Suil Na Mara

Lovely lodge, nice and quiet area so very relaxing, downsides though, considering it's for 4 people only a 2 slice toaster, no oven bake/pirex dishes to cook in oven only trays.

Something not right with bed feels like your falling out of it, did manage to sleep just feels weird, not dog friendly, every time dog wanted the toilet we had to put them on a lead, not good when raining, considering it was classed as dog friendly, dogs were unable to go into the garden unless on a lead, garden not at all secure

Stunning scenery but underwhelming cottage.

Unpleasant stale smell throughout (past dogs?) Generally felt not very clean. All crockery, glassware and cutlery not properly clean. Nearly empty soap dispensers in bathroom and kitchen, and 15mm of washing up liquid in bottom of bottle - perhaps that's why nothing in kitchen felt clean. Washing machine advertised, but no detergent provided and no pegs to hang out on line. Kitchen equipment not great - e.g.no vegetable peeler, no water tumblers. If cottage were cared for, then space would seem generous. Excessively late check in but minimum evidence of how the changeover time was used.

The lodge had everything we need, no doubt about that, it’s just a bit tired looking.

Fabulous location though for exploring the local area and we saw deer in our garden.

Lovely lodge set in peaceful location.

Nice outdoor space to enjoy the sunshine.

Good place to stay, well equipped and comfortable.

Quiet with plenty of parking

Lovely comfortable chalet in quiet location, had red deer in the garden more than once.

Would use again if in the area.

The lodge was lovely and clean.

and had everything we needed. It was very relaxing.

Amazing holiday recommended to anyone who would love a quiet and peaceful time away.

Look forward to returning very soon. A big thank you to Karen for all your help and support. Hoping you have got your name correctly.xx

We really enjoyed our stay.

The lovely porch to enjoy coffee in the mornings while overlooking the lovely garden which attracted all kinds of birds and deer. The warmth and cosiness of the sitting room was appreciated after long days of hiking. Comfortable beds and pillows, we all slept really well. Never ending hot water so all of us could take showers and not worry about everyone getting a nice shower. It's a great place to stay, very clean and nice kitchen.

Loved the lodge.

It was large and well maintained. The biscuits, tea, coffee etc left were really handy. Loved the wild aspect of the garden and you were not overlooked by neighbours. Near lovely beaches that are great for swimming in and paddleboarding.

Lovely quiet peaceful setting with wildlife in the garden on a regular basis.

We had everything we needed for a very pleasant stay. A good base to tour the stunning surrounding area. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The cottage was very clean on arrival and altho the garden was very rough did have wildlife (deer visited often).

Crockery, pans and cutlery plenty of but distinct lack of oven dishes. The double bed was reasonably comfortable but the single beds were very lumpy and uncomfortable, perhaps some new pillows could be considered .After a .long day out coming back to relax was a chore as the lounge suite was ridiculously uncomfortable even with the king size teddy throws we brought, we really enjoyed our stay in the area as we love it but don't think we'd rush to book Suil Na Mara again.

The deck on this property is rotten we stayed one night and left the gardens overgrown and nothing like the listing.

I have photos showing the deck wood work rotting away it's not safe. This property needs the listing photos updated showing the wild overgrown garden

Needs a gate on decking to keep dogs in other than that we had a good holiday

We enjoyed our stay at Suil na Mara,in spite of the inclement June weather.

We were able to get out most days & the one day it rained, we were able to sit in comfort,with everything we needed while we waited for the weather to clear. We encountered a small group of red deer as we arrived,which was lovely. We travelled to Mellon Udrigle beach which must be one of the most beautiful in the world. We found that the chalet was situated in stunning area,& a very convenient place for exploring.

Very comfortable and a lovely peaceful setting close to amenities.

Very good heating for variable weather. All the things you need for a relaxing holiday home. Only slight niggle with the duvets which for sone reason always slid off over night ! Beautiful area with stunning scenery . We would definitely stay there again

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED with the whole property.

