Archive for the ‘Sutherland’ Category

Description:

Perched in an elevated spot and nestled into a wooded hillside these comfortably furnished detached lodges enjoy far reaching views across the beautiful Sutherland countryside. Peacefully situated they offer the ideal location for a relaxing holiday or from which to explore the delights of this lovely area. Outdoor activities are many with 6 mountain bike tracks within easy reach lovely walking and fishing in local hill lochs and sea fishing from Brora harbour. Excellent links golf courses at the seaside villages of Brora and Golspie and the championship golf course at Dornoch is only 16 miles. Dornoch has a lovely sandy beach interesting shops and a well known cathedral. Dunrobin Castle with its fairytale turrets and beautiful gardens is 14 miles. The Falls of Shin (11½ miles) where ‘Harrods’ have their other shop and restaurant is a good place to watch salmon leaping upstream and the lovely Castle of Mey (the former holiday home of the late Queen Mother) makes a good day trip. Trainlink – Rogart is a requested stop (2 miles). Shop and pub 2 miles.

Two bedrooms Open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen area and doors to balcony. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (electric shower over bath).

Features:

Detached • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Weekly Price GBP: 304 – 572

Sleeps: 4

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Set in a tiny hamlet only 300 yards from the rocky shoreline at the end of a crofting strath grazed by sheep and cows this is the perfect spot for a relaxing ‘get away from it all’ holiday. With its wooden and terracota tile flooring lack of television reception and cosy multifuel stove heating it provides a wonderful opportunity to step back into a more peaceful traditional way of life. Lovely beaches and a stunning coastline are a joy for walkers and nature lovers to explore in all weathers the region’s dolphin whale and seal watching boat trips are popular and day trips might include visits to the Castle of Mey – home of the late Queen Mother – and to John O’Groats. Shop and pub serving food 3 miles.

Cosy sitting room with multi fuel stove (runs CH) with wooden floor. Kitchen with dining area. Cloakroom/WC. Sun porch with dining area and sea view. Steep stairs first floor: Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Double bedroom with sloping ceilings.

Features:

Detached • Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Pet Friendly

Weekly Price GBP: 322 – 620

Sleeps: 2

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Perfect for family holidays and relaxing short breaks this exceptional property is situated just two minutes’ walk from a glorious sandy beach and links golf course in the charming seaside village of Brora. Beautifully furnished and boasting a lovely spacious interior it stands within its own attractive well tended and fully enclosed garden beside the Royal Marine Hotel where Summer Cottage visitors enjoy full use of the leisure club’s superb facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool gym and steam room. Stunning coastal scenery and an unspoilt rugged landscape provide a wonderful backdrop for wildlife spotting bird watching walking and fishing and sea angling is available from the village harbour. The Clynelish Distillery (2 miles) Dunrobin Castle Loch Fleet Nature Reserve the Castle of Mey (the late Queen Mother’s home) and day trips to Orkney are all easily accessible. The adjacent hotel restaurant is excellent and visitors will find good shops restaurants and a famous ice cream maker within a short stroll.

Spacious tiled open plan sitting room with doors to garden dining area and fully fitted kitchen divided by central fireplace with wood burning stove. Utility room. Sun porch. Cloakroom/WC. Twin bedded room with zip and link bed (double by arr) and ensuite shower room/WC with access to double bedroom with 5’ bed seating area and ensuite bathroom/WC. First floor: Master double bedroom with 6’ bed and ensuite bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Double bedroom with 5’ bed and ensuite period bathroom/WC (shower attachment). Attic twin bedded room (for + 2 children). Open plan landing with TV for DVDs and games.

Features:

Detached • Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Indoor Pool • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Ultimate • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Weekly Price GBP: 607 – 1358

Sleeps: 10

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Set within two miles of the stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches of Embo and Dornoch (pictured) a Royal Burgh since 1628 this spacious and very well appointed property is ideal for larger parties. Enjoying exceptionally large living areas featuring wooden flooring and very comfortable furnishings Heatherwood House stands only 1½ miles from shops bars and restaurants in the thriving small town of Dornoch where a pleasant circular walk passes the Old Town Jail and the 13th century cathedral (famously chosen by Madonna for her son’s Christening pictured) before going on past the Royal Durnoch championship golf course and the beach up to the pier at the seaside village of Embo. |Nearby the Loch Fleet nature reserve (a designated SSSI) attracts a wide variety of wading birds and guided tours of this wonderfully tranquil tidal basin can be arranged. The Sutherland hills are a short drive away and there are forest walks nearby. Just 10 miles away lies Dunrobin Castle spiritual home of the clan Sutherland since the 13th century. Today’s visitors can enjoy falconry displays and wander through spectacular gardens designed by Sir Charles Barry and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. For whisky enthusiasts Glenmorangie distillery tours at Tain are a must.

