Creag Mhor Cottage

I will not give permission to share this as I am trying to write something nuanced and accurately reflecting our experience but if I fail it might give the wrong impression to potential bookers.

We hesitated before making any comment but thought you and the owner might find something useful. The cottage itself was idyllic - warm, comfortable, clean (apart from the outside of the windows, which I washed myself so we could enjoy the view) and reasonably well equipped. The working fire was great. There was a very generous starter kit for it. We enjoyed being in the cottage. We would have appreciated being told one of the fires is not working. The immediate environment is not idyllic. We had no particular problem apart from the drive being blocked by a contractors van when we arrived. Once we had identified where the contractor was he very politely, apologetically and helpfully moved it. No criticism of him therefore. What we did not like was going through what felt more like workshop yard than anything we would use the phrase 'working croft' of. We felt we were intruding into someone else's space to get to the cottage. Of course it was not helped by the problems with the water supply. As with the fire, it would have been helpful (and, we might think, polite) to have been told. The contractors were fine; indeed they were very helpful. We make no criticism of them. However, to get there after a long drive and find there is no water is not ideal. Fortunately it was soon back on. Perhaps you did not know about the problems, which would raise other questions! So - cottage very good ..... but.....

Comfortable traditional cottage.

Great outlook from the place. Well equipped for preparing meals, clean and comfortable. WiFi worked well. Information left for the cottage thorough. Outside parking area gets muddy when wet weather. Wonderful area to visit. Thank you.

We loved the cottage, especially its remoteness and fab views.

It was clean and comfortable. The wood burning stove is a lovely feature and makes the place very homely. We appreciated having the OS maps to hand and the detailed home manual. Would recommend.

A lovely cottage with a huge garden and an incredible view over the loch.

Be aware that the ceiling in the second floor is not very high. Was fine for us, but if you're 180m plus I assume it's getting uncomfortable.

The cottage is very cosy and comfortable.

There are shops etc a 20 minute drive away. The owner thought of everything in terms of us getting settled in (he left a booklet detailing the cottage, appliances and the surrounding area etc). The fire was great and I could have spent the whole holiday sat in front of it. We did have a couple of issues, firstly the windows were extremely dirty when we arrived (didn't do the view any good), the gardeners came and worked whilst we were trying to relax in the cottage and we would have prefferred this to have been arranged on a day when nobody is there etc. Finally, you have to drive through a large yard with diggers and a shed etc to get to the cottage, and as we were seetting off back home we picked up a nail from here which punctured our tyre. Had to make an hour detour to Kyle to get it repaired.

Everything was very clean and fresh.

Everything needed was ready to use. Great views and walks all around.

If you are looking to get away from it all, this is the place.

Delightfully secluded cottage, but plenty of space for 2 people and very comfortable. Highly recommended.

Comfortable cottage situated in a lovely location giving excellent access to Glen Elchaig from which there are a good variety of walks.

The lovely village of Plockton is not too far a way and worthy of a visit for good eateries and easy walks. The only fault we found with our stay was the shower which ceased to provide much water after it had been on for a few minutes. But it was not a big problem as we could use the bath which was very good to soak in after a long and sweaty day in the hills!

Very nice cottage.

Well equipped. Could do with better cuttlery. Entree to cottage not very nice: very bad track through scrapyard just before the cottage. But once there, lovely sight on the loch below and the mountains across the loch. Nice garden too.

Nice, clean and cosy cottage!

Very beatiful garden, views and comfortable beds!

This sensitively restored traditional cottage combines character with comfort and cleanliness .

Stunning views from its elevated position with thoughtfully placed benches to sit and enjoy the sights and glorious birdsong. A delightful saunter down a short winding path through the woodland leads to a 'secret' bench. Particularly enjoyed the cuckoo and swathes of bluebells. Wildlife in abundance right on the doorstep . A weekend much too short! Jane 17th -20th May

A lovely cottage in a glorious location.

