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Applecross, Highlands
A six bedroom house for twelve at Applecross with a pebble beach at the door, an enclosed garden and a wood burner, two dogs welcome over the Bealach na Ba.
You can arrive at Applecross the long way around the coast or over the Bealach na Ba, the greatest road climb in Britain, and either way The Estate Office waits at the end with a pebble beach on its doorstep. Six bedrooms, four bathrooms, twelve people, two dogs: dog friendly remoteness at a scale Applecross rarely allows.
The house is contemporary inside, light and simply done, with a king size en suite on the ground floor, three more kings above, and two twins tucked under the comb ceilings of the second floor, heads bowed, children delighted. The sitting room is a snug with a wood burner rather than a hall, the utility swallows twelve people's boots, and the enclosed garden does tea and cake duty while the dogs stand at the gate pointing out the sea.
The scale works because the peninsula is the real living room. Days go to the shore, the coastal path and the Applecross Inn's famous seafood, and evenings fold everyone back around the burner and the long table. Two dogs with sea legs will treat the doorstep beach as their own by the second day.
The Bealach na Ba summit walk starts from the road's high point for the view across to Skye and the Hebrides, the coast road wanders north past white sand and crofting townships, and the rest is glorious emptiness. Applecross is a place people return to yearly; dogs understand it immediately.
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from £1,809 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside, the enclosed garden is a serene spot to take in your surroundings over a pot of tea and generous slab of homemade cake
- Sleeps
- 12 guests
- Rooms
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Price
- from £1,809 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
The Estate Office from £1,809 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Estate Office dog friendly?
Yes, The Estate Office welcomes up to two dogs. With a pebble beach right on the doorstep, an enclosed garden, and a peninsula's worth of coastal paths and open country to explore, it's the kind of place dogs take to immediately.
Are dogs allowed at The Estate Office year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, but it's worth confirming directly with the property when you book, particularly if you're planning a visit during busier periods.
What should I know before visiting The Estate Office with my dog?
The property accommodates a maximum of two dogs, so it's not suited to larger groups of pets. The enclosed garden is great for keeping dogs secure, and the doorstep pebble beach means they'll have plenty to investigate from the moment you arrive — though do bear in mind the drive in via the Bealach na Ba is a dramatic mountain road, so factor that into your journey if your dog finds long or winding roads tricky.
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The Estate Office from £1,809 for 7 nights
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