Self Catering cottages in Tain, Portmahomack and Easter Ross

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The Lodge at Naro Moro, Shandwick Bay
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  8 sleeps maximum

The Lodge at Naro Moro     Shandwick Bay

The Lodge is a new luxury holiday cottage located in Easter Ross in North Scotland - literally a stone's throw from the beach. The property has been professionally designed and fitted out with all modern conveniences. It sleeps six with plenty of private parking, and lies just two minutes from beautiful Shandwick Bay and local harbour at Balintore offering easy access to fishing and local shops. This holiday cottage is specially designed for relaxing holiday accommodation.

This is Shandwick Bay, a small and picturesque former fishing village nestled neatly on the eastern seaboard of Easter Ross in Northern Scotland - a quintessential Scottish fishing village.

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Sandpiper Cottage, Fearn, near Tain
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  8 sleeps maximum

Sandpiper Cottage     Fearn, near Tain

A luxurious new build fully furnished self catering cottage set in the Scottish highland countryside. A fantastic place for a holiday where you can enjoy breathtaking scenery and the chance to spot wonderful wildlife including birds of prey, deer, dolphins and even the Loch Ness Monster! Sandpiper Cottage makes a great base to enjoy field sports, country walks, cycling, gof, horse riding, skiing, boat trips, whisky distilleries, and interesting local towns.

The spacious and very well appointed cottage provides the perfect luxury retreat for a Highland holiday.

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Self Catering Holiday Flat, Tain
No pets  6 sleeps maximum

Self Catering Holiday Flat     Tain

Our 200 year old flat, a listed building, is situated right on the main street near all the shops, banks, hotels, pubs and take-aways. Buses stop outside and the railway station and golf course are just a few minutes walk away. There are walks nearby on the links, and many forest walks just a short drive away. Then, of course, the glorious countryside of the North Highlands is all around you.

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3 Tarrel Farm Cottages, near Portmahomack
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  5 sleeps maximum

3 Tarrel Farm Cottages     near Portmahomack

Beautiful self-catering cottage set in open farmland 2 miles from the coastal village of Portmahomack. The cottage has stunning views across both the Moray and Dornoch Firths towards the mountains beyond. The property sleeps 5 and has spacious living accommodation including open fire, colour TV/DVD/video, fitted kitchen with modern appliances, bath/electric shower.

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Firth Side Apartment, Pitcalnie, near Tain
No pets  6 sleeps maximum

Firth Side Apartment     Pitcalnie, near Tain

Firth Side apartment is part of a beautiful house built in 1798 by the Rose family. Now a Grade B listed building the house underwent a sympathetic conversion into apartments in the late 1970's. This apartment offers luxurious accommodation for six, large rooms, log burning stove, flat screen TV, WiFi, and a lovely communal garden.

Firth Side in Pitcalnie is an excellent location for exploring the Highlands, a spot of fishing, walking, golfing or taking time out to enjoy some time with the family.

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Lower Inchlumpie, Ardross, Strathrusdale
No pets  8+1 sleeps maximum

Lower Inchlumpie     Ardross, Strathrusdale

Located in beautiful Strathrusdale and adjacent to the spectacular River Alness this magnificent five bedroom 4 star home has stunning views of unspoilt Highland scenery and everything to make your holiday a memorable experience.

Furnished to a very high standard and stylishly decorated, a log fire and wood burning stove combine with central heating to provide a cosy home perfect for a large family, two families sharing, group parties or an intimate retreat for couples. Set deep in the countryside look for otters, pine martens, eagles and red kites. Enjoy fabulous walks or tour the attractions and wonderful scenery of the area.

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Swiss Cottage, Balnagowan, Invergordon
No pets  6 sleeps maximum

Swiss Cottage     Balnagowan, Invergordon

Set in the northern Highlands where the lochs are deep, the air clear and the long beaches perfect for meandering along, there is space and time to refresh the mind, indulge in passions and revive the spirits at Balnagown. Set amidst the natural splendour of Easter Ross, Balnagown Estate - historic seat of the Clan Ross - is a rich blend of farmland, woodland and heather-clad hills and is just a mere 30 minutes drive from Inverness, the Highland Capital and just north of the Cromarty and Moray Firths.

