Beautiful Highland Sanctuary

Cosy enough for one, spacious for a group—the Highland Sanctuary is a hidden gem. Enjoy comfy beds, a warm fire, Aga, sun-drenched patio, and private garden with stunning hill and sea views—all fully accessible. Listen to waves crashing on the award-winning beach, just 3 minutes away. Perfect for relaxing, rejuvenating, and enjoying nature in complete privacy. A welcoming home designed for all :) The space We want you to feel totally at home, and also just that little bit spoilt whilst you are staying with us 💫💫 We live locally, so you can ask any question you like & we’ll aim to answer & support you 💫💫 As well as amazingly comfortable & cosy beds - stunning views & endless hot water to keep you warm & toastie - we have an Aga, log fire & large open patio so you can either cosy up inside - or relax outside, basking in the sunshine, or snuggled up watching the stars - all with the gentle crashing of the waves as your backdrop. It’s the little touches we think make the difference: - binoculars in every room for bird watching - beach towels so you can get straight out for a dip :) (swimming is at your own risk 🙏) - sky viewing platforms in the garden - 100% privacy - full mobility access throughout the house - EPC C rated - with special eco heating & hot water system - so you can enjoy a hot shower / bath guilt free:)) - fresh herbs in the garden for your culinary delights - country style Aga for the full country retreat feel (but with an induction hob too for ease & convenience) - a taste of wild africa & treats from around the globe as we travel a lot & want to share the wonders of the world with you as you relax & let your mind roam & dream of where you may go next:) - a book collection to rival any other in the region - there is something for everyone - just ask 💫💫 From Space, travel, science, exploration, history to just a good Dick Francis - we are a family of book worms - we’ll help wherever we can 💫 - games room for you to enjoy borrowing kit from:). We have board games, paints, golf clubs, beach toys, surf boards, bikes and all sorts of other fun stuff to enjoy. Everything is used at your own risk, and is there to be enjoyed - not removed :)). Please use, enjoy, and return all the items in the same state that you found them:)) And if anything is broken , or not working - just let us know so that we can get it fixed and sorted out asap :) - potting shed - the potting shed has a couple of seats for you to enjoy as well - and a tea set for those lazy afternoons or early evenings out of the wind:). Please wash and return everything back to the potting shed when you have finished :)) Gardening - if you are an avid gardener, please just potter, weed etc as you see fit. The lawn is mown by a local team who come in every fortnight, but if you feel inspired and want to do some trimming and weeding - please go right ahead :) The garden is 'au naturel' - but it always loves a bit of TLC too - just watch you don't remove the actual wild flowers and unusual plants by accident :) Guest access Super easy!! Embo has a fantastic public car parking area - which is right next to the Highland Sanctuary so you can park mini vans, campers, estate cars etc here without any issues & access the Sanctuary straight from there:) There is private parking available too as needed:) If you are coming by bike, there’s an area next to the house you can leave bikes as needed too:) Access to the house is via lock-box - so super easy - whether you are on wheels or walking & irrespective of your travel plans - we can welcome you at any hour:) Other things to note To discover more about the local area and stay updated on events throughout the year, please follow us on social media, where we share regular updates on what's happening #scottishhighlandsanctuary As our first guests, we appreciate your understanding that while the garden is usable, it has only just been planted and is still maturing, so it may not be in perfect condition. To reflect this, we are offering the Sanctuary at a reduced rate (as reflected in the current pricing) until the garden is complete. We love animals - but ask you to be respectful of our home - and the local garden inhabitants:) The Highland Sanctuary is designed to be a sanctuary for all - whether human or animal:) Hedgehogs 🦔 We are encouraging hedgehogs 🦔 in the garden - so please don’t let your dog bite them or bark at them 🙏 we very rarely see them as they are very private creatures - so if you see one- lucky you!!! If you see a hedgehog house hidden behind a tree or bush (small little wooden box) - please leave it alone - it’s their home & we want them to feel safe & secure here:)) Dogs 🐶 We respectfully ask that dogs do not sleep in the house, unless by arrangement - there is a £60 dog fee if a dog is to come & stay. - No dogs in or on the beds please. - If a dog fowls in the house - we’ll need to ask you to pay fur all extra cleaning & repairs. The house is newly renovated - so there are currently no dog smells etc - we really want to keep it that way:)) - No dogs to sleep in the house if possible - No dogs are to be washed in the house - we have an outside tap that you are very welcome to use:)) - we have an outside area that you can put your dog in to sleep if that would be helpful;) Sea 🌊 The beach is beautiful - and when calm, the sea can be a great place to swim- especially closer to the ramp area - as it’s nice & Sandy under foot. Please be careful of the tides - you swim at your own risk. Do NOT swim at te Loch Fleet end of the beach - there are terrible rip tides there & very few people about to rescue you. The main beach area, close to the village is a lot calmer & people swim there regularly. Ask locals & read up on the swimming areas - there is a safety ring near Grannie's Heilan’ Hame if needed. The area is beautiful, great fun & great for outdoor activities. You undertake these at your own risk - so please take care and have a fun packed holiday - safely 💫💫 Animals We love animals, and have animals ourselves - however we also appreciate that some people have allergies and so we are trying to ensure that the house is kept to minimal animal use. There is a special cleaning fee for animals of £60 per animal, but we also ask that you do NOT allow animals onto the chairs, beds or into the bathrooms. Animals (especially dogs) - are NOT to be washed or cleaned in the bathrooms or sinks please. We have an outside tap, and a hose that you are very welcome to use, where dogs or other animals can be rinsed off, and lots of old towels that you are very welcome to use for drying your furry friends off too :) We have renovated the Highland Sanctuary to be a clean and tranquil spot for all - and so hence wanting to keep the bedrooms and bathrooms hair free so that those with allergens etc can stay with confidence too :) We also have lots of antiques etc in the house, so chewing or defecating in the house is not acceptable. If this happens, we will be requesting for the damaged items to be fixed at the animal owners expense. We really want you to have a WONDERFUL stay :)) Thank you :) Registration details HI-01077-F