Steading FAQs

These FAQs are specific to the Steading. See General FAQs for more general questions about getting around local supermarkets or booking procedures/ policies.

  • Is the cottage baby/ child friendly?

    • Yes, The Steading is baby and child friendly.
    • There is a stair-gate on the twin-room (tricky to fit to the spiral staircase) and a fire-guard for the wood burning stove.
    • We can provide a high chair and travel cot at a small additional charge (available to add within the booking process).
    • We also have a baby bath - please request during the booking process.

  • Is the cottage dog friendly?

    • The Byre is dog friendly.
    • We have miles and miles of fantastic walks here - although we do ask that dogs are kept on leads as it is a sheep farm.
    • The cottage has a garden (though not dog secure) with outdoor seating.

  • What is provided?

    We provide:
    • all bed linen
    • 1 bath towel & 1 hand towel per guest
    • 1 bathmat per bath or shower room
    • Highland Soap Co. hand wash & creme for the bath/ shower rooms
    • 2x toilet rolls per bath / shower room
    In the kitchen we provide:
    • oven gloves
    • tea towels
    • dish cloth
    • pot scrubber
    • dish brush
    • washing up liquid
    • dish washer tablets
    On arrival we provide:
    • biscuits
    • tea
    • coffee
    • sugar
    • small jug of milk
    • salt / pepper / spice selection
    For wood burning stoves and fire-pits we provide:
    • matches,
    • fire-lighters,
    • some kindling (a small axe is provided to chop your own)
    • ample firewood on a fair-usage basis
    For sauna we provide
    • Towels
    • Sauna robes to get to-and-from the sauna

  • Do I need to bring anything?

    You will need to bring
    • All of your own food and drink - the accommodation is self-catering and there are no food or drink outlets onsite
    • We recommend bringing sufficient clothes suited to the time of year in Scotland - this may mean warm clothes and waterproofs!

  • Tell me about the wood-fired sauna and how to book ...

    • The wood-fired sauna is located at Eastside for guests of the Byre, Steading, Cartshed & Wash House.
    • Instructions on how to book a sauna session are provided upon arrival at Eastside.
    • The sauna is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays at preset times (though we reserve the right to change this as appropriate - for example over Christmas / New Year).
    • On these days, private 2hr sessions are available to book.
    • 1 complimentary session per accommodation booking is available for guests who book accommodation directly through our website (we give a code to use when booking the sauna).
    • Otherwise, sauna sessions cost £40.
    • The sauna holds a maximum of 6 people.
    • We prepare and heat the sauna so that it is ready for the booked time.
    • Please be punctual for your booking (if left unattended, the fire will start to cool).

    For further information about the sauna see here.

  • I’m buying coffee; what should I buy?

    The Steading has a cafetière so please buy ground coffee.

  • Is there a washing machine?

    The Steading has a separate washing machine and tumble dryer in the covered archway area.

    We provide a limited number of washing tablets.

  • What size are the beds?

    There is a double in the first bedroom and a two singles in the second bedroom.

  • Does the Steading have a wood-fired stove?

    • The Steading has a wood-fired stove in the living room. 
    • We provide video instruction, kindling, fire-lighters, matches and firewood on a fair-usage basis.