Title: In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate 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 # In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33914700/33914675/6c9c6bca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33914700/33914675/4a29c3bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33914700/33914675/4e9a4840.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33914700/33914675/e9633bd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33914700/33914675/e0f40e82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate Fruachan Cottage is located on a private highland estate extending to 27,200 acres set within breath taking scenery along the banks of Loch Shin. The estate is located within the county of Sutherland in the north of Scotland and lies north west of the small, picturesque, rural village of Lairg. Holidaying at Sallachy Estate provides the ideal location to enjoy the beauty and the tranquility of the Scottish Highlands, an ideal holiday destination for all. Fruachan Cottage is Gaelic for heathery knoll and is a 3 bedroom new-build traditional stone property, which retains the character of the estate and has stunning views over Loch Shin. The cottage is warm and cosy and has a secluded peaceful location with no through traffic. It's a truly beautiful spot where deer can be seen regularly grazing around the cottage. The property is over two floors and sleeps 6 comfortably and has a large sitting room with a double aspect view towards the loch and to the front of the house. There is a log burning stove. There is a modern kitchen/dining room with a large utility and drying room, also, there is a downstairs toilet and cloak room with lockable gun cabinet. The stairway with picture window leads to a bathroom with separate shower, three bedrooms, one with an en-suite. The accommodation is heated by an environmentally-friendly wood burning boiler providing under floor heating throughout. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,938 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules We would ask that the property is left in a similar state after your stay. Please ensure to close all gates on the estate and adhere to any signage. Please do not feed the deer and take care that any pets don't disturb them. Please collect any dog mess from your pet around the property. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.02378%2C-4.43707&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZoTIJyMWkKL3K_VC6dT1qcQQOso=) Lairg, SCT #### What's nearby - Ravens Rock Gorge - 4 min drive - 3.8 miles - Ferrycroft Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles - Ben More - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles - Carbisdale Castle - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles - Bonar Bridge - 15 min drive - 13.2 miles #### Getting around - Lairg Station - 13 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 100 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Shin Fry Fish And Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive - ‪Crofters Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Community Care Assynt - ‬5 min drive - ‪Mac & Wild Falls of Shin - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate? > Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate located? > This family-friendly Lairg cottage is located on the waterfront, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ravens Rock Gorge, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ben More and Falls of Shin. Kyle of Sutherland and Ferrycroft Visitor Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## In the heart of the Highlands located on a Private Sporting Estate Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holger R. 16 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We spent a wonderful week at Fruachan Cottage. We often went hiking for a very long time and were very happy to come back to the cosy cottage in the evening. Pure relaxation and deceleration! The communication with Fiona was very good. ##### Holger R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved this property! we loved this cottage and the facilities fore guests to use. The views are stunning with changing weather conditions., and daily visits from the dear were fabulous. my granddaughters loved that part and played monopoly & hide and seek in the cottage daily. Dornoch Beach is a must visit, as it is stunning and the rock pools were explored thoroughly. I would love to be here for the winter with a roaring fire and provisions and a few good books, not moving to go anywhere. Lairg does not have much to offer as far as eating out is concerned, although not needed when you have the facilities all here in this cottage. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nora W. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really nice place It was really good! ##### Nora W. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralitsa M. 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay We had a great bank holiday weekend. Lovely place with a great location! ##### Ralitsa M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. 16 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ruhe und Natur pur! Phantastisch schönes Haus in wunderschöner, abgeschiedener Lage! Ab und zu kommen die Rehe vorbei und lassen sich beim äsen beobachten. Traumhaft! ##### Chris H. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steffen B. 1 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhaft gelegenes Ferienhaus Die Lage dieses Ferienhauses ist einfach nur wunderschön. Die Rehe kamen zum Frühstück vorbei. Das Haus war super eingerichtet und alles lief problemlos ab. ##### Steffen B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian W. 13 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Eine echte Perle im Zentrum der NC500 Ein wunderbares Cottage, bestens ausgestattet in herrlich ruhiger Lage mit Blick auf das Loch Shi. Lairg mit Supermarkt ist wenige Meilen entfernt. Ein toller Ausgangspunkt für die Erkundung rund um NC500 und ein fabelhafter Service! ##### Christian W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah N. 15 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highland Getaway If you want to get away from it all and be in nature this is the place! The house was just perfect! Everything you could possibly need was there. The owners were super helpful and so lovely. I would highly recommend booking if you want to be close to nature and be away from it all. ##### Sarah N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meleri J. 25 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What an amazing stay! We loved every minute of our stay in Fruachan Cottage- our short break was too short but idyllic in every way! The cottage itself is ideal and had everything we needed; the location is totally out of this world, so quiet with outstanding views. Being in the deer park was magical with the deer around us and overlooking Loch Shin - you can’t get much better than this! We travelled with 2 small dogs who loved being there! Two words- go there! ##### Meleri J. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine I. 24 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful escape Well equipped cottage with stunning views. Seeing the deer up close was mesmerising for our child. House is spacious and Lairg only a short drive away. Would love to return. ##### Catherine I. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Fiona C. 2 Sept 2016 #### Perfect cottage getaway This cottage was well outfitted and comfortable for 5 adults. It sits on a beautiful property where deer walk right up to the house, grazing on the clovers. I would recommend this property for a country getaway. ##### Fiona C. 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