Can’t wait to visit again

We loved this property and the setting.

The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Don’t rely on Sat Nav for directions but follow written instructions.

Had a very comfortable and happy stay, owner was very kind and welcoming, surroundings of the cottage are beautiful made even better by the good weather.

Such a treat to see the Osprey catch a fish in the Loch from the viewing platform of the cottage

Lovely comfortable stay, made a good base to explore the stunning area.

Appliances limited and of basic quality but functional and more than ok for us. Garden really lovely with fantastic views. Would definitely stay again.

A covered space to leave bicycles would be useful

Fabulous converted croft in remote location.

Good for discovering the quiet loch long area and the Kintail area.

A charmingly renovated croft with a beautiful garden and outlook.

The guest file is excellent with advice and information about all appliances. It was a good base for exploring the area. I would ask the owners to replace the double glazed unit in the kitchen window. The seal has gone and the unit has persistent condensation. This is a pity as this obscures the view from this window which would be the best from the house.

A lovely, cozy cottage in a beautiful location

We absolutely loved our stay in the cottage.

It really was just what we wanted: cosy, comfortable, quiet, well-equipped, great views. It was the perfect base from which to explore Eilean Donan Castle, Plockton, Attadale Gardens, etc. The stars on a clear night were phenomenal with the Milky Way clearly seen. The beds and the furniture were very comfortable and well maintained, and the art on the walls very tasteful (not vital I know, but adds to the Highlands experience!). The bedrooms have blackout blinds on the velux windows, which we really appreciated. The owner is a composer and even shared a link to his music, which is perfect to listen to whilst taking in the views. My favourite places were the sofa on the landing, which was the perfect spot to curl up with a book and a cuppa, and the picnic bench in the garden behind the house which got the sun in the afternoon for lovely dining al fresco. I would have given it 5 stars, but the flush on the loo was temperamental and the wood burning stove has a hole in its grate so it went through wood at speed without really kicking out much heat. There were also a couple of small cobwebs, but I realise that in the autumn spiders will always find a way in!

A lovely pretty and cosy cottage , the nicest we have ever stayed in.

Everything we needed was provided to make our stay comfortable. What a beautiful setting! The views across the loch are spectacular and it was so peaceful. It is ideal for walking and there are several places to visit within a short drive .

It was a great stay at the cottage!

The location and scenery have been lovely - the perfect space for a remote holiday with a child! Lots of hiking opportunities around, visits to Plockton and other wonderful spaces. Very clean, very good kitchen equipment, good advice in the visitors' book and the cottage manual. It was worth every pence spent. We had a wonderful time, thanks for the opportunity! Just one little improvement: neither the map not the three words location on sykes are correct! However, the location is put correctly on Google maps.

Cottage was very clean and comfortable.

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Plenty of things to do and see. Amy's place on skye is well worth a visit for lovely cakes.

Lovely cottage in a fantastic location.

I don’t think the listing quite does it justice. Would definitely visit again.

We absolutely loved our holiday in this cosy wee cottage.

The whole experience was great from the fantastic views we woke up to every morning to the cosy fires we sat around in the evenings. During the day we went to the local beauty spots of which there are many and popped over to the Isle of Skye, only 5 miles away where we enjoyed the majestic landscapes enhanced by the misty rain. If you can book a lunch at the Stein Inn in Dunvegan, it’s a must! The cottage is very homely, and we will come back for sure.

We were delighted with ou stay at Creag Mhor and are very grateful to the owners (and any staff) for their attention to detail.

The location was very peaceful and calming. The cottage very comfortable and welcoming. There is very little that could be improved. Given that the cottage is located in such a pristine area, it would be nice to see all cleaning products used in the cottage being eco-friendly so that anything going into the water system is as safe as possible. One of the cleaning products was by ecover but all others were not eco-certified. That is probably the only improvement we can think of. Thank you once again.

Nice cottage in a great location for several Munros and Corbetts.

