Kildonan House
DUNDONNELL, SCOTLAND
🌊 Sea views | 🏖️ Near the beach | ✨ A bit special | 👶 Great with toddlers | 🧒 Great for older kids | 🐶 Dog friendly | 🌿 Nature-focused | 🥾 Great for walking | 🏕️ Mountain Retreat | 🎣 Great for fishing
A spacious lochside family escape on the North Coast 500, with spectacular views across Little Loch Broom, a games room and mountains on every side
Peacefully tucked away on a private track overlooking Little Loch Broom
At a Glance
Best for families: Cot | Highchair | Stairgate | Bath | On-site parking | Enclosed garden | Games room | Table football | Pool table | 3 dogs welcome
Walkable in 20 minutes:
Loch access: Badluarach jetty at the end of the lane
Countryside: Open moorland and rural walks from the area
Accommodation: Spacious four-bedroom detached house sleeping up to 7, with one king-size ensuite bedroom, a double, twin and single bedroom, plus a family bathroom and separate WC.
Location: Peacefully tucked away on a private track overlooking Little Loch Broom, with uninterrupted views towards the Summer Isles and surrounding mountains.
What to do: Swim from the loch in summer, explore the North Coast 500, walk and climb around An Teallach, discover beaches and coves, or head to Ullapool and Gairloch.
Best for families: Ideal for adventurous families and groups wanting plenty of space, brilliant views and a games room to keep everyone entertained when you're back from exploring.
Brilliant games room to keep everyone entertained when you're back from exploring.
Accommodation Types
Kildonan from around £941 per week
Best for families: Up to 7 guests | 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms + WC | Ensuite bedroom | Twin bedroom | Cot | Highchair | Stairgate | Games room | Enclosed garden | On-site parking | 3 dogs welcome
The dedicated games room is a real bonus, with a full-size pool table, dartboard and table football. Upstairs are four generously sized bedrooms, including a king-size bedroom with ensuite shower room, a double, twin and single bedroom.
Family-friendly features: A travel cot, highchair and stairgate are provided. The family bathroom has a deep roll-top bath and separate shower, making it practical for families with younger children.
Dogs: Up to 3 dogs are welcome.
Good to know: The house sits on a working farm in a very rural location, so families should expect livestock and open countryside.
Explore the Area
Little Loch Broom: The loch is right on the doorstep, with Badluarach jetty at the end of the lane and opportunities for swimming and enjoying the water during the warmer months.
An Teallach: One of the area's most famous mountain landscapes is just a short drive away, making this a brilliant base for experienced walkers and climbers.
North Coast 500: Kildonan is perfectly placed for exploring one of Scotland's most spectacular road-trip routes, with dramatic mountains, beaches, lochs and tiny coastal communities along the way.
Ullapool & Gairloch: Both around 30 minutes away, these make useful bases for family days out, with shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions.
Discover the beaches: The surrounding coastline is packed with sandy beaches and secluded coves, making it well worth building a few beach stops into your Highland adventure.
Getting There
Nearest Airport: Inverness Airport: Around 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Nearest Train Station: Inverness: Around 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Nearest Town: Ullapool: Around 30 minutes by car
Nearest Town: Gairloch: Around 30 minutes by car
TLAC Verdict
We love Kildonan for its extraordinary setting, where the views across Little Loch Broom and towards the Summer Isles really are the star of the show. With four bedrooms, a brilliant games room and space for three dogs, it is a fantastic choice for adventurous families who want to explore the wild side of the Highlands together.
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