Email Cathair Dhubh Estate enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
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Luxury cottages on Cathair Dhubh Estate offer you the rare opportunity
to experience the unique atmosphere and many pleasures of this remote
and beautiful part of the Scottish Highlands.
Set in 80 acres, each of our self catering cottages enjoys superb panoramic views and easy access to Scotland's most secluded white sandy beaches.
Cathair Dhubh Estate Accommodation
Luxuriously furnished and equipped to the highest standards, with fully fitted kitchen, jacuzzi, Sky satellite tv and Wireless Internet etc., these self catering cottages provide the ideal base from which to explore this magnificent part of Sutherland.
We have five cottages available; Heather, Fern, Orchid, Myrtle and Thistle. All cottages are well equipped to VisitScotland 4 star quality assurance award.
Heather
Accommodation up to six people. It has two twin bedrooms upstairs with
ensuite shower rooms. One double bedroom downstairs with ensuite jacuzzi
bathroom. The living area comprises a open plan lounge, dining and kitchen
area. There is a toilet and drying room.
Facilities:
Electric cooker with double oven and ceramic hob. Microwave, refrigerator,
freezer, washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher, Kenwood food processor
and kitchen scales, Sky satellite tv.,DVD player, video recorder, CD/radio/cassette
player and clock radio, double glazing throughout, electric central heating,
and telephone. Patio doors leading to outdoor seating.
Fern
Accommodation up to four people. It has one double bedroom and one twin
bedroom upstairs. A bathroom with jacuzzi bath with electric shower over
bath. The living area comprises a open plan lounge, dining and kitchen
area.
Facilities:
Electric 4 plate hob and oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, washing
machine, tumble drier, dishwasher, Kenwood food processor and kitchen
scales. Sky satellite tv, Wireless Internet, DVD player, video recorder,
CD/radio/cassette player and clock radio, double glazing throughout electric
central heating, telephone. Patio door leading to outdoor seating.
Orchid, Myrtle and Thistle
Accommodation Up to Four people each. They have one double bedroom and
one twin bedroom upstairs. A bathroom with jacuzzi bath and electric shower
over bath. The living area comprises a open plan lounge, dining and kitchen
area.
Facilities:
Electric 4 plate hob and oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, washing
machine, tumble drier, dishwasher, Kenwood food processor and kitchen
scales, Sky satellite tv, Wireless Internet, DVD player, VCR, CD/radio/cassette
player and clock radio, double glazing throughout, and electric central
heating. Patio door leading to outdoor seating.
Cots and high chairs on request, subject to availability.
This small secluded estate of holiday cottages established in 1993 is situated a few miles north of the attractive fishing village of Lochinver. The cottages themselves are situated in the valley well away from the public road, making the best of their positions, all with panoramic coastal views.
Cathair Dhubh looks out over Achmelvich Bay and is set against an awesome backdrop of sandstone mountains, with names that roll from the tongue of any walker - Quinag, Suilven, Canisp. These ancient hills contain some of the oldest rocks anywhere in the world and they form quite a unique landscape.
In the hills along the coast, the wildlife and birdlife are as impressive as the scenery, black throated divers, otters, red deer, seals, porpoise and seabirds are but a few of the local inhabitants. For those prepared to be extra vigilant there is the possibility of sighting minke, pilot and killer whales, dolphins and sea eagles.
In spring and autumn Cathair Dhubh is on the flight path of huge skeins of migrating geese on their way to or from Iceland and the Arctic. The coastal path from Achmelvich to Clachtoll meanders through, passing the old meal mill at Port Altanabradhan, the old millstones lying abandoned , but providing an insight into what life must have been like in the 1800's with no mechanical transport as today.
At the entrance to the estate lies Loch an Ordain where you are advised not to loiter as the Black dog of Creag an Ordain roams the lochside hollows - a two headed beast belching fire with horns, a human face and eyes like glowing peats!!
Cathair Dhubh is bounded by the North Assynt Estate purchased in 1992 on behalf of the local crofters in an historic buyout to prevent absentee landlords imposing their control over the crofters who worked there. There are many beautiful white sandy beaches in the area, including the award winning Achmelvich beach where you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity and usually solitude.
About the Area
From lighthouses to highland cattle to secluded bays we think that this
area has it all. But why take our word for it?
Nearby Towns
. Inverness 94 Miles (151 Km)
. Glasgow 276 Miles (445 Km)
. London 690 Miles (1110 Km)
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Lochinver take the coastal route B869 north signposted to Stoer.
4 miles along this road you will see our sign on the seaward side of the
road. Turn off here and the cottages will be seen at the end of this road.
Getting There by Railway:
From Inverness take the A9 north to Tore then the A835 to Ullapool. then
the A837 north to Lochinver. Just before Lochinver take the B869 north
for 4 miles and our sign will be seen on the seaward side of the road.
Turn off here and the cottages will be seen at the end of the road.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
From Inverness take the A9 north to Tore then the A835 to Ullapool. Then
the A837 north to Lochinver. Just before Lochinver take the B869 north
for 4 miles and our sign will be seen on the seaward side of the road.
Turn off here and the cottages will be seen at the end of this road.
Getting There by Ferry:
From Ullapool take the A837 north to Lochinver. Just before Lochinver
take the B869 north for 4 miles along this road. Our sign is on the seaward
side of the road. Turn off here and the cottages will be seen at the end
of this road.
Email Cathair Dhubh Estate enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
