Hilltop

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No

Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

13 Customer Review(s)

“The cottage was perfect”

- Mr Imrie, November 2019
“Area was excellent the cottage lacked the personal touch, very basic with no frills.”

- Mr Dorrill, September 2019
“We loved it!”

Perfect peace and quiet and everything we needed was provided in the cottage. The price was good too - very reasonable. We hope to return one day.

- Mr Cochrane, September 2019
“An odd "cottage", this is a new build bungalow in a remote Scottish valley.”

Overlooking rusted cars and abandoned equipment, there is no scenic delight awaiting you. Despite comments going back two years, no effort has been made by the owners to provide light bulbs and coat hooks. We experienced power outage but there were no candles or torches to be found- the log burner was a god send. Avoid, it's not worth the money compared to local b&b.

- Mr Ripley, September 2019
“There was no sign to Hilltop.”

We had to drive up and down to match the photo of the property with the right bungalow. After a very long journey we were dismayed to find the approach track to the property very unattractive with the odd scrap bike, an old sink, piles off old tyres, a scrap car, and a collection of old trailers and another car to each side of the track. The mini quarry facing the front of the property didn’t improve the outlook. The bungalow itself was spacious and comfortable but felt soulless. Not a single picture or anything decorating the walls, minimal furniture (the spacious hall sported a single chair, no bedroom chairs, and no hooks anywhere for coats, dressing gowns, towels etc. Despite some of these criticisms having been made by previous tenants, nothing had been done to improve things. Clearly the owners have made no effort to address any of these matters, and of course this reflects badly on your company.

- Mr Dixon, June 2019
“No, I selected met expectations as I've booked with you many times before, so knew to expect exceedingly high standards!”

- Ms Matthews, January 2019
“We asked Sykes whether there was a non stick saucepan and flashlight at the property.”

The phoned the owners who affirmed that there was. We had no gas for the cooker for twenty four hours as the Propane ran out . This meant we had no access to hot food from Thursday night until the handy man appeared the following night , Friday at 7pm. Apart from this the cottage was good.

- Mr Dennen, September 2018
“Overall, we were disappointed with Hilltop.”

We had a problem with the gas supply to the hob which became a major disruption to our holiday. The gas supply to the hob was erratic with a very small flame eventually appearing on the rings for the first few days of the holiday. By Wednesday there was no gas coming through at all. We had to drive about a mile to get a phone signal as there was no WiFi or landline in the house on several occasions throughout Thursday, speaking first to a local contact and then on three occasions to yourselves. Each telephone conversation occasioned a separate trip as we waited for some progress. Eventually the owner (Simon) contacted my husband and advised he could not get a gas engineer until the following morning. That evening, we eventually managed to get some gas at the hob enough to cook a meal for our visitors. Catherine then arrived with her daughter and interrupted our dinner saying she had to take a photo of the gas hob for Simon. The following morning (Friday) Catherine arrived just after 9am with a gas engineer who eventually managed to fix the problem by installing a new regulator to the gas cylinder. The whole incident was very inconvenient and disappointing. Separately, I would comment that the cottage had a lack of homeliness in that the bare necessities were present but there were, for example, no coathooks, no towel rail or hooks in the bathroom, no pictures on any of the walls, no cushions on the sofa and no additional blankets in the bedrooms. Also there were no instructions on how to operate any appliances and very minimal information about the local area. There was no information about local services, Doctor, Shops, Restaurants etc. Finally, the garden was described as a "lawn" but was very rough terrain and pasture with cow dung all over the area. These may seem trivial points but such features do make a positive difference to the feel of a holiday home. The wood-burning stove appeared to be poorly installed and was uncontrollable and there was no information on local supplies of firewood. We have used self-catered properties for over 25 years and whilst Hilltop looked appealing on your website I would have to rate it as a poor experience.

- Mrs Gordon, September 2018
“I went there with my partner and two little children.”

We all loved the place. It is not for everybody as there is no wifi signal and hardly any signal at all to be honest, but if you are looking for quiet place with absolutely stunning views, breathtaking beaches with white sands and clear blue water, that is the place for you. The house had everything we wanted, really well equipped, washing machine and dryer was a good addition to the place as sometimes you will get soaked with rain. Since we got there on Friday nobody bothered us at all. Place is really secluded walking distance to the lovely beach is only couple minutes away. We are already checking dates to book it again. By the way house is a lot more spacious than on the pictures, fireplace and lazy boys in the tv room..just perfect. Thank you for a brilliant holiday. We will be back again even though its 9 hours in the car to get there.

- Mr Depta, August 2018
“The location, the bungalow was very spacious.”

