Recroy

The position of the property is stunning, views and scenery incredible.

Amazing wildlife and deer about every evening. The property is very tired inside and would benefit from some tlc. Having said that it was comfortable and we had a lovely week.

We would like to point out some issues with Recroy that have reduced our holiday enjoyment.

1. Cleanliness. There are many areas that are not very clean such as cobwebs in room ceiling corners and above doors, dirt on many window sills and frames and some surfaces and equipment (e.g., the CD player had a thick layer of dust on it). The curtains need washing. 2. General maintenance. The sink and toilet bowl in the bathroom are cracked as is the sink in the shower room. Some tiles in the shower room floor have worked loose. The washer in the cold tap in the shower room is beginning to fail. Some wall paper is beginning to detach along the edges (bathrooms, hall ceiling). Some window sills (both inside and out) have lost their paint cover entirely and are in danger of rotting. Many of the metal framed windows require repainting. Decoration is 'tired'. 3. Modernisation. Recroy is a cold house and does not retain its heat well. Upgrading the single glazed units would probably help a great deal. Some loft insulation would probably be useful too. The bathrooms could do with an upgrade as could the kitchen, especially the cooker. The TVs are pretty ancient and their sound quality is appalling. WiFi would be useful, although we are able to use mobile phone hotspots. This is a real shame as Recroy is in a lovely spot and could be a truly wonderful holiday home, as it must have been in its prime.

An amazing property with plenty of space in an idyllic location.

Very cosy and includes everything needed for a comfortable stay. We even had red deer visitors during our stay which was a nice surprise. The surrounding area is stunning, and the location was very peaceful. Would love to stay again.

Another lovely stay at Recroy for peace and seclusion, the silence only broken by birdsong.

As before we were very comfortable and had all the facilities we needed.

We loved our stay at Recroy.

It’s a property with character and in an amazing location. It had all that we needed and I would definitely go back. We had a week of sunshine which always makes life simpler. We did walks from the house up into the hills and we went along the coast to walk the beaches and bird watch. Very special.

A wonderful base for exploring the magnificence of Assynt.

House is comfortable, well-equipped and spacious. Some might find it too remote, but it was perfect for outdoorsy types like us (and our dog). We really enjoyed the freedom, tranquility and space offered by this house and its setting.

Lovely house in a perfect location.

We were lucky enough to see aurora on our first night and watched a badger in the garden on our last night. We enjoyed it so much we have booked the cottage for the same week next year.

A beautiful property in a superb location in need of tender loving care and a deep clean, especially the windows so the views can be appreciated, the garden is desperate for attention, the trees need pruning and the fence maintaining, deer visited whilst we were there, beautiful to see but unsettling indeed for our dog!

The main bedroom is lovely, the single bed in the other room that was made up for us is far from comfortable for a small adult I'm not sure a larger one would have got any sleep. We enjoyed our stay though it is in such a beautiful location!

We had a really good holiday in the end but it was marred at the start by the unhelpful and unpleasant behaviour of the owner.

He did not respond to our emails, asking about key collection, so I had to call up. During the call I asked if we should bring our own table tennis balls (one of the reasons we chose this cottage is the table tennis is shown in the pictures). He told me the table had been damaged some time ago and when I said how disappointed I was, he sneeringly claimed that 'no-one books a cottage just for table tennis'. When I explained that it was one of the main reasons we had decided on this particular cottage and asked if the table could be repaired before we arrived, he dismissed this as 'impossible'. He did not offer any apology and did not reply to my follow-up email that politely requested at least a temporary repair. In the end, when we arrived we found that, although damaged, it was possible to still use the table. The cottage is well equipped, though not that well maintained. It is likely to be something inherited from the owner's parents as it still has everything a lived-in house contains. The housekeeper clearly makes a good job of trying to clean the property well between visits but inevitably with so much bric-a-brack around, there are areas that they can't get to. It would give a better holiday experience if the owner would remove all the 'rubbish' e.g. drawers full of broken bits of household equipment and DIY stuff - this would make it easier to clean and it would feel less like living in someone else's house.

Really stunning out of the way location.