Comfortable for two adults with winter walking kit, would have been cramped for four people and all their gear. Welcome pack for the wood burners was lacking unless it was meant to be 6 pieces of kindling and one log? The wood burners could do with upgrading, or at least replace the door seals so they draw properly, we struggled to keep them going. We live in a rural area and rely totally on wood burners for our heating. The kitchen was well equipped with a variety of pans, oven dishes, mugs and plates. Some oven gloves would have been handy.

The only thing I would say that is missing is a washing machine if you are staying for a week or more.

We love this cottage which is why we have visited 2 years in a row.

Cottage was lovely, more tha we needed inside and great location.

Very remote, which we wanted, but we needed help from a local to find the place.,

Beautiful little cottage, fantastic wood burning stoves.

Just a lovely getaway and such a fantasy to live like that. We went in February and the weather was pretty bad for most of the week but we still explored and it was the best little place to come to and get out the rain and snow. We hope to revisit in the beater weather so we can make the most of the garden the cottage has. Can’t recommend enough!

Lovely little cottage about a 10 minute drive off the main road.

The location is ideal for exploring Skye, Applecross, Eilean Donan Castle etc. The cottage had everything you could want within reason, all the basics and a few extras such as the wood burning stoves and amazing views. The stoves are described as the most efficient way to heat the cottage, although "efficient" is perhaps the wrong word, as they were expensive to run, yet very effective. Even when it was -2 outside it was lovely and warm inside. There were only two of us, but it would still be fine with 4 people staying. We are considering returning to the area next year and may stay at the cottage again.

It is an extraordinary and idyllic place where you can enjoy with all comfort of tranquility and nature.

Without a doubt, it is a place where I would go there again. The Creag Mhor Cottage is so cozy that we felt at home.

The house was very nice and nicely located.

It would be nice if there was a briefing. The underfloor heating for the bathroom we did not get. Unfortunately, the DVD player was broken.

Beautifully restored Croft in a lovely location.

Clean, very comfortable and nicely decorated. Large garden with beautiful loch views. Was great to have WiFi too

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.

Ideal base for exploring the area, whilst quiet and remote enough if you just want to escape from it all. Excellent facilities in a peaceful setting.

We are grateful to Sykes and the cottage owners, that they allowed us to adjust our booking because of a family funeral.

We were very happy with the cottage. As others have mentioned, we found it challenging to get the stoves to perform efficiently. Partly to do with sourcing dry logs. So we were conscious of using more electricity than we might have done.

A really lovely cottage and we were very happy with the excellent location for walking in the hills.

The cottage was warm, nicely renovated and well equiped. There was a good selection of dvds however it would be better if the television was also available. We're not there to watch tv but on the darker nights it's nice to have the option. We had very heavy rain which came down and leaked heavily onto the kitchen woodburner. It didn't cause any problem at all but may worry some guests. Overall we were very happy with our holiday and would visit again.

Very well equipped cottage, with a lovely selection of books, games and DVD's perfect for weathering out store Ali.

! Kitchen well supplied with everything needed and a lovely bags of logs.

Lovely cottage exceptional views ,excellent for people into walking activities,

Beautiful surroundings didn't feel this was advertised enough!

Views exceeded expectations completely. Staff on phone were very helpful and although we had to leave a day early it was easy to access property with keysafe and very hassle free holiday. Would highly recommend and book again.

Had a really lovely time; looking forward to visiting the cottage again.

The cottage was not really suitable for a letting in November in its current condition.

It has background electric heating and two wood burners to heat the downstairs, which is one large open plan space. However the two stoves are both old and do not work properly - we have stoves at home and are well used to using them. Neither sealed properly - there were gaps in the door and one had a broken baffle at the back, so they took masses of logs and did not heat up . It was therefore difficult to keep the cottage warm enough and cost about £10 a night in logs - unreasonable on top of the cost of the cottage. It owuld not be a big investment to sort the stoves. Otherwise the cottage was lovely.

great location and loved cottage.