Spacious sitting room with sun room and 50″ TV. Well fitted spacious kitchen with dining area TV and doors to patio. Utility room. Master double bedroom with 5’ bed and ensuite shower room/WC and bidet. Double bedroom with 5’ bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle and bidet.

Features:

Detached • Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Weekly Price GBP: 599 – 1230

Sleeps: 10

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Description:

Set within walking distance of the sandy beach fishing harbour shops and restaurants of the charming seaside village of Brora (1 mile) this spacious very comfortable property and its large well tended and enclosed garden are ideal for a family holiday. As well as being a delight for walking bird watching fishing and golf enthusiasts this beautiful coastal region is home to Dunrobin Castle and Clynelish Distillery both under 5 miles and Dornoch (15 miles) with its cathedral golf lovely beach and Loch Fleet nature reserve (8 miles).

Spacious sitting room with electric fire and dining area. Conservatory with doors to garden. Well equipped kitchen. Utility room with shower cubicle. Cloakroom/WC. Small double bedroom. Open tread stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with 5’ bed. Twin bedded room. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

Detached • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Weekly Price GBP: 418 – 824

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

Set on the shores of Loch Shin and commanding beautiful views across the waters to Lairg village this very comfortably furnished cottage offers visitors bird watching and glorious forest walking from the doorstep. Surrounded by the magnificent scenery of the Sutherland Highlands Shin Cottage adjoins another property under half a mile from village shops restaurants and pubs whilst the towns of Alness Bonar Bridge and Dornoch (20 miles) are all within easy reach as are the city of Inverness and Dunrobin Castle. This is a wonderful area for golf (6 courses within 30 minutes’ drive); mountain biking is popular and fishing is enjoyed on the River Shin as well as on the loch where boat hire is available.

Open plan spacious sitting room with elec ‘wood burner effect’ fire loch views dining room and well fitted kitchen area with wooden floor. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Fishing On Site • Short Break • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Weekly Price GBP: 286 – 620

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

Fourpenny Cottages have spectacular views across the Shallow Tidal Estuary of Loch Fleet Nature Reserve and are only a mile from Embo’s glorious sands. A birdwatchers delight with a wealth of wades ducks seals deer and natural faune to spot. Doorstep walking along forest tracks with thrilling mountain biking tracks close by. Dunrobin Castle (11 miles) and coastal villages are worth visiting. Part of a four cottage complex these attached properties are within 3 miles of Dornoch boasting excellent local shops tea rooms beach cathedral and Royal Links Golf Course with many other courses within easy reach. Pub serving food and shop 1 mile.

Studio style accommodation. Sitting room with double bed and ensuite shower/WC. Kitchen with dining area.

Features:

Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Pet Friendly • Easy Walking Access

Weekly Price GBP: 254 – 473

Sleeps: 2

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Description:

Fourpenny Cottages have spectacular views across the Shallow Tidal Estuary of Loch Fleet Nature Reserve and are only a mile from Embo’s glorious sands. A birdwatchers delight with a wealth of wades ducks seals deer and natural faune to spot. Doorstep walking along forest tracks with thrilling mountain biking tracks close by. Dunrobin Castle (11 miles) and coastal villages are worth visiting. Part of a four cottage complex these attached properties are within 3 miles of Dornoch boasting excellent local shops tea rooms beach cathedral and Royal Links Golf Course with many other courses within easy reach. Pub serving food and shop 1 mile.

Three bedrooms. Utility room. Double bedroom with TVs and ensuite shower room/WC. Two twin bedded rooms with TVs and each with ensuite shower room/WC. First floor: Spacious sitting room with dining area and panoramic views. Kitchen with breakfast area.

Features:

Non Smoking • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Pet Friendly

Weekly Price GBP: 426 – 824

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

Perched in an elevated spot and nestled into a wooded hillside these comfortably furnished detached lodges enjoy far reaching views across the beautiful Sutherland countryside. Peacefully situated they offer the ideal location for a relaxing holiday or from which to explore the delights of this lovely area. Outdoor activities are many with 6 mountain bike tracks within easy reach lovely walking and fishing in local hill lochs and sea fishing from Brora harbour. Excellent links golf courses at the seaside villages of Brora and Golspie and the championship golf course at Dornoch is only 16 miles. Dornoch has a lovely sandy beach interesting shops and a well known cathedral. Dunrobin Castle with its fairytale turrets and beautiful gardens is 14 miles. The Falls of Shin (11½ miles) where ‘Harrods’ have their other shop and restaurant is a good place to watch salmon leaping upstream and the lovely Castle of Mey (the former holiday home of the late Queen Mother) makes a good day trip. Trainlink – Rogart is a requested stop (2 miles). Shop and pub 2 miles.

Open plan sitting/dining room with kitchen area and doors to balcony. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (electric shower over bath).

Features:

Detached • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Weekly Price GBP: 304 – 572

Sleeps: 4

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