Shepherd’s Cottage

At A Glance

  • STL LICENCE NUMBER  AR00517F
  • Sleeps 5 –
  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double room, 1 large room with 2 single beds  & 1 small single room
  • Wifi – please note that due to our location and distance from the exchange the signal is very unstable and weak
  • EPC Rating – F

OPEN March to November – rentals are on a weekly basis during the high season from 4pm Friday to 10am the following Friday.  Unfortunately we cannot offer Saturday or  Sunday changeover days days.

This property is extremely popular. If you wish to make a reservation please check the availability calendar and complete to Online Booking Enquiry Form below.

Availability / Enquire
In a very secluded spot, a short distance from Scoor House,  Shepherd’s Cottage is a traditional Scottish  crofter’s  home with its own garden and parking area. There is a a large outdoor picnic bench and other outdoor seating in the garden. 
Entrance is via a porch with ample space for coats and footwear leading to the main hallway. To the right is a good sized very well equipped kitchen with solid wood fitted units, a double oven, ceramic hob, fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher microwave and toaster.
There is a large modern bathroom with a walk in shower and heated towel rail. Next door is the main lounge.  This includes a comfortable suite, an open fire and well stocked bookcases with games/jigsaws.  There is also a large TV with Sky freeview and a DVD player. Upstairs is a good size double room, a large family room with two single beds and a  small, single box room.
The property benefits from electric panel heating and for colder months there is an open fire in the sitting room and a multi fuel stove in the kitchen. Guests are permitted to use the fire and stove with care providing they provide their own coal and wood and dispose of ashes ( over the other side of the garden wall )before leaving the property

With a genuine “away from it all” feeling and stunning views over the sea to Colonsay, Shepherd’s Cottage is the perfect retreat for a group or family.

Shepherd’s Cottage is strictly NON SMOKING.

Shepherd’s Cottage does not allow dogs.

Facilities:

One large living room with open fire, separate large kitchen/dining with wood burning stove, spacious bathroom, one double room , one large room with two single beds one single room. All beds come with mattress protectors, duvet protectors and pillow protectors.  Bedding is charged at £7.00 per set, regardless of size. If you wish to bring your own please let us know at the time of booking. Towels are not provided.

  • Open hearth fire in living room
  • Wood burning fire in kitchen
  • Electric wall heaters
  • Electric cooker
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • TV, Sky freeview
  • DVD Player
  • Wi Fi – very slow
  • Bath mats, tea towels and household cleaning material supplied

Please note that there is only very intermittent mobile phone reception at Scoor.  But a weak mobile signal is usually possible from most networks from the double bedroom.

WhatsApp messaging works well . The WiFi is slow and can be intermittent
but works reasonably well for email and basic internet searches.

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Shepherd Cottage Availability

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