- Mr Pickard, June 2018
“This is a lovely, well-appointed, property in a beautiful location, but there was something strangely missing.”

Yes, it was warm and comfortable (leather reclining sofas) with a luxury kitchen (granite work surfaces) and a large TV, but the owner has clearly not actually spent a night there or some things would have become obvious. There is nowhere to hang a wet coat or leave your boots (this is NW Scotland after all), there are no pictures on the walls which makes it feel like an empty art gallery, and a place called Hilltop in this part of the world would be expected to have at the very least, a view of the sea, but in this it fails. Also, a note for future residents, the sign for the cottage is sometimes hidden by the wheely bins at the roadside, so it can be difficult to find in an area where there is limited phone signal to call the caretaker!

- Mr Haddow, June 2018
“A fabulous location, beautiful scenery and away from it all!”

The cottage could be perfect - it could definitely do with somewhere to hang coats & towels (backs of chairs will eventually take its toll on them!). The kitchen could have done with a good clean. The cooker hob, pots & pans, cutlery & drawers weren’t clean (we cleaned them all before being able to use them). Great facilities otherwise, washing & drying always a bonus. No WiFi is good for some but unfortunately not for us as it meant not being able to keep in contact with family at home & mobile signal not great. All in all we had a great time here, the children loved it too.

- Mr Sanders, April 2018
“We have been before so know what to expect.”

Still needs some coat hooks in lobby! Some cracked wine glasses and some pans in bad state not of our making. For us this is a good location but perhaps not for everybody due to lack of Wifi and some other local amenities.

- Mrs Orr-Ewing, March 2018
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The property

Lochinver 6 miles.

On a pretty hillside, this modern detached cottage has lovely open views and comes with a gentle pace of life, located in the small, friendly community of Clachtoll, just six miles from the fishing port of Lochinver in the Scottish Highlands.

From your lovely cottage you will see sheep and horses grazing in neighbouring fields and the area is one of natural unspoilt beauty.

This cottage is warm and spacious and is ideal for a family or group of friends who want to be in a truly get away from it all location amongst fabulous scenery.

In the sitting room there are recliner sofas and a cosy woodburning stove to relax in front of at the end of an active day, whilst the kitchen/diner is a very sociable space with a large central dining table where great meals can be prepared and enjoyed.

Completing the accommodation are two comfortable bedrooms, a smart bathroom with freestanding bath and a utility room with WC.

The cottage occupies an elevated location and offers open views across Clachtoll, along with an enclosed and private garden where children can play safely.

Within easy reach is the rugged coastline and beautiful white sands of Clachtoll beach complete with its stunning mountain views, and Lochinver is a short drive away with good local services.

The area is ideal for touring with its quiet single track coastal roads ideal for exploring the small villages along the way and always have your camera at the ready as wildlife and marine life are abundant.

What a simply perfect holiday location.

Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility with WC
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off road parking
Enclosed garden
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop, pub and harbour 6 miles
Coast 1 mile.

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About the location

LOCHINVER

Inverness 103 miles.

Set amongst the spectacular mountainous scenery of Assynt, Lochinver is a busy little fishing port with a regular fish market. The Visitor Centre houses a display on the history, geology and wildlife of the area. There is a pottery with craft shop and a range of other retailers. Lochinver also offers excellent fishing, while walkers flock to the line of distinctive and isolated mountains which run parallel to the coast. Heading north from Lochinver, and a couple of miles off the main road, is Achmelvich a tiny bay village with stunning white sands and turquoise blue water. The stunning views at the hamlet of Culkein, and the amazing seascapes at Stoer point make travelling the scenic west coast road a delight. A host of other natural attractions are within reach, such as Britain’s highest waterfall at Loch Glencoul, and the remote Kerrachar Gardens. A tranquil and picturesque base.

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Clachtoll near Lochinver, Northern Highlands & Cairngorms National Park (Ref. 929841)

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage was perfect”

“Area was excellent the cottage lacked the personal touch, very basic with no frills.”

“We loved it!”

“An odd "cottage", this is a new build bungalow in a remote Scottish valley.”

“There was no sign to Hilltop.”

“No, I selected met expectations as I've booked with you many times before, so knew to expect exceedingly high standards!”

“We asked Sykes whether there was a non stick saucepan and flashlight at the property.”

“Overall, we were disappointed with Hilltop.”

“I went there with my partner and two little children.”

“The location, the bungalow was very spacious.”

“This is a lovely, well-appointed, property in a beautiful location, but there was something strangely missing.”

“A fabulous location, beautiful scenery and away from it all!”

“We have been before so know what to expect.”

The property

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LOCHINVER