North of England
Scotland
North of England
Scotland

The Big Hoose is a detached 4-bedroom Highland property in Linside, Sutherland. Elevated above the surrounding countryside, it delivers spectacular open views across the Scottish Highlands and has won Customers' Choice awards in 2022, 2023 and 2025. It sleeps up to 8 guests and has been lovingly furnished throughout.
This is proper Highland Scotland. You're 5 miles from a pub or restaurant and surrounded by open landscape. The rear garden is fully enclosed great for children and dogs. French doors open onto a decked area with garden furniture and a private 6-person hot tub.
Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms across two floors. Ground floor has a 4ft 6in double.
The Big Hoose is a detached 4-bedroom Highland property in Linside, Sutherland. Elevated above the surrounding countryside, it delivers spectacular open views across the Scottish Highlands and has won Customers' Choice awards in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
It sleeps up to 8 guests and has been lovingly furnished throughout.
This is proper Highland Scotland. You're 5 miles from a pub or restaurant and surrounded by open landscape.
The rear garden is fully enclosed great for children and dogs. French doors open onto a decked area with garden furniture and a private 6-person hot tub.
Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms across two floors.
Ground floor has a 4ft 6in double. Upstairs there's a 5ft kingsize with en-suite shower room, a second 4ft 6in double and a twin room.
Three bathrooms in total including the en-suite. The games room has a pool table, Xbox 360 and 32" Smart TV.
The living room features a large wood burner with a 42" Smart TV.
Ben Hope (22 miles, 35 mins), Smoo Cave near Durness (28 miles, 40 mins), Cape Wrath Ferry (32 miles, 50 mins) and Loch Loyal (8 miles, 15 mins) are all within reach.
The Big Hoose suits families and groups wanting space, Highland scenery and a hot tub after a long day outdoors. Book it.
What makes The Big Hoose a brilliant stay?
The property sits elevated above the surrounding countryside delivering wide open views across the Highlands in every direction.
A dedicated games room includes a pool table, Xbox 360 and a 32" Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon Firestick.
The living room has a large wood burner with comfortable seating wrapped around it. Initial logs are included on arrival.
The large enclosed rear garden is safe for children and dogs with decking, garden furniture and direct access from the living room.
The Big Hoose has earned Customers' Choice recognition three times in 2022, 2023 and 2025 with an overall score of 4.5 out of 5.
Find your way to your perfect hot tub retreat
The Big Hoose is located in Linside in the Scottish Highlands near Lairg. Take the A836 north from Lairg and follow signs for the Linside area. Private parking for 4 cars is available at the front of the property on arrival.
The nearest railway station is Lairg, served by ScotRail on the Far North Line from Inverness. From Lairg station a taxi or pre-arranged transfer will take you the remaining distance to the property.
Things to do and places to visit near The Big Hoose
Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family...
The fully enclosed rear garden is safe for children to play in. Inside, the games room has a pool table and Xbox 360. The Scottish Highlands offers red deer spotting, Smoo Cave and Loch Loyal nearby. Plenty to keep kids busy indoors and out.
The wood burner in the living room with Smart TV streaming and a stunning piano in the double-height reception hall add real atmosphere. Loch Loyal is 8 miles away for a quiet afternoon walk.
Great places to eat and drink near The Big Hoose
What you can reach on foot from The Big Hoose
A short walk away you'll find open Highland countryside, moorland paths and the quiet Linside area of Sutherland. The landscape here is wide and open with very little traffic. It's genuinely remote so walking straight from the door is the main draw.
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