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Bisgeos Cottage, Shandwick, near Tain
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  4 sleeps maximum

Bisgeos Cottage     Shandwick, near Tain

Bisgeos Cottage is situated in the quaint old fishing village of Shandwick. The property has been superbly renovated to provide excellent holiday accommodation. This holiday property enjoys fantastic views of the sweeping sands and the sea beyond and dolphins can be seen off-shore. Boat trips are available and are a great way of exploring the coastline. The small fishing village of Shandwick and Balintore offer a good variety of local amenities.

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Shandwick Cottage, near Tain
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  3 sleeps maximum

Shandwick Cottage     near Tain

Shandwick Cottage backs onto a spectacular sandy beach and enjoys stunning views around the bay. This quaint fishing cottage has been thoughtfully and meticulously renovated, whilst retaining a wealth of traditional features, including solid wood flooring, exposed stone walls and cosy open fire. The second bedroom doubles as a second lounge upstairs, with panoramic views across the sea.

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Foresters Cottage, Tarbat, Invergordon
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  5 sleeps maximum

Foresters Cottage     Tarbat, Invergordon

This attractive, single storey holiday cottage was formerly the foresters cottage on a Highland country estate. Situated close to a hamlet it is tastefully refurbished to provide attractive accommodation in a quiet setting. There are woodland and riverside walks leading down to the shores of the Cromary Firth, home of a large colony of seals. Easy access to the Black Isle with its pretty fishing villages and attractive coastline.

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Shore Cottage, Shandwick, near Tain
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  6 sleeps maximum

Shore Cottage     Shandwick, near Tain

Shore Cottage is situated in the quaint old fishing village of Shandwick and enjoys superb views across the sandy bay to the hills beyond. This detached house offers bright and spacious holiday accommodation. Dolphins are regularly spotted offshore and boat trips are available in the area for a closer look.

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Upper Middoxgate Cottage, nr Tain
No pets  4 sleeps maximum

Upper Middoxgate Cottage     nr Tain

If you are looking for a peaceful setting for a break, yet within easy distance of a wide variety of pursuits and amenities, then Upper Middoxgate Cottage is the place for you. Set amidst farmland and enjoying beautiful open views, this lovely holiday cottage is ideally placed for touring the scenic north and west Highlands. A short drive takes you to the Seaboard villages with lovely beaches, restaurants and pubs.

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The Cottage, Bayfield near Nigg
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  6 sleeps maximum

The Cottage     Bayfield near Nigg

Set amidst beautiful Easter Ross countryside with open views towards the water of Nigg Bay, this comfortable and well appointed semi-detached holiday cottage is ideally situated for touring the northern Highlands. Within walking distance of an RSPB reserve. Golf, fishing and boat trips all within easy reach. A choice of beaches, sites of historical and archaeological interest make this a super destination.

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Rosscot, Nigg
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  6 sleeps maximum

Rosscot     Nigg

Set in a quiet rural location, this cosy holiday cottage enjoys lovely views across open countryside towards Nigg Bay and the Cromarty Firth. Wonderful area for the bird enthusiast with an RSPB Reserve close by. Sea trips, fishing, golf, castles and south, west and east facing beaches all within easy reach. Super base for touring the scenic Highlands.

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Marybank Lodge, Balnagowan, Invergordon
No pets  12 sleeps maximum

Marybank Lodge     Balnagowan, Invergordon

Set in the northern Highlands where the lochs are deep, the air clear and the long beaches perfect for meandering along, there is space and time to refresh the mind, indulge in passions and revive the spirits at Balnagown. Set amidst the natural splendour of Easter Ross, Balnagown Estate - historic seat of the Clan Ross - is a rich blend of farmland, woodland and heather-clad hills and is just a mere 30 minutes drive from Inverness, the Highland Capital and just north of the Cromarty and Moray Firths.

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Seashell Cottage, Shandwick
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  6 sleeps maximum

Seashell Cottage     Shandwick

This tastefully presented wheelchair friendly terraced cottage is situated only yards from the shoreline in the village of Shandwick, near Balintore. With lovely views across the waters of the Moray Firth towards the Moray coastline, it is a super holiday base for touring the Highlands. Go golfing on one of the areas many courses, fishing, sea trips to see bottle-nose dolphins, mountain biking, strolling along sandy beaches or visit a whiskey distillery.

