• Aerial view of the Assynt coastline, its islands and inlets, at dusk

    Welcome to The Cathair Dhubh Estate

    Cosy coastal retreats nestled between western Scotland's most beautiful mountains and beaches.

A unique holiday escape

Nestling on the spectacular coastline of north west Scotland, along the famous NC500, our warm and welcoming cottages are the perfect place to retreat from the stresses of modern life and experience the glories of the timeless Assynt landscape.

Whether it’s to explore the beautiful, secluded, white, sandy beaches on your doorstep, to stride out into the rugged wilderness, to marvel at the abundance of wildlife or to simply relax and enjoy the panoramic seascapes from your window, the cottages at Cathair Dhubh will give you a place to escape the hustle and bustle and recharge your batteries, while serving as the perfect base to explore Assynt.

(main photo credit: Graham Bradshaw)

The beach at Cathair Dhubh Estate

What our guests say

The best located cottage we have ever stayed in, a very homely place with everything you could possibly need. Kate and Gary have thought of everything.

Sarah, Orchid Cottage, April 2025

Lovely to be able to walk out of the door and be straight onto the coastal paths.

Marion, Orchid Cottage, April 2026

Dog friendly with an enclosed fence around the cottages. Our two spaniels had the best time.

Michelle, Orchid Cottage, May 2023

Light filled, cosy, with jaw-dropping views to the point it really doesn't matter what the weather is like.

Robert, Myrtle Cottage, April 2024

Watching the sun sink behind craggy cliffs framing a millpond-flat sea is a memory we will treasure forever.

Graham, Myrtle Cottage, April 2025

You'll experience the most stunning sunrises and sunsets and see the Milky Way.

Clare, Myrtle Cottage, October 2023

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Aerial view of the rocky coast with the track winding down to the cottages and the sea

The Estate

View across lochs and moorland to the Assynt mountains

The Local Area

The Cottages at Cathair Dhubh

The Cottages

Highland cattle grazing on the hillside, one looking at the camera

Gallery

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