Cottage vacation rentals in Lochside

Absolutely amazing. Beautiful view of the beach and surrounding area. We got lucky and saw the northern lights! The place was super cozy. Loved the extra effort the hosts put in to make sure we had everything we needed, which included a dog bed, doggy treats and board games. The Christmas tree and bottle of Prosecco were a much appreciated bonus. I will definitely be recommending this place to my friends.

This is a really unique stay and I spent a good part of my time there looking out at sea wondering when I would next be able to come back. So that should tell you how much I liked it! It’s at a lighthouse, so as you would expect, it’s at the end of a long road (which is very bumpy in places!). Then you get to the cosy house, with a wood fire, and well stocked kitchen with welcome treats. Alan is very friendly as are the dogs and the chickens! My child loved feeding them every morning. The fresh farm eggs were such a treat. Cantick Head itself is stunning and we loved being in the hot tub and sauna. Note to other guests- all these are wood powered so stock up on firewood before you arrive (you can buy bags at the shop next to the Lyness ferry). My mum took one of the bikes out and we all enjoyed walking the coastline. This is a special stay, don’t hesitate to book!

Had an amazing time ! Can’t recommend this beautiful place enough ! Amazing views ! Jacuzzi was incredible ! Loved every minute !

We absolutely loved our stay at the cottage. The place is super cozy, with a lovely fireplace that made evenings feel extra special. The kitchen was fully equipped and really great for cooking, and having a proper dining room added a nice touch — we could actually sit and enjoy our meals together. Everything was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged. We slept well, the beds were comfy, and the whole area was peaceful with just the sound of the river nearby. The hot tub and fresh air were the cherry on top. Huge thanks to the host — very friendly and quick to respond. Would definitely come back!

Stunning location. The ideal get away for peace and quiet. Eimear and Mackie were great hosts and extremely accommodating. Could not fault the lodge, full of thoughtful finishing touches. Will be coming back again in the future. Thanks again. Marc and Gemma

We really enjoyed our stay at Taylor's Rest and we're so glad that we stayed for two nights. Located in a beautiful and peaceful setting not far from sight seeing in Kirkwall and nature all around. The house is so comfortable and attractively decorated, and the best shower that we had on our trip. As you step out onto the patio, there's nature and bird watching, as well as gorgeous sunsets.

Mike has been a terrific host. All well organized, very responsive, excellent Restaurant recommendations. We loved the Sheila Fleet Kirk Café which is very close by (breakfast, Lunch and early dinner) The little house had all what we needed and was very cozy. Mike offered a fantastic first kit of bread, cheese, milk, Juice, washing power, dish Wasser tab, toilet paper ...Just to name some. Thanks for the great stay Michaela and Helmut.

Probably the best Christmas we have had for a while. All the stress taken out of it by the hosts, the house was beautifully decorated for the season, two wrapped presents and a hamper of goodies. We felt thoroughly spoilt! The cabin is exquisite and we would love to come back. It was wonderful for the dogs too, completely fenced in around the cabin so no fears of escapees! We loved everything about it!!

We had a fantastic stay at Feawell, great location, just enough out of the way, felt very peaceful but easy to access local attractions and amenities, cottage was very clean and comfortable, great hosts!

Old hall is in a fabulous location with beautiful walks and a lovely, swimmable beach accessible from the door. the house is comfortable, fully equipped, scrupulously clean and Sandra is a very responsive host ☺️ we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. top tip: we did need to use our eye masks as the room is quite light with the early sun.

The time at the cottage was incredibly beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed every second there. Peter was incredibly helpful, super nice and had great recommendations for our time in the cottage. The cottage was totally beautifully decorated, cozy and everything was thoughtful. From the hot water bottle, to the firewood, good equipment in the kitchen... We were really happy and already miss life there! We would come back any time and fell a little more in love with Scotland!

What an absolute dream of a place to stay. Recently fully renovated and it is simply stunning. Minutes from the center of Wick and just off the NC 500, Drumdry was an ideal base for exploring the far northeastern corner of Scotland. The cottage was situated among beautiful farm fields and our son loved saying hi every morning to the sheep outside. And I can’t say enough how wonderful the owner is. She not only was so friendly and welcoming when we arrived, she also thoughtfully brought us a bunch of toys for our son to play with and feel more at home. I literally don’t think you could ask for a better host. Indeed our whole experience at Drumdry was so lovely it has reset the bar for what a 5 star stay is. I couldn’t recommend a stay here highly enough!

beautiful surroundings, vociferous Cookoo, for deer in the garden. great accommodation for 4 adults

The place was an amazing location to just hang out for a few days, with the occasional day trip. Watch for whales and seals in the harbor or try a cold plunge.

It was perfect for what we needed thank you!

What a beautiful location. So peaceful and right next to stunning blue sea and an inquisitive seal. The house is very clean, comfortable and well equipped. It's got great walks from the door . It isn't far to the shop and is right next to the moving Longhope lifeboat museum.

Very peaceful and private location with great views over the loch. The instructions to get to the house were good and we found our way easily. The three bedrooms were great for our group of six. The kids especially enjoyed watching the deer that roamed around the house.

A beautiful property in a beautiful part of Scotland. We felt very comfortable and at home at Firthview. Immaculately clean and with great facilities, we wouldn't hesitate to return.

House was warm and comfortable, on the edge of the village in a peaceful cul de sac. Easy parking close to the front door. Kevin was easy to contact and helpful when there were problems with finding the location and subsequently when we needed to change our plans.

Lovely cottage in easy reach of local amenities and golf club. We all thought it was great.

Exactly what we were looking for. Peaceful and quiet. Would definitely book again.

Everything was perfect from start to finish. Words cannot describe the location of the old Byre and the surrounding area. Louise and her husband Bob made us feel so welcome and we just didn’t want to leave.We can’t wait to return.

Anne was such a welcoming host and had provided everything needed to make us comfortable. Huge amount of information about local attractions etc. Wonderful for children as many toys and books provided for them. It's a quirky and rather old fashioned house but every modern facility is also in place. It's very homely. Quite a walk into town but just a few minutes by car.

We really enjoyed staying here! This house is a short 10min drive from Kirkwall and sits in the middle of beautiful countryside. A highlight was having breakfast in the conservatory looking out over the fields to the bay beyond. The house was much larger than we expected with a large kitchen-dining room and separate living room; a great place to stay!