The Cottage is a traditional rustic stone-built croft house, well over a century old, set in six acres of working croftland, on the shores of Loch Ewe in the western Highlands of Scotland.

Ideally placed for walking, fishing, boating, watching wildlife or just relaxing, it has spectacular views of the mountains of the Great Wilderness and the Torridons and is only a few minutes' drive away from the world-famous Inverewe Gardens.

The cottage has electric heating to supplement its open fire, has been refurbished throughout and can comfortably accommodate up to six people plus baby.

The cottage has its own enclosed garden, parking area (all cars left at guests' own risk), access to the loch's pebble shore and welcomes children of any age plus pets.

Although restored and modernised, Coille Bheag has retained many of its original features and is open all the year round. Click here for details of rates, check availability here or e-mail us with a booking enquiry.

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The living room has a stove which burns coal or wood, set in the original stone fireplace. It has been recently refurnished, and there is a TV and VCR as well as a sofa, a coffee table and two armchairs. You can browse through a shelf of books from Coille Bheag's library, too - including many on the history and geography of Wester Ross. A range of adult's and children's videos is also available.

The spacious kitchen/dining room is fully equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, spacious cupboards, automatic washing machine, toaster and ironing board/iron. There is a dining table and chairs and all cookware, crockery, glassware and cutlery is provided. If you give us your order when you book, we'll also do any other shopping you require.

You'll find the kitchen cupboards stocked with tea, coffee, sugar and seasonings, and we provide a welcome pack - a complimentary bottle of wine, litre of milk and a small sample selection of our own organic produce when in season. Come for Christmas week, and we'll even throw in a free Christmas tree to put you in the mood for celebrating! A high chair can be provided for you on request.

There is also a heated conservatory area where you can put your feet up and enjoy panoramic views . Outside is an enclosed garden area (deckchairs provided) but you are very welcome to enjoy the rest of the croft and walk down to the loch shore.

Two steps lead up to the fully modernised bathroom, which has a double glazed window, electric heating, full-size bath, electric shower, shaver point, washbasin and lavatory. A good stock of towels is provided.

The main double bedroom is on the ground floor, giving easy access for those with limited mobility. It has electric heating, a king-size iron bedstead and many original features.

Upstairs there are two further bedrooms - converted sleeping lofts - one double and one single with a second full-size pull-out bed if required.There's a walk-in storage area where you can find extra wardrobe space as well as spare bedlinen and other useful items.

Tthere's a big box full of toys, board games and jigsaws to help while away the odd rainy afternoon. Beds are made up for you and there are spare blankets and bedding should you require it. A travel cot can be provided on request.