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Professor's Cottage - Highlands

Heights of Kinlochewe, The Highlands
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sun
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Escape to this beautiful remote rural cottage with fantastic river and countryside views
  • Watch the sun set in the valley from your patio or explore the clear skies with the living room telescope
  • Wildlife, walks, mountain biking, kayaking and wild swimming all from the doorstep
Property code: CA275

For a real holiday hideaway, this remote three-bedroom cottage as seen in the blockbuster movie ‘Stardust'', is perfect for families seeking an isolated escape into the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

Used as part of the set for the blockbuster film 'Stardust', this cottage is set near Kinlochewe and has been beautifully renovated to a modern standard. Located 3 miles down a rough track, this home is undoubtedly a remote escape for all the family to enjoy. Children will love the vast bracken-filled land to run around and play in, and adults will enjoy the peaceful surroundings and ample opportunities to spot wildlife, such as the stags that reside on the grounds of the estate.

 

The cottage has beautiful large windows in the living room and guests can enjoy stargazing with the telescope that's provided. Evenings are exceptionally cosy and magical when the wood burner is lit, and the sky is clear and studded with stars. The stylish fitted kitchen is a delight to cook in, with plenty of space to prepare delicious meals for everyone, and a lovely wooden dining table to serve on. Each of the rooms to the front of the property boast lovely views of the river. The master bedroom is downstairs and has been beautifully furnished. It has patio doors that lead outside, where you are bound to spend most of the warm summer evenings with a glass of wine in hand watching the sun go down in the valley. Upstairs, there are two snug and homely twin bedrooms, where you can catch 40 winks beneath the eaves.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 2 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 cloakroom with WC
  • Electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, internal drying room
  • TV, DVD player
  • Electric heating, heating and electricity included
  • Wood burner with fuel provided
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgates available on request
  • Garden
  • Private driveway parking
  • Will accept up to 3 dogs on request
  • Wi-Fi
  • Private water supply
  • Please note mobile signal in this area is poor
  • Arrival: 18:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kinlochewe is an excellent location for going on guided walks and mountain trails, perfect for adventurous types. This holiday home is also ideally situated for exploring the West Coast area of Gairloch. Being just a short drive away, guests can enjoy glass-bottom boat trips and whale watching cruises. There are also plenty of restaurants, cafes and pubs nearby for a bite to eat after a busy day out.

Keen adventurers will thrive on the opportunity to take on Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. With a bunch of mountain peaks, ancient pinewoods, undercover crossbills and soaring golden eagles, it's no wonder that Beinn Eighe was chosen as Britain's first National Nature Reserve. Take advantage of the trail network here that offers something for all abilities, whatever the weather (5 miles away).

Gairloch is found on the shore of Loch Gairloch amongst the incredible landscape of Wester Ross, and it offers an abundance of scenery and activities for visitors. There are several excellent sandy beaches in the area, such as the Big Sand and Redpoint, which provide lovely views to Raasay, Skye and the Western Isles, and unforgettable sunsets across the Minch (22 miles away).

Situated in one of the least spoilt natural environments in the UK, Ullapool is another nearby town that offers a wealth of things to see and do. There is a variety of walks in the area including mountains, rocky coasts and lengthy inland footpaths with some of the most beautiful summits in the north-west Highlands too.

Fiona MacDonald

This property is personally managed by Fiona.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by George 10th March 2024

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Total beauty Total relaxation Amazing location Good weather Bad weather its just as amazing

Reviewed by Anthony 4th February 2024

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the description of Professors Cottage is so accurate, secluded and totally quiet luxury exactly what we needed to recharge our batteries, 3 miles drive down the track is a wildlife trip in itself, deer everywhere & golden eagles up & down the glen (speak to Norman estate manger/gamekeeper hell tell you gems about the golden eagles/nesting) every kiRead moretchen appliance you could want, very comfy KS bed, deer @ cottage every day, I love a place that have proper whisky glasses. WE WILL BE BACK LOVED IT Hide

Reviewed by Dianne 3rd December 2023

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Such a wonderful place, we felt relaxed the moment we arrived, the views are spectacular. You really don't need to go anywhere in the car as there are plenty of walks. The icing on the cake was the daily visits from the deer!!

