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Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly

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Property grounds
Books
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly

Kips Cottage is a rustic former bothy, with very few mod cons, other than amazing views and copious hot water. If you love going back in time and feeling like you are living on the edge of the world, it will be perfect for you. If you are looking for something even vaguely modern, Kips Cottage may not suit.

The cottage is situated in a stunning location just off the North Coast 500 in Sutherland. The cottage looks over the North Atlantic and is surrounded by hillside with fantastic views of the changing coastal scenery.

There is a spacious living area with 2 large sofas, a pine dining table and a wood-burning stove at one end. A charming double bedroom is accessed from the other end of the living space. Also on the ground floor is a basic kitchen, slightly like being on a boat, with a kitchen table and French doors out onto the decked area outside. The kitchen has an electric oven and a butler’s sink. Situated off the kitchen is a charmingly ramshackle bathroom with bath and basin and lavatory.

There is plenty of parking and a garden to explore.

Let Saturday to Saturday June, July & August. Other changeover days OK in other months. Thanks.

Property manager

Robyn Hughes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number FS-Case-547890482

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Unique Rustic Amazing Views Wild Places. Family pet Friendly

About the neighborhood

Map
Bettyhill, SCT

What's nearby

  • Strathnaver Museum - 8 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Swordly Loch - 13 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Farr Beach - 13 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Strathy Bay - 23 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 61 min drive - 36.4 miles

Getting around

  • Forsinard Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Store Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cafe at Bettyhill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eilean Neave Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cote Du Nord - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe at Bettyhill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sgeir Bhagain, Aigeach, and Sgeir an Eilean. Strathnaver Museum and Swordly Loch are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Unique rustic cottage, amazing views of wild places. Family and pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ERIC J

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Views and quietness good The property requires renovating
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Amazing place just as described cosy bothy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A really tranqill place

Nice and easy place to visit
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Laurent T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

vacances

tres belle region beau paysages, calme, tres agreable
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience

Very cosy cottage with amazing views , great location, many places to travel to from the cottage. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

krzysztof p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Very comfortable cottage in stunning views
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off grid !

We have stayed at Kips cottage half a dozen times over the past few years, it is a very unique, quirky croft. It is
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cosy.

This is a very cosy cottage with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Views and beaches are amazing,plenty of places to walk your dog. Villagers are very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend a stay here. Bettyhill beach is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen with clear water.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week away

We were looking to disconnect from the worries of the world, to slow down our lives, and to still our hearts and minds. The cottage was the perfect place for this, and was exactly as advertised. We took a daily hike/walk at different nearby beaches, parks, or forests. We mostly prepared our own food (2 meals in Bettyhill), and we reveled in the quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gary P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Nice cottage warm and comfortable some areas could do with updating but overall a lovely cottage and location. and yes we would go back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kips Cottage.

A property with age and character and with views of Scotlands rugged coastline and mountainous interior. Superb. The cottage was a welcome sight after a excellent day out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic delight !

This property has everything you need for a quiet break away from it all - the surrounding area is stunning scenery dramatic rocks , beautiful beaches . ideal place to bring your dog and just walk , eat well and read a book . If you are looking for pubs and a social thing it’s not the place to go !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A break from the norm

This is a lovely cottage , with the best views In the world. There's no tv no Internet, just total relaxation.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven on earth

As always the cottage was like coming home. Thr location is stunning, so peaceful. The cottage is quirky ..so if your expecting glamour, then this cottage is not for you. We will definitely return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S., Seattle Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a lovely time

Peaceful, quiet. no cars, airplanes. Just the birds, sheep, sound of the wind, and the surf of the Ocean. I went for hikes and slept fantastically each night. This is a place to relax and get away from the crowds. Enjoyed every minute of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Carol R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Lovely location, but.....

Fantastic location, could be a little gem however cleanliness was an issue. Major cobweb problem, 3 piece suite needs replaced, arms on chairs ripped with stuffing falling out, throws on the suite need cleaned. Mouldy curtains in bathroom. We were expecting basic but also expected place to be clean. Bed and bedding were clean and comfortable. Only stayed 3 nights out of 7 due cleanliness of the place. Tried to contact the number given in case of problems a couple of times but no answer or answering machine. It's a shame it could be a brilliant holiday let with some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

H S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The freezy cottage

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekt für Slow down

Sehr gut zum Slow down. Das Haus hat alles was man braucht auch wenn es nicht ganz so modern ist. Erholung stellt sich schon nach zwei Tagen ein. Vollends Ruhe genießen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristan H., Eisenach (Thüringen)

