The Thatch

This Grade A listed cottage is one of the oldest on Tiree, built in the late 1700's and is one of the few remaining thatched houses left on Tiree. A unique place to stay, traditional but with all modern comforts you would expect in a high end rental property. The kitchen and living space are surprisingly large and spacious. Travertine tiled worktop with the usual amenities, including a washing machine. There is a lit glass hatch to appreciate the thatched roof structure from below! The space The property features a shower room with a spacious walk-in shower, complete with dual shower heads. The double bedroom features wood lining with antique furniture, shutters on the window, recessed LED lighting, and a beautifully warm floor underfoot. A welcoming hallway includes a pew-style bench with coat hooks, providing a practical space for outdoor clothing and boots. Throughout the house, you’ll find a blend of wood V-lining and the original stone walls. The whole cottage is painted using ECOS natural paints, with some colour from Farrow & Ball, creating a calm and considered interior. Living on Tiree, we are very conscious of our environmental impact. The house is heated by a Daikin air-source heatpump, with underfloor heating beneath the tiled floors. This provides a lovely warmth throughout the property for our guests. Overall, this beautifully restored traditional thatched cottage offers the perfect Tiree getaway for two - whether you’re here for surfing, birdwatching, or simply to switch off and unwind. The Thatch is a truly unique cottage that offers a place to relax and makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. We would love to welcome you for a week, a month, or a short break. The cottage is available all year round and is nice and cosy in both the summer and winter months. Guest access You have exclusive use of the entire cottage. Outside, there’s a large enclosed private garden, shared with two of our other cottages - perfect for enjoying the fresh air. Dedicated parking is available at the rear of the house. Other things to note Please remember it is a rural location and uses a septic tank, which means no baby wipes, cotton buds, or anything else down the toilet please! If you haven’t eaten it, don’t flush it (except for toilet paper), thank you. IMPORTANT NOTICE - Due to a shortage of staff on the island, we have implemented some changes to how we operate our cottages. We are no longer providing bed linen or bath towels in an effort to reduce our staffing levels. This change help us maintain our check-in times on changeover days, despite our reduced staffing. Thank you for your understanding and we hope this won’t affect your enjoyment of your stay with us. All beds are fitted with freshly laundered mattress, pillow, and duvet protectors, and bathrooms are supplied with hand towels and bath mats for your convenience. We do kindly ask that guests bring their own bed linen and bath towels. All beds are standard sizes (4ft 6″ doubles and 3ft singles) with matching standard duvets.