Linside Holiday Homes - Big Hoose

02/05/2023

Out with the old and in with the new 🤩

Massive thank you to everyone who left us a great review last year. Really means a lot ❤️

17/01/2023

Plenty of white stuff at Linside today with plenty more forecast 🫣 ❄️

09/01/2023

Saying goodbye (belatedly) to the Christmas Decorations at the Big Hoose after what’s been a brilliantly busy, snow filled Christmas season at Linside Holiday Homes Linside Holiday Homes - Wee Hoose

29/05/2022

25/05/2022

22/04/2022

Something to note for folk travelling to the Highlands in the early spring months.

As the warmer days begin and we start to get some heat during the day, in certain spots Adders may start to emerge from hibernation and bask in sunny rocky spots and crevices.

They tend to avoid people and animals like the plague, however during the early months post hibernation they can be slow, sluggish and are seen a bit more often. Keeping your dogs on a lead and discouraging young children from moving rocks and stones about is always a good idea.

To reassure you I’ve lived in the Highlands for 25 years and this is only the second I’ve seen up close!!

Some information on Adders

https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/species/adder/

And another link on adder bites in dogs, always worth reading so you know in advance however rare an occurrence it might be!

https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/conditions/snake-bites-in-dogs

22/03/2022

Nice bit of post this afternoon 🥰

24/12/2021

Merry Christmas to you all from us at the Linside Holiday Homes.
We are so delighted to have guests again with us for Christmas. Onwards and upwards for 2022 🥂

16/07/2021

Some more wonderful reviews from lovely guests 😊

30/06/2021

Amazing opportunities for things to do on your stay at the Big Hoose 👌🏼

📷 SUTHERLAND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS 📷

I am working on a photographic project documenting the villages and crofting communities of the Far North and plan to run a series of workshops in conjunction with it.

So, join me for a bespoke photographic learning experience at various villages around our spectacular county of Sutherland.

My workshops will be primarily aimed at beginner/intermediate photographers who are looking to improve their skills, but anyone who wants to learn more about photography and the local area is very welcome to participate.

My workshops are relaxed in nature and the learning experience designed to be collaborative. We will all learn from each other.

Groups will be limited to a maximum of 5 people to ensure dedicated personal tuition.

EARLY BIRD PRICING (tuition only)

Half-day(3-4hrs) - £25 per person.

Please get in touch if you are interested.

22/06/2021

When you find lovely Facebook reviews you didn’t realise were there! ❤️

07/06/2021

The Big Hoose had a wee visitor when Scott went up to cut the grass this morning!

Fairly sure this little deer was silently judging his music taste but what can you do 🤷🏼‍♀️

Rare to see them so far down near the house 🦌

06/06/2021

Decided to update the bedding in the Wee Hoose this week.

I was fully intending to stick with the tried and tested white (can’t go wrong really) but fell down a cottagey rabbit hole and was lured in by this beaut blue and white embroidered number.

It’s probably taking twee to the next level but it does make me smile 💙

Plus it’s lighter for these hot summer evenings

21/05/2021

More lovely reviews for The Big Hoose Linside ❤️

16/05/2021

Ralph is missing from Linside, please pm the page of you see him 🐈

This is Ralph, a ginger tom who has been missing from Linside, nr Lairg for the last 5 days. Please can you check your sheds and outbuildings and let us know if you have seen him. Thank you

14/05/2021

Beautiful flowers from Rachel again this week. So welcoming ❤️

You can just see the stunning print of Inverness Castle here by Gordon Bain Photography

14/05/2021

We do love a note in the visitors book ❤️

30/04/2021

How lovely is our bouquet from 😍

Delighted that Rachel is taking over the flowers for both The Big Hoose and The Wee Hoose so that guests have a beautiful arrangement to look forward to each week, another wee touch to make it a home away from home.

Thanks Rachel!

29/04/2021

Approaching Linside from the Invershin side. You can just make out the pointed roof of The Big Hoose on the left of the picture .

28/04/2021

Introducing Henry the Husqvarna!!