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eines der schönsten Urlaube

Wir waren im Juni 14 Tage hier und waren sehr überrascht über die sehr gut vorbereitet Wohnung. Wir haben das Haus wegen seiner Beschreibung und vor allem ruhigen Lage am Atlantik gemietet. Es strahlt eine besondere Gemütlichkeit aus. Mit herrlichen Sonnenuntergängen hatten wir hier nicht gerechnet-und sie rundeten fast jeden Tag ab. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten bis hin zu einer Tagestour auf die Courtney Inseln über John O' Groats waren gut per Auto in alle Richtung zu erreichen. Die Zeit hatte man hier.Die Anfahrt alleine von Inverness über die Highland war ein Erlebnis. Man wählt die Route über Bettyhill.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Matthias D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toll für tolerante Naturliebhaber

Tolle Lage am Meer. Wunderschöne Gegend. Aber: Der schöne Sitzplatz am Haus liegt immer im Schatten. Für alle Aktivitäten muss man mit dem Auto los. In der Nähe des Hauses ist nur ein etwa halbstündiger Spazierweg sinnvoll. Die Einrichtung des Cottages entspricht in etwa dem Level von vor 40 Jahren. In der Küche gibt es keine Schränke, alles ist offen. Geschirr haben wir vor dem ersten Gebrauch abwaschen müssen. Keine Dusche. Badewanne nur mit zwei Wasserhähnen ohne Handschlauch. Leider war nur altes Informationsmaterial im Cottage. Man wurde in der Beschreibung darauf hingewiesen, dass man sich wegen Corona im Internet informieren solle. Aber: zwei Zeilen weiter heißt es, dass es weder Fernsehen noch Internet-Zugang gibt. Die Lage ist zu weit weg. Tipps: 1. Etwa 100m die Straße zurück gibt es ein Restaurant. Cote du Nord. Ein 10-Sterne Restaurant. Unserer Meinung nach. Nur acht Plätze, 10 Gänge, 70 Pfund. Grandios und jeden Penny wert. Wir empfehlen auch die Weinbegleitung. Vorher online anmelden. 2. Strathy Point Lighthouse. 20 Minuten mit dem Auto, dann sehr schöner Weg zum und am Leuchtturm. Strathy East Beach. Toller Strand, lässt sich gut mit 2. verbinden. 3. Castle of Mey. Ca. 50 Minuten mit dem Auto, wunderschönes Schloss von Queen Mum, tolle Führung, sehr guter Tea Room mit Shop. Wir beide sind tolerant, brauchen kein TV und sind schweren Herzens wieder weggefahren.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kips cottage

A stay in a great location
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tim P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We got away from the modern world!

We wanted to escape - escape we did. All the other comments/reviews about the cleanliness of the cottage were fair but we just rode with it. We didn't care. THAT view is incredible. Even though we went in August, we still had the fire burning (coal & kindling from Bettyhill Stores) and loved every second of it. The draining board thing really has to go, though...It was also a great base to explore the north coast (which is why we chose it) and we saw John O'Groats, the Orkneys and Cape Wrath all in the same week. Kirtomy beach? We had it to ourselves for the first Sunday - luxury!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Axel N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Traumhafte Lage, aber das Haus könnte ein wenig mehr Liebe gebrauchen

Kips Cottage könnte ein traumhafter Standort sein, wenn er ein wenig mehr instandgehalten würde (z. B. die vollständig verschlissenen Sofa/Sessel austauschen, Küchenausstattung ergänzen bzw. - insbesondere Pfannen - erneuern, Dachrinnen sind kaputt, Fenster lassen sich z. T. nicht öffnen) und sauberer wäre (viele Hundehaare im Teppich / Sofa / Sessel usw.) und sich besser beheizen ließe (der Ofen ist winzig und heizt kaum, Elt-Heizkörper z. T. ohne wirkliche Heizkraft). Das Haus war im Juli trotz guten Wetters feucht und kalt. Die Lage ist sehr gut mit schönem Blick auf das Meer, aber unterhalb des Hauses entsteht ein neuer kleiner Campingplatz. Achtung beim Toasten: Wenn der Brandmelder angeht, ist der Toast fertig ... ;-) Es gibt nur eine Badewanne ohne Duscharmatur, d. h. Duschen erfolgt mit Wasserbecher und Übergießen. Das Wasser ist aber sehr schön heiß. Die Inseratsbeschreibung ist ehrlich und soweit korrekt, die Fotos ein wenig beschönigend. Wenn Kips Cottage ein wenig mehr Liebe erführe und instandgesetzt / -gehalten sowie besser geputzt würde, wäre es ein perfekter Ort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Heiko G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Sauberkeit

Die Einrichtung bzw. Teilmöbelstücke sind in die Jahre gekommen und sollten getauscht werden. Wenn Tiere zugelassen sind sollten alle Decken und Teppiche gereinigt werden.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Willow A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Rustic getaway

This was a great little cottage to escape to. There were a lot of cobwebs and bugs in the windowsills. It was very charming though and yes lots of hot water. The view of f the ocean and the sound was amazing. There’s a great outdoor patio for coffee in the morning or dinner at night. Very charming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022