Creag na h-Iolaire

08/06/2024

Milder weather and longer days see some more exotic water craft tour Loch Shieldaig. Earlier in May we had Barry Diller’s three mast super yacht EOS arrive and spent the night by Shieldaig. We’ve had the Waverley paddle steamer come through as she regularly does plus a Danish cruise ship on tour with many of the passengers launching on the loch in RHIBs for a bit of sightseeing. Never a dull moment spectating the comings and goings from the house.
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27/04/2024

*** New availability 5th-12th July this year ***
We have a week in the summer that’s become available due to a re-schedule. This only happens very rarely and is our only availability for the remainder of 2024 so if you have been waiting for a booking slot to open up, please be quick to visit our booking page. Link in profile bio.
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23/02/2024

https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/staycation/scottish-holiday-rentals-scotland-staycation-award-winning-staycation-property-loch-shieldaig-highland-4527636

This quirky property has spectacular views over one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs - and its clever design means you can enjoy them from waking up in the morning to having an evening bath.

10/02/2024

The road to Torridon. One of the best things about a visit to Torridon highlands is the road to get there from the east. The terrain and scenery progressively become more dramatic and beautiful. When you crest the hill and look down the long winding road through Glen Docherty to Loch Maree, it’s impossible not to gasp momentarily. And then there is more to savour, the drive through Glen Torridon after Kinlochewe has you craning your neck forwards to try and see the summits of the giants Beinn Eighe and Liathach through the front windscreen. As you approach the house around the edge of Lochs Torridon and Shieldaig, they reveal themselves more fully, as does Beinn Alligin. And no matter the wintry weather, the promise of a warming fire and some serious creature comforts await at the house. Perfect winter getaway!
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03/02/2024

The art of slow living - Scottish highlands winter edition. Whilst storms rage outside and tear funnels of water from the surface of the loch, immerse yourself in small, simple, slow indulgences. Allow the wildness of the outdoors to settle your mind while you rest, recover and rejuvenate. A stay here *is* the holiday. You don’t need to rush about, and you’ve no other places to be. Those rocks over the water formed 2bn years ago, they ain’t going anywhere anytime soon…
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14/01/2024

Winter in Torridon and Applecross can be mesmerising. It’s quite, it can be crisp and clear, and never more do you appreciate a slow burning fire and a warming dram.

15/12/2023

Winter sunrises. When the weather is clear (more often than you'd think, but shhh.. that's a secret) sunrise is quite the spectacle. It's a low, lazy, late affair, best enjoyed with coffee in hand. When that strained orange light hits the mountains, it really is something to be enjoyed.

12/12/2023

***New availability 4 night stay next week!***
Need to to recharge before Christmas? Due to a very short notice cancellation, we have availability for a 4 night stay, Monday 18th to Friday 22nd Dec, next week!! We’ve had a lot of requests for waitlisting in case of cancellation so hopefully this will make someone’s pre-Christmas plans complete. Whether you need to escape the hustle and bustle or want to plan your Christmas during the ultimate spontaneous getaway, you can book directly on the website, via link in our profile bio.

02/12/2023

*** New availability for 3 night stay, 26th April 2024 ***
We’ve had a weekend short stay become available next Spring, 26th to 29th April. We are otherwise booked out to the Autumn, so go ahead and book via the website if you would like to secure this Spring short stay. Link in profile bio.

16/11/2023

*** 3 night stay available in January ***
Due to a cancellation we have a 3 night stay now available for the weekend commencing Friday 12th January. Available for booking on our website, link in the profile bio.

05/11/2023

Autumn vibe refresh of our website images thanks to some amazing content created by our friends Tom & Laura. Great work and thanks to you both ❤️🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Check the website links in the bio to see their stunning autumn captures of the house and Torridon highlands.

Save and follow for some special scenes and reels to follow.
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20/10/2023

2025 booking availability is now live on our website. Link in bio to our booking page. Returning guests or guests with an existing booking, contact us for 2025 discount code.
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20/08/2023

Lazy days .na.h_iolaire
There’s something about the Scottish highlands that connects you in equal measure to nature and history. It’s immersive, such that just ‘being’ is enough. ‘Doing’ is optional..
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04/08/2023

It’s been an amazing week for wildlife watching with the return of a very large pod of dolphins to Loch Shieldaig. Other sightings include otters, seals, eagles and closer to the house you will often see our little pine marten friend make an appearance. Love Scottish highland and sea loch wildlife!
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31/07/2023

Due to a cancellation we have a short weekend stay available in November, 3rd to the 6th. Booking directly via our website, link in the bio.

