FAQ
What time is check-in?
Check-in is after 4pm, although if we can get things ready sooner we’ll send you a text to let you know!
What time is check-out?
Check-out is at 10am.
Where is the Hut?
The Sanna Hut is on our croft and situated beyond the public road, so please come to our home to collect the keys - we’ll send you directions in advance to help you find us.
Is there anyone else there?
You have exclusive use of the grounds surrounding the Sanna Hut. We may pass through from time to time on our tractor, going to and from the sheep, but aside from the sheep and the red deer, you’ll have it to yourself.
Where can I get provisions?
The Ferry Stores in Kilchoan is our local shop and post office and it has most things, although fruit and veg tend to go quickly. For a bigger shop, the ferry to Tobermory is your best bet as there is a well stocked Co-op and The Tobermory Stores, which has a wonderful selection of local produce. Local shellfish can often be acquired directly from the Kilchoan fishermen, but needs to be ordered in advance.
Can we light campfires by the Hut or on the beach?
Yes, but the grounds around Sanna Bay are fragile and the risk of a grass fire is very high, particularly in the early summer, so we have provided a “mobile fire-pit” - essentially an old weber bbq that nestles down in the rocks around the Hut or can be easily carried to the river or beach. We also provide some logs specifically for use in the firepit. Never light a fire on the machair or in the dunes.
Is there a bbq?
Yes, there’s a Kamado Joe ceramic barbecue that can be used on the deck, giving options for all kinds of amazing slow cooking and smoking as well as traditional grilling. A ‘starter’ fill of charcoal will be provided during the summer months and we can supply more if required. If bringing your own fuel, Lumpwood charcoal is the way to go for best results.
Can I fish in the Alt Sanna burn?
Yes! There is access from just beyond the Hut and also a little further upstream. There are brown trout in the river and sea trout have been caught in the estuary in recent years.
Is there a telly?
No, although we do provide unlimited high speed wifi should you want to bring your own devices.
What can we use to listen to music?
There’s a wifi connected Audio Pro hifi with Airplay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and Bluetooth connectivity. We have also provided a turntable with a selection of vinyl lps. While the selection is ‘varied’ it does reflect our own particular listening experiences, so if you’re a fan of, say, 2021 K-pop, please feel free to bring your own (and, with no-one nearby, you can play it as loud as you want!)
What is a ‘wood fired’ hot tub and is it easy to use?
The hot tub is made from Canadian cedar and is as pure and simple as the space that surrounds it. It has no lights, bubbles or chemicals and no pump to circulate the water. Instead the water is heated by a large, free-standing and very powerful log burning stove. Through a natural process of convection, the cold water is drawn into the bottom of the stove and rises out the top and back into the tub. The power of the stove is such that, even in the depth of winter, it can get fully up to temperature in 2-3 hrs (1-2 hrs in summer). If you’ve used a wood burner before, there is really nothing to it, you just have to remember to keep and eye on it so it doesn’t go out and give the tub a good ‘stir’ from time to time to keep the circulation going. We will provide detailed instructions, which is vital that you take the time to read or watch, but we will happily walk you through it all when you’re here.
How often can we use the hot tub?
We will provide enough wood and supplies to bring the temperature of the water up to 40c for your first use and, if we’re able to, we can light the stove and fill and tend the hot tub so that it’s ready when you arrive. You can then use it as often as you wish, but as there are no chemicals used, best practice requires you to empty and refill after each use and there will be a small charge (currently £15) to cover the cost of fire wood and water on each occasion.
Do you provide towels and linen?
Yes, there is bed linen and towels for the hut and beach, although if cold water swimming is your thing you might want to bring a bigger beach towel to wrap yourself in!
When is lambing time in Sanna and can we meet the new sheep?
We tend to lamb quite late here, around the end of April, as that’s when the grass starts to grow again. The lambing field and shed are right by The Hut, so please do come and say hello and meet the new additions. At other times of the year the sheep will be more dispersed, but these are some of the friendliest (ie greedy!) sheep you’ll meet and are always happy to receive a bit of attention.