Old Schoolhouse

Location: Old Schoolhouse, Altnaharra, Lairg, gb

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Holiday homes

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Wheelchair accessible
• Outdoor furniture
• Pet bowls
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• Key access
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking

Rooms Available

• Two-Bedroom House

  The fireplace is a top feature of this holiday home. Boasting a private entrance, this holiday home also comes with 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which features a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and an oven. The holiday home features a washing machine, a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Ineke (10/5): Onthaasten in The Old Schoolhouse - De ligging van het huis, alles keurig schoon. Fijne inrichting en goede bedden. Heerlijke douche. Contact met eigenaar. N.v.t.
• Mark (10/5): Beautiful - Everything excellent from beds to showers, kitchen to picnic table - which we moved to be outside french doors. All need essentials included, just ask if you need more as owner is very approachable. Tongue is 16 miles and North Coast easy to drive to for tourism, groceries and pubs. The Crask Inn iconic. Main bedroom has more comfortable bed. We should have stayed longer ! It was a fabulous holiday.
• chris (10/5): Quiet and remote but easy drives in every direction - The house was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. In a beautiful, remote location about 25 minutes drive to the nearest shop so make sure you stock up whilst you’re out and about. It’s along way to go if you run out of milk ! We loved the remoteness A few more matches and fire lighters to light the fire perhaps ?
• Aiste (10/5): A runaway from the rush of daily life in stunning Higlands - We stayed at this beautifully renovated old-school house in Altnaharra. Inside, you can see photos showing how the house looked before and after the renovation, which gives you a real sense of its history and transformation. The house had everything you could possibly need for both a short and longer stay. It was extremely comfortable, and every detail had clearly been thought through. The sleeping arrangements were cozy and relaxing, and the open-plan living area - with a kitchen, dining space, and living room - made it feel spacious and welcoming. The large smart TV was a great touch, but the real highlight for us was the fireplace. Logs were provided, along with clear instructions on how to use the burner, which made our evenings by the fire really special. The views are simply breathtaking - visible from every window, overlooking the Munros and the lush, green landscape. We were even lucky enough to see deer at sunset, which made our stay unforgettable. Although the house is located in a quiet, remote hamlet, it’s still conveniently positioned - within 30 minutes to an hour you can reach nearby towns, whether for sightseeing or shopping for essentials. Our host was fantastic - very communicative and welcoming. He even came by to greet us on the day we arrived, and we had a lovely chat about the history of the house and the area. The house was renovated by the owner and his work partner, who are co-owners, and their care and dedication are evident in every corner. Overall, Altnaharra is a beautiful, comfortable, and peaceful retreat, perfect for anyone wanting to relax and disconnect from the rush of daily life. We had an absolutely wonderful stay and highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the stunning Highlands. Everything was perfect.
• Daniela (10/5): Klasse Unterkunft in sehr ruhiger Lage um den Norden zu erkunden. - Klasse Haus mit hilfsbereitem Gastgeber! Die Lage ist zentral im Norden. Einkäufe am Besten bei Anreise oder auf Ausflügen tätigen, da vor Ort keine Möglichkeit besteht. Mit dem Auto sind viele Ziele gut erreichbar. Für Wanderer: Ben Klibreck und Ben Hope sind ganz in der Nähe.
• Kees (10/5): Prachtige accommodatie in de hooglanden - Mooie, luxe en super schone accommodatie. Oud schoolgebouw is prachtig omgetoverd tot een mooi vakantieverblijf. Ligging in Altnaharra, je bent echt even midden in de natuur. Leuke locatie om paar dagen de omgeving te verkennen. Let op: neem wel boodschappen mee. Er zijn geen winkels in de buurt -
• Michael (10/5): -
• Annelie (9/5): -
• Carla (10/5): A perfect place - Everything, the house is amazing with all you need Nothing
• Ribeiro Paulo (9/5): Super séjour au calme. - Trés bel endroit maison à la campagne mais tout est neuf juste un peu déçu des lits en 140 cm dommage de la place pour plus grand autrement tout est bien équipé lave vaiselle , deux salles de bain super et belle décoration. Je recommande et si beau temps on peut même manger dehors. Rien.
• Gwen (9/5): Very comfortable stay. - Lovely remote location - very quiet. It was a terrific base for us to travel from. The house itself was very comfortable, laid out well and had all the facilities needed. The shower was fabulous which was needed at the end of the day!
• Claire (10/5): Super house with great facilities - Everything was fabulous! Nothing
• Helen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Harold (9/5): Superb -
• William (10/5): Extraordinary home in a most magical setting - Beautiful house in an amazing setting; the owner was very friendly and helpful…a cool guy it would have been nice to get to know better. That we didn’t get to stay longer 😉