22/07/2023

Scottish treats and creature comforts. A few things to enjoy during your stay.
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15/07/2023

We have only one 7-night stay remaining in September / October and that’s it until winter. This slot is the first week of low season rates and is a really nice time to visit the highlands. The nights will be drawing in, the trees turning and the evenings will be moody but not yet frosty. Whilst the house appears tucked until the hillside, the land falls away steeply to the loch, meaning the views are just astonishing in any weather or conditions. You’ll not forget a stay here. Booking via web link in the bio.
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08/07/2023

Are you taking your holidays in the autumn after the rush of summer is over? We have a couple of weeks’ availability in late September and early October. It’s a beautiful time to be in the Scottish highlands; the hills turn a rich burnt orange, the trees have their full colour on, and the nights are a bit longer which gives you a much better chance of seeing the northern lights. The days can be mild or crisp and you might see the first dusting of snow on the Munros across the loch. It’s a lovely time for walking if you get the right weather, but it doesn’t matter if you don’t, there’s always the fire, a warming glass of scotch and a good book…
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25/06/2023

Have you booked next year’s holiday yet? Summer at the house is an experience all of its own. Enjoy a (very) early sunrise from bed as the golden rays breach the high mountain ridges of the Torridon Munros. Take in the intense green of the forestscape below and watch wildlife in the turquoise water of the sea loch. See the sun complete it’s full circuit to set in the high northwest out to sea. The weather in Scotland is often quite a lot better than people imagine, but shhhhhh… no need to let on about that - if you know, you know.
We’re fully booked for this summer, and next summer dates we think will be popular.
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16/06/2023

Only one 3 night short stay available in August.
If you’re still interested in a short 3-night weekend break we have just one remaining at the end of August. Otherwise we are fully booked until the beginning of October. These shots are from one of our recent guests and they have captured the light and the mood beautifully. The view is ever changing and the sunsets as we approach the solstice have been incredible. Such an amazing time to visit the highlands. Booking link to our website in the bio.
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31/05/2023

By popular demand we have introduced more 3 and 4 night stays. You can now book short stays directly on our website for the months of November, December, January and February, excluding Christmas and New Year week. Perfect for a winter weekend or mid-week getaway where you can enjoy all the warmth and creature comforts of the house in full view of whatever dramatic cinema the weather has turned on for you. The west highlands always has something to surprise and delight whatever the time of year.

22/05/2023

** 3 Night Weekend Available in July **

We have one stay remaining in July and it’s a 3 night weekend from the 7th to the 10th. This is now available for booking directly on our website booking page. A lot of people have been asking if we have more 3 night stays coming up so hopefully this will make someone’s day.

11/05/2023

Some mornings here are so astonishingly beautiful it’s hard to comprehend. No other words needed.

01/05/2023

Same as the reel, but nicer aspect ratio.. Ever wondered what it’s like to build a house on the edge of a cliff overlooking a loch in Scotland? Yes, I thought so - here’s 18 months of house building condensed into 40 seconds. Starting in summer 2021 surrounded by iridescent greens and finishing in mid winter 2022/23 in the whitest of snow, the build saw 6 changes of the Scottish seasons and every kind of highland weather imaginable. Worth the wait? Absolutely!!

26/04/2023

We’ve had a lot of requests for 2 or 3 night stays and the weekend breaks we’ve offered so far have been quickly booked up. So we’ve decided to open up all our remaining availability in May and June for min 2 night weekend stays and min 3 night mid week stays with an extra special rate for May. If you see yourself sitting here watching the sunrise (or from bed if you prefer) or taking in the views and birdsong from the terrace, please do visit our website to book the perfect spontaneous getaway!
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26/04/2023

Wonderful morning walkthrough of the house by TravelTwo - beautiful sunshine.

Imagine waking up to this view Name: Creag na h-iolaire Location: Torridon, Scotland