresh new feel to it.

The hub of the house is the extremely comfortable sitting room, its sofa and armchairs, TV/DVD and music system, gas stove and central heating making it warm and snug, while the large, west-facing patio doors throw in the evening light.  The sitting room leads straight into the bright, well-equipped kitchen, the open plan layout ensuring that the cook is always within conversation range, and meals are eaten at the table that separates the two. The two twin bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room, are on the east side of the house, while the bathroom has a bath with shower attachment. An external wooden staircase leads up to a drying room in the loft.

Locally there are a number of excellent trout lochs and forest and moorland walks and you can enjoy them to your heart’s content without ever having to drive too far from the door. However, Strath Oykel is one of the most important coast-to-coast crossing routes in the North and The Steading is located half way between the two, offering easy access to the delights of both.

To the east, the Oykel flows into the Dornoch Firth, surely the most beautiful inlet on Britain’s east coast, with the beaches of East Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle, Glenmorangie Distillery and the golf courses of Dornoch, Golspie and Tain beyond. Alternatively, to the west and over the Oykel’s watershed, lies wild Assynt and the best of Highland Britain’s west coast scenery: magnificent hills like Suilven, Canisp and Conival, a rugged coastline, and fishing ports like Lochinver and Ullapool. The choice is endless - and it’s yours to make!

In short, The Steading suits everyone from older couples to families: people who like to explore the great outdoors, whether it is on foot, bicycle or car, and holding a fishing rod or Ordnance Survey map as the fancy takes.

• Walking - A great base from which to explore the diverse walking country of the Northern Highlands.
• Hill Walking - Assynt is close!
• Trout fishing - Numerous hill lochs where wild brown trout are plentiful.
• Cycling - Excellent touring country

Linen and towels provided.  Electricity and oil fired central hearing included.

TV/DVD, music system, gas wood-effect stove in the sitting room, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, fridge freezer

Good Housekeeping Deposit £150