Overscaig House the Annexe

Your private Highland Hideaway

Vacation Home

Highland Retreat, Loch Views & Open Fires

  • 18 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Beds
  • 6 Bathrooms

At Overscaig House, the world goes quiet. The loch opens beside you, the hills rise around you, and deer wander through the garden. Inside, open fires, a cinema room and cosy spaces offer warmth while the Highland weather moves outside. Remote, peaceful and unforgettable, this former fishing hotel is now a lochside retreat for families, couples and anyone needing calm, nature and true Highland magic.

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Highlights

Parking

Wireless Broadband Internet

Pictures

Front view of Overscaig

Living Room

Kitchen

Outside looking over the garden towards the loch

Outside and the frequent visits from the local deer

Outside looking over the garden towards the loch

Amenities

Parking and facilities

Parking, Parking option included, Private garden, Shared garden

Policies

Accept credit card, Accessible 24/7, Children are welcome, Pets not allowed, Smoking not allowed

Entertainment

Boat, Pool table, TV (Antenna), TV (Cable)

Location features

Lake, Mountain, Rural, Waterfront

Bathroom and laundry

Bed linen, Shower, Towel set, Bathtub, Washbasin, Washing machine

Heating and cooling

Central heating, Fireplace, Heating available, Wood/Tiled stove

Internet and office

Computer, Wireless Broadband Internet

Kitchen and dining

Blender, Children's high chair, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dishwasher, Grill, Kitchen stove, Kitchenette, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Toaster, Vacuum cleaner

Home safety

Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, First aid kit, Smoke Detector

House Rules

  • Credit cards accepted

  • Children welcome

  • Pets not allowed

  • Smoking not allowed

Check-in: 03:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Driving Directions to Overscaig House (IV27 4NY)

From Inverness / Inverness Airport

  1. Leave Inverness heading north on the A9 towards Wick/Thurso.
  2. Continue on the A9 for around 30 miles.
  3. At The Mound, turn left onto the A839 signposted for Lairg.
  4. Follow the A839 for approx. 16 miles into Lairg.
  5. In Lairg, take the A836 heading northwest, signposted for Tongue.
  6. After 6 miles, turn left onto the A838 towards Laxo / Overscaig / Lairg Dam.
  7. Continue on the A838 for around 8 miles, driving along the shoreline of Loch Shin.
  8. Overscaig House is on your Left, clearly visible from the road with the loch behind it.

You’ll know you’re close when the views open wide, the loch stretches out below you, and you see the traditional white building facing the water.

From Ullapool

  1. Take the A835 east towards Inverness for approx. 19 miles.
  2. Turn left onto the A837 towards Ledmore / Lochinver.
  3. At Ledmore Junction, turn right onto the A837 towards Oykel Bridge.
  4. Continue until you meet the A839, then turn left towards Lairg.
  5. In Lairg, follow signs onto the A836, then turn left onto the A838 after 6 miles.
  6. Continue along Loch Shin for around 8 miles — Overscaig House will be on your Left.

From the North (Tongue)

  1. Follow the A838 south along the lochs and moorland.
  2. Continue past Lairg Dam and stay on the A838.
  3. Overscaig House will appear on your Right, facing the water.

Important Notes for Guests

• Mobile signal improves as you approach the house and is generally reliable.
• The property sits directly on the A838, easy to find and accessible year-round.
• The final stretch runs along the loch — take your time; the scenery is spectacular.
• Parking is available directly at the property.

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Airport

0 Mi

Bus

14 Mi

Train

47 Mi

Port

Rates

Policy and notes

Availability

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About host

JB

Jo Bergmann-Goodhall

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Highland Retreat, Loch Views & Open Fires
Lairg, United Kingdom
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