Burnbank Sanna, Sanna Bay, Acharacle, Highland, PH36 4LW

** CLOSING DATE SET: TUE 30TH JUN 2026 @ 12:00 ** The first time this iconic coastal cottage has been offered to the open market in its 119-year history. Beside one of Scotland’s most celebrated beaches, Burnbank is a seaside home whose image has become synonymous with the landscape around it.

For generations, the cottage has appeared in paintings, postcards and photographs, becoming one of the most recognised views on Scotland’s west coast. Reached by its own private footbridge, Burnbank stands at Sanna on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, where white sands, clear turquoise waters and dramatic Highland scenery meet the Atlantic.

Sanna’s beaches are regularly ranked among the finest in Scotland and attract visitors from around the world. Yet Burnbank remains the only house positioned directly alongside this stretch of coastline, offering a level of seclusion and connection to its surroundings that is rarely found.

Set against the backdrop of Sanna Bay, the cottage enjoys far-reaching views towards Ardnamurchan Lighthouse (the most Westerly point on the British mainland) and the Island of Coll. Its setting has inspired artists, photographers and visitors for decades, and continues to do so today.

The property has benefited from considerable investment in recent years, including a new roof, double-glazed windows and external doors. Superfast fibre broadband has also been installed, making Burnbank equally suited to modern family life, remote working or extended stays by the sea.

Inside, the accommodation is comfortable and well arranged. The ground floor comprises a fitted kitchen and a generous living room, both enjoying views across Sanna towards Portuairk and the hills beyond. The west-facing living room window captures the changing light across Sanna Bay, with views taking in Ardnamurchan Lighthouse and the Island of Coll.

A family bathroom and useful entrance areas to the front and rear provide practical storage and everyday convenience.

Outside, the enclosed gardens have been carefully developed over many years and contain an impressive collection of alpine, aquatic and coastal plants chosen to thrive in the local climate. A stream and lily pond attract a variety of wildlife, creating a tranquil environment from which to enjoy the gardens and the surrounding landscape. A substantial shed, incorporated within the remains of an old byre, provides excellent storage for outdoor equipment and recreational gear.

The approach to Burnbank is part of its charm. An access track winds across the machair to a parking area, from where a footbridge crosses the burn and leads to the cottage. For sailing, fishing and watersports enthusiasts, Burnbank offers direct access to the beach via its own gate and natural shoreline slope, allowing boats to be launched directly from the property.

Homes in locations such as this seldom come to market. After nearly 70 years with the same family, Burnbank represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Scotland’s most distinctive coastal homes. More than a cottage, Burnbank is part of the landscape itself, a place that has become woven into the story of Sanna and the west coast of Scotland.

Electricity Supply: Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Broadband / Mobile Coverage: Limited 3G, 4G and 5G.