Woodshed FAQs

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

  • Is the cottage baby/ child friendly?

    • The Woodshed is suitable for pre-mobile babies (not yet crawling or walking). 
    • Note that there is no stair-gate or fire-guard. 
    • 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 Woodshed is unfortunately not dog friendly.

  • 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 the hot tub we provide:
    • outdoor towels for getting to and from the hot-tub.
    • sufficient wood to light the hot-tub twice. More is available to be purchased if need be.

  • Do we 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!

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

    The Woodshed has a cafetière so please buy ground coffee.

  • Is there a washing machine?

    • The Woodshed has a combined washer/ dryer.
    • We provide a limited number of washing tablets.

  • What do I need to know about the wood-fired hot tub?

    • The wood-fired hot tub is for your own private use. It is heated via a submerged wood stove and takes approximately 4 hours to heat with frequent stoking required.
    • We provide video instruction, kindling, fire lighters, matches and sufficient logs to light it twice. 
    • More wood is available for purchase if required.
    • Please note the Terms & Conditions specific to the hot-tub here.

  • What size is the bed?

    The bed is a UK kingsize.

  • Does the Woodshed have a wood-fired stove?

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