The Lighthouse - Luxurious Contemporary Home - Spectacular Sea & Mountain Views

Top rated by guests
The Lighthouse is on a peninsula between Gairloch Beach and Flowerdale Bay
The kitchen leads directly into the dining area of the living room
The clean lines of the smart kitchen and the wall-length picture window
The south facing balcony - a lovely place for coffee or a quiet drink
The raised deck has a teak dining table and chairs
review stars
10.0Outstanding
(57 Ratings)
"We really enjoyed our stay and had little difficulty in settling into the house for our short break.  Everything was beautifully presented and it was an easy house to live in once we had found our way..."
John M.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(57 Ratings)

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7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

Designed by multi-award winning Dualchas architects, the Lighthouse is a private and stylish home with perfect Highland views south over the sea to the Torridon mountains.
The contemporary design has been finished to an exceptional standard providing a place for relaxation and tranquil contemplation or active family holidays. The Lighthouse has recently been selected as a Finalist in the prestigious European Holiday Home Awards 2021 in the category 'Best Beach House'.
Set in a superb natural landscape, the house nonetheless provides every modern convenience, with excellent wifi, Miele appliances, underfloor heating and double glazing throughout. Furnishings have been sourced from the best British designers with Anta hand-woven fabrics, tables and lighting by Tom Raffield and Tala. The house is clad in larch and Douglas fir and has a striking zinc roof. Inside it responds to the fabric of the geography with a focus on the natural - stone, oak, linen, wool and leather accents.
On the ground floor the house has four well-appointed, comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en suite. There is a further large bathroom upstairs with a dramatic skylight over the bath. The beautiful oak staircase was handmade. The heart of the house is the spectacular first floor open-plan living room with a large down-filled sofa, cosy sheepskin beanbags and wood-burning stove. Huge windows overlook a south-facing balcony and large elevated dining deck, so guests can enjoy the breathtaking views whatever the weather. The smart Italian kitchen, which will satisfy the demands of the most discerning cook, leads directly off the dining area of the living room. A beautiful oak-panelled study with satellite tv provides a perfect evening retreat, in warmth and comfort.

The property is normally rented from a Friday to a Friday, with check out time by 10am and no check in before 5 pm. From the start of June through to the end of August and for the period covering Christmas and the New Year, we only offer rentals of a minimum of seven nights duration. For the rest of the year we are happy to accept shorter rentals (a minimum stay of four nights.) The house is unsuitable for very young children and babies as it has internal and external wooden staircases that end in stone floors and do not accommodate stairgates - we are therefore unable to accept bookings that include children under the age of 5.

Gairloch has been recognised as one of the loveliest places in Scotland for holidays since Queen Victoria's visit in 1877. The Lighthouse is set on the hillside overlooking the historic Gairloch pier with direct access onto the footpath leading to either the harbour, and its pub, restaurant and shop or after a short walk over the headland to one of the most attractive beaches in Wester Ross and the scenic golf course on the dunes. You really could park your car when you arrive and not need to drive again during your stay.
Whether you seek a holiday focussed on beach and sea or walks in a wild landscape there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Lighthouse is equally suited to family holidays, a retreat from the modern world or highland adventures. Activities available locally include; golf, sea and fly fishing, pony-trekking, walking, mountain biking, kayaking, whale watching, sailing and falconry. From the Lighthouse you can walk across to the Flowerdale estate and visit the arboretum or walk up to the dramatic Flowerdale waterfall, and a short drive away are the famous gardens of Inverewe. Above all there are any number of beaches, paths and mountains to explore in some of Europe's most unspoilt country. The house is equipped with guidebooks, maps and books on flora and fauna (as well as a selection of fiction and non-fiction). A powerful telescope on a tripod makes it easy to watch wildlife and birds on the sea and hills or stars at night from the comfort of the balcony. Guests are provided, on receipt of a booking, with a detailed handbook for the house and area so that restaurants and activities can be booked in advance.

Green Tourism Bronze Award 2024
EPC (20th May 2022): Energy Efficiency = B (81), Environmental Impact = C (78)
Scottish Short Term Let Licence Number: HI-10018-F

Amenities at The Lighthouse - Luxurious Contemporary Home - Spectacular Sea & Mountain Views

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

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    Ratings and reviews

    10.0 / 10.0
    Outstanding(57 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    We really enjoyed our stay and had little difficulty in settling into the house for our short break.  Everything was beautifully presented and it was an easy house to live in once we had found our way around. The facilities were a delight to work with.  We especially appreciated the privacy, the views and the wildlife in and around the grounds.  It's not often one shares a home with a family of pheasants and a family of buzzards at the same time, and is greeted by Roe deer when returning late at night. Amazing!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Absolutely first rate luxury house in the most beautiful setting - a really special experience in every way. We saw seals and sea eagles from the terrace overlooking the bay and a pine marten in the garden.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Our stay at The Lighthouse was awesome!! We had a great time exploring the area. The views from the house were breathtaking. The host provided extensive documentation for the house and the local attractions. We used both and visited the local gin distillery and 6 different beaches during our stay. We highly recommend staying at the lighthouse.
    10.0 / 10.0
    The property is immaculate, down to the last detail. The situation on the headland (just above the harbour) makes for stunning views from the balcony and terrace. It’s also a short walk from the garden onto the headland where the panorama includes Skye and the Outer Hebrides; the path descends to a pristine sandy beach, perfect for swimming. There’s much to do locally including boat trips, outdoor activities (we enjoyed coasteering and paddle boarding) and hill/mountain walking. Local shopping, dining and cafe options were also excellent. Two weeks passed far too quickly….
    10.0 / 10.0
    Simply wonderful
    10.0 / 10.0
    If we weren't so keen to get out into the mountains we could have easily sat and looked at the view from the living room all day. A stunning location with direct access to the beach (10mins) and rocks for fishing. Plenty of munros within an hour by car and simply amazing climbing crags even closer (trad and bolted!). Communication with the owner and local cleaner was perfect and we were provided with a generous set of welcome items and the most comprehensive guide I've ever seen. Two shops within 5min drive provided everything we needed for a week and the Myrtle Bank Hotel provided an ample meal on our final evening.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Wow. The Lighthouse is luxury. It is finished to an exceptionally high standard throughout the property and the views show off Scotland to its very best. We were a three generational family, visiting in October 2024, and all felt very much at home. Excellent pre-stay communication with the owner and Heidi, so the property can be prepared to your family requirements. There are not many other places where you can look out and see lots of wildlife including Deer, Eagles, Seals and the Northern Lights! Its a great base for exploring the surrounding area with some great walks, drives, restaurants and also the Badachro Distillery! We would definitely love to go back for another stay.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Very clean and well appointed. Well organized kitchen Beautiful views.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Lighthouse - Luxurious Contemporary Home - Spectacular Sea & Mountain Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is The Lighthouse - Luxurious Contemporary Home - Spectacular Sea & Mountain Views pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at The Lighthouse - Luxurious Contemporary Home - Spectacular Sea & Mountain Views?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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