Loch-side Annexe, Cosy Highland Retreat
- 4 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bathroom
On the edge of Loch Shin, this cosy lochside annexe offers quiet mornings, soft light and the calm of the Highlands all around you. Deer wander the garden, storms sweep across the loch and inside you’ll find warmth, comfort and space to breathe. Perfect for couples or small families, this peaceful retreat is a place to slow down, reconnect and experience the wild beauty of the north in complete privacy.
Parking
Wireless Broadband Internet
Pictures
Outside overlooking the loch
Bedroom
Lounge
Outside overlooking the loch
Dining Room
Frequent visits from the deer
Amenities
Parking & facilities
Parking, Parking option included, Shared garden
Policies
Accept credit card, Accessible 24/7, Children welcome, Pets not allowed, Smoking not allowed
Entertainment
Boat, TV (Antenna), TV (Cable)
Location features
Lake, Rural, Waterfront
Bathroom & laundry
Bed linen, Shower, Towel set, Bathtub, Washbasin
Heating & cooling
Electric heating, Fireplace, Heating available
Internet & office
Wireless Broadband Internet
Kitchen & dining
Children's high chair, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Grill, 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: flexible
Location
⭐ Driving Directions to Overscaig House, The Annexe (IV27 4NY)
From Inverness / Inverness Airport
- Leave Inverness heading north on the A9 towards Wick/Thurso.
- Continue on the A9 for around 30 miles.
- At The Mound, turn left onto the A839 signposted for Lairg.
- Follow the A839 for approx. 16 miles into Lairg.
- In Lairg, take the A836 heading northwest, signposted for Tongue.
- After 6 miles, turn left onto the A838 towards Laxo / Overscaig / Lairg Dam.
- Continue on the A838 for around 8 miles, driving along the shoreline of Loch Shin.
- Overscaig House the Annexe is on your Left, 2nd Driveway 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
- Take the A835 east towards Inverness for approx. 19 miles.
- Turn left onto the A837 towards Ledmore / Lochinver.
- At Ledmore Junction, turn right onto the A837 towards Oykel Bridge.
- Continue until you meet the A839, then turn left towards Lairg.
- In Lairg, follow signs onto the A836, then turn left onto the A838 after 6 miles.
- Continue along Loch Shin for around 8 miles — Overscaig House the Annexe will be on your right, 1st entrance.
⭐ From the North (Tongue)
- Follow the A838 south along the lochs and moorland.
- Continue past Lairg Dam and stay on the A838.
- Overscaig House the Annexe will appear on your right, facing the water, 2nd entrance.
⭐ 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.
Rates
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