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About Kyle House
- Open All Year Round
- Activities On Site
- Bikers Welcome
- Cyclists Welcome
- Advance Booking Required
THE HOUSE
Kyle House is a relaxed retreat in the wild. A former drovers’ cottage, the house is a careful marriage of considered restoration and contemporary design, borrowing from a Scottish inheritance with a Scandinavian sensibility. Kyle House is available to rent on a self-catering basis throughout the year. Walking in through the heavy front door, you’ll find a kitchen fashioned from Danish oak, and a living space full of design treasures. Both spaces host two outstanding views over the landscape. Beside the log burning stove in the living room, you will find a large window with a reading nook overlooking the Kyle of Tongue – following the water right out to the sea. Sitting at the kitchen table, on the other side of the cottage, you can sip your morning coffee with a view over to Ben Loyal, a dramatic twin-peaked mountain often dubbed ‘The Queen of the Highlands’. Upstairs is no different, with uninterrupted views from the deep, inviting bathtub. Perhaps there were easier ways to turn a derelict house into a holiday cottage. But Kyle was never intended as a holiday cottage. Sitting in solitude in the hills, the house is our place to retreat and contemplate – to take life at our own pace.
The design’s intention is to reflect that yearning for peace. Natural materials huned from the landscape set the tone. We have tried to select only the most necessary items, and ensure that those we do select are truly special. Flexible oak-lined walls and an open plan mean that Kyle can be whatever you want it to be – a romantic getaway for two, or a retreat in the wild for one. Rental of Kyle House give you access the the whole house and grounds. This includes a kitchen and dining space, with appliances for cooking and storing your food. Also on the ground floor is a W/C and shower room, a closet and the library and sitting room overlooking the Kyle of Tongue. Up the solid oak staircase, you will find more closet space, a deep bath tup, W/C and shower. The other side of the first floor houses the bedroom, with a king bed and views over the hills.
ADVENTURES
Kyle House is ideally situated for adventures big and small. A short walk away are the twin peaks of Ben Loyal, a ‘Munro’ class mountain ideal for a day of hiking (taking care in poor weather, of course). From the summit, views stretch out for miles beyond – a treat for the eye and the soul. For a more gentle pace, take a walk along the Kinloch River, or a stroll along the Kyle into the village of Tongue. A short drive away is Ben Hope, another ‘Munro’ with extraordinary views along the coast. With our northerly setting, hikers will often find they have the mountains to themselves. Guests at Kyle House can hire a pair of mountain bikes for traversing the miles of rugged coastline beyond. Take a trip to Loch Eriboll and its secluded island. Venture further, and you’ll begin to discover hidden beaches with pristine white sand – a collection of wonderful spots for a wild swim and a simple picnic.
