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Anne and Peter Phillips
As last year, a first class experience in self catered accommodation. We enjoyed our week very much.
See the best info pack I have ever encountered in years.
Cottage guest from Bristol
12 Jun 2024
House was immaculate and very well equipped- had everything you might need and more. Furnishings and decor very stylish,up to date and comfortable. My friend took advantage of the electric car charger which she was grateful for. All in all the house is lovely and we had a great break.
Lovely local walk along to the point, great mountains in Torridon but also lots of 'through the mountains' trails wi fantastic scenery. Shieldaig inn was very welcoming but fairly average menu - perhaps cos it was off season.
Pier House guest from Edinburgh
07 Mar 2024
Beautifully presented house with lovely big bedrooms, spacious kitchen and living rooms. Very cosy and comfortable. Very impressed with all the information about the house & surroundings, great collection of books. Absolutely loved our stay in a stunning location.
Relax, relax, relax! We stayed in winter so a lot of things were closed, but there are plenty of walking options and the scenery is just mesmerizing. Great Spar in Lochcarron. Must visit Applecross - we were lucky enough to drive the pass just after the snow! Yummy food at Applecross Inn
Pier House guest from Australia
13 Jan 2024
A warm and welcoming cottage in a beautiful convenient location. Very thoughtfully and well equipped. Super comfortable beds.
Lots to see and do both near and far.
We look forward to returning as soon as possible!
Thank you Peter and Anne.
Cottage guest from Exeter
27 Nov 2023
We had a lovely time, the cottage was amazing: well equipped, fantastic accommodation, great hosts and wonderful housekeeper Anita. Couldn’t fault our stay - we loved it! And would love to come back 😀 thank you so much.
Walking to the point is wonderful, the Coastal Kitchen, Bo and Muck at the Torridon Inn and the wee whistle stop cafe at Torridon all fab places to eat, drink and hang out with very friendly locals. We also love the Kishorn Seafood Bar in season.
Cottage guest from Hawick
21 Nov 2023
Very well equipped cottage - In particular we found the range of cooking equipment most helpful, be it the magimix or the baking trays!
Having mainly visited the area for the munroes in the past we found the local walks, cycling routes and village life quite compelling
Cottage guest from Edinburgh
18 Nov 2023
Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff
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Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes
Nothing to Improve
Excellent weather, especially for November - mountains and beaches perfect. Great food at applecross inn.
Pier House Guest from Derby
27 Oct 2023
A beautifully appointed and comfortable house with impressive attention to detail.
Pier House guest from Askam-in-Furness
08 Sep 2023
A family group of five, including a four year old granddaughter, spent a very happy week from 03/09 to 10/09 at The Cottage, Corran. We rated the house with its facilities as worthy of 5-stars. Everything needed was provided to a very high standard, including/especially even, the bedding with ever so comfortable mattresses!
Our thanks go to the Housekeeper, Anita Gunn, for her provision of such a clean, tidy and fully furnished environment.
Of course, we are grateful too to Dr Peter and Mrs Anne Phillips for allowing us the opportunity to experience such a beautiful location at close quarters.
The weather during our week's stay was stunningly beautiful, which only enhanced to magical the local land- and sea-scapes.
Most of our time was spent in and around Shieldaig. Walking locally was relaxing, and a perfect holiday pastime. We have to recommend the beautiful walk around the Shieldaig Peninsula, such a varied coast and country, around two hours round trip but could be extended by beach exploration and picnicking.
We also enjoyed regular walks around the village loop road, all the while keeping watchful eyes on the sky for sea eagles and other birds.
We were fortunate to see two white-tailed sea-eagles flying over the local Shieldaig Island. A wonderful sight, but not guaranteed.
Our days away were limited to Gairloch by Loch Maree to the north, with its golf club restaurant facilities, and Applecross to the south-west with the beautiful Applecross Walled Garden and Restaurant decidedly worth a visit.
Given the weather and the distance of travel by car to and from Edinburgh, it was really good to be able to spend so much of our time locally entertained. The local Hotel/Pub/Dining facility was readily accessible when a treat, and a change from home cooking was justified.
Cottage guest from Edinburgh
03 Sep 2023
We loved staying at the cottage. It was clean and homely. It had everything we needed to make out stay very enjoyable. We definitely would stay again and would recommend staying in the cottage to everyone.
This lovely cottage looks onto Loch Torridon with surrounding mountains. We visited lots of places from Beinn Eighe, Gairloch and Victoria Falls etc.
