Title: THE CATTLEMAN'S BOTHY - Highland House with Stunning Balnakeil Beach Views. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # THE CATTLEMAN'S BOTHY - Highland House with Stunning Balnakeil Beach Views. Holiday home in Balnakeil with kitchen and fireplace ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73650000/73649300/73649297/8f8e44a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73650000/73649300/73649297/9c20f947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73650000/73649300/73649297/b58f56d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73650000/73649300/73649297/ef72d19d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73650000/73649300/73649297/w1250h750x0y83-99896951.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the Balnakeil Farm steading, The Balnakeil Cattleman's Bothy offers a unique Highland getaway. Take a short stroll to find tranquility or simply admire the sea view from the kitchen window as you plan your day, with luxurious solid wood furnishings and Anta tweeds and plaids creating an authentic Highlands feel. ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### THE CATTLEMAN'S BOTHY - Highland House with Stunning Balnakeil Beach Views. The Balnakeil Cattleman's Bothy is a traditional Highland house in the centre of the Balnakeil Farm steading. Be amidst all the action while still being able to walk 5 minutes in any direction and find complete tranquillity. Balnakeil really is the perfect location for a quiet getaway - with impressive hills on one side and the white sands of Balnakeil Bay on the other, you can do as much or as little as you want, and even if you don't fancy a dip in the North Atlantic, you can still admire the breath-taking sea view from the kitchen window. Having been a home to many shepherds and cattlemen in the past, the Cattleman's Bothy has now been fully refurbished to provide a unique and luxurious experience. Decorated fully with solid wood furnishings and Anta tweeds and plaids, the Bothy boasts a contemporary Scottish interior with an authentic Highlands feel, while still retaining the luxury and elegance that our guests deserve. It is easy to develop a habit of taking a stroll along the beach to the end of the Faraid Head peninsula before breakfast and late in the evening. It's quiet here anyway, but at these peaceful times it's amazing to sit in the pale light and watch the waves and the wildlife: puffins, seals, dolphins, and the occasional otter, oblivious to the human presence. The coast is one of contrasts: long flat sands and dunes, huge towering cliffs, rugged hills and barren moorland - there is no better place to stay and enjoy the natural beauty which the North West highlands has to offer than in our very own magical Cattleman's Bothy. The Cattleman’s Bothy has been limited to adults. Upstairs there are two bedrooms named after local landmarks; Faraid (king size bed) and Croispol (two single beds or a super king size bed on request). Downstairs you will find a modern shower room, open plan kitchen (fully kitted) and dining room with a sea view, and a gorgeous sitting room with a wood burning stove. The Cattleman’s Bothy is the perfect place for friends and family to enjoy some quality time together while exploring the serenity of the Scottish Highlands. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near the sea - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92356900/92356848/1ce9ad4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Cabin In Durness Scottish Highland 3 Minutes walk from Beach Durness - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=92356848&PinnedHotelID=92356848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74310000/74300900/74300863/872ade1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sangobeag - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Durness - Sea view - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=74300863&PinnedHotelID=74300863&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32925300/32925224/3bd61c86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Rispond, near Durness Rispond, near Durness - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=32925224&PinnedHotelID=32925224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34710900/34710842/3401900b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BALNAKEIL HOUSE - A-Listed Highland Lodge on the Beach sleeping up to 17 Balnakeil - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=34710842&PinnedHotelID=34710842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fishing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32924600/32924593/6714de4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 bedroom accommodation in Rispond, near Durness Rispond, near Durness - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=32924593&PinnedHotelID=32924593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923600/32923507/5bb0b419.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Rispond, near Durness Rispond, near Durness - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=32923507&PinnedHotelID=32923507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=58.578598,-4.76156&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:i_qdJv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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CFwe_codObqBsyD0_YCVT5zz7m0=) Durness, SCT #### What's nearby - Balkaniel Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Balnakiel Craft Village - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - John Lennon Memorial Garden - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles - Durness Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles - Smoo Cave - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Sango Sands Oasis - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Durness Food Spot - ‬4 min drive - Cheese N Toasted - ‪choraidh Croft - ‬12 min drive - ‪White Heather Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is THE CATTLEMAN'S BOTHY - Highland House with Stunning Balnakeil Beach Views. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at THE CATTLEMAN'S BOTHY - Highland House with Stunning Balnakeil Beach Views.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at THE CATTLEMAN'S BOTHY - Highland House with Stunning Balnakeil Beach Views.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is THE CATTLEMAN'S BOTHY - Highland House with Stunning Balnakeil Beach Views. located? > Situated in Balnakeil, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Balkaniel Beach and Balnakiel Craft Village. John Lennon Memorial Garden and Durness Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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