Ethel's House Armadale

This is Ethel's House, up in Armadale in the far north-west of Scotland. It's a proper detached stone cottage, set right by the sea. It's got its own garden and it's next to a working croft. The family who had it before loved it so much they moved the whole thing, stone by stone, up to this spot for the view.

It sleeps five. Three bedrooms upstairs, one bathroom which is a shower room downstairs. It's got a 4 Star rating. It's been fully renovated so everything works properly, it's warm and comfortable, but it's not a show home. It's a family cottage.

The view is the main thing. You can see the sea from almost every window. You get some amazing sunrises and sunsets. We've seen sea otters on the shore below, and whales and seals further out. In the winter, you can sometimes see the Northern Lights from the garden.

It's just off the North Coast 500 route. Armadale itself is quiet. The nearest shop is about seven miles away in Bettyhill, but there's a pub and a restaurant about three miles away in Melvich. The beaches round here are fantastic, big sandy bays with dunes.

Inside, there's a living room with a wood burner, and a decent sized kitchen with a dining table. It has underfloor heating downstairs. The stairs are normal. There's parking right outside.

You can bring up to two dogs. We provide all the bedding and towels. There's a washing machine, a dishwasher, WiFi, and a cot and highchair if you need them.

If you're planning days out, these sites are useful: North Coast 500, and North Highlands National Park.