Used Sykes as you have/had good reputation for lovely properties. The entrance steps were full of weeds. The whole garden is overgrown and nowhere you want to sit out. The whole property was grubby. Only as clean as the previous occupants left it. Mattress was disgusting, covered by 2 covers but under these it was 'yellow' stained!!!! Your property details were obviously taken years ago. Whole place is in desperate need of much TLC. Only good thing was its location. WILL NOT USE SYKES AGAIN SORRY. Our first time to use you....first impressions really do count.

For a dog friendly stay this property needs to be fenced.

There is not a view at all as the bushes have grown too tall and take over the garden. The balcony would benefit from a gate too.

Had a great stay, everything excellent apart from the beds.

.. personally they were all really uncomfortable. Also the directions... once you find the little turn off from the main road, there are no little signs as stated in the directions and there was a road works orange cone plonked in the middle of the entrance making you think it was a no entry. And the instructions for the key box need up dating... the key box is in the main door entrance. NOT 'on the wall adjacent to the veranda' All that said we had a lovely stay and the heating was very efficient.

A very pleasant well stocked cottage with plenty of space, wi fi was a big miss with our child but apart from that we had a very enjoyable time and would return

Lovely place for a base to explore the area.

Simple in decorations and home comforts and recommend you take all food supplies needed for first few days as no basic welcome pack (milk, bread butter) like others have stayed in but overall clean and comfortable.

Our arrival was a nightmare.

It was very distressing and disappointing to be informed after 7 hours of travelling that our accommodation would not be available at 4 pm as promised, but only after 10 pm due to the late check-out of the previous guests. When we got the call from Sykes we were 30 mins away from our destination, with very poor cell phone reception and no internet in the area where we were travelling, so communication was a nightmare. A text message to the owner was equally disappointing, as he merely referred us to Sykes. Sykes Cottages offered us the choice of staying in alternative accommodation for the night, or resting in the alternative accommodation, but this added 90 minutes of travelling in the dark amongst the mountains to our day's journey, and the accommodation wasn't what we wanted, so we selected the return trip through the mountains. After a struggle to open the key safe we we finally entered the cottage at 10.30 that night. Not happy.

Everything was fine apart from the creeky bed.

Nice looking, the property was clean and tidy, the view was ok if you wanted a shrubbery view, Loch view was had by standing on tiptoe, property was well equipped but the double bed was horrendous and the worst ive slept in, the 2 wall lights by the bed need removing or changing due to the square sharp edges at head height, the hoover was full of dog hair and hadn't been emptied also smelt of vomit while it was being used.

The check in time is ridiculously late, I go away for a break not to spend my departure time doing what the cleaners should be doing.

A lovely holiday lodge in a beautiful area,lodge was spotlessly clean and warm with everything you basically need for an enjoyable break.

Our only criticism ( and we don't like to complain) were the beds. The double was very unsupportive and gave an uneasy sinking feeling and the singles were harsh and camp bed like. We didn't get much sleep for our week and spoilt what would have been a lovely break.

Nice chalet furniture in living room a bit tired.

Pity the trees in front garden blocks view of bay but overall very good

The property was comfortable and had everything that we required for a relaxing 2 week break.

Although I understand why things were removed during early Covid, it was a shame there were still no books, games or DVDs available....we would have taken some had we known. If the trees and hedge at the end of the garden were trimmed, there would be a better view. However, both my comments above are minor suggestions, overall we had a great time and would happily go back to Suil Na Mara as it is. Thank you for a lovely property.

We loved it here, the lodge was perfect, comfy, & clean, there was no internet & poor phone signal, but we actually chose this lodge because of this, life is far to busy, phones never stop, and the children went back to basics of board games, card games and films, I felt it made us all bond a little.

more. spectacular views. Just what we needed.

NIce, clean and tidy property.

Suited us perfectly... Could do with a little updating. Lack of Internet will put of some people off, but was a nice break away from it.

The lodge is lovely and comfy although the double bed was too soft for my personal taste so I slept in a single.

