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An idyllic lochside location with wonderful views combines with cosy accommodation at The Cottage on Loch Ewe, a charming detached cottage right by the shore of the loch, in the fishing village of Aultbea near Poolewe (6.5 miles).
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 6 | Bedrooms: 4 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: HI-10044-F |
The cottage’s setting and unimpeded view of the loch can be fully appreciated from the comfort of the sofa in the sitting room and the scene outside is everchanging as Loch Ewe is a tidal sea loch. A wood-burning stove keeps everything nice and toasty throughout and at the heart of the spacious kitchen is a large range cooker that is a delight to cook on. The kitchen is supplemented by a handy utility room.
In the dining room a lovely open fire crackles away creating an inviting ambience for lingering over meals together or trying to spot wildlife on the shoreline. A single bedroom has been laid out downstairs, along with a shower room with a large, walk-in shower.
The other attractive bedrooms are upstairs with two double bedrooms (one king-size) and a neat single room that make use of a colourful, contemporary family bathroom. Each of the double rooms has a handy wash basin and dormer windows that further showcase the loch.
Adults, children and dogs alike will love the large grassed garden that surrounds the house. It extends to roughly an acre with an enclosed area to the side where a picnic table has been positioned in a prime spot looking out over the loch. What could be better than dining outside with that amazing vista spread out before you? As the back garden is elevated the view from the top of the garden in particular is amazing.
Wildlife abounds all around with otters playing on the loch shore, seals out in the bay and red deer on the croft behind the house. There are a variety of sea birds to look out for and a lucky few might even see impressive white-tailed sea eagles soaring overhead. Canoeing and kayaking can be arranged through a local guide company, Ewe Canoe.
Aultbea has a village shop in easy walking distance with all the usual groceries as well as fresh prawns and langoustines in season. There are some craft shops and a café as well so it is very well catered for considering it is a small village. Grocery deliveries can also be arranged from one of the bigger supermarkets.
There are lovely forest walks to be had in the nearby Laide Wood (2 miles) where there are two lochans to walk around and a pretty waterfall to admire. Lazy days can be spent on the wide sandy beach at Mellon Charles (3 miles) paddling, beachcombing or simply enjoying the peace and quiet.
The hotel restaurant in Poolewe (6.5 miles) is a good place to head to for a meal or a drink. Just outside Poolewe the beautiful Inverewe Gardens are home to some stunning species of plants and flowers that are able to thrive due to the warming effects of the gulf stream. Boat trips run out from the jetty at the gardens for a closer look at the local wildlife from the water.
Another gorgeous sandy beach just begs to be explored at Gairloch (12.5 miles) and there is also an excellent 9 hole golf course set right amongst the dunes by the beach with great scenery to take in during a round or two.
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
Kitchen with electric ovens, gas hob and warmer, microwave, etc
Utility room with fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and wash basin
Dining room with open fire
Single bedroom
Shower room with WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Double bedroom (king-size) with wash basin
Double bedroom with wash basin
Single bedroom
Bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels INCLUDED. The first £25 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by oil central heating (INCLUDED), wood-burning stove and open fire (starter packs of logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED (speed approximately 74MB download and 19MB upload). A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 large, 2 medium or 2 small). 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).
From 09/10/2026 to 12/10/2026
From 16/10/2026 to 19/10/2026
From 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 6 |
| 31 Jan 2026 - 03 Apr 2026 | £895.00 |
| 04 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 | £1,095.00 |
| 25 Apr 2026 - 01 May 2026 | £895.00 |
| 02 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 | £1,095.00 |
| 23 May 2026 - 29 May 2026 | £1,195.00 |
| 30 May 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 | £1,095.00 |
| 27 Jun 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 | £1,195.00 |
| 18 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 | £1,295.00 |
| 29 Aug 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 | £1,095.00 |
| 12 Sep 2026 - 02 Oct 2026 | £895.00 |
| 03 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 | £1,095.00 |
| 24 Oct 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 | £795.00 |
| 20 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026 | £1,295.00 |
| 28 Dec 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | £1,295.00 |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2029 - 05 Jan 2030 | 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.
Reviews
(Supplied Independently through Feefo)
It is well laid out, spotlessly clean and well maintained.
Incredibly well thought out and fitted out 'home from home', lovely location and stunning views across the sea loch. Gre...
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The cottage was well equipped and in a fantastic location. We saw an otter swimming in the bay whilst we sat having our ...
Our response:
It is always special when you see the local wildlife. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
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No fault with the cottage but the exterior amenities where thinner on the ground than on our last visit to the area 15 y...
Our response:
So pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Very nice, clean, great position and very well prepared and appointed.
