• The cottages on the croft with the sea and islands behind

    The Cottages

    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.

Double bedroom with pink cushions and a checked throw under a pine ceiling

Fern, Orchid, Myrtle, and Thistle Cottages

Our two bedroom cottages are ideal for couples or families.

Double bedroom
A twin bedroom
Bathroom with over bath shower
Open plan kitchen, dining and living area
Oven, hob and microwave
Fridge freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine and tumble dryer
French doors leading outside
Satellite TV and high speed WiFi
Centrally heated and fully double-glazed – cosy all year!
EPC rating E

Heather Cottage

With three bedrooms, Heather Cottage is wonderful for larger groups and visitors with mobility difficulties.

Two twin bedrooms, both with en-suite shower room
Ground floor double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and patio doors to outside seating area
Open plan kitchen, dining and living area
Patio doors leading outside
Oven, hob and microwave
Fridge freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine and tumble dryer
Downstairs cloakroom
Satellite TV, DVD player and high speed WiFi
Centrally heated and fully double glazed – super snug!
EPC rating E

Double bedroom with an orange checked throw and framed pictures
Pink blanket, book and mug on a garden bench overlooking the croft

Outside

Outside bench seating reached through patio doors in the main living area, and in Heather, through French windows in the downstairs bedroom too.

Parking area.

If you fancy a quick dip, the secluded cove at Altan abradhan is a ten minute walk north and the sandy shores of Vestey’s beach are a 15-20 minute walk south. For anyone intrepid enough to fancy a spot of wild swimming, there are ample opportunities from the rocky fringes of the Estate, a five minute jaunt from your front door.

Dogs

Well-behaved dogs are most welcome at Cathair Dhubh although must not be left alone in the cottages and given that they can be such mucky pups, we must also ask that they are not allowed on the furniture or upstairs!

Dogs welcome 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

If I could give this cottage six stars, I would. We regularly saw deer roaming around the cottage in the evenings.

Peter, Orchid Cottage, May 2026

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

Marion, Orchid Cottage, April 2026

The cottage itself is immaculate, so cosy and peaceful, topped off with some of the best brownies we've ever had.

Jodie, Orchid Cottage, April 2024

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

Michelle, Orchid Cottage, May 2023

We lost hours watching the ever changing light. A perfect place to relax and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Jonathan, Orchid Cottage, April 2024

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

Second visit and there will be a third.

Sally Jane, Myrtle Cottage, April 2025

Explore Further

Clifftop view down to a white sand beach and turquoise sea

Tariff

Highland cow and calf on the hillside

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