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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:

• Linen (duvets) inc
• Elec and full panel heaters by £1 coin meter
• Elec ‘wood burner effect’ fire
• TV
• Sky TV (basic)
• DVD
• Microwave
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• Parking
• Enclosed garden
• Decked area Unfenced loch (toddlers beware!)
• Fishing foc
• Easy walking access
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 291 – 631

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

Within walking distance of the beach and picturesque fishing harbour this very comfortable traditional cottage sits in the lovely and historic village of Helmsdale (pictured). The local area features stunning coastal scenery outstanding salmon fishing and abundant wildlife including wild red deer golden eagles and red kites; beach walks often afford sightings of otters and seals. The Castle of Mey turreted Dunrobin Castle and lovely gardens are among attractions within easy reach. Shops and dining pubs are a stroll away and there is also a 9 hole golf course within walking distance.

Sitting room with dining area. Fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Shower room/WC. First floor: Two double bedrooms. Small double bedroom (for 1 + 1). Bathroom/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full NSH inc
• TV (Freeview)
• Video
• DVD
• Radio
• Microwave
• Freezer
• Elec blankets
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Walled garden
• Pets – 1 well behaved dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 250 – 582

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

Commanding stunning views over countryside and wooded hills this newly refurbished former turnip barn makes an ideal base from which to explore the ‘whisky capital’ of the world. Just 2 miles away Dufftown offers shops restaurants and well known distilleries and a golf course boasting the highest hole in Scotland. Located just outside the Cairngorm National Park the area offers superb walking and fishing abundant wildlife. The Moray coast Leicht ski slopes and Elgin’s cashmere factory shop are about 20 miles away.

Sitting room. Spacious kitchen with dining area. Two double bedrooms. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Cloakroom/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec by £1 coin meter
• Full oil CH inc
• TV
• Sky TV (basic)
• DVD
• Stereo/radio/cassette/CD
• Microwave
• Auto wm
• Cot
• Parking
• Shared garden with patio and furniture
• Barbecue
• Easy walking access
• Pets – 2 dogs max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 328 – 631

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 (11.5 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).

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Weekly Price GBP: 301 – 582

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

Within 150 yards of the sea and stunning coastal views this ‘Croft by the Sea’ enjoys a beautiful and utterly peaceful setting at the end of a crofting strath. This is the perfect spot for those wanting a truly ‘get away from it all’ holiday. A paradise for walkers and bird watchers the gloriously unspoilt countryside surrounding Croit-Na-Mara offers a wealth of wildlife and seabirds including eagles otters pinemartins deer and wildcats. Whales and dolphins can be spotted off the nearby Kyle of Tongue and Portvasgo Bay beautiful sandy beaches lie within mile and fishing and sailing can all be enjoyed locally. Shop and pub 3 miles garage 5 miles.

Sitting room with open fire. Kitchen with dining area. Shower room/WC. Open tread stairs to first floor: Small double bedroom. Small twin bedded room.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) inc
• Elec and elec rads by meter reading
• Coal available locally
• TV/DVD
• Stereo/radio/cassette
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Parking
• Garden
• Pets – 1 dog max

Weekly Price GBP: 262 – 692

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

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 1.5 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:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full oil underfloor CH inc
• 2 TVs
• Blu-ray
• DVD
• Freeview
• Music system
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• Cot
• Highchair
• Hairdryer
• Double futon (for + 2 children)
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• Barbecue
• Easy walking access
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 610 – 1265

Sleeps: 10

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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.

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:

• 4 TV’s
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• T/dryer
• Highchair
• Garden
• Pets – 2 dogs max

Weekly Price GBP: 349 – 839

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

Overlooking the entire length of Brora’s wonderful James Braid designed golf course with the magnificent coastal scenery beyond. This first floor apartment (lift accessed) is just a stroll to the expansive sandy beach and Royal Marine Hotel which offers visitors free use of the leisure club’s facilities (see below). Brora offers good shops a choice of restaurants and a railway station. Loch fishing is available by arrangement with the hotel. Clynelish Distillery (1 mile) Dunrobin Castle (4 miles) and Dornoch should not be missed.

Stairs and lift to first floor: Sitting room with dining area and kitchen. Double bedroom with 6’ bed (zip and link can be twin by arr) with en-suite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Twin bedded room (can be 6’ double by arr) with en-suite shower room/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) towels bathrobes and slippers inc
• Elec and NSH inc
• TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• Music system
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Freezer
• Larder Fridge
• Auto wm/dryer
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Shared garden
• Use of hotel shared facilities: swimming pool hot tub sauna table tennis and pool table
• Loch fishing (extra charge)
• No Pets
• No Smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 349 – 839

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

This attractive conversion of a former steading with its lovely courtyard entrance and sweeping views across the Kyles of Sutherland offers an ideal base from which to explore an area that is both beautiful and off the beaten track. Warm and comfortably furnished it adjoins another cottage only 2 miles from the famous Falls of Shin where salmon can be seen leaping and Harrods of the North have a shop and restaurant serving the delicious local produce. All around dramatic mountain scenery affords glorious hill and forest walking and the fishing is superb. The coastline offers wonderful opportunities for bird watching and Dornoch (15 miles) boasts great beaches a 13th century cathedral and a championship golf course whilst a little further up the coast Dunrobin Castle is also well worth a visit (25 miles). Shops in Bonar Bridge 6 miles pub serving food 2.5 miles.

Open plan sitting room with dining and kitchen areas and door to garden. Twin bedded room with ensuite bathroom/WC (shower attachment).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) inc
• Elec and elec rads inc
• TV
• Radio/cassette/CD
• Microwave
• Shared auto wm
• Parking
• Garden with seating
• Easy walking access
• Pets – 2 dogs max

Weekly Price GBP: 256 – 523

Sleeps: 2

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