Lovely house good facilities. Perfect location for all our needs. Our only concern is that we were there during a cold spell and the main living area needed more effective heating. There is a woodburner in the second sitting room which generates good heat in that area but was very smokey. We have been there before and would certainly go again but wanted to highlight our concerns re the heating during the cold snap which is not unusual in that part of Scotland.

A lot of the reviews of the cottage had prepared us for the reality.

It is a charming house in a stunning position but it is getting rather tired and could do with certain improvements. Our major concern was the cooker, which is in very poor condition. There is no grill pan and only one oven shelf. However, we were blessed with excellent weather and enjoyed the stay.

Late September stay, a clean and tidy property, helpful arrive and depature time, with good communication from owner and housekeeper.

Great location, quiet, peaceful with great views. Updating required. We did not use the main living room as TV was not live, only DVD and video's. So we used the hallway area TV, but very small and BBC 1 had message most of the time so could not see 1/4 of the lower screen. Small TV in both areas not great for visually impaired. Not  very comfortable  seating in hall area. The cottage appears to be an inheritance property. This just has feel of owner just about to come home. Some people may like this. Currently no wifi but owner investigating for next season this will help with TV.

Very comfortable stay in quiet location.

Cottage well equipped. Sea view down the valley, plenty of local wildlife immediately around the cottage.

We had a great time in Recroy.

Perfect spot for us nature lovers. The cottage has plenty space and we liked the different possibilities for a sit. The furniture is dated and you feel that in use. The wood stove is cosy but a disaster with the smoke when opening the door. But we enjoyed the stay.

There is no outside furniture or bbq as listed in the description- which was something we used in order to choose our holiday place and so very disappointed!

The beds need new mattresses and the decoration is in need of repairs. However the scenery is absolutely stunning and the location perfect for a total getaway, so this counteracts some of the above - but being able to sit outside in the garden and enjoy the view would have been nice !!

The cottage was all we could have wished for and more.

We loved the decor, the artefacts around ( being an artist myself, it just rang all the right bells for me ) the table tennis…..and generous provision of incidentals…salt, herbs , etc.

We enjoyed our stay very much!

This is a charming cottage in a stunning location.

We loved negotiating the entrance drive with the sheep and the lambs

we had a wonderful week in this house.

It is located in a very tranquil spot looking out over sea. In. the neighbourhood are plenty of opportunities for hiking and other activities; daytrips to Handa Island, Kylesku boat tours and others. We also visited the Highland gathering in Durness which was great fun. The house is cosy, well equiped and has all facilities which are needed. Definitely recommended!

Great location.

Stunning surrounding area. All the basics that you would need for staying in the property were provided. Would possibly advise people to stock up on food items at a supermarket on the way up to the property as drumbeg store and the spar in lochinver are expensive and basic. I completely understand why drumbeg store needs to be expensive by the way and the fresh fruit and veg are great.

Lovely location and cottage, very private, quiet, with an orchard in the garden.

The property was very clean. However, the bed in the 'double' room is small, so if you are tall, don't expect a good nights sleep. All of the beds are too small for tall people. The 5pm check in and 9am check out is not in the interests of customers. Having to pack up a family, strip beds, wash and tidy up and be out of a self catering cottage by 9am is not an appropriate requirement of customers, in our opinion. Taking 8 hours to turn over a property is much too long, and the check in/out times negatively impacted our holiday experience.

Another enjoyable stay at this property.

It suits our needs perfectly; comfortable, spacious and peaceful.

This cottage could do with a lot of TLC and maintenance.

The facilities were there but so many were not working or not working properly. One shower did not work the second shower was either too hot or too cold. There was not enough hot water for a decent bath. The cooker needed a deep clean and the oven was not reaching its correct temperature. The Heating in dining room did not work and has not worked for a number of years. Having said all this the cottage is in beautiful location and we made the most it for our stay.

Fantastic property and a wonderful location.

Very nicely furnished and comfortable, excellent wood burner. Good shower, which which can't be said of all rental properties. All in all a lovely break in a lovely location topped off by very comfortable accommodation.

This was our third stay at Recroy and we have always been very comfortable.

