Eleven Diabaig Cottage Lower Diabaig

This is Eleven Diabaig Cottage. It's in Lower Diabaig, right at the end of the road, about nine miles west of Torridon. It's a detached croft house from the 1800s.

It sleeps six, in three bedrooms. There's one bathroom. It's got a 4 Star rating. The owner lives locally. It's a working croft, so there are sheep around. If you visit in spring and want to hold a lamb, you can ask. Chickens wander past sometimes too.

You come into a sun room first. The view from there is across the village to the harbour. It's good for coffee in the morning. From there, a hallway goes to the living room. That's got a wood burner, a TV, and books. The view is the same, just as good.

Through the living room is the kitchen and diner. It's a big modern extension on the back. There's a utility room off it, then the family bathroom.

The master bedroom is on the ground floor. It looks down to the harbour. The other two bedrooms are upstairs. The stairs are normal.

You get the garden to yourselves. It's enclosed. There's parking for two cars on the gravel next to the house.

Facilities: Washing machine, dishwasher, WiFi, cot, highchair, stairgate. Bedding and towels are included. All utilities are covered.

Diabaig is quiet. There's a good restaurant and bar down at the harbour, about half a mile's walk. The nearest proper shop is in Kinlochewe, about 18 miles back the way you came. There's a pub in Torridon, 11 miles away.

The drive in is something else. The road from Torridon is single track with passing places. It's very up and down. Take it slow. The view when you arrive makes it worth it.

You're between the coast and the mountains here. You can walk from the door along the coast path. For climbing or walking in the Torridon hills, it's about a 20 minute drive to the start of the paths. You might see red deer, pine martens, or eagles from the house. We leave binoculars for looking at the sea. You can sometimes see dolphins or whales.

Useful links for planning: Walkhighlands Torridon and National Trust for Scotland Torridon.