The Old School House

This Victorian former school provides characterful accommodation on the north west of Scotland. The beautiful cottage garden affords wonderful sea views.. All on the Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: 36" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Open Fire

Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine

Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 3: Bunk (2ft 6in) Beds (Children Only), Children Under 12 Years Old Only

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-FI included. Travel cot and highchair available. Fridge/freezer and tumble dryer in garage. Welcome pack.. Large enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, terrace, garden furniture and BBQ. 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on leads around livestock. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: 1 step in the garden.. Originally the village school that served a small rural community in north west Sutherland, The Old School House has been transformed into a delightful stone cottage surrounded by its own enclosed landscaped cottage gardens. The lounge runs the length of the cottage. With the original high ceilings, large windows and Victorian fireplace, this superb room has a warm, welcoming ambience and provides plenty of space for guests to sit and admire the view whilst enjoying a wee dram or two in front of the open fire. There is a large double bedroom with a super king sized bed, a twin room and a small third bedroom with bunk beds for two children. They are all attractively presented with colour co-ordinated soft furnishings. The gardens are a real delight, with a stone slab path leading up through the flower beds to a garden seat from which there are spectacular views across the bay to Handa Island and the Outer Isles. The mountains of Foinavon, Ben Stack and Arkle are also visible.



The immediate area is haven for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of the great outdoors generally. Hill walking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking and sailing are all local activities. There is a thriving pony trekking centre in the nearby village of Sheigra, with rides amidst spectacular scenery. Fishing in the surrounding lochs and rivers as well as sea fishing is a popular pastime. The area is also a haven for wildlife, with seals and otters in the bay and numerous varieties of birds attracted to the region.



The beaches in this area are renowned. Sandwood Bay is particularly noted, with a wonderful walk across the machair to its secluded sweeping sands. The nearby beaches of Oldshoremore and Polin are also renowned for their unspoilt beauty. Kinlochbervie is the nearest main village. The most northerly port on the west coast of Scotland, this pretty village has an active working harbour and offers good local facilities, including a shop and post office, as well as a hotel with restaurant open all year to non-residents for meals.

Free WiFi



One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference prior to arrival).

Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.

As a guest of The Old School House, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Oldshore cottage is smoke free.