The Smithy House & Cottages

The Smithy House 168 Stoer, Lochinver, IV27 4JE, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>216</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
216 reviews

The cottage was fantastic and had so much character. Loved the wood burning stove. Paul was brilliant with updates and communications. Any questions/queries I had he promptly answered them.

Karl United Kingdom
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The Smithy House & Cottages

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  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

The Smithy House & Cottages is located in Lochinver, 23 mi from Ullapool. Free private parking is available on site. All units have a seating area. There is also a dining area and a kitchen fitted with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. A fridge and kettle are also offered. The Smithy House & Cottages features free WiFi throughout the property. Towels are available. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 105 mi from The Smithy House & Cottages.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Reliable Info
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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.6
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  • Karl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The cottage was fantastic and had so much character. Loved the wood burning stove. Paul was brilliant with updates and communications. Any questions/queries I had he promptly answered them.”
  • Buzza92
    United States of America United States of America
    “It is such a cute cottage with everything you could need. Very comfortable and warm. Easy to find. Hosts were lovely to talk with. Very private. Loved it.”
  • Jack
    United States of America United States of America
    “This was one of our favorite stays on our NC500 trip. Paul was was a perfect host. The cottage was well equipped and very clean. Our only regret was we planned for just one night here.”

Hosted by Paul

9.9
9.9
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Paul
The Smithy House & Cottages (one cottage with double bed and separate bedroom, and one cottage studio-style with twin beds) are located in Stoer, alongside the B869 Assynt Coastal Route of the NC500. The small village of Stoer lies just south of the Stoer Peninsula and immediately north of Clachtoll. Its scatter of houses and crofts are bisected by the single track B869, the twisting road that follows the coast from Lochinver north then east to Kylesku. Breathtaking views and landscape with a real sense of peace and getting away from it all to enjoy nature and relax. Offering 2 self-catering cottages, detached from each other but within our 3 acre croft. Each has been renovated to a high standard with full kitchen facilities, shower rooms and log burners in the sitting areas. The Smithy cottage offers open plan studio accommodation sleeping up to 2 in twin beds. The Byre cottage offers a separate double bedroom sleeping up to 2, and open plan kitchen/dining/sitting area with views over the croft and hills at the back (watch out for the deer in the evenings feeding on the hills!). Both cottages have outdoor seating areas. Private parking is available for guests. There is no minimum stay requirement, although we do discount our rates for stays of more than one night.
The Smithy House & Cottages are set amidst stunning scenery in Europe's last great wilderness, our cottages make ideal bases for relaxing, walking, sailing, fishing (sea and loch), stunning beaches and geology; all from your doorstep! We are in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland: approximately 8 miles north of Lochinver; 40 miles north of Ullapool; 98 miles north of Inverness. There is plenty to see and do whilst staying at the Smithy Cottages, many being within walking distance of your front door; Clashnessie Beach and Clashnessie Waterfall, Bay of Stoer and Clachtoll beach are all within a 15-20 minute walk. Within a 15-20 minute drive, there is Achmelvich Beach, Drumbeg, Stoerhead Lighthouse and Old Man of Stoer, as well as Lochinver village. The single-track B869 'wee mad road' (as it's known locally!) is a stunning drive with beautiful views with each corner you turn. It's renowned to be one of the most scenic drives in the country. Locally you will also find Kylesku Bridge, Loch Assynt, Ardvrek Castle, the Bone Caves at Inchnadamph and Wailing Widow Falls, all within a 30 minute drive from the cottages.
Languages spoken: English,Italian

Area info

Amenities of The Smithy House & Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • CD player
    • Radio
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Italian

    House rules

    The Smithy House & Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    Until 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 not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Smithy House & Cottages 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: G, HI-00432-F

    FAQs about The Smithy House & Cottages

    • The Smithy House & Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing

    • The Smithy House & Cottages is 5.6 miles from the center of Lochinver. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Smithy House & Cottages on this page.

    • Yes, The Smithy House & Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Smithy House & Cottages can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • The Smithy House & Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

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

    • Check-in at The Smithy House & Cottages is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.