Highland Loch Retreat, Stunning Views, Wildlife & Cosy Open Fires | House in Sutherland
7 Bedroom House in Lairg, Sutherland
At Overscaig House, the world goes quiet in a way most people only dream about.
A winding Highland road leads you past moorland and mountains until the landscape suddenly opens and Loch Shin stretches out like a shifting silver mirror. This is where the pace slows, the air sharpens, and you feel your shoulders drop without realising.
Overscaig House sits right on the edge of the loch, a former Highland fishing hotel now transformed into a warm, spacious and deeply comforting retreat. Wildlife moves freely around the property: deer wander into the garden at dawn, buzzards drift overhead, and the light over the water changes by the hour. It feels wild, untouched and completely authentic yet inside, the house is calm, welcoming and full of comfort.
Step through the door and you’ll find open fires, soft lighting, generous sofas and rooms designed for slowing down. On stormy days, when the loch roars and the Highland wind rises,
Overscaig becomes a sanctuary: fires glowing, rooms warm, and the landscape wild outside while you stay tucked safely within.
There’s space here for everyone.
The cinema room is perfect for late-evening films, the snooker room creates slow, easy moments together, and every window frames a view of the loch or the hills and beautiful scenery. Bedrooms are cosy and peaceful, the kitchen well-equipped, and the house is perfect for families, couples, groups and anyone needing nature and stillness.
For anglers, Overscaig is a dream.
With direct access to Loch Shin and fishing rights on several nearby lochs, this area offers some of the most atmospheric wild trout fishing in the Highlands.
Take the fishing boat out onto open water and cast into quiet, untouched stretches surrounded by hills and sky. Loch Shin is known for its wild trout and its shifting moods serene at dawn, dramatic in the wind, golden at sunset.
Beyond the main loch, you can explore additional waters in the area, each with their own character. Evenings often end in true Highland style: tired arms, happy hearts and stories shared by the open fire while the weather moves outside.
If you want to experience the loch up close, bring your wetsuit, paddle-board or kayak.
Loch Shin offers long, peaceful stretches perfect for gentle paddling, exploring hidden bays or simply drifting across calm morning water. Wild swimming here is crisp, clean and invigorating an unforgettable way to start the day.
With the loch right beside the house, you can step into your adventure at your own pace, whether that’s a sunrise paddle, a quick dip, or an evening glide as the light fades over the hills.
Overscaig House is remote, private and beautifully peaceful.
There are no crowds, no traffic, no rush. Just you, the water, the hills, the wildlife and the quiet magic that seems to live here all year round.
Perfect for:
• Families wanting nature, space and slow days
• Couples seeking romance and fireside evenings
• Adventurers & photographers
• Highland explorers and NC500 travellers
• Anglers and paddleboarders
• Anyone needing a true escape
Overscaig isn’t just a place to stay.
It’s an experience wild outside, warm inside, unforgettable from the moment you arrive.
Highland Loch Retreat, Stunning Views, Wildlife & Cosy Open Fires is located in Lairg. Highland Loch Retreat, Stunning Views, Wildlife & Cosy Open Fires provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Kitchen, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Internet, Kitchen, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Highland Loch Retreat, Stunning Views, Wildlife & Cosy Open Fires has 7 Bedrooms , 6 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 18 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Lairg has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Lairg, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Bathtub or shower
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Toilet paper
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Bed sheets provided
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Fireplace
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Oven
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Dishwasher
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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TV
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WiFi available
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Barbecue grill
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
