Guests say
Ethel's House is a beautifully presented cottage in a stunning, peaceful location overlooking Armadale beach. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities, with many highlighting the warm welcome and thoughtful touches from the hosts. The cottage is ideal for those seeking tranquillity, scenic walks, and breathtaking views, with easy access to beaches and local wildlife. While amenities are limited nearby, the serenity and natural beauty more than compensate. Many guests return for repeat stays, describing the property as a true home from home and perfect for relaxation.
Multiple reviews specifically mention the cottage being exceptionally clean and well-presented, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly described as stunning, peaceful, and perfect for exploring the north coast, with beautiful beaches and walks nearby. The only minor note is the lack of immediate local amenities, but this is generally seen as a positive for those seeking tranquillity.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as warm, cosy, comfortable, and homely, with comfortable beds and excellent heating. No negative comments about comfort were found.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, with everything needed for a stay, including a fully stocked kitchen, power shower, log burner, and thoughtful extras. No significant issues with facilities or maintenance were mentioned.
Many guests mention a generous welcome pack, often including homemade biscuits and treats for dogs, as well as other essentials. While these gifts are frequently provided, it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Set in a elevated position on the northern tip of the Highlands, Ethel’s House is the ideal base from which to set out and find seals, whales and basking sharks.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" TV, Freesat, Smart TV, DVD Player, Bluray Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed.
Oil underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is 1 step in the garden.. Situated on a promontory and enjoying spectacular sea views, Ethel’s House is a detached stone cottage set in its own garden, adjacent to a working croft. Much loved by its original family, this traditional stone cottage was painstakingly moved stone by stone to a higher vantage point in the village of Armadale on the far north-west coast of Scotland. The current owners have completely renovated this charming cottage and it now provides a good standard of accommodation in a truly superb setting.
Entering through the pretty patio gardens that look out across the sea, a hallway leads through to the main accommodation. There is a delightful living room with leather sofa suite and a cosy wood burner. The kitchen/dining room is extremely well-equipped with contemporary built-in units and a good sized solid wood dining table. All the windows look out across the bay. There is a large shower room on this floor. Upstairs there are three very attractively decorated and furnished bedrooms. Skylight windows ensure that visitors can encounter the dramatic sunrises and sunsets afforded by the clear unpolluted skies in this part of the Highlands (and for those who prefer, black out blinds are built-in too!). The cottage has oak flooring on the ground floor, high quality wool carpeting in the bedrooms and underfloor heating throughout.
Situated just off the renowned North Coast 500 route, in the quiet hamlet of Armadale, this cottage is ideal for visitors wishing to explore this totally unspoilt area. Sea otters are regularly spotted on the shoreline below the cottage and whales, basking sharks, porpoises and seals all frequent the local waters. There are superb walks direct from the cottage and numerous outdoor activities close by, including kayaking, sailing, hill walking, fishing, surfing, golf and plenty of archaeological sites and historic places of interest. In winter months it is often possible to see the Northern Lights from the cottage garden. The nearby villages of Melvich and Bettyhill, both within 10 minutes’ drive, have a good selection of amenities, including pub, restaurant, café and a small local shop. The beaches along this coastline are renowned for their wide sandy bays with high sand dunes, and spectacular mountain backdrops. Beach ½ mile. Shop 7 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Letting licence no : HI00983F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (30)
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Marjanne
A fine house, a beautifull place and a welcomming prepared house when we arrived. We stayed for 2 nights but we surely wil come back for a longer period.
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent cottage and location. Not many local amenities, but exactly what we were looking for. Fab welcome pack, including homemade cookies which were a lovely touch. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a peaceful cottage with the stunning Armadale beach a half mile walk away. We were the only people on it, fantastic!
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Paul King
Ethel's cottage as everything you will need, this was our second vist, the house is spotless and the welcome pack is so kind and thoughtful, treats for the dogs and Caroline even left us 3 easter eggs , not to mention the biscuits which are so nice. She even bought us some extra supplies of them midweek.I would recommend the Ethel's cottage 100% it's so quiet and peaceful and great location, sitting outside in the morning with my coffee just watching the waves crash onto the beach, what more do you want? We have already booked for next year.