It would be nice if there was a gate across top of the steps on the veranda to make it safer. The bushes in the garden have been allowed to get overgrown which meant that I couldn’t use the washing line. It’s a shame because when you first arrive on the park it is beautiful and open but this end felt a bit unloved, overgrown and enclosed. As stated there is no WiFi or phone signal but head towards Laide and the first lay-by just over the crest of the hill I had 4G and a decent phone signal.

The new bathroom was excellent.

The cottage was better and the rooms larger than we had anticipated from reviews during the lock down. The view of the sea is obscured by the natural growth of the trees on someone else's property , so best not to mention that. It is in a beautiful location if wild is what you are looking for. Perfect for us. The only drawback was the provision of cutlery, tableware etc. which, although it covered 4 people , really wasn't enough for easy self catering. More table settings and bowls are needed. The quality was good. P.J. Fisher,

We had a lovely stay.

The chalet was clean, comfortable and well equipped. It’s a great base for exploring the local area.

Twin beds need mattresses replacing or mattress toppers.

Not a comfortable experience for the adults using these. Towels could be improved both in quality & size. Fridge - couldn't fit milk bottle in without rearranging shelves as no door shelf. Inadequate size for 4 guests bringing own supplies to a house in a location with limited local facilities Kitchen cupboards - again, these need to be rearranged to provide guests with clear space to store provisions.

Over stated the view of Loch ewe ….

There was no view … and size of premises… also surfaces were sticky, although it looked clean Also broken 2’x3’ section against bath… also broken coffee pot spout …. We enjoyed our holiday but were underwhelmed by the premises … which is a pity

One of my the best holiday experiences we have had.

Fantastic holiday. I would recomment this to anyone and hope we will be back soon. We had a wonderful relaxing holiday and didn't want to go home. 4 days before I’ve got a call that the owner cancelled my booking as there is an issue with the property and it will not be ready for our stay. The lady (Rebecca) helped us solve the problem and found something else. Thank you for very good service-recomendend.

Reading the summary about the cottage it sounded like there were plenty of local amenities around the area.

We had discovered when we got there that you have to drive if you would like a meal out as the 2 local hotels are no longer open and have been closed for 2 years and more . So the summary should state there is a local shop walking distance and need to travel for other amenities. The cottage we feel needs some TLC as we found the floor boards in some areas very weak especially in the bathroom near the bath. (Its not going to be long before someone goes through the floor. It does not matter how many air freshners the owner uses the cottage has a damp musky smell and on return home I had to wash all items of clothing even ones that were not wear due to the damp musky smell clinging to them. I also feel the pictures that are advertising this property need updating as decking and other little things around the property need some attention the garden is over grown so no views can be seen from patio and we could not find the stream that has been mentioned ???.

Lovely holiday, lodge was just perfect would certainly go back.

scenery amazing

The location is absolutely perfect.

The accommodation was in a lovely private setting with an idyllic veranda offering a view of the distant hills across Lock Ewe. The comfort of the accommodation was more than adequate for us with everything we needed so excellent value for money. The local residents where very pleasant and made us feel very welcome. Everyone you meet gives you a lovely smile We will definitely be going back!

I was given the wrong information for key collection.

I had to phone caretaker for correct information.

The lodge was just what we expected, clean, comfortable and well equipped despite the covid restrictions.

Happy to recommend this lodge as a good base to explore the area.

Sykes dealt with the booking and follow up very well.

It was easy to do. However, the listing stated that the property looked over Loch Ewe. It certainly didn't. Worse was the fact that the 'local pub' closed in May 2019 and there was nowhere locally to eat.

The lodge itself was adequate and my only negative comment regarding the actual lodge is that the shower was very irregular going from hot to cold without any manual handling.

I appreciate that for most this is not too bothersome however one of our party is mentally and physically disabled with restricted vision and movement and therefore could not be left on his own to shower for fear of burning. Out with the Lodge we were very disappoint with the lack of sea view. As described in the website "On warmer evenings you can slide open the patio doors and step out onto the balcony for an early evening drink as you admire the calming views across the water." In our case we just directly looked in to a lot of overgrown bushes, grass and weeds and an abandoned garden table/seat combo which was rather disappointing. Finally with regard to being Pet Friendly, when booking previous lodges/cottages which allow pets, there has always been an area where the dogs can be let off the leash to run about but this was not available.