• Emma (10/5): Remote and relaxing was just what we wanted - Spotlessly clean with a good assortment of kitchen cookware and mod cons The mattresses were a little soft and noisy
• Steve (10/5): Exceptionally well appointed and presented privacy and seclusion - The property is perfectly located to access all parts of the Highlands. Communication with the owners was just right before and during our stay. The Old School House is extrememly well appointed and finished to a wonderfuly high standard. The presentation is perfect, the owners made sure that all the little details were just so. There were no hidden surprises, what you see in the pictures is exactly what you get. We adored the remoteness and the seclusion that Altnaharra offers as a Hamlet. If it's well apointed privacy and seclusion you are after, The Old School House delivers in spades. We will be returning.
• Pauline (10/5): Perfect! - Beautiful decor. Lovely location. Loved everything!!
• Mark (8/5): Comfortable, modern renovated school house in the Scottish Highlands. - Modern, clean, and well equipped renovated school house with plenty of parking, in a quiet location overlooking the Scottish countryside. There is nothing really not to like if you are looking for some quiet seclusion, but still want modern facilities.
• Clare (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jayne (10/5): Exceptional - Spotlessly clean, very comfortable, great facilities in a tranquil location.
• Alexandra (10/5): Everything was AMAZING! - EVERYTHING! Perfect house, perfect location. The house is beautiful. It’s so so peaceful and quiet, very clean house! The fire is amazing, everything is easy to work in the house. It was very sad to leave this house because of how comfortable it was! Colin came to meet us and make sure we were all settled in which is amazing! Nothing.
• Julie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Maru (8/5): Very good - Excellent accommodation. Lovely house, warm and comfortable, full of small details to assure guests comfort. Highly recommended.
• Ewan (10/5): A truly excellent cottage in a wonderful place - Excellent holiday cottage. Impeccably decorated and furnished throughout. Spacious and warm. Fully equipped with everything we needed. Communication from Colin was clear and timely and he gave us a warm welcome on arrival and ensured we were comfortable. Location is superb with views of mountains, moorland and you can just about see Lochnaver. If you get an evening with a clear sky you will get spectacular views of the milky way and constellations. If you want peace and quiet this place is ideal. Nothing to dislike.
• Helen (10/5): Superb stay - Beautifully appointed, spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable Nothing
• Joshua (10/5): Just what we needed to celebrate our anniversary. Beautiful place and will definitely be visiting again in the future. - Beautiful property, very clean, modern & hi spec. Nothing.
• Klaudia (10/5): Cannot recommend highly enough - Beautiful property situated in the remote part of Highlands; very well-equipped with an easy access to a variety of scenic places; ideal for those who like to explore and enjoy hill walking but also a nice, peaceful place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life; Colin, the owner, was very welcoming and easily contactable in case of any problems (thankfully, we did not need to use his help as our stay was very pleasant and straightforward) Nothing - the place was absolutely stunning, recently renovated, has everything you need (be prepared to fight off the midges, depending on the time of the year you come visit)
• Koen (9/5): Superb - Fully equiped, newly renovated house Central location to visit West and North coast (Durness, Handa island, Ben Hope) Prepare yourself against the midges (this is Scotland:) )
• Alessia (10/5): Had a fantastic time at the Old Schoolhouse. Colin was a wonderful host, and the location is spectacular to explore the - Very nicely-equipped, tasteful and comfortable. New, clean, stocked with everything you might need
• Marianne (9/5): A lovely modern well equipped house set in a quiet location. Loved the scenery and would - The modern very well equipped house was perfect for those wanting to get away to a quiet place and enjoy the spectacular local scenery and wildlife on the doorstep.
• Paul (10/5): Exceptional - Really smart design choices, perfect location for peace and beauty
• Alan (10/5): We would highly recommend to others! - If you like secluded, beautiful views, peace and quiet, lots of walks, then this is the place for you. The house has been refurbished to a very high standard and comes with everything you could wish for your stay. It was an old schoolhouse and knowing the history just added to its charm. One of the owners popped along to say hello, and you can ask anything you need. There’s a hotel within walking distance, open during the summer months. For the children, a play park is just along the road. All in all, a lovely location and property. Well worth a visit and very reasonably priced. There wasn’t anything we didn’t like, but be mindful it is Scotland and take midge repellent at the appropriate times of the year.

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