Reviewed by Timothy 26th November 2023

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A spectacular location in which to escape from the world beyond. Would recommend to anyone seeking to get away from it all.

Reviewed by Christine G 15th October 2023

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Two upstairs twin bedrooms are accessed by a steep, narrow staircase so unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues. Apart from the very small ensuite facilites for the downstairs master bedroom, the rest if the property is spacious and comfortable. Unfortunately, there is no enclosed outdoor garden as advertised. The kitchen is well equipped and eaRead moresy to work in. Levels of heating, hot water and quality of bedroom linen and towels all very acceptable and comfortable. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 2nd July 2023

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One of the best holidays we have ever had in Scotland. The location is stunning. Feeding the wild deer by hand was an experience none of us will forget. The drive over Applecross Pass was spectacular and the Applecross Inn was brilliant - friendly helpful staff and lovely food at a very reasonable price. Big Sands at Gairloch is a beautiful unspoilRead moret, dog friendly beach. Sitting on the soft sand watching gannets diving into the water was an unexpected bonus. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 25th June 2023

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A hidden treasure thats second to nothing.

Reviewed by Caroline 4th June 2023

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Thank you for a lovely stay at Professors Cottage. Loved the setting and the cottage, not so keen on the midges but thats just Scotland! Very remote and provided a complete get away from it all holiday! Thank you

Reviewed by Chris 28th May 2023

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Reviewed by Anita 21st May 2023

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An amazing location in a great cottage which is really well equipped. A very special place to stay and hard to leave. We will remember this wonderful place, the deer and golden eagles for a very long time.

Reviewed by Jeff 7th May 2023

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Reviewed by Shirley 30th April 2023

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A beautiful house in an amazing location. A well equipped kitchen which was great. Every morning and evening we had Red Deer on the doorstep with the views of Ben Eighe in the distance. Some beautiful walks on your doorstep . Will definitely return!

Reviewed by Lucy 16th April 2023

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Reviewed by Cedric 9th April 2023

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Reviewed by Roger 19th February 2023

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I would give this Cottage a 1,000,000 stars for location if allowed. This was my second visit to The Professors Cottage & it will certainly not be my last . A vacation that keeps on giving, long after you've left .

Reviewed by Jason 30th October 2022

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Brilliant, well equipped cottage (even a slow cooker). Everything you need for a warm comfy stay in superb surroundings. Hand feeding the deer, our only neighbours, each morning and night was a great experience. The area around the cottage such as Torridon, Loch Maree and over to the coast with areas such as Gairloch are all within 30 minutes driveRead more once you reach the road and must be the best views in Scotland. We arranged Tesco pickup from Torridon Community Centre, 20 minutes drive away. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 2nd October 2022

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Reviewed by David 4th September 2022

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A very pleasant and well equipped cottage. Extremely comfortable and snug after a hard day's trek in the mountains. A special thanks to Norman for his unfailing cheerfulness and willingness to assist.

Reviewed by Christine 21st August 2022

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Reviewed by Karen 3rd July 2022

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Reviewed by Emma 26th June 2022

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Professor's Cottage is simply amazing! The location has to be seen to be believed, we were incredibly lucky with the weather and with the wildlife...Golden Eagle & Deer who both showed up every day (Eagle slightly more difficult to spot than the Deer!) If you are looking to "get away from it all" THIS IS THE PLACE!

Reviewed by Chris 8th May 2022

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Reviewed by Meike 10th April 2022

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I have never stayed in such a remote place and yet such a clean and cosy and modern cottage. It was extraordinary. We were greeted by the deers which grazed in the backyard and came to visit us nearly every day. We explored the coastal villages and went to the lovely beach in Gairloch. We had a wonderful time!

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