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Overlooking the Kyle of Durness with an ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!

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Beach nearby
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6142 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Durness, Scotland
  • John Lennon Memorial Garden
    1 min walk
  • Durness Beach
    7 min walk
  • Balnakiel Craft Village
    15 min walk

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About the area

Durness

With a stay at this cottage in Durness, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 1-minute walk from John Lennon Memorial Garden and 7 minutes by foot from Durness Beach. .This family-friendly cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Balnakiel Craft Village and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Smoo Cave.

What's nearby

  • John Lennon Memorial Garden - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Durness Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balnakiel Craft Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Smoo Cave - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Balkaniel Beach - 8 min drive - 1.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocoa Mountain - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Durness Food Spot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sango Sands Oasis - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪White Heather Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Seafood Platter - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Overlooking the Kyle of Durness with an ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!

Sarsgrum House was an old shepherd's cottage .We have had it extended and modernized. Downstairs there is a large sitting room, kitchen and dining room with an enormous picture window constantly giving you a view of the Kyle of Durness and its ever changing tides from the magnificent view whatever the weather. Watch it ,you can sit watching this for ages!
The kitchen has an electric oven, microwave,dishwasher,double butler sink and large fridge freezer.. Plenty of storage for guests food and drink. Breville barista coffee machine, kettle and toaster.
The sitting room has a large sofa ,comfy chairs and a low table. An Aire7 wood burner gives off wonderful heat. All the rooms have eco electric heating radiators which can be set to your liking. We ask you to take the meter reading on arrival and leaving and units used are charged at the Hydro Electrics current rate. This will be sent to you at the time of booking.
Downstairs there is also a utility bathroom with an electric shower, toilet & large sink and vanity unit & heated towel rail.
There is a washing machine ,tumble drier and coat hanging rack.Iron and board there too.
Lastly the Snug has a large cushioned window seat over looking the Kyle again Two sofas, footstool, a wall TV with cable TV or enter your own ID for programs .There is a thermostatic electric fire. Books and games available .Another door out onto the terrace.Upstairs is full family bathroom with separate bath and shower. There are three bedrooms. One with superking bed,one twin and one single with pull out bed underneath. The first two have sea views. All bedrooms have blackout or room darkening luxaflette or velux blinds. All are noise reducing,insulating and energy saving blinds except in the bathrooms which are Alumitec-Pulse metallic venetian blinds.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Gillie Elliot

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: You can only smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1528 sq ft (142 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No dogs upstairs or on the furniture please

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: House beside road, gates,fences around property.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: No hen or stag parties
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
House overlooking the Kyle of Durness