Just some very minor points.

Key box is actually by the front door. Travelling instructions - the A832 unusually meets the A835 twice and it would help to say to take the A832 at the second junction, not the first one. Also it would help to say that no 10 is the last lodge on the left as the numbers on the lodges are hard to see. We had an excellent week and were very happy with the accommodation and the location.

We spend a perfect holiday in Scotland.

Everything was perfect and we recommend Sykes, Scotland, The Highlands, Aultbea and Suil N Mara to every one who is looking for a great place to spend a wonderfull holiday. And a extra bravo for miss Carol the so kind caretaker. 2 little remarks, please give give a little more explenation about the lodge because they are 10 of them and we have to search a while before we found the good one and, as second remark, some more plates in the kitchen will be welcome, we fonud only 1 little one. For the rest ... It was a fantastic holiday. Vina and Jeff from France

You really need to stop advertising this as having “sea views”.

It is possible to catch a glimpse of the sea from one spot of the balcony only and this will vanish as the vegetation grows. You should instead advertise it as a perfect green oasis ringing to the calls of birds and almost completely private It is actually a delightful, well equipped and comfortable place but it does NOT have sea views

When we arrived easy to find lovely location quiet and private great to be able to take the dog

Our stay at Suil Na Mara was lovely.

The weather was awful outside but we were cosy inside as we watched the storm rage outside from the patio doors. The property on the whole was wonderful however there are tired parts of the lodge which need attention and a new double bed mattress won't go amiss. We hope to return next year as the minor flaws did not detract from our stay.

Lovely, cosy accommodation in a very peaceful area.

The house is well stocked with everything you need for your stay. It is well situated for exploring the Wester Ross area with all its beautiful scenery and wildlife. Thoroughly enjoyed our break.

We were disappointed at no sea view as advertised, 'phone signal very poor, no wifi, poor tv reception, damp smell.

Garbage removal needs rethink. General need of tlc. Shame since location so beautiful

We were happy with the lodge however, there is no sea view whatsoever.

The picture of the lodge showing the sea view must have been taken at least ten years ago and, since then, the shrubs and trees have grown to such an extent there is now no view. This was of particular disappointment to my 92 year old mother for whom we had arranged the holiday and the view was a major selling point. Although quite clear on your website, another website renting adjacent lodges does advertise wifi and this caused confusion in our party. Finally, the last three nights were ruined by the party in an adjacent lodge playing outrageously loud music until at least 5am. The lack of an onsite contact to address such anti-social behaviour seriously detracted from our enjoyment of the holiday.

Clean and specious for 3 adults (twin and double bed in 2 rooms).

Washing machine available. Quiet environment, I didn’t hear the main road. Car parked next to the house. No direct sight on the see, the trees are just to high. Mobile signal is poor, no WiFi available and as the mobile data signal is only gprs, you have to do you online searching elsewhere.

The kitchen was not clean when we arrived.

The working surface was ok, but inside the cupboards it was dirty and greasy. The shower jet was very weak. WiFi would be e big improvement since there is very littel mobile phone range in the area.

The cottage was fine, but tiring a little.

The windows in particular are getting old and we had great difficulty locking the patio door. The location is nice and quiet and close to beautiful Loch Ewe.

An absolutely lovely place to stay.

Highly recommended

Excellent location and part of the NC500, the cottage although in general terms was clean and tidy could do with some upgrading.

Great comfortable and cosy Lodge.

Just what we needed for our staycation.

We loved our holiday and r thinking of returning next year x the only thing we did not like was the hob the controls were poor so only used the oven when cooking.

The area was awesome and the dogs loved the long relaxing walks x golf clubs next time

Area was peacefull and relaxing.

everything you would need in cottage. down side no wifi. Not a lot off shops in area need to travel nearly 2hrs to get too near'st town