Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

Situated in the very heart of Sutherland, the most northerly county on the British mainland and a world renowned area for its stunning scenery, wildlife, food and drink, Am Bathach is part of a traditional working croft where Hebridean Sheep can be seen grazing and running on the surrounding hills of heather.

Information correct at time of writing. Altass is easily accessible by road, 45 minutes from the nearest ariport and city of Inverness. Approx flying time, 1 hour from London. Traditional Highland field sports, spa centres, crafts, historical and archaeological sites as well as many golf courses from small 9 holed to the world famous Royal Dornoch, one of the top ranked courses in the world. The hamlet of Rosehall is surrounded by magnificent salmon and trout lochs. The Highland Shooting Centre is at the same location. Details for woodland walks and mountain biking, fishing, guided walks, archery, clay and laser shooting and stalking can be obtained from the owner via the booking office. Ideally located midway between the West, North and East coasts providing a magnet for wildlife and birdwatching. Whiskey distilleries nearby.