St. Aethans

A lovely cottage with excellent facilities, in a great location for exploring the North Highlands.

Lovely house in great location welcompack was great , thank you.

we had a lovely time.

St Aethans is so well equipped (the fridge freezer is larger than what we have at home!

), a real home away from home. Loved the welcome pack of goodies; quite frankly just the bread and milk would have been great, but all the extra treats were very much appreciated. The house was clean and had super comfortable beds, so we had a really good week's sleep. It was also great to have the sunroom as well as the lounge and dining room...plenty of space to spread out as a family, and the sunroom is the best spot to watch the birds on the birds feeder...whatever the weather. It's also so easy to find this property and really handy to have the Invershinn Hotel only a few minutes walk away when you can't face cooking, and Invershinn station is just across the road for trains to Thurso/the North and Inverness/ the South! Great location for exploring the whole of the north of Scotland/NC500. The Falls of Shinn are a must in the evening once the crowds are gone and you have the waterfalls all to yourself...it's an hour to walk from the house, or you can drive a bit closer and walk up the single track road from Invershinn cemetery (note that you need to pay to use the Falls of Shinn visitor centre car park 24 hours a day - £2 for the first hour and £1 per hour after that with ANPR); we saw lots of jumping salmon both times we went, and the noise of the water is deafening! Only disturbed by an otter(which scared off all the salmon) and the water bailiffs... All in all a wonderful week at St Aethans!

Another fantastic holiday, this is my 5th time at St.

Aethans. The cottage is lovely warm and comfortable, very well equipped and conveniently located for touring the Scottish Highlands. Also the welcome pack is a very nice touch, all in all another great holiday, I will definitely be back again.

A wonderful cottage and location.

Clean, cosy, warm and had everything we needed. Beds are really comfortable. Local walks are fantastic, especially Carbisdale Forest which is right on the doorstep. Would happily stay there again.

Cottage was warm and cosy and the log fire made it feel even better.

With a heavy snow fall transforming the outside into a winter wonderland, all together a fantastic holiday, will definitely be coming back again.

This is the best, most well equipped, clean cottage I have ever stayed in.

Would definitely stay there again. The welcome pack was very nice on arrival.

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.

Home from home cottage with everything.

Very comfortable. A bit lonely and little shopping facilities also the shower is pathetic !!

Lovely cottage, modern and bright inside, very nicely furnished.

Comfortable beds. Very well equipped. We loved sitting in the sun lounge watching the wildlife so relaxing. Brilliant welcome package on our arrival a nice surprise. We felt very at home and we're sad to leave a week flew by.

Standard of cleaning disappointing throughout.

We had to change the bottom sheet on the king size bed, as it was stained. The mattress protector was even worse. Not a good start to our holiday. Oven temperature indication light not working and oven in need of a good clean.

Was delighted with your lovely cottage.

So comfortable and beautiful garden. Beds were so comfortable. We will definitely be back. Such a good location.

Superbly equipped cottage in a great location for seeing the beautiful area.

Very comfortable, warm and lovely welcome pack. Highly recommend this cottage.

Superb accommodation and location.

We felt right at home as soon as we arrived. Clean and warm we wanted for nothing, and the welcome pack was terrific, including cake, biscuits and wine. Oh yes plus milk, butter and bread. (The important stuff according to my dearly beloved).Happy to give this a 5 star rating and our full recommendation.

""Fantastic Holiday, everything you need for a great holiday is in or around this cottage.

" " Great living room big tv with Sky box. Lovely cottage, very comfy big bed, beautiful garden, well equipped kitchen, really relaxed holiday. Will definitely be coming back again.

Everything was great

"Fantastic, everything you need for a great holiday.

" Great living room big tv with Sky box. Lovely cottage, very comfy big bed, beautiful garden, well equipped kitchen, really relaxed holiday. Will definitely be coming back again.

Superb, thank you.

The location was great for walks. Your communication and information was cleat and easy to follow. The house was very comfortable and well equipped.

We've stayed at St.

