A perfect highland home from home
The Cottage
Six generations of the Mackenzie family have occupied this traditional croft house which has recently been refurbished. It remains pretty much the same as when it was last improved from a black house by our Grandfather in 1932. The Cottage nestles just on the hill in the middle of the village and is surrounded by a fully enclosed acre of land. The patio area out front gives a 180° panoramic view of some of the most beautiful scenery in the British Isles.
Interior
The Lounge
This cosy lounge is the perfect place to relax when you have nothing better to do. It has 1 comfortable sofa, 2 chairs and a TV unit with television and DVD player. However what sets the room off is the multi-fuel stove, which warms the room and creates the perfect cosy atmosphere.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is very spacious, fully equipped with modern appliances and has an adjoining dining area. Appliances include modern electric cooker, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster and all the utensils you would need.
The Double Bedroom
With fantastic views out over the Summer Isles and sea towards Loch Broom bedroom one has a double bed, a dresser, bedside drawers and lamps. This room also has a corner chair and an oil heater for when things get a bit chilly outside.
Twin Bedroom
Bedroom two is a twin room with two single beds, a wardrobe and also has an oil heater. It also has wonderful views to wake up to similar to bedroom one. Both bedrooms have varnished wooden floors.
Porch & Utility Room
This spacious area doubles as a porch and utility room where everything from walking equipment to bicycles can be stored and also contains a sink, washing machine and tumble drier for laundry and cleaning purposes.
The Shower Room & Toilet
This shower room and toilet has a modern electric shower, toilet and wash hand basin. There is also an adjustable shaving mirror and refuse bin.
Exterior
Garden
Sitting neatly in front of the cottage is our little garden flanked on its side by some pine trees and an old Sycamore tree. It's an idyllic spot to spend a warm summer evening.
The View
Words alone can not describe the awe inspiring panoramic views from the cottage. In the East towards Ullapool we have the mountains of Dundonnell including the famous An Teallach. Straight out opposite, we have the Summer Isles. And way off to the West you can just make out the hazy shape of the Isles of Lewis and Harris.
Polbain
Polbain is one of a number of small villages dotted throughout the the Coigach Peninsula (Scottish Gaelic: A' Chòigeach) of Wester Ross and nestles opposite the Summer Isles just north of the main village of Achiltibuie.
Coigach & Beyond
The Summer Isles
(Scottish Gaelic: Na h-Eileanan Samhraidh) are an archipelago lying in the mouth of Loch Broom. The only inhabited isle, Tanera Mòr, is also the largest. It is home to some holiday lets, a café and a post office, which has operated its own local post and printed its own stamps since 1970.
Coigach Peninsula
Coigach (Scottish Gaelic: A' Chòigeach) today refers to the peninsula "beyond the big rock" north of Ullapool. Coigach is an area of stark natural beauty, with mountains rising sharply to dizzying heights from quiet lochs. The highest summit is Ben More Coigach at 743 metres.
The Beaches
The coastline around Polbain and the Coigach peninsula is dotted with coves and inlets. There are several beaches of note within a short walk, easy cycle or 5 min car ride. The beaches at Bardentarbet, Achnahaird and Garvie Bay are particularly lovely.