Letterfearn,
Kyle of Lochalsh
Scottish Highlands
A traditional self-catering estate cottage set above the shores of Loch Duich on the private 6,000-acre Druidaig Estate—featuring two roaring open fires, a ground-floor twin bedroom, a wildflower garden, and a direct path down to the water’s edge. Sleeps 6.
Occupying a scenic, elevated position in the hamlet of Letterfearn, this charming former farm cottage looks directly across the waters of Loch Duich. Positioned within the private grounds of the Druidaig Estate, the property offers a secluded retreat surrounded by 6,000 acres of Highland countryside—ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, family walking holidays, fishing, and traditional country pursuits.
Highland Estate Setting: Access over 6,000 acres of estate terrain on the south shore of Loch Duich, renowned for walking, stalking, shooting, and fishing.
Direct Lochside Access: Features a private wildflower garden with outdoor furniture and a natural path leading directly down to the shores of Loch Duich.
Cozy Dual Open Fires: Warm and inviting interior complete with open fireplaces in both the main sitting room and the formal dining room.
Gateway to Skye & Kintail: Ideally situated near iconic landmarks, including Eilean Donan Castle, the Glenelg-Skye Ferry, the Five Sisters of Kintail, and the Kyle of Lochalsh.
The Interior Layout
Ground Floor
Welcoming Lounge: A warm living space centered around a traditional open fire, plush seating, Smart TV, and a well-stocked bookshelf for quiet evenings.
Oak Kitchen & Breakfast Area: Fully equipped self-catering kitchen featuring solid oak units, electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, and a cozy breakfast table for light morning meals.
Formal Dining Room: Separate dining room complete with its own feature open fire—setting the scene for evening family dinners.
Dedicated Utility Room: Practical separate laundry space equipped with a washing machine and tumble dryer for drying outdoor gear.
Ground-Floor Twin Bedroom: Conveniently located ground-floor twin bedroom, ideal for guests preferring step-free access.
Ground-Floor Family Bathroom: Modern bathroom suite featuring a deep bath, WC, basin, and a separate walk-in shower cubicle.
Upper Floor (Eaves)
Two Coombe-Ceiling Twin Bedrooms: Reached via the central staircase, two additional twin bedrooms set neatly under the timber eaves, providing cozy sleeping quarters for adults or children.
Outdoor Space & Grounds
Wildflower Garden: Natural, enclosed garden space filled with native flora, complete with outdoor seating for taking in the elevated loch views.
Waterway Path: A rough natural trail winding down from the garden straight to the shoreline of Loch Duich.
Private Estate Parking: Ample off-road parking adjacent to the cottage.
Exploring Letterfearn & The West Highlands
Letterfearn is a peaceful coastal hamlet positioned near some of the Scottish Highlands’ most famous natural and historical sites:
Eilean Donan Castle (12.5 miles): Tour Scotland’s most photographed 13th-century stronghold, dramatically situated where Loch Duich, Loch Long, and Loch Alsh meet.
Glenelg Ferry to Skye (13 miles): Take the historic turntable ferry across the Kintail Narrows from Glenelg to the Isle of Skye for an unforgettable day trip.
Munro Bagging in Kintail: Take on Sgurr Fhuaran (10.5 miles) and the famous Five Sisters of Kintail ridge walk, stopping for tea and cake at the local café in Ault a’ Chruinn afterward.
Kyle of Lochalsh & Plockton: Drive north to the Kyle of Lochalsh for supermarket amenities, or explore the palm-tree-lined bay and seafood pubs of picturesque Plockton.
Getting Here & Practical Details
Location: Letterfearn, South Loch Duich, Kyle of Lochalsh (accessed via the scenic road along the south shore of Loch Duich).
Occupancy & Layout: Two-storey cottage sleeping up to 6 guests across 3 Twin Bedrooms (1 Ground-Floor Twin, 2 Upper Eaves Twins).
Key Features: Loch views, 2 open fires, Druidaig Estate access, ground-floor bedroom & bathroom, separate utility room, wildflower garden with path to loch shore, off-road parking.
Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week.
Please note there is a refundable £250 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday.
Sleeps 6, Pets Welcome
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