Aethan's twice now, and after exploring a variety of places around Scotland—from the high end to the low—we finally found a spot where we truly feel comfortable. Our first experience didn't start out great due to some miscommunication, and the place wasn't set up for us when we arrived. However, this issue was quickly resolved. It was an eye-opener to see how some previous visitors had treated the property—it was left in a disgusting state with no cleaning done whatsoever. Despite that rocky start, our New Year's stay was still magical, which is why we decided to return. We’ll also be coming back for Christmas and New Year. The location is secluded and quiet, incredibly comfortable, and has everything you need for a long stay. The upgraded smart TV is a bonus, especially on rainy days. We look forward to many more stays here in the years to come. Thank you for the logs too

Can’t understand negative feedback about St Aethans.

When we visited we could not fault the property. The welcome pack was second to none and property was spotless. Grass was cut when we were there but found this to be unobtrusive and much better than having a jungle to wade through. No evidence of broken furniture or dampness. Dunrobin Castle is a great day out for £12.50.

We tore a pair of trousers on a damaged chair in the dining room.

We didn`t like the look of the expired chemicals in the airdryer; mosquito nets could have been more useful. The property was damp on our arrival. We felt disturbed by the lawn mowing as well as the window cleaning, which both took place in the morning, while we were in the house. Bedding, that was kindly exchanged after 9 days by the cleaner was left as a pile in corridor. The electricity in the master bedroom is still strange. There were only few teaspoons and bigger glasses -just one beer glass. The colander as well as the dish drainer were rusty. Investing in a bigger TV would well upgrade the property, the buttons on the remote control were worn and could be replaced. We were disappointed, that we couldn`t use the garden due to the clouds of midges that would fill the air.

Beautiful cottage well maintained through out had such a lovely week.

days out and just reading and relaxing watching the birds and wildlife. The welcome pack was amazing Definitely a 5 star experience

We had a lovely time, the cottage was very comfortable and spacious and we hope to return again.

The only gripe was the tv that had very limited chanels. An HDMI lead was provided so we were able to watch via our laptops. A smart tv would make for a perfect cottage. One other small issue, we could not find a first aid box.

Lovely cottage in a peaceful location very comfortable.

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at St Aethans.

Great setting and only 5 minutes from Bonar Bridge and 10 from Lairg. Thoroughly recommend a trip to the Oldshoremore and Sandwood Bay beaches (80 mins via Lairg) and the scenery along the way is fantastic. Lovely to hear and see the woodland birds throughout the day (bring peanuts for the feeders) - squirrels also make an appearance. Comfy bed, good shower and bath, excellent appliances in kitchen, comfy sofas. TV is basic but I only watched dvds anyway (bring your own). Recommended.

Fantastic, everything you need for a great holiday.

Could do with a foot stool in living room, but that's just me. Lovely cottage, beautiful garden, really relaxed holiday.

Warm, cosy, good facilities.

Because the weather was so wet there was a small pond around the front door which made it a bit difficult to negotiate... and the supply of firewood ran out - luckily I'd bought some extra with me... but we enjoyed our stay - thank-you very much!

Very accommodating host, lovey quiet cottage.

Fully stocked cottage unlike some. Thanks Kate.

Lovely cottage and setting with easy access to main routes.

Cottage had everything we needed and more besides, highly recommended!

An excellent cottage, very well furnished and the welcome pack was much appreciated.

Overall a cottage in a quiet location with nice Conservatory and good layout.

It has radiators and an open fireplace, even the beds are heatable. We had no contact with the landlords but we found fresh milk, bread and butter in the fridge, as well as a bottle of Prosecco, which was very thoughtful, thank you for that! The smell, perhaps of the heater burner, which is unhappily located in the kitchen, was perceived as unpleasant. One of the WC lines leaked, but will certainly be repaired, we have in this regard a Message left. The cottage was from the cleanliness O.K., but had already better cleaned.

Beautiful cottage, very peaceful and everything you could want provided.

Spotlessly clean and lovely welcome pack. Used as a base to do the N500. Was lovely to see the red squirrels and peacocks in the garden in the morning! Would highly recommend a stay here.

We had a wonderful time at St.

Aethans, the cottage wasn’t lacking in anything necessary for a relaxing holiday. Outstandingly clean and tidy with a lovely sunroom looking out on the gardens and woodland. The journey to the cottage with views over the Firth of Sutherland was outstanding, as were the views from our trip to Ullapool. We were blessed with good weather, with temperatures in the mid to high twenties. I can heartily recommend St. Aethans. A trip up the coast to John O’ Groats calling at Thurso is a must and calling in at the Trawlerman for fish and chips in Golspie is a bonus.

