Find self catering and romantic cottages with 4 poster beds in Highlands Scotland

Riverview Cottage, Poolewe, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £433 to £1023

Self catering accommodation in Poolewe sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Detached Four Poster Bed • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the peace and tranquillity of the Western Highlands yet only 300 yards from the coast this traditional style cottage overlooking the River Ewe has been furnished to the highest standards. The village of Poolewe is home to the exotic Inverewe Gardens (N.T.) which display tropical plants from around the world. Gairloch (7miles) offers sandy beaches golf horse riding and tennis. Shops pub tea room and restaurant nearby.

Sitting room with wood/coal burner and arch to dining room with patio doors to garden. Fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Twin bedded room. Utility room. Cloakroom/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom with four poster bed. Twin bedded room with ensuite shower room/W.C. Bathroom/W.C. (electric shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Poppies Cottage, Craignure, Isle of Mull, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £328 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Craignure sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks • Four Poster Bed Wheelchair access • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea • Hot Tub • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set above the stunning Sound of Mull enjoying amazing views and spectacular sunsets these delightful eco friendly cottages also boast every comfort with wood floors underfloor heating cosy wood burning stoves and lovely decked gardens. Set in a little group they offer miles of forestry trail walking from the doorstep yet are just 5 miles from shops and inns in both Craignure and the village of Salen which lies on the road to Tobermory (17 miles). The main town on Mull Tobermory's famously colourful houses and attractive harbour are a delight and a little further afield the beautiful sands of Calgary Bay make a lovely picnic spot. Torasay Castle and Gardens are only 8 miles away and a day trip to the island of Iona is a must. The ferry crossing to Oban is just 5 minutes' drive from the cottages.

Lavishly equipped this romantic retreat attached to Driftwood Cottage offers every comfort. Spacious open plan sitting room with wood burner doors to deck with hot tub and dining area and well fitted kitchen. Utility room. Double bedroom with four poster bed and ensuite bathroom/WC with double jacuzzi steam shower and sauna.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Woodside Cottage, Loch Ness-Side, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £509 to £839

Self catering accommodation in Loch Ness-Side sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Detached • Fishing nearby • Four Poster Bed Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove • Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed Luxury accommodation sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Commanding glorious panoramic views across mysterious and beautiful Loch Ness these wonderfully appointed Highland cottages – each with its own sheltered garden – stand in over 18 acres of wooded grounds and enjoy access to more than 500 yards of private shoreline including a jetty and a shingle beach. Oak beamed and equipped to very high standards their tasteful comfortable furnishings and open log fireplaces make them cosy and idyllic year round holiday retreats. Visitors are welcomed with fine wine produced locally at Moniack Castle winery. The cottages are perfectly placed for exploring the Highlands. There are castles and distilleries close by and easy touring to the Isle of Skye the magnificent west coast Ben Nevis Aviemore the Cairngorm ski slopes and the splendid Orkney Isles. Just 9 miles along the scenic Loch Ness road is Inverness – the lively and attractive 'capital' of the Highlands – with leisure centre cinemas excellent shops restaurants aqua dome and riverside theatre. Explore the charming coastal villages visit historic Culloden battlefield or just relax and watch for the legendary monster to appear (binoculars provided!). There is also free fishing on Loch Ness and golf pony trekking and water sports are close by. Restaurant and pub 200 yards. Shops 4 miles.

This charming and beautifully furnished cottage is set into a wooded hillside. Spacious beamed sitting room with open fire and bay window overlooking the loch. Archway to dining room and superbly appointed kitchen. Master bedroom with king size four poster bed and ensuite bathroom/W.C. with separate shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Miris, Wick, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £265 to £420