Mr V has brought Henry to live at The Big Hoose to save all the guests from the vision of me huffing and puffing behind the mower whilst they try to relax in the hot tub.

He will happily potter about keeping the grass low, but is best not touched by people or pets. If he’s picked up or taken from his safe space he becomes heavily alarmed and sends us warning signals (not unlike myself 🤣)

Sound on for how quiet (this) wee Henry is ❤️

26/04/2021

Today marks the first day of bookings at the Wee Hoose and the very first official guests at the Big Hoose.

The beginning of what (hopefully) will be a non stop successful season with lots of relaxed and happy holiday makers enjoying the beautiful Highlands.

Not going to lie I’m incredibly nervous, you’d think I’d not been doing this for years 🙈. I think it’s perfectly normal though to experience mixed emotions, I’m sure we’ll all get back into the swing of life again quickly and be enjoying every moment!

Good luck to everyone taking a step towards normal today, we’ve got this 🙌🏻❤️

24/04/2021

Took the opportunity of a fantastic sunny April day and gave the outside of the Wee Hoose a lick of paint before our first guests on Monday.

She’s looking Bonny in the sunshine ready for the season ahead. Just need those roses to bloom 🥀

(Garden modelled by Bertie being a very good boy 🐾)

21/04/2021

One more week until we can welcome guests again to the Linside Holiday Houses.

I can’t wait for a bit of normality, though at least it’s giving me time to get my label on 🤪

05/04/2021

You can just about make out the snow in today’s view from the hot tub ❄️

Poor lambs coming into the world today will have a chilly start 🙈

03/04/2021

Hands up who fancies a Linside Hot Tub in the dark?

03/04/2021

Wee Negroni in the sun from the

Our testing weekend is going well 🤪 we want to make sure everything here is absolutely perfect for folk from the end of April ❤️

Can you spot the dog? 🐾

02/04/2021

That view from the hot tub though 👌🏼

23/12/2020

Wishing all our followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!

We know 2020 has been a trial for everyone, we were absolutely gutted to tell our Christmas guests they had to change their plans last minute 😞

However the rules are there for a reason, it won’t be long before we are all back to normal, and our priority is to make sure we keep the local area safe and secure 🙌🏻

We will see you in 2021!! 🥂

15/12/2020

Not a bad over the hot tub view from The Big Hoose this morning 😍

09/12/2020

Hot Tub with a view anyone?

08/12/2020

Some Big Hoose sign spam.

Purely a picture to accompany the news that....

It’s Hot Tub fitting day!!!!!!!

It’s ok to just dive in it as soon as there’s water in it isn’t it? Doesn’t matter that it’s pouring rain and the 8th of December 🤣 Someone’s gotta test it 😉

11/11/2020

Introducing the Bumble Bee Bedroom 🐝

Spent today prepping for our very first booking on Friday only to come home to a cancellation 😞

Covid can take a hike 🙄

The Big Hoose is available online and ready to go for a local break within the Tiers 👌🏼

https://www.cottages.com/cottages/the-big-hoose-uk31684

06/11/2020

View from the Wee Hoose this evening whilst changing over.

No filter needed 😍

14/10/2020

The Big Hoose is now live and ready for booking!!

https://www.cottages.com/cottages/the-big-hoose-uk31684?audience=ldc

06/10/2020

Today brought a FIVE STAR rating and the news we’ll be live on the Scottish Cottages website from next week!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Can you tell I’m a bit thrilled? 😆

25/09/2020

Spent the morning faffing with Constance, the kids old Piano, which will be sat in the hall ready to welcome visitors!

Strictly decorative..

Decorate your ears 🎶
Decorate your soul 🎶
Decorate your kids with smiles and laughter as they clonk away at it 🎶

If nothing else it’s a good way to call folk for dinner 🤣

15/09/2020

I’m lurching towards the finishing line getting The Big Hoose finally complete 🙌🏻

I love that I’m starting to see everything coming together, just a couple of wee hints for you 😄