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Shore Croft a luxury house on the beach

Shore Croft a luxury house on the beach

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Shore Croft
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Exterior
Interior
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Overview of Shore Croft a luxury house on the beach

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 895 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Mellon Charles, SCT
  • Popular LocationGruinard Bay Beach25 min drive
  • Popular LocationMellon Udrigle Beach32 min drive
  • Popular LocationRua Reidh Lighthouse35 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Shore Croft a luxury house on the beach

Shore Croft was built to take full advantage of its unique situation, facing south with direct access onto a pebble beach on Loch Ewe, with panoramic views out to sea. The house has a very large enclosed garden with various seating areas which allow for superb wildlife viewing.

The whole interior is beautifully designed, arranged and maintained. It is light, modern and luxurious. The sitting room and dining room/kitchen open onto wide decking from which a path leads to the garden gate which opens directly on to the beach. The house is extremely well equipped with an open fire in the sitting room. There are 4 bedrooms. A master bedroom with an en suite wet room and either 3 twin bedrooms or 2 twin and a king. There is a full bathroom / wet room upstairs as well as a downstairs loo. The kitchen / dining room is extremely large and very well equipped with a large modern range cooker and American fridge freezer.

There is an extremely large (approx 1 acre), fenced garden which has a wonderful wildlife viewing area. The wildlife sightings from this viewing area are exceptional and include otters, common dolphin, harbour porpoise and several different rare sea birds. There is also a seating area around a fire pit.

This is a romantic retreat for couples or a holiday home for up to 8 people.

Stunning Location: A twenty-minute drive over the headland from Gairloch takes you to the little village of Poolewe on the sheltered south side of Loch Ewe where the River Ewe rushes down from Loch Maree. Across the bay from Poolewe are the famous Inverewe Gardens, designed and planted by Osgood Mackenzie. Carry on along the coast for another 5 miles and you will come to the small village of Aultbea and then onto Mellon Charles at the head of the loch. From Shore Croft there are views to the Torridon mountains and out to the open sea, where on a clear day you can see the outer Hebrides. Shore Croft and the small bungalow next door share the pebbly beach, and are on the furthest edge of the settlement.

Superb Facilities: The house is fully centrally heated with under floor heating in both bathrooms. Open fire in the sitting room. Washing machine, tumble drier, large American fridge freezer with ice maker. Range cooker, microwave, dishwasher, music system, large LCD television with full Sky package including all film channels and sport. Also there is a DVD player with surround sound and broadband internet connection for your own lap top is available. Books, games and a selection of CDs and DVDs. Easy access to the beach and fishing. A high chair and cot are available.
accommodation:
Please note that Shore Croft is a non smoking house.

Interior Design: The house sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms with 1 bathroom (with bath and shower) and 1 en suite shower room. There is a very large kitchen diner and a large sitting room.
Downstairs:
Large vestibule with coat hooks. Inner hall. Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier. Space for boots and drying cupboard. Very large kitchen / dining room with American fridge freezer, range cooker, dishwasher, microwave and music system. Table seating 8 people. French doors open onto decking with beautiful loch and sea views.Sitting room with open fire and French windows leading to decking area. Views out to open sea. TV, DVD player with surround sound. Downstairs loo.
Upstairs:
Master bedroom with en suite shower room and separate dressing room. Additional 3 twin bedrooms or 2 twin plus a double, all with built in wardrobes. Bathroom with bath and separate walk in shower. Beautiful views from 3 bedrooms.
Outside:
Large decking area with garden furniture and barbecue. Enclosed fenced garden with gate down to the beach.

Property manager

Hilary Cowan

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 4 pets total)
Dogs are very welcome by prior arrangement.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HI-10007-F

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Achnasheen

Located in Achnasheen, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Ullapool Golf Club and Ullapool Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gruinard Bay Beach and Mellon Udrigle Beach. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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Mellon Charles, SCT

What's nearby

  • Inverewe Gardens - 13 min drive
  • Gruinard Bay Beach - 25 min drive
  • Mellon Udrigle Beach - 32 min drive
  • Rua Reidh Lighthouse - 35 min drive
  • Gairloch Beach - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Aroma Cafe - 20 min walk
  • Convoy Tavern - 5 min drive
  • The fat whippet - 5 min drive
  • Oran Na Mara - 5 min drive
  • The Perfume Studio - 19 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Stunning
It's far easier to talk about the negatives points of Shorecroft....nothing! We've stayed in holiday cottages for years and Shorecroft is by far the most outstanding. The location and views are simply stunning, Shorcroft itself is fabulous and oozes quality, from the beds and bedding through to the kitchen utensils, literally everything has been thought about and executed to perfection. There was even smoked salmon and Champagne awaiting our arrival. We definitely hope to return, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Franz V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Urlaub 24.08 - 31.08.2019
a perfect Holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

andrea s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxurious and perfect holiday house in pure nature
The kitchen of the house is perfectly equipped and the house itself is really a dream: wonderful bedrooms, bathrooms, a living room and even a separate room for the wash machine and the wardrobe. We felt ourselves very comfortable in the house with all the lovely decorated stuff around. We really enjoyed our stay very much! And our dog enjoyed the huge garden! Andrea + Bernd + Ayko (the dog) and Marie + Georg from Germany
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shore Croft
Excellent holiday cottage in amazing location

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Place!
Very well laid out property with a luxury feel to it. All the main rooms have views over the loch. The kitchen and dining area is very well equipped. My teenage son made use of the ice maker and we made use of the Nespresso machine as our go-to luxuries. We ate in and out enjoying the beautiful scenery in front of us. We saw some fabulous sunsets when it was sunny. We relaxed in front of the scenery and did some walking, kayaking and fishing. A very peaceful area but a real hive of activity during WW11 when military personnel occupied the area for the artic convoys, a nearby museum we visited tells the story...very interesting. Some remains of the old battlements along the coast are still visible. It only took us 5 mins to drive to a well stocked store at Aultbea and we visited the market in Poolewe on a Tuesday. You can also phone the local fisherman and order fresh langoustine etc. Phone number at the store. We picked some fresh langoustine (still living) up at Badachro whilst in that area and cooked them à la Jamie Oliver. Fish n chips at Gairloch we’re also very nice. Also, amazingly, there is a local cafe, part of the perfume studio, just 10 mins walk away. Like the last bastion of civilisation before wilderness and the Atlantic! If you like the great outdoors with beautiful scenery...A great part of the world to holiday!

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Hosted by Hilary Cowan

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English, French
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