Self catering accommodation in Wick sleeps 6.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Four Poster Bed • Pub near by • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Mary Bell's Cottage is named after the original owner who farmed the surrounding land for many years. The current owners, a relative has  lovingly restored this lovely detached stone cottage and extended to offer an exceptionally high standard of accommodation in a simply stunning location. Many of the original features remain, such as the lovely thick stone walls and deep silled windows whilst the large modern extension provides the very best of luxurious and contemporary living. A bright sitting room with feature wood burning stove opens out through French doors to a large decking patio area. Totally secluded it is a real suntrap and provides an ideal area for eating al fresco or just relaxing and enjoying the amazing views across the bay. The stylish kitchen and impressive bathroom coupled with the tastefully coordinated bedrooms and solid oak flooring throughout completes the picture. This area of Scotland is renowned for its incredible white sandy beaches and crystal clear seas, and Armadale bay immediately adjoining the cottage is no exception. This idyllic bay offers shallow bathing as well as the opportunity for body boarding or surfing for the more adventurous. All along this coastline are white sandy coves interspersed with wide open beaches with sand dunes. The pretty village of Bettyhill, above Torrisdale bay, has local facilities including pubs, restaurant and a lovely indoor swimming pool as well as an interesting local museum. The area is a wild life watcher's paradise. Whales, basking sharks, porpoises, seals and otters are all seen in the area. At Melvich just along the coast there is also a colony of puffins which can be seen and at Forsinard, Strath Halladale; there is an RSPB nature reserve, where local rangers will take visitors to explore the bird life, flora and fauna close to hand. Nearby Borgie forest has a number of superb woodland trails, ideal for walking or cycling. This area is steeped in history and there are a large number of archaeological sites and places of interest within easy reach. Just a short drive south is the Strath of Kildonan, site of a 19th century gold rush where it is still possible to pan for gold in the River Helmsdale - but you must stake your claim by posting the date and amount of gold found in the old stone letter box! Fishing, golf, canoeing, horse riding and cycling are all available locally. Surfing is renowned in the area and nearby town of Thurso plays host to the World Surfing Championships annually. There are a number of excellent local restaurants, pubs and cafes in the small towns and villages along the coast. Mary Bell's Cottage is a simply idyllic property from which to relax and explore this totally unspoilt area of the British Isles. Property is all at ground floor level, has oil central heating.

Sconser Lodge, Sconser, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Sleeps 15
Weekly price range £1225 to £1800

Self catering accommodation in Sconser sleeps 15.

Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Four Poster Bed • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by &

Accommodation overview: Imagine having your own private island and staying in the former home of Gavin Maxwell, author of the classic book Ring of Bright Water.   Gavin Maxwell Cottage on Eilean Ban situated between Kyleakin on Skye and the Kyle of Lochalsh, on the Scottish mainland, has this unique claim to fame.  After the building of the Skye Bridge this former lighthouse keepers cottage is now accessed via a private gate on the side of the Skye Bridge.  Eilean Ban (Gaelic for White Island) is 6 acres of pure heaven.   Small stone paths meander around the island with colourful shrubs, herbs, heathers and wild grasses covering the hillsides.  Gavin Maxwell was one of the foremost authors of wildlife books of the last century, and now his legacy can be enjoyed by all.  The island boasts a wonderful array of wildlife.   There are frequent sightings of otters, seals and pine marten, as well as occasional dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks and Minke whales, together with an array of seabirds.  There is a superb, award-winning designed thatched wildlife hide perched on the hillside that provides a wonderful vantage point to watch the rich variety of birdlife, including Eider Ducks and a heronry on the adjoining island.  Visitors are welcome to take an escorted tour of the Stevenson Lighthouse that is situated on the shoreline.  This unique and historic island offers the ultimate retreat, yet is easily accessible, as it is situated on the gateway to Isle of Skye, with all its amazing scenery, historic sites and unspoilt, wild countryside this island has to offer.  The cottage is spacious and well-equipped.  The large farmhouse style kitchen / dining room looks out across the sea to the myriad of small islands dotted along the shoreline.  The cosy sitting-room has a lovely fireplace with wood-burning stove and the two bedrooms are both generous in size and very well presented.  The adjoining Long Room (access is via a separate door) houses the Gavin Maxwell Museum.  Recreated by the actress Virginia McKenna and others, and now run by the Eilean Ban Trust, it is a reconstruction of Gavins 40 living room. This interesting museum is a testament to Maxwells fascinating life and contains unique writings and artefacts; Property is all at ground floor level, has electric storage heaters.