About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Small Cozy Shepherd hut 20 by 7 feet with boxed in high double bed in Balmacara offers a garden and terrace with free WiFi. The property features a private bathroom, kitchenette, and a cozy fireplace. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy an outdoor seating area, barbecue facilities, and garden and mountain views. The ground-floor unit includes a dining table, outdoor furniture, and a private entrance. Convenient Location: Located 83 mi from Inverness Airport, the hut is 3.1 mi from Kyle of Lochalsh, 6.2 mi from Eilean Donan Castle, and 25 mi from the Museum of the Isles. Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the garden, host, and room comfort, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    United States United States
    Gillian is one of the most approachable people you’ll ever meet. Genuine and warm. Nothing was too much.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything - great facilities and lovely setting - host was very welcoming. Really well organised and comfortable.
  • Christine
    United States United States
    WONDERFUL!!! Hostess was incredible! Gave wonderful restaurant suggestions. Hut was extremely well appointed. She thought of everything! There were farm fresh eggs stocked in the refrigerator, oatmeal, jam, coffee, and tea. The decor was just...
  • Tabitha
    United States United States
    The cabin itself is adorable!!! For such a small cabin it has the largest shower of our road-trip!! The towels are hand woven and are soooo soft! The kitchen is well stocked and the bed was very comfy. For me though, the star of the cabin is the...
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    The Shepherd Hut is small (as described) but clean, comfortable and very well set-up. It's amazing how many comforts of home are fitted in to that small space. The host, Gillian, was very friendly and helpful. Welcome pack was great. Good location.
  • Maureen
    Canada Canada
    Compact and well appointed with everything we could possibly need.
  • Guri
    Norway Norway
    Location Quiet Private garden The cabin had everything you needed Close to Isle of Skye
  • Annette
    Australia Australia
    Amazing views, really clean and has everything you need. Surprisingly, was better than the pictures, really recommend it.
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very convenient for the Skye Bridge Walking distance from local hotel to grab dinner Solid bed with storage under
  • Rita
    Portugal Portugal
    Beautiful space with everything that we needed during the stay. The shower was working perfectly well, with hot water in a few seconds/minutos.

Hosted by Gillian

9.7
Host Review Score
Gillian
The Small Cozy Shepherd hut is enclosed in its own private garden, with mountain views on the edge of the forest in a small crofting village. Just half mile off the main road. Has a separate shed, where the the bbq, extra chairs, window midgie nets are stored. Has a heater so you can hang up and dry wet clothes. Free parking. Good wifi. Has its own decking with chairs and garden furniture. The Shepherd hut contains a high boxed in standard uk double bed , kitchenette, shower room, fire, super soft Bath sheets,under counter fridge freezer, kettle tap, iron and board, microwave, food ninja oven, ceramic 2 ring hob, all crockery, pots pans etc, hair dryer, extra blanket, hot water bottles fan. Butter portions, jams, tea, coffee sugar portions and milk portions. Welcome complimentary pack of fresh eggs. Hot chocolate and biscuits, 2 porrage pots. Dark out blinds and removable window midgie nets. Please note the small toilet sink has no hot water. Perfect location for exploring Kyle of Lochalsh and surrounding areas. This small property is NOT SUITED to guests using RABBIES tours, due to location. We are over 1 mile walk to the closest restraunt or shop to buy food.
Fantastic walks right on the door step. Parking at side of house. A key safe is situated at the front door of hut. Make sure you have the code to gain entry as i may not be around when you arrive and you will NOT receive a phone signal to look at the web site or call me. Only once inside will you gain wifi. Easy access to Kyle of Lochalsh, 3 miles away, 4 miles to The Isle of Skye. Plockton is 5 miles. Dornie and Eilean Donan castle is 6 miles.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

Small Cozy Shepherd hut 20 by 7 feet with boxed in high double bed takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £50 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Small Cozy Shepherd hut 20 by 7 feet with boxed in high double bed of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £50 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: D, HI-10034-F