Great central location for touring the Northern Highlands or for just relaxing in the pleasant surroundings.

Spotlessly clean and very comfortable accommodation with high quality furnishings and equipment. We arrived to find the kitchen was complete with a well thought-out essentials pack, everything one needs after a long journey, plus a few luxury treats - Prosecco, chocolate cake, etc. Really enjoyed our stay at St. Aethans - a week wasn't nearly enough, so hope to return.

This is a well appointed comfy cottage with a lovely sunroom overlooking tbe back garden.

Great location for exploring the North East and within easy walking distance of the Invershin Hotel! Would definitely consider booking again.

Absolutely amazing place to stay!

House is well kitted out with everything you could possibly need. And the welcome pack was very much appreciated. A lovely touch!

I was warned beforehand of a plumbing issue which was resolved quickly.

We chose this cottage as near to friends.

Lovely area. Great welcome pack. Comfy bed. Unfortunately I was ill half way through so didn’t get visiting everywhere. Dunrobin Castle, Falls of Shin and Dornoch beach definitely worth a visit.

This is a lovely property ideally placed for exploring the area.

Everything was in the cottage that we needed and the welcome pack was a very nice touch. The beds were amazingly comfortable. Would have been nice to have the central heating in in the morning for an hour but it was off. Used the wood burning stove at night as it was chilly which was cosy. Highly recommended.

We had such a pleasant stay, the house is equipped with absolutely everything.

Above all the facilities provided I must say that the beds were incredibly comfortable. We had the best night sleep ever. We’ll definitely book again next time. We had the chance to meet Morag, the housekeeper, a wonderful person herself and her husband.

Fabulous cottage in rural location a real home from home

We have had a great 1 week stay at this beautiful cottage.

Well equipped, nicely placed in a great area, we had a wonderful time!

We put the bins out on day stated but they were not collected but we were delighted with the facilities.

Lovely house, great location.

Clean & well equipped for walkers - airing rack & dehumidifier very useful. Would stay again.

Home from home comforts.

The home owner has thought of everything that you would need and more. Even electric blankets on lovely comfortable beds. Lovely cottage and ideally located for exploring the Highlands.

Great welcome pack Excellent wifi Comfortable bed, Kitchen well equipt Wood stove great on a cold day Flooring on entrance needs attention, and ceiling and wall mould need attention.

Lovely cottage in a great location, the clear night sky's was something to see, beautiful, the surrounding area is great for hiking so peaceful

The cottage was lovely.

Very clean and well equipped and the welcome pack was the best we’ve ever had anywhere. The beds were so comfortable and the furnishings were excellent. Red squirrels in the garden and lots of birds. The area was great lovely scenery but quiet roads so it was a pleasure to drive around and take everything in. The Achness Bridge Hotel at Rosehall was great for a meal and the staff were very welcoming. The food at the Pier at Lairg was very good but the welcome less so. Just ignored for quite a few minutes when we got there. Dornoch is a pretty town with lovely shops especially the Jail!! A small department store converted from the town jail. Lots of lovely walks in the area. We were very fortunate with the weather but the cottage was so comfortable it was a pleasure to sit in the conservatory and just relax. Thanks to Katie the owner and Morag the housekeeper for making our stay so enjoyable.

Excellent base for day trips around the Highlands.

Absolutely brilliant and couldn’t ask for anything more

Thought the cottage was further away from the road, but wasn't an issue as road went quiet at night, I am a light sleeper.

Couldn't find an ironing board but can't remember if one was listed, but there was an iron. The Cottage was a good base for exploring as was within 2-3 hours of everywhere we wanted to go. We really loved our stay there and would very happily book again. The welcome pack was indeed very welcome. We were very sad to leave.

Lovely spacious cottage with everything you needed.

Ideally positioned for touring the surrounding area.Welcome pack was a lovely touch and greatly appreciated.We could not fault anything about our stay .We would highly recommend St Aethans to anyone wanting a relaxing and comfortable holiday.

Well equipped; clean and comfortable.