Guest Comments
'What makes the cottage so special is the attention to detail, the thoughtful and generous touches you have included in the house. We too so enjoyed the fantastic field of a garden - it really did make 'dog' logistics so much easier.'
'We have had such an excellent holiday. Great beaches, food, neighbours and house. Thanks a million. Perfect'
'We had a wonderful week walking in the mountains. Lots of weather to enjoy, rain, hail, gales and even some sun. So many cuckoos and frogs everywhere. The cottage is great and it was nice to sit outside and watch the birds on the loch. We’d love to return.'
'We have enjoyed our second stay at the cottage. The cottage itself is a very comfortable and cosy place to spend time slowing down – the everchanging view is a delight. We saw lots of wildlife, including otters from the window of the cottage!! Very enjoyable watching the herons fishing and the deer in the back garden and walking along the beach. Beaches are incredible – Boom Beach and Mellon Udrigle are magnificent. Thanks so much.'
'Cottage was very comfortable and extremely well thought out and equipped. That plus location and the ever changing views made it a very lovely place to stay for the week. Toured and walked along beautiful beaches (Mellon Udrigle a stand out) and the drive across to Applecross through Loch Maree (Bein Eighe and Torridong) stunning. Such a stunningly beautiful part of the world with ever changing light that is just captivating. Seals, heron, geese, curlew etc a treat to watch from windows. Shops in Aultbea, Poolewe and Gairloch all very well stocked. Enjoyed the kitchen! A proper cooks kitchen! Thanks for a lovely stay. You have a beautiful home here.'
'Beautiful cottage. There is nothing this cottage doesn’t have. The layout, finish and amenities are fantastic. The first night we sat out listening to the red deer stags roaring on the hill behind as it is leading up to the rut. Little did we know we’d have 6 hinds in the garden a few days later and 2 white tailed sea eagles circling above. This is a perfect base for exploring the many beautiful beaches with our dogs. The woodland walk at Laide was a treat. The hotel/bar (Aultbea Hotel + Jam Jar bar) is very welcoming and lovely to sit outside the loch shore soaking in the atmosphere.'
'A spotlessly clean, quiet, comfortable, sizeable cottage are words to use. The weather was kind and the bench outside got plenty of use. A great place to watch the world go by, slowly. If you like water, the outlook cannot be beaten. Overall, an excellent week at an outstanding cottage.'
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Guest Comments
'What makes the cottage so special is the attention to detail, the thoughtful and generous touches you have included in the house. We too so enjoyed the fantastic field of a garden - it really did make 'dog' logistics so much easier.'
'We have had such an excellent holiday. Great beaches, food, neighbours and house. Thanks a million. Perfect'
'We had a wonderful week walking in the mountains. Lots of weather to enjoy, rain, hail, gales and even some sun. So many cuckoos and frogs everywhere. The cottage is great and it was nice to sit outside and watch the birds on the loch. We’d love to return.'
'We have enjoyed our second stay at the cottage. The cottage itself is a very comfortable and cosy place to spend time slowing down – the everchanging view is a delight. We saw lots of wildlife, including otters from the window of the cottage!! Very enjoyable watching the herons fishing and the deer in the back garden and walking along the beach. Beaches are incredible – Boom Beach and Mellon Udrigle are magnificent. Thanks so much.'
'Cottage was very comfortable and extremely well thought out and equipped. That plus location and the ever changing views made it a very lovely place to stay for the week. Toured and walked along beautiful beaches (Mellon Udrigle a stand out) and the drive across to Applecross through Loch Maree (Bein Eighe and Torridong) stunning. Such a stunningly beautiful part of the world with ever changing light that is just captivating. Seals, heron, geese, curlew etc a treat to watch from windows. Shops in Aultbea, Poolewe and Gairloch all very well stocked. Enjoyed the kitchen! A proper cooks kitchen! Thanks for a lovely stay. You have a beautiful home here.'
'Beautiful cottage. There is nothing this cottage doesn’t have. The layout, finish and amenities are fantastic. The first night we sat out listening to the red deer stags roaring on the hill behind as it is leading up to the rut. Little did we know we’d have 6 hinds in the garden a few days later and 2 white tailed sea eagles circling above. This is a perfect base for exploring the many beautiful beaches with our dogs. The woodland walk at Laide was a treat. The hotel/bar (Aultbea Hotel + Jam Jar bar) is very welcoming and lovely to sit outside the loch shore soaking in the atmosphere.'
'A spotlessly clean, quiet, comfortable, sizeable cottage are words to use. The weather was kind and the bench outside got plenty of use. A great place to watch the world go by, slowly. If you like water, the outlook cannot be beaten. Overall, an excellent week at an outstanding cottage.'