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Overlooking the Kyle of Durness with an ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61528.5 sq ft
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Durness, Scotland
- John Lennon Memorial Garden1 min walk
- Durness Beach7 min walk
- Smoo Cave2 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom utility
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Overlooking the Kyle of Durness with an ever changing tideline. Pet friendly!
Sarsgrum House was an old shepherd's cottage .We have had it extended and modernized. Downstairs there is a large sitting room, kitchen and dining room with an enormous picture window constantly giving you a view of the Kyle of Durness and its ever changing tides from the magnificent view whatever the weather. Watch it ,you can sit watching this for ages!
The kitchen has an electric oven, microwave,dishwasher,double butler sink and large fridge freezer.. Plenty of storage for guests food and drink. Breville barista coffee machine, kettle and toaster.
The sitting room has a large sofa ,comfy chairs and a low table. An Aire7 wood burner gives off wonderful heat. All the rooms have eco electric heating radiators which can be set to your liking. We ask you to take the meter reading on arrival and leaving and units used are charged at the Hydro Electrics current rate. This will be sent to you at the time of booking.
Downstairs there is also a utility bathroom with an electric shower, toilet & large sink and vanity unit & heated towel rail.
There is a washing machine ,tumble drier and coat hanging rack.Iron and board there too.
Lastly the Snug has a large cushioned window seat over looking the Kyle again Two sofas, footstool, a wall TV with cable TV or enter your own ID for programs .There is a thermostatic electric fire. Books and games available .Another door out onto the terrace.Upstairs is full family bathroom with separate bath and shower. There are three bedrooms. One with superking bed,one twin and one single with pull out bed underneath. The first two have sea views. All bedrooms have blackout or room darkening luxaflette or velux blinds. All are noise reducing,insulating and energy saving blinds except in the bathrooms which are Alumitec-Pulse metallic venetian blinds.
The kitchen has an electric oven, microwave,dishwasher,double butler sink and large fridge freezer.. Plenty of storage for guests food and drink. Breville barista coffee machine, kettle and toaster.
The sitting room has a large sofa ,comfy chairs and a low table. An Aire7 wood burner gives off wonderful heat. All the rooms have eco electric heating radiators which can be set to your liking. We ask you to take the meter reading on arrival and leaving and units used are charged at the Hydro Electrics current rate. This will be sent to you at the time of booking.
Downstairs there is also a utility bathroom with an electric shower, toilet & large sink and vanity unit & heated towel rail.
There is a washing machine ,tumble drier and coat hanging rack.Iron and board there too.
Lastly the Snug has a large cushioned window seat over looking the Kyle again Two sofas, footstool, a wall TV with cable TV or enter your own ID for programs .There is a thermostatic electric fire. Books and games available .Another door out onto the terrace.Upstairs is full family bathroom with separate bath and shower. There are three bedrooms. One with superking bed,one twin and one single with pull out bed underneath. The first two have sea views. All bedrooms have blackout or room darkening luxaflette or velux blinds. All are noise reducing,insulating and energy saving blinds except in the bathrooms which are Alumitec-Pulse metallic venetian blinds.
Property manager
Gillie Elliot
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Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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About the area
Durness
Located in Durness, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Balnakiel Craft Village and Castle Varrich are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durness Beach and Smoo Cave. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Durness, Scotland
What's nearby
- John Lennon Memorial Garden - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Durness Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Balnakiel Craft Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Smoo Cave - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Balkaniel Beach - 8 min drive - 1.8 km
Restaurants
- Cocoa Mountain - 14 min walk
- The Durness Food Spot - 2 min drive
- Sango Sands Oasis - 5 min walk
- White Heather Cafe - 18 min walk
- The Seafood Platter - 4 min walk
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Apr 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nick P.
Jan 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply stunning
Nick P.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helen G.
Sep 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second visit and hopefully not the last. Just perfect.
Helen G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel W.
Nov 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of my favourite places on Earth
Rachel W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
ian b.
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
ian b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ian G.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location & Outlook
Ian G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
craig h.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
craig h.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah S.
Jul 26, 2024
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Deborah S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter G.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Week at Sarscrum
Peter G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
Jun 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
Gary M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
russell l.
Sep 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb cottage very clean everything as stated
russell l.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Moser S.
Jun 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing holidays
Moser S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gero S.
Jul 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location!
Gero S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sabine E.
Aug 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a gorgeous setting. Would love to come back.
Sabine E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sophie B.
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful bright modern home in beautiful secluded location
Sophie B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcus E.
May 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around fantastic stay
Marcus E.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leigh H.
May 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Durness
Leigh H.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
alexis b.
Apr 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house facing the see
alexis b.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maureen R.
Jul 24, 2024
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Kyle of Durness
Maureen R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
PETER W.
Jul 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
away from it all
PETER W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
Aug 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern and tasteful
Julie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandee M.
May 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!
Sandee M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher C.
Mar 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Christopher C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Zoe J.
Aug 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture Window
Zoe J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda h.
Jan 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr
Linda h.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Gillie Elliot

My husband's family has farmed sheep up in Durness since 1908.
In 2012 the farm was split with his cousin and my Husband now runs the farm down at Rhigolter.
As a family we have been coming up to Durness since the early 70's and have enjoyed wonderful holiday up here. Our children and grandchildren come regularly too.
In 2012 the farm was split with his cousin and my Husband now runs the farm down at Rhigolter.
As a family we have been coming up to Durness since the early 70's and have enjoyed wonderful holiday up here. Our children and grandchildren come regularly too.
Why they chose this property
This was a shepherd's house ,but has lain derelict for years. We have recently extended and modernised it.
What makes this property unique
The glorious view out of the back of the house never ceases to provide magnificent views of the ever changing tides and the sand patterns.
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