It's a lovely roomy cottage for two and we love the isolated position where the only sounds are the birds and the only visitors are the badgers and the deer (oh and the sheep!). You can walk from the cottage up the hill and around the lochs where you will not see a soul. An ideal spot if you are looking for peace and seclusion.

This property was remote but ideal location for us but the property's description was not as described on the website.

In fact the whole property desperately needed upgrading. 1. The shower over bath u/s and awaiting replacement. The toilet bowl in the bathroom had 2 serious cracks in it . The other shower In shower room only useable with immersion heater on. The hand basin also had a hairline crack from one side to the other. 2. Dining room stove not to be used as it affected immersion heater. Replacement electric heater was provided. 3. Oven did not have grill pan and only one oven shelf so cooking was best done on the hob. It was generally unfit. 4. Free sat to one tv only gave one channel and no signal to tv in Main lounge. Owner obviously relied on folks wanting to view dvd and videos - of which there was many. 5. Bearing in mind remote location the fridge was small and with broken shelf was only just adequate storage for two of us and would prove hard for a family. The freezer part was ok. 6. The tumble dryer lacked a venting kit and was rather noisy. 7. Pictures on Sykes website not up to date. 8. There was no PAT done on any portable equipment eg kettle, toaster, iron etc. Having said all this we thoroughly enjoyed the location and peacefulness, complete with sheep and lamb keeping the grass mowed each day !! Deer on the hillside opposite and birdlife.

Had a great time at recroy with the grandkids lots of room video nights on vhs was great!

Beautiful views all round the cottage . 5 minutes from the well stocked Drumbeg store. Not far from the beautiful Clashnessie beach. The house and kitchen was very well equipped. Great shower in the shower room just have to remember to have the hot water switch on as not a total electric shower. Would and have recommended this property.

Holiday lived up to all expectations - property was perfect, indeed a lot more spacious than we had expected.

Booking process was easy and convenient.

This cottage is a most lovely gem!

Brilliant features like the huge sunroom with table tennis and the cute garden were not even mentioned as features. The house is definitely not for those looking for designer furniture and sipping champaigne in a hot tub. Everything had a lovely touch of well-done (!) DIY and the furniture is a mixture of different multiple sources and ages. We liked the house especially for this wide range of impressions from the 80ies until now. A story-telling, welcoming, warm and cozy house amidst purest and finest nature - we will definitely return! 11/10 stars!

In general it was a lovely cottage in a good location for a quiet holiday.

Downside: neither of the showers worked properly.

Requires a update on the property great surrounding would come back again

Great place to stay quiet great views lot hills and red deer place is clean and well equipped

The situation is excellent for a get-away-from-it holiday.

Good walking from Recroy and an excellent beach only a few miles away. Cottage was well-equipped but getting a bit tired - nothing that prevented our enjoyment. Would use this property again!

It was a very long way from home, 500 miles, it took 13 hours.

I was very tired when I got there but was it worth it? You bet. A real get away from it all relaxing place. I loved the cottage. It had everything I needed. I never could get the TV to work but the DVDs player was well used. I saw lots of films and really didn't miss live TVs.

Excellent cottage in a beautiful location .

We had a full week of excellent weather in what has to be the most stunning scenery in Scotland.

Heating was inadequate, electric radiators far too small for the rooms and no heat at all in the "nice" shower room.

The stove in the lounge is good but very little coal was left. The stove in the dining room has a not saying it can mess up the immersion heater if used (so we preferred to have hot water!). There were a few very cold nights so the heating was important. The kitchen is a relic from the 1960s with no cupboards, all cookware out on a single large shelf. No cupboard for food, not even a bread bin. Given the remote location it was important for us to be able to store food hygienically. Some of the cookware was truly disgusting. There was no DVD player as stated only VHS. The television was minute and balanced on a heater. There was no garden furniture as stated.

Wrong phone numbers sent for owners by email by Sykes but contacted yourselves and easily resolved.

Recroy was a haven amidst a wilderness.

We enjoyed the peace and quiet and the comfort of the surroundings. I fear this peace may become slightly eroded in time owing to its proximity to the recently created NC500 tourist circuit route.