Summary - 4, GAIRLOCH, ISLE HORRISDALE, BADACHRO IV21 2AD
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Newly renovated two‑bed off‑grid cottage with boat, huge plot and coastal access.
Detached two-bedroom cottage on private 80+ acre island off Badachro
Fully rebuilt 2015–2021; high-standard modern interior with traditional character
Solar panels plus petrol generator; electricity not mains supplied
LPG central heating, double glazing and wood-burning stove
Large, partly enclosed front garden; two garden sheds included
13ft Pioner dinghy with 4HP outboard and moorings included
No mains services: water by tanks, cassette WC, wastewater to burn
Slow broadband; island access only by boat — requires self-sufficiency
Set on the uninhabited Isle Horrisdale off Badachro, this newly renovated two-bedroom cottage offers a rare off-grid retreat with modern comforts. The house was fully rebuilt 2015–2021 to a high standard, retaining traditional character—exposed stone, slate roof and dormers—while adding double glazing, LPG central heating and solar power with generator backup. An open-plan lounge/kitchen with wood-burning stove creates a welcoming, light-filled central living space.
Practical extras include two water tanks, bottled LPG, a cassette WC (manually emptied), and a 13ft Pioner dinghy with 4HP outboard plus moorings on both island and mainland. The large plot and sheltered, partly enclosed front garden are framed by mature trees; sheds are included. The location suits those seeking solitude, coastal activities and a true holiday-home lifestyle—kayaking, sailing and long beach walks are on the doorstep, Gairloch’s amenities are about 8 miles away.
Buyers should be clear about the property’s off-grid nature and service arrangements: there are no mains services, broadband speeds are slow, wastewater discharges to an adjacent burn and the WC requires manual emptying. The island has no roads and access is by small boat from Badachro Jetty. While renovated to a high standard internally, the setting and practicalities mean the cottage is best for buyers who accept self-sufficient living and occasional maintenance related to remote island ownership.
This is a standout opportunity for a buyer after a finished, characterful holiday cottage in a spectacular coastal setting. It will suit those wanting an escape from urban life, keen sea access and independence rather than a full-time mainland residence.
2 bedroom cottage for sale in 5 Braes, Poolewe, Achnasheen, IV22 2LN, IV22 — £210,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 785 ft²
1 bedroom detached bungalow for sale in The Old Post Office, Badachro, IV21 — £135,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 488 ft²
3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale in Quinaig, Badachro, Gairloch, IV21 — £218,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 776 ft²
3 bedroom detached house for sale in Red House, Port Henderson, Badachro, Gairloch, IV21 — £170,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale in Ben Bhraggie, Diabaig, Torridon, IV22 — £175,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 905 ft²
4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale in Gairloch, Ross-Shire, IV21 — £320,000 • 4 bed • 2 bath • 966 ft²
