Highland Loch-Side Mansion | Sleeps 18 | Cinema & Snooker | NC500
ABOUT THIS SPACE
At Overscaig House, the world goes quiet.
The loch opens beside you, the hills rise around you, and deer wander through the garden. Inside, open fires, a cinema room and cosy spaces offer warmth while the Highland weather moves outside.
Remote, peaceful and unforgettable, this former fishing hotel is now a lochside retreat for families, friends and anyone needing calm, nature and true Highland magic.
Wake to deer grazing at dawn. Fall asleep to absolute silence. Live at the pace the Highlands intended.
THE HOUSE
SEVEN BEDROOMS. EIGHTEEN GUESTS. ENDLESS VIEWS.
This beautifully restored Highland home sleeps up to 18 across seven thoughtfully designed bedrooms, each with its own character and comfort.
Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: 2 king-size beds
Bedroom 2: 2 single beds + 1 king-size bed
Bedroom 3: 1 double bed
Bedroom 4: 1 double bed
Bedroom 5: 1 king-size bed
Bedroom 6: 1 double bed
Bedroom 7: 1 king-size bed
All beds come with quality linen. All rooms share the same gift: loch views that never get old.


THE LOCH & WATER ADVENTURES
Step from your door to the water's edge. Loch Shin is yours to explore.
INCLUDED:
Direct private loch access
Fishing boat for guest use
Perfect launch point for your own equipment
BRING OR PURCHASE LOCALLY: Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards (SUP), fishing gear, wild swimming kit — everything is available to buy or rent in Lairg (25 minutes away). We have secure storage for all your adventure gear.
The loch is calm, clear and waiting. Whether you're casting for salmon, paddling at sunrise, or floating under endless sky, the water here feels different. Wilder. Purer. Yours.
WHAT'S PROVIDED
We want you to arrive and exhale. Everything's ready.
ESSENTIALS:
Fresh linen for all beds
Towels for everyone
Toilet paper, hand soap, basics
Welcome essentials (tea, coffee)
Firewood for cosy nights
Washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets
COMFORT & CONNECTION:
Fast WiFi throughout (because sometimes you need it)
Smart TV + cinema projector
Full snooker table with cues and balls
Board games and books
Outdoor furniture
Ample parking
Secure equipment storage
THE LOCATION
LOCH SHIN, SUTHERLAND, SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
Remote enough to feel like the edge of the world. Accessible enough to reach without drama.
GETTING HERE:
Inverness: 1 hour 15 minutes
Nearest village (Lairg): 25 minutes
On the NC500 route
NEARBY:
Shin Falls (20 mins) — Watch salmon leap upstream. Forest walks. River magic.
The Abandoned House — A hauntingly beautiful ruin across the loch. Photographers dream of this place.
Highland Beaches (45 mins) — Yes, beaches. Achmelvich, Clachtoll, Scourie. White sand, turquoise water, nobody there.
Endless Walks — Marked trails and wild roaming across moors, hills and glens
NC500 — The iconic road trip passes right by
Ullapool (1 hour) — Harbour town, seafood, ferries, life
Dunrobin Castle, Smoo Cave, distilleries, golf — All within reach
WILDLIFE: Deer at dawn. Golden eagles overhead. Pine martens in the woods. Otters on the loch. Red grouse calling across the moor. Nature doesn't perform here — it just lives. And you get to witness it.
PERFECT FOR
Family reunions where everyone actually talks
Multi-generational gatherings (Annexe gives space)
Friends who've been planning this trip for years
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations
NC500 base camp (day trips, return to comfort)
Fishing enthusiasts (boat + loch access included)
Anyone who needs to remember what quiet sounds like
QUICK SPECS
🏠 Sleeps: 18 (22 with Annexe)
🛏️ Bedrooms: 7 (+ 1 in Annexe)
🚿 Bathrooms: [Your number]
📍 Location: Loch Shin, Sutherland, Highlands
🎣 Unique features: Cinema, snooker, loch access, fishing boat
🚗 Parking: Multiple vehicles
📶 WiFi: Fast & reliable
🔥 Heating: Central heating + open fires

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