Near the cottage is a small shop which sells most things. There is a cafe and restaurant and both are very popular.
Cottage guest from Chelmsford
23 Aug 2023
Pier House is a stunning holiday property in beautiful, peaceful Shieldaig.
The booking process was quick and clear; all contacts were responded to promptly. The owner even phoned on the evening of our arrival to check all was well and give us some extra information.
The space was fantastic for 5 adults, as the two sitting rooms created options for togetherness. The bedrooms were all very ample, which was great for our single adult, who often ends up in the 'broom cupboard'.
The house was clean and impressively well kitted out, especially re the kitchen diner; I would challenge you to think of something you might need that wasn't provided!
Pier House guest from Cockermouth
18 Aug 2023
Excellent location and house has everything you could possibly need. Communication with the owner was excellent; helpful and friendly. Good instructions provided about the house facilities, finding the property and gaining access. All was as stated, thanks.
We spent time on the water, walking and biking. A great area for just being outdoors. Coastal Kitchen in Shieldaig was wonderful for eating out - excellent fresh seafood and friendly staff. Book in advance online. The village shop is useful and well stocked considering its size and location.
Pier House guest from GB
28 Jul 2023
We had super easy communication with owner.
Cottage guest from Milltimber
16 Jul 2023
High spec, spacious, comfortable, well equipped property in a great location. The owners have thought of everything and were very responsive to queries. They provided v useful information on local amenities and things to do plus good books on walks and wildlife. The kitchen was extremely well equipped although there wasn’t actually much cupboard space to store non-refrigerated food.
Pier House guest from Monxton
07 Jul 2023
Beautiful location and wonderfully spacious cottage. Brilliantly and thoughtfully equipped - loads of excellent kitchen equipment, lovely toiletries and hairdryers ( well appreciated after several wet walks!)
Great local shop, cafe, hotel/bar/restaurant.
Lovely walks from the village and in/around Torridon.
Had good morning kayaking - hired from kayak shack opposite cottage.
Saw the sea eagles -amazing!
Cottage guest from Edinburgh
25 Jun 2023
Great house with everything you need. Superb level of info provided.
Pier House guest from Bristol
23 Jun 2023
Peter and Anne are great hosts, very good communication and a very well stocked kitchen.
Cottage guest from Witham
28 May 2023
Absolutely lovely fully equipped cottage. Love it!
Cottage guest from Derby
14 May 2023
An excellent service, wonderful home, fabulous location. Thank you very much
Pier House guest from Finchampstead
14 May 2023
Absolutely outstanding!
We have rented many holiday homes over the years in the UK and overseas. Pier House stands out not only for the reasons above but because it is clear you have put a great deal of thought into equipping the house to the highest standards with everything that anyone might need (and more). The house feels like your home and we felt very privileged to stay in it. Your sense of style and attention to detail are truly exceptional.
Pier House guest from Oxford
12 May 2023
Fantastic cottage which is warm and comfortable. I have never stayed in a holiday cottage that has such a well equipped kitchen!
Cottage guest from Exmouth
02 Apr 2023
Fantastic house with amazing views. The house is exceptionally well equipped with everything you need for your stay. Great beds, great kitchen, great wood burning stove, games, binoculars for spotting the sea life/seals etc.
The village is beautiful and wonderfully quiet. Time spent here forces you to relax and recharge.
Communication with the owner easy. Nothing was a problem. Easy entry into the house. Clear instructions provided.
Pier House guest from Dunfermline
17 Mar 2023
We had a wonderful stay. Pier House is simply superb. Clean, amazingly well equipped and the perfect location, ideal for exploring either the Applecross peninsula or Torridon. The perfect place to warm up after a day exploring.
Woke up to seals swimming directly outside the house too.
Would love to come back!
Pier House guest from Edinburgh
15 Feb 2023
Lovely cottage in Shieldaig village. Well maintained and had everything you could possible want in a home from home. Beds extremely comfortable. Nice pillows duvets and mattress. Would recommend.
Cottage guest from Glasgow
03 Jan 2023
Very comfortable house with everything you could possibly need for your stay. Spotless on arrival, warm and spacious. Plenty of space for hanging wet outdoor clothes, which were dry in no time.
There was a bad storm whilst we were there, lashing rain and gale force winds, getting out of the house was a challenge, but as there are plenty of reading material and games in the house we could hunker down happily until the storm passed.