Overlooking the Kyle of Durness with an ever changing tideline. Pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second visit and hopefully not the last. Just perfect.
Beautiful cottage. Everything we needed for a perfect holiday .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful bright modern home in beautiful secluded location
The window looking out to the Kyle's of Durness - we could have watched it all day. Such an incredible view. We loved this house - everything about it was perfect for us. So cosy, great kitchen, comfortable bed and so much natural light. We did some gorgeous walks and enjoyed the beautiful beaches as well as buying fish from the local van on Wednesday morning. We'd love to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
Sarsgrum is an unbelievable cottage, beautiful views and so peaceful and tranquil. This was out 2nd stay and it was as wonderful as our first, we’ll be back for a 3rd time soon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Week at Sarscrum
We know the area well but this was the first time we had stayed at Sarscrum. We were delighted with the house and everything was perfect for our needs. Will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location & Outlook
We had a wonderful holiday and the house and its location played a major role. The view is amazing and appears to be constantly changing due to the tide and the wildlife.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
mrs deborah shipley
Absolutely gorgeous area really remote stunning scenery
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kyle of Durness
Lovely quiet property ,views magnificient lots of time spent looking out the window. Saw eagles most days also ospreys .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Absolutely amazing stay. Cannot be more happy about the house and the cleanliness of it. The location as perfect for fishing as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful location.
A super property in an amazing location. Very peaceful and so much wildlife to see. The views are outstanding. Our disappointment was that the property was listed with a hot tub. There wasn’t one. I’m sure the owner meant that there was a bathtub, but nevertheless we felt short changed as we were expecting a hot tub for our special anniversary. This was immediately changed by the owners when I pointed out the issue when we arrived. Apart from this disappointment, everything else is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Durness
Exceptional quality of the experience in the wonderful home and surrounding countryside. Cannot say enough about our generous hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday in the Highlands
Myself and a group of friends decided to have some time away in the highlands, and booked here. The house is amazing. The view is incredible, and it’s hard to beat the wonderfully isolated beautiful location. That said, Durness is only 3 miles down the road with a lovely shop for all the essentials. The host is very responsive, and overall absolutely wonderful. Would highly recommend. We all had an amazing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
It was amazing, didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven !!!
Fabulous location. Amazing view out of every window. The cottage was comfortable and had everything one could hope for for a relaxing stay. Will definitely return. Even managed to see the Northern lights from the property on the last night. House owner and housekeeper were both available at any time time we needed to ask anything. Highly recommend a stay at Sarsgrum !!! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wild durness
Lovely, spacious house with an amazing view, great for relaxing in and watching the wild weather outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and relax at Sarsgrum.
We had a lovely week at Sarsgrum House, relaxing and enjoying the beautiful views. The location is absolutely stunning and more than lived up to expectations. We didn't have the best of weather but it didn't stop us from getting out and about, walking the dogs at local beaches (our favourite being Balnakeil) and visiting the craft village and Smoo Cave. The house itself is lovely and has everything you need including comfy beds and cosy log fire. It was a real escape from it all kind of holiday. Would definitely recommend to others. On a practical level, the local Spar is surprisingly well stocked. We'd also recommend fish and chips at the Smoo Cave Hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinna P., Lancaster England

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Comfortable
This is an attractive, comfortable and well-provisioned property. We appreciated the electric blankets! The location is stunning and access to local sites good (down single-tracked road). Good outdoor space for dog. We weren't sure how to estimate electricity usage for fridge, heating and kitchen appliances so it might have been helpful to suggest typical usage for a week. But the guidance on keys and appliances and fire was clear and helpful. Excellent communication with owner. Recommended: we would return in a flash if we could!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home in amazing location
Sarsgrum is a beautiful home with a view over the Kyle. You could sit all day at the picture window watching the wildlife and weather changing. The area is one of our favourites in the world. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern and tasteful
Sarsgrum house has the most spectacular views from nearly all its windows. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds are very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Trip
The cottage was excellent and prefect location for a quiet getaway, which was what we were looking for. Booking and checking in process was easy and host answered any queries quickly. Greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Space, fresh air and family time!
We had a fantastic stay at Sarsgrum. Everything we could have hoped for and more. Spacious, comfortable and fantastic views from every window. We will absolutely be returning to this haven ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

elena d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and scenic house in the hills
Really lovely house in a wonderful location. Great to stay in on a rainy day as the views are stunning and the house feels spacious. All the cooking and baking amenities are there. The surrounding area has many beaches and local little hills that can be climbed from the door (mostly bog walking, but ok in summer). The firth in front of the house also serves as a great cold water swimming spot. Only drawback is the lack of reliable wifi, but that's good for wanting to stay off the grid.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
We had the most relaxing time here great views, comfortable plenty of space and amenities. Loved the location watching the tides while seeing and hearing the sheep. The hiking was so much fun right out the front door!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus E.

Liked: Cleanliness
All around fantastic stay
We had a great time. The house is well-equipped, the view is beautiful and the area is just amazing. I wouldn't think twice about coming back. Gillie always replied quickly if we had a question.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location for hikes . House has everything you need. Just one thing add another £30 pound a day for electricity. And it was really cold inside when we arrive .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

alexis b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house facing the see
House was very comfortable. We spend great time in family. Great view from the terrace watching the movements of the sea tides. Beautiful colours at dawn and sunset. Our host Gillie has been very welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023