• Aerial view of the Assynt coastline, its islands and inlets, at dusk

    Welcome to The Cathair Dhubh Estate

    Cosy coastal retreats nestled between western Scotland's most beautiful mountains and beaches.

A unique holiday escape

Nestling on the spectacular coastline of north west Scotland, along the famous NC500, our warm and welcoming cottages are the perfect place to retreat from the stresses of modern life and experience the glories of the timeless Assynt landscape.

Whether it’s to explore the beautiful, secluded, white, sandy beaches on your doorstep, to stride out into the rugged wilderness, to marvel at the abundance of wildlife or to simply relax and enjoy the panoramic seascapes from your window, the cottages at Cathair Dhubh will give you a place to escape the hustle and bustle and recharge your batteries, while serving as the perfect base to explore Assynt.

(main photo credit: Graham Bradshaw)

The beach at Cathair Dhubh Estate

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Aerial view of the rocky coast with the track winding down to the cottages and the sea

The Estate

View across lochs and moorland to the Assynt mountains

The Local Area

The Cottages at Cathair Dhubh

The Cottages

Highland cattle grazing on the hillside, one looking at the camera

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