Locals were very friendly and informative too
Pier House guest from Currie
04 Nov 2022
A most comfortable and well equipped cottage in a wonderful location.Plenty of room. Lots of maps and local information on the area and walks., books, games.
Lovely garden, the front one overlooking the pier.
Back garden with sun room.
Really home from home.
Cottage guest from Harrogate
23 Oct 2022
Everything relating to the cottage be it inside or out was outstanding. The kitchen has all that is required plus a further 50%.
Cottage guest from Carnforth
18 Sep 2022
Easy booking process .clear instructions throughout the house on how to use all the facilities .excellent information in the cottage about local area .
The cottage is well maintained with a lovely garden . The view is spectacular .
Cottage guest from Bath
04 Sep 2022
Fantastic, luxurious cottage, really well setup and in an amazing location. Couldn't ask for more.
Gille Brighde restaurant in Lower Diabaig is well worth a visit, but book well in advance.
Loads of wildlife to see - Sea Eagles, Seals, Dolphins, Red Deer all in Shielding
Amazing walks and mountains to hike all around Torridon and beyond.
Pier House guest from Wiltshire
22 Jun 2022
Fantastic stay in the lovely Loch side house. Beautifully decorated with so much attention to detail as well as being light, airy and clean. Whole family loved and look forward to staying again in the future.
Nanny’s cafe is lovely with home baking & fantastic soup. Kayaking round Shieldaig island to spot the Sea Eagles was very majestic.
The coastal path at the opposite end of the village was worth investigating for the views & wildlife.
Sitting looking from the kitchen window across to the pier, we saw an otter scavenging around the fishing gear both first thing in the morning and again in the evening.
Pier House guest from Carluke
17 Jun 2022
This is a wonderful house and we very much enjoyed our week there, even though the weather was appalling. It's spacious, comfortable and incredibly well equipped, with everything we could possibly need. We were grateful, too, for all the walking information.
Pier House guest from York
10 Jun 2022
I enjoyed returning to the cottage for a second year. It is fully equipped, cosy, well appointed and with many useful services - cafe, shop and pub - all in easy walking distance.
Cottage guest from Beverley
15 May 2022
Absolutely fantastic house with every facility. Warm, spacious and comfortable with loads of outside space. Beautiful location.
Cottage guest from Darwen
08 May 2022
Beautiful, comfortable, warm, clean and well equipped cottage. The hosts provided lots of information about the area which was all very helpful. I would strongly recommend staying here and hope to be back
Cottage guest from Bristol
20 Mar 2022
Fantastic, spacious holiday cottage with well equipped kitchen. Great to be so close to the loch and our 3 year old son also enjoyed playing in the back garden!
Shieldaig is a great base for exploring the Torridon area as well as the Applecross area.
For anyone keen on wildlife and particularly marine life, there is so much to see on your doorstep here!
Cottage guest from Exmouth
13 Mar 2022
Very cosy, comfortable cottage. Loved sitting up in bed with view of the sea. Spacious and well equipped.
Cottage guest from Dingwall
16 Jan 2022
PERFECT POSITION. VERY WELL APPOINTED COTTAGE AND ALSO VERY SPACIOUS.
GARDEN SPACE EXCELLENT
Cottage guest from Edinburgh
03 Oct 2021
Totally fantastic cottage. Excellent communication. Highly recommended.
There is a kayak and canoe trip place with wee cafe right opposite the cottage.
Cottage Guest from Blairgowrie
18 Jul 2021
Exceptionally well appointed and comfortable accommodation in a lovely traditional cottage tastefully modernised and configured for up to five people
Cottage Guest from London
31 May 2021
The Cottage is a very well appointed and comfortable place to stay. The garden at the rear is a lovely space as well. I found people in Shieldaig were very friendly. Thank you very much.
There's a cafe a few yards away and a restaurant and bar associated with the hotel. If you take a seat on the sea front in the evening, you may see a sea eagle flying to the right of the island.
Cottage Guest from Beverley
25 May 2021
We have had a fabulous week and enjoyed amazing weather most days. Your house is absolutely beautiful, the nicest holiday cottage we have stayed in and we will definitely be returning.....hopefully next year. We have certainly made the most of our week up there, 2 Munros, 3 Corbetts, a trip to Applecross, some wild swimming and a lovely meal at the Pub in Sheildaig. It’s been a perfect week
Pier House Guest from Shropshire
21 May 2021
The cottage is beautiful and is one of the best equipped cottages we have stayed in. It provides generous accommodation and is finished to a very high standard.
