Yew Tree Cottage
Loch Kishorn, Wester Ross
Yew Tree Cottage must surely conform to the archetypal idea of a traditional Highland home - a whitewashed, solid, stone-built cottage in a beautiful woodland setting at Little Courthill. Close to the shores of Loch Kishorn and near the foot of the Applecross mountains - this is one of the most scenic parts of Scotland’s west coast.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sun | Pets Allowed: No |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
It is no wonder that guests enjoy coming back to the cottage after a day out exploring feels like coming home – it’s feels like coming home and is the perfect place to relax and re-charge your batteries.
The cottage sits within the 6 acres of informal woodland gardens which make up the peaceful surroundings at Little Courthill and has its own south-facing front garden.
You'd expect such a place to have plenty of character and Yew Tree Cottage does not disappoint. Inside you’ will find that traditional features such as wood panelling have been retained and incorporated into the most stylish of restorations and now combine happily with every modern comfort, including underfloor heating.
The sitting room has a wood-burning stove for that extra touch of cosiness on evenings in. The spacious dining-kitchen with its free-standing units has everything you’ll need for preparing a romantic feast of local seafood or packing up a picnic for a day’s exploring. Also on the ground floor you’ll find a shower room and a boot room.
Upstairs are two excellent bedrooms, that both have views of the Applecross mountain tops, and a nice bright bathroom.
Here at the eastern end of Loch Kishorn, at the foot of the Applecross mountains you are perfectly situated for exploring the amazing Applecross peninsula. The spectacular Bealach na Ba, the Pass of the Cattle, is not to be missed with fantastic views down to Loch Kishorn and over the sea to Skye and beyond.
Don't forget to schedule in a meal at the Applecross Inn and time to explore the nearby coral beach with its white sand before following the coast road north.
The Torridon hills, so beloved of climbers and walkers and the Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve are only half an hour from the cottage, while Plockton and the Skye bridge can be reached well within the hour. This area just teems with wildlife, from otters and seals around the coast to sea eagles in the skies above. With secluded beaches nearby for lazy days on the shore, walking in the hills and woodlands, kayaking, boating, fishing, or just watching the world go by, you’ll find Yew Tree Cottage your perfect home-from-home.
Kishorn village, within walking distance of the cottage, has an award winning Seafood bar serving locally caught seafood throughout the season. With its white stone cottages along the shore line the village of Kishorn is also home to many artists and their studios.
Lochcarron, approximately 6 miles to the south, has a restaurant, hotels, cafe, shop, butcher and garage. Shieldaig (8 miles to the north) has a hotel, cafe and shop.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting room with wood burning stove and TV/DVD.
Dining/kitchen with microwave, fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, dishwasher, etc.
Shower room with WC and wash hand basin.
Boot room.
Upstairs
Double bedroom (king-size).
Twin bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, WC and wash hand basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Towels (per person)
- £5.00
Services
Bed linen is INCLUDED and towels are available for hire. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by underfloor heating (INCLUDED), electric panel heaters and wood-burning stove (1 basket of logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED (subject to a fair usage policy). Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
Changeover Day: Sun
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
| 06 Jan 2020 - 08 Feb 2020 | £495.00 |
| 09 Feb 2020 - 15 Feb 2020 | £550.00 |
| 16 Feb 2020 - 22 Feb 2020 | £550.00 |
| 23 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020 | £495.00 |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 07 Mar 2020 | £495.00 |
| 08 Mar 2020 - 14 Mar 2020 | £495.00 |
| 15 Mar 2020 - 21 Mar 2020 | £495.00 |
| 22 Mar 2020 - 28 Mar 2020 | £495.00 |
| 29 Mar 2020 - 04 Apr 2020 | £650.00 |
| 05 Apr 2020 - 25 Apr 2020 | £650.00 |
| 26 Apr 2020 - 02 May 2020 | £650.00 |
| 03 May 2020 - 09 May 2020 | £750.00 |
| 10 May 2020 - 23 May 2020 | £695.00 |
| 24 May 2020 - 30 May 2020 | £750.00 |
| 31 May 2020 - 27 Jun 2020 | £695.00 |
| 28 Jun 2020 - 29 Aug 2020 | £750.00 |
| 30 Aug 2020 - 05 Sep 2020 | £750.00 |
| 06 Sep 2020 - 12 Sep 2020 | £650.00 |
| 13 Sep 2020 - 19 Sep 2020 | £650.00 |
| 20 Sep 2020 - 10 Oct 2020 | £650.00 |
| 11 Oct 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 | £650.00 |
| 01 Nov 2020 - 19 Dec 2020 | £495.00 |
| 20 Dec 2020 - 27 Dec 2020 | £750.00 |
| 28 Dec 2020 - 05 Jan 2021 | £750.00 |
| 06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2022 - 05 Jan 2023 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Guest Comments
'The cottage was a fantastic base from which to explore and return to in the evenings – cosy and comfortable.'
Bell party
'The cottage is beautiful - very comfortable and cosy with the wood-burner. The surrounding area is stunning and there are so many places to visit.'
Finlayson party
'We have had a lovely week here. A very well equipped and cosy cottage.'
Baird party
'First time at Yew Tree and what a perfect cottage! The cottage is such a lovely base, so peaceful and super comfy.'
Little party
'A very comfortable beautifully restored cottage. Lovely cottage and gardens in superb location!!'
Hackney party
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Guest Comments
'The cottage was a fantastic base from which to explore and return to in the evenings – cosy and comfortable.'
Bell party
'The cottage is beautiful - very comfortable and cosy with the wood-burner. The surrounding area is stunning and there are so many places to visit.'
Finlayson party
'We have had a lovely week here. A very well equipped and cosy cottage.'
Baird party
'First time at Yew Tree and what a perfect cottage! The cottage is such a lovely base, so peaceful and super comfy.'
Little party
'A very comfortable beautifully restored cottage. Lovely cottage and gardens in superb location!!'
Hackney party