Old Schoolhouse

Old Schoolhouse, Altnaharra, Lairg, IV27 4UE, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>17</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
17 reviews

Spotlessly clean, very comfortable, great facilities in a tranquil location.

Jayne United Kingdom
a living room with a couch and a kitchen at Old Schoolhouse in Lairg
a living room with a couch and a table at Old Schoolhouse in Lairg
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Old Schoolhouse

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  • Entire home
  • 904 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 48 Mbps
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Featuring a garden, Old Schoolhouse offers accommodations in Lairg. The vacation home also features free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. This vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a washing machine. The vacation home also comes with a seating area and 2 bathrooms. The accommodation has a fireplace. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 76 miles from the vacation home.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
9.8
High score for Lairg
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  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Spotlessly clean, very comfortable, great facilities in a tranquil location.”
  • Alexandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “EVERYTHING! Perfect house, perfect location. The house is beautiful. It’s so so peaceful and quiet, very clean house! The fire is amazing, everything is easy to work in the house. It was very sad to leave this house because of how comfortable it...”
  • Maru
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent accommodation. Lovely house, warm and comfortable, full of small details to assure guests comfort. Highly recommended.”

Hosted by Colin, Pieter, Antonette & Rin

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Colin, Pieter, Antonette & Rin
This peaceful property is located in the centre of Altnaharra, a 5 minute walk to the local hotel and pub. The former school building was carefully renovated in 2020 to provide a modern spacious two bedroomed property with underfloor heating and log burner if required, free Superfast fibre broadband (50Mbps) and a smart Tv, which provides a cosy home from home environment with fantastic views and a spacious garden. Guests can engage in local activities such as fishing, golfing, walking and cycling.
The hosts live in the area and are available to provide assistance or information about the area and surrounding attractions during your stay.
Altnaharra is a quiet Hamlet in the centre of Sutherland. The Hamlet (A settlement usually smaller than a village) consists of a seasonal hotel and public bar, a church and several private properties. Altnaharra is famous for holding the joint record as the coldest place in Britain at minus 27.2 deg celsius, and regularly gets a mention for its temperature extremes. It is situated between the larger villages of Tongue, on the North Coast 500 route , and Lairg to the south, where you can access the east and west coasts of Sutherland. You will be based right in the heart of Sutherland, the perfect location to climb the most northerly Munro's of Ben Klibreck and Ben Hope or the smaller Corbetts of Ben Hee and Ben Loyal, also known as the queen of Scottish mountains, or simply just enjoy the spectacular scenery they provide. Stunning views of these mountains and various freshwater lochs are on the doorstep along with wildlife such as red deer, ospreys and golden eagles. You can also view the atlantic salmon leaping at the falls of Shin near Lairg. There are plenty of clean, glorious beaches & bays to explore all along the surrounding coasts. Famous links golf courses such as Dornoch, Golspie and Tain along with the less well known but unique 9 hole courses of Bonar Bridge and Durness, are all within an hours drive away. Durness is also the location of the spectacular Smoo Cave , a large sea cave, and nearby a thrilling zipline experience over one of the most beautiful beaches in the highlands. To the southeast, Dunrobin Castle with its falconry displays and famous garden and the whisky distilleries of Glenmorangie and Balblair with tours and tasting are less than an hours drive away. Altnaharra is also a starting point of the Strathnaver Trail, which incorporates remains of settlements from the highland clearances, iron age brochs and other monuments, the Trail finishes in the village of Bettyhill with a museum telling the story of the people that once lived here.
Languages spoken: English,Dutch,Thai

Area info

Amenities of Old Schoolhouse
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Good free Wifi 48 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shared bathroom
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Pet bowls
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Dutch
    • Thai

    House rules

    Old Schoolhouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Old Schoolhouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    License number: 544789435, C

    FAQs about Old Schoolhouse

    • Check-in at Old Schoolhouse is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Old Schoolhouse has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • Old Schoolhouse can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • The prices at Old Schoolhouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Old Schoolhouse is 18 miles from the center of Lairg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Old Schoolhouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Old Schoolhouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):