It was spotlessly clean and provided us with a great base for our holiday.
Pier House guest from Aberdeen
30 Apr 2021
Pier House is beautifully located and appointed. It is spacious, well equipped and so comfortable. From my initial enquiry through to our stay, the owner provided plenty of clear information about the property and the surrounding area. I couldn’t recommend Pier House highly enough though I’m loathe to do that as it may be booked up when I next want to visit!
Pier House guest from Leyland
04 Sep 2020
Wonderful location, very peaceful. Pier House is very well equipped and comfortable
Pier House guest from Cardiff
20 Aug 2020
Very helpful and good to deal with (especially with the difficulties/ uncertainties brought about due to the Covid pandemic). Any questions/ issues dealt with promptly.
Cottage guest from York
16 Aug 2020
Great house in a great place. So good we’ve immediately booked again for next year.
Cottage guest from South Queensferry
02 Aug 2020
Returned to Pier House this summer as the house is of such a high standard. We are a family of five (3x children 8, 6 & 3) and grandparents stayed in the house too. The kitchen has everything from baking utensils to coffee machine, endless amounts of cutlery to a vast array of cooking utensils. The location of the house is perfect for several daily trips to the jetty with the kids. Its such a comfortable house to spend lots of time in (when it's raining outside). I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about booking Pier House
Pier House guest from Edinburgh
17 Jul 2020
very well equipped , very comfortable cottage ,Would definitely return
Cottage guest from Appin
23 Mar 2020
Great house, fantastic location. We loved that despite the storms the hose felt secure and safe. The facilities were great, though there were only the two of us, we liked the fact that each room had an en suite.
Pier House Guest from Carlisle
15 Feb 2020
We have stayed at this cottage a few times and will keep returning . The cottage is large and comfortable and right on the edge of the loch. Heating is good which you need in the winter. The coal fire is very efficient the beds are large and comfortable as are the bathrooms. There is a front and back garden for use in warmer months. Kitchen has all you need to cook with which we really appreciate. TV and wi-fi also good
Cottage guest from Lodden
02 Feb 2020
Excellent accommodation in unique part of Wester Ross. Nothing but praise for a beautiful house.
Pier House guest from Edinburgh
16 Oct 2019
Lovely cottage in a beautiful location, with everything you could possibly need
Cottage guest from Berwick on Tweed
24 Aug 2019
This was our second stay at the Pier House and we would not hesitate to recommend it to families or a group of friends exploring the beautiful Torridon and Applecross areas. The house is warm and welcoming, the facilities excellent including for walkers who may have wet gear they need to dry overnight in the drying room. Three good sized bedrooms each with en suite facilities are clean and comfortable with plenty of storage space for clothes. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped, with a lovely aspect overlooking the loch.
Pier House guest from Cayman Islands
16 Aug 2019
We really enjoyed our stay at The Cottage, Corran. It is a very comfortable, well-equipped house in a wonderful location. We also loved the attractive garden. We have stayed in a lot of holiday cottages and this was definitely one of the best.
Cottage guest from Kirlintilloch
12 Jul 2019
Well appointed and cosy cottage in a wonderful location
Cottage guest from St Cyrus
26 Jun 2019
We very much enjoyed our stay in Shieldaig and Pier House. The house was immaculate with all the facilities required to make our stay a very relaxed and comfortable one.
For the first few days we had friends and family stay with us, the space in the house and in particular the kitchen is perfect.
Pier House guest from Ellon
25 Jun 2019
Great communication. Cottage very clean and well set up. Very helpful to have high chair and cot for our toddler.
Cottage guest from Perth
10 Jun 2019
A fantastic place to stay - warm and cosy and extremely well equipped. More like staying in a home than a house, we couldn't have wished for a better place to stay.
Pier House guest from Nottingham
27 May 2019
Wonderful location. Superb property and very helpful hosts
Pier House guest from Newark
24 May 2019
5* accommodation in a beautiful village. House is probably the best equipped holiday accommodation we’ve come across in the UK, especially in the kitchen!
Pier House guest from Glasgow
12 May 2019
Not only a beautiful location but in walking distance of good restaurant and café. Excellent material in the house for exploring the area.
