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Rhiconich, Highlands
A one bedroom croft cottage for two at Rhiconich near Kinlochbervie, with a large enclosed garden, a sea loch below and Sandwood Bay in reach, three dogs welcome.
The way down to the sea loch at Anam Cara Croft goes through the chicken run and the lower field, leads on, which tells you two things: this is a real working croft, and the dogs were expected. Three of them are welcome, in fact, at this one bedroom cottage for two above Loch Inchard at Rhiconich, a dog friendly hideaway in Sutherland's far north west.
Inside is one warm open plan space, kitchen through to a lounge with a wood burner and the loch and mountains in the glass, with a staircase up to the double bedroom and its en suite. The enclosed garden is large, with a seating area off the patio doors, and the croft supplies the rest: hens for the dogs to supervise, a field to cross, salt water at the bottom.
The reason to bring three dogs this far north is the sand. Oldshoremore and Sheigra are minutes away and close to private, and Sandwood Bay, the great roadless beach of Britain, is reached on foot along a 4 mile trail from Blairmore, a pilgrimage that fit dogs and their people talk about afterwards.
Kinlochbervie, a working fishing harbour, sits 3 miles along the loch, Handa Island's seabird cliffs are a boat trip south, and Ben Stack, Arkle and Foinaven stand inland for the hill days. This is the emptiest corner of the mainland, and a dog gets it nearly to itself.
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from £715 for 7 nights
Anam Cara Croft takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Large enclosed garden with seating area | Access to Sea Loch | Sandy Beach 5 miles, shops & restaurants 3 miles, licenced restaurant in walking distance | Parking on driveway for 2 cars | Property
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £715 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Anam Cara Croft from £715 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Anam Cara Croft dog friendly?
Anam Cara Croft is genuinely dog friendly — up to three dogs are welcome at this one bedroom cottage in Sutherland's far north west. There's a large enclosed garden, a field to roam across and a sea loch at the bottom of the croft, so dogs have plenty to explore without even leaving the property.
Are dogs allowed at Anam Cara Croft year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, but the cottage is set up with dogs as a clear part of the experience — from the enclosed garden to the path through the croft down to Loch Inchard. For confirmation of availability at specific times of year, it's worth checking directly with the owners when you book.
What should I know before visiting Anam Cara Croft with my dog?
Anam Cara is a working croft, so your dogs will be sharing the space with hens — something to bear in mind if yours have a strong prey drive. The path down to the sea loch passes through the chicken run and lower field, so a reliable recall will make the stay much more relaxed. On the plus side, the beaches nearby — Oldshoremore, Sheigra and the famous Sandwood Bay — are remote and rarely busy, making this a brilliant base for dogs who love space and sand.
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Anam Cara Croft from £715 for 7 nights
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