Depending on holiday requirements quite central for travelling around the NC500 routes. The welcome package is probably the best we've seen, and received, while doing this sort of holiday. Shops & garages within 10 minutes drive either to Lairg or Bonar Bridge that stock most of what you'd need. If you're a stargazer then you're in for a treat, this area is classed as Bortle 2 which is a truly dark sky site, if you get a clear night, prepare to be amazed.

Had an amazing week, we saw plenty of wildlife from this lovely cottage in an exceptional setting.

We were a little concerned with traveling as this was our only holiday of 2020 with the lockdown and everything, the cleanliness at St. Aethans went that extra mile which really helped make our stay even more relaxing.

The very generous hosts at St Aethans left us welcoming goodies, which was much appreciated after a long drive.

The cottage was very comfortable and warm.

The cottage was perfectly fitted out and equipped with everything we needed .

Comfortable and well equipped cottage based in Invershin which gives access to many places in the Highlands.

It is our second visit here, we travelled both to the east and west coasts, visited Dunrobin Castle, Lochinver, Clachtoll beach, Ullapool and Oldshoremore. The cottage was lovely to relax in after our exploring. Quality furniture and beds, great welcome pack. Made use of the sunroom and access to dining out was good, The Pier in Lairg was excellent for meals. Lots of photo opportunities in the surrounding area and abundance of wildlife. If you like the night skies you are in for a treat, the corn moon rose above the cottage on 3 nights, it was spectacular, after that we were treated to the stars...wow!! Lucky to have warm and sunny weather all week, highly reccomend

This proved to be comfortable and spacious accommodation conveniently located near a moderately busy road and within 1/4 mile of the rail station.

This road provides easy access to the coast or into more mountainous countryside. Further afield a trip to John O'Groats is a good day out. The local hotel is within walking distance and forest walks are close by.

We were two over 70 brothers fishing the Lower Shin.

No wives, cooking for ourselves, picnic lunches on the river. River is a mile away so it was a perfect place for two of us. We usually bring wives so with them we would have found the separate kitchen not very friendly. We like an open kitchen, dining, sitting area. If we fished alone again we would make this our first choice. Peter and Stephen Leach

had a wonderful time we went all over ullapool,Dingwall, ion a groats, shin falls that was diferance the was a big shop and cafe last.

time we went,the people were loverly great food ,good time had by all

Beautiful and comfortable.

Really good quality furniture Perfectly warm A great place to explore north Scotland from. Plenty of places to eat out Really recommend eating at The Peer restaurant just up the road. Not much to look st, but fabulous view across the loch and excellent food served with well trained staff. Check opening times tho. I would stay here again.

This is an outstanding cottage and absolutely beautifully appointed.

It is located for easy access to many tourist routes. The owner provided an excellent welcome pack which went on an on when we looked in the refrigerator! What a lovely start to our holiday. We had travelled from Skye and our lovely sat nav led us a merry dance cutting corners etc. Our sat nav took us past the cottage and we had to telephone the owner for direction so, if you are approaching from Bonar Bridge the cottage is located just past Invershin station on the left hand side of the road. Another note: The filling station at Ullapool takes cash only. We found that there were a few cafes that did not take cards so just have some cash with you! Dornoch is very close and has the most beautiful beach and headland walk. The town has lots of shops and eating places, plus a good Co-op. We took the single track road to Ullapool and, as we found on Sky,. other road users were very good re stopping at the passing places. It is a winding road but with lovely views etc. We decided to come back via the main road but wished we had not due to road works and traffic - and it was a long way around. The weather was good and we were able to get to John O'Groats in the sunshine stopping off at some of the various towns along the way. Invershin Falls is just left of the cottage and then right onto a single track road and worth a visit. We are sure you won't be disappointed with the cottage and the locality.

Lovely property ideally situated to explore the highlands, with good access to east and west coast.

Very thoughtful welcome pack. The beds were very comfortable, well equipped kitchen and cosy living room with wood burner. The sun room was great to relax and read in... nice comfy chairs. Peace and quiet. We were able to eat out in a local restaurant plus visit Dornoch for another evening meal. Invershin falls and cafe 10 mins drive, well worth a visit. WiFi was really good. Thank you, we had a super holiday.

Wonderful location and a very clean and comfortable property.

The thoughtful Welcome Pack items were much appreciated and the owner had provided everything we needed to cook, etc. We would definitely like to return soon.