Pier House guest from Newark
04 May 2019
A great cottage with good quality beds, a large very well equipped kitchen a comfy lounge with a great coal fire and a superb view of the loch. Have stayed here twice now in the winter and always being warm and cosy. Walking distance to the shop and the local pub which serves food.
Cottage guest from Lodden
17 Apr 2019
What a great cottage in a magical location.
A great getaway from the hustle and bustle of life. The cottage has everything you need to have a comfortable stay.
Hope we can arrange time to stay again
Pier House guest from Stockton on Tees
07 Apr 2019
We loved staying at the Cottage: warm, comfortable, exceptionally well-equipped and ideally located. Absolutely perfect. Thank you!
Cottage guest from Oxford
24 Feb 2019
A lovely clean, warm and comfortable cottage equipped with everything you might need. It is ideally located in Shieldaig in a beautiful part of Scotland.
Cottage guest from Forres
19 Feb 2019
Fabulous house and location. Brilliant facilities and equipment. Great having some basic on hand if needed in emergencies
Pier House guest from Livingstone
06 Oct 2018
Lovely location, great out look on to Loch, plenty of local produce, especially the lobster and scallops.
Pier House guest from GB
06 Oct 2018
We really enjoyed our stay at The Cottage. It is in a great location and a short walk from our favourite cafe, Nanny’s. If you enjoy adventure, from kayaking on the Loch to bagging Munro's, then you are in the right place. Coming back to The Cottage and enjoying a home cooked meal sitting round the table in the sociable kitchen, was the perfect way to end the day. Can’t wait to go back
Cottage guest from Ipswich
21 Sep 2018
My wife and I had a wonderful week at the Cottage in Shieldaig.
only good things to say about the cottage, village and area.
Cottage guest from Aston Clinton
11 Aug 2018
Excellent accommodation with beautiful views out over the loch
Pier House guest for Solihull
11 Aug 2018
A beautiful, spacious and modern house in a good position in the lovely little village of Shielding. Very clean, warm and equipped with everything you could possibly need and more besides. We had a very comfortable and enjoyable 2 week stay and would love to return
Pier House guest from Burntwood
10 Aug 2018
Very well equipped, comfortable house. Very high standard of accommodation and certainly worthy of the five star rating. The house is perfectly positioned, giving a beautiful view of the Loch from the upstairs rooms. Sitting in the sun lounge with a view of the extensive gardens to the back is very relaxing. The walled, secure garden to the front of the property makes it very secure for parties with young children. Spotlessly clean and plenty of information about Shieldaig and the surrounding area is provided. Would highly recommend to others.
Cottage guest from Ellon
20 Jun 2018
Easy booking; generally speaking, the instructions for everything associated with the stay/cottage were very comprehensive
Cottage guest from Burgess Hill
14 Jun 2018
Beautiful cottage, well presented and very comfortable in an idyllic location.
Pier House guest from Evesham
12 Jun 2018
A lovely exceptionally well equipped place to stay in an idyllic location.
Cottage guest from Oban
07 Jun 2018
Just a wonderful place to stay. Really sad to leave
Cottage guest from Derby
29 May 2018
Lovely cottage in beautiful location with shop, excellent cafe and bar/restaurant within a couple of minutes walk. Cottage clean, spacious, comfortable and extremely well-equipped. All essentials provided apart from foodstuff (only salt + pepper).
Nice conservatory and good rear garden. Applecross and Loch Maree within easy reach. Lots of information provided before visit and at cottage. Highly recommended.
Cottage guest from Kendall
25 May 2018
Very good. Lovely comfortable cottage with everything you could need,
The utility room was brilliant for hanging out wet outdoor clothes to dry and the showers were amazing.
Over all it was all fantastic. Thank you
Pier House guest from Kendall
08 Apr 2018
The best appointed self catering cottage on the West Coast of Scotland
Pier House guest from Forres
27 Feb 2018
Beautiful house, very well equipped and a cracking location
Pier House guest from Morpeth,
25 Feb 2018
A very warm and comfortable cottage in a great location. Rooms are spacious and well equipped. Beds are large and good quality
Cottage guest from Lodden
13 Feb 2018
Such a lovely cottage. Really spacious and immaculately clean. The kitchen is so well equipped. We watched the otter on the shore outside the house everyday and when we were packing up he ran out by pier cottage, across the road and straight into the Loch. The cottage really is perfect, we all wished we lived there.
Cottage guest from Much Wenlock
06 Jan 2018