Entire apartment
377 ft²
Size
Sea view
Garden
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Free parking
Private bathroom
Non-smoking rooms
Heating

This modern ground-floor apartment is situated in Wester Ross in the crofting community of Big Sand. It is 4 miles west of Gairloch and 5 minutes from the local beach. It is 1 and half hours drive west from Inverness and 62 miles from Ullapool.

The self-contained apartment is attached to the main house. It has a sitting-room with a TV and dining area, a fully fitted kitchen area complete with washing machine, small fridge/freezer, cooker/hob/oven/extractor and microwave. There is a double bedroom with a small en suite shower room. All towels, linen, electricity and WiFi are included.

Inverness Airport is 80 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Little Haven has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 29 May 2016.

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Sleeps
 
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Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a shuttle available to get to the closest beach nearby? What are the other transportation options?
    There is no public transport in the area for locals or visitors.
    Answered on 11 September 2019
  • How can I get to the closest beach from the property?
    The closest beach can be seen from the apartment and is a 5 minute walk across the field in front of the house. You can also drive around and park closer. There are other beaches in the area each of which can be accessed by car followed by a short walk.
    Answered on 11 September 2019
  • would you allow one well behaved cockerpoo dog
    Unfortunately Little Haven is not suitable for dogs.
    Answered on 8 March 2020

Hosted by Viveca and John

9.9
Host review score

Viveca and John
'Little Haven' is a modern, ground floor, well appointed one-bedroom apartment,, with small en suite, and a sitting room with kitchen area suitable for two people. This two room apartment has it's own private entrance and is connected to the owner’s home. It is the perfect Highland hideaway, ideal for romantic breaks and the cost conscious alike.
Viveca is a professional artist and teacher. If you wish you can arrange tuition in drawing and painting convenient to your stay.
Our self-catering holiday apartment is in Big Sand, near Gairloch, Wester Ross, Highland Scotland. The property is on the north-west coast of Scotland, one and a half hours by car from the Highland capital of Inverness. The property has views over the sea to Skye and vistas that include the Torridon and Cuillin mountain ranges. The area is ideal for relaxing or for taking part in a number of outdoor activities. Mountain biking, walking, climbing, kayaking are all popular and equipment and guides are available in the area. There are opportunities to go on marine excursions to see local wildlife and you can visit artists' galleries, the local Heritage Museum and the National Trust for Scotland garden at Inverewe. There are several restaurants and cafes in the area and a number of fabulous beaches. Sand beach is a few minutes walk from the apartment.
Languages spoken: German,English
Property surroundings *
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Facilities of Little Haven
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Windsurfing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    • Semi-detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English

    House rules

    Little Haven takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 22:30

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 09:30 to 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Please inform Little Haven in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Little Haven

    • Little Haven offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Beach
      • Horse riding

    • Little Haven can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Little Haven is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Little Haven is 3.1 miles from the centre of Gairloch.

    • Little Haven has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Little Haven is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The prices at Little Haven may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Little Haven.