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Balintore, near Tain
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  10 sleeps maximum

Balintore     near Tain

This unusual and impressive house is situated right on the edge of the sea overloooking the bay of Balintore. Originally a fishermans house, its large and spacious high-ceiling rooms have been superbly refurbished and renovated to provide a good standard of holiday accommodation. Set in a quarter acre of gardens leading down to the sea, the house enjoys panoramic sea views.

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Hippokin Cottage, Tain
No pets  4 sleeps maximum

Hippokin Cottage     Tain

This pretty traditional terraced holiday cottage is situated in the very attractive small town of Tain. One of the historic Royal Burghs, the town is on the Dornoch Firth. A variety of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes are within walking distance and the property is an ideal base for touring the highlands.

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Shore Cottage, Rockfield, near Portmahomack
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  4 sleeps maximum

Shore Cottage     Rockfield, near Portmahomack

Shore Cottage is a delightful fishermans cottage that has been renovated to a good standard provide excellent holiday accommodation. Situated in the enchanting fishing village of Rockfield with its little harbour on the south east shores of the Moray Firth. Approached by a single track road, Rockfield seems untouched by time and remains a haven for wildlife. Dolphins are regularly spotted just off shore, together with otters and an abundance of sea birds.

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Cherry Tree  Cottage, Invergordon
No pets  3 sleeps maximum

Cherry Tree Cottage     Invergordon

This beautifully presented holiday cottage enjoys fabulous views over open farmland towards the Black Isle and waters of the Cromarty Firth. The cottage has been thoughtfully and stylishly finished and provides comfortable accommodation. The cottage is ideally placed for touring this lovely area of the north Highlands. Lots of activities available including, golf, fishing, mountain biking, hill walking and boat trips to name but a few.

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Seadrift, Portmahomack
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  7 sleeps maximum

Seadrift     Portmahomack

Enjoying spectacular views over the waters of the Dornoch Firth and on to the Sutherland Hills, Dower House, an end terraced property is just a few steps from a lovely sandy beach. Sea trips, distilleries, fishing, along with golf, bird and dolphin spotting are just some of the many attractions this unspoilt part of the Highlands has to offer, along with fantastic scenery, quiet beaches and forest trails.

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Sand Dune House, Portmahomack
No pets  10 sleeps maximum

Sand Dune House     Portmahomack

Sand Dune House is a bright and spacious, detached family house situated in an elevated position overlooking the beautiful coastline of Portmahomack, with views across the bay to the mountains beyond. The village offers wonderful sandy beaches and a lovely promenade overlooking the bay with a backdrop of mountains beyond. Dolphins and seals are regular visitors and frequently spotted, either from the shore or by boat trip.

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House, Tain
No pets  7 sleeps maximum

House     Tain

This wonderful detached single storey property is situated in a quiet setting within a few minutes walk from the town centre. Furnished to a good standard, the spacious accommodation offers the perfect home from home and the ideal base for touring the beautiful Highlands. Tain, Scotlands oldest burgh boasts something for everyone.

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Crickley Cottage, Nigg Mains, by Tain
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  6 sleeps maximum

Crickley Cottage     Nigg Mains, by Tain

Enjoying wonderful views towards the Cromarty Firth, this renovated former farm cottage is an excellent holiday base for touring the Highlands, the west coast, Sutherland and Caithness. Visit Orkney Islands (day trip bus available) or Inverness nearby. Loch Ness with the ruins of Urquhart Castle and the historic Black Isle village of Cromarty an easy drive. Bird watching, mountain biking and walking area.

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Eastlea Cottage, Hilton, Balintore
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  4 sleeps maximum

Eastlea Cottage     Hilton, Balintore

This cosy traditional terraced holiday cottage enjoys a perfect setting just a few yards from the seashore in the quiet and unspoilt village of Hilton. With views across the crystal clear waters of the Moray Firth, the cottage is ideally placed for touring this part of the Highlands. There is lots to see and do for all ages with a large variety of water sports, fishing, golf, mountain biking, the Whisky Trail and dolphin spotting to name just a few. Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye and Inverness are all within easy driving distance.

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Osprey Cottage, Pollo by Invergordon
No pets  2 sleeps maximum

Osprey Cottage     Pollo by Invergordon

Set by the shores of the Cromarty Firth, this spacious detached holiday property has been tastefully furnished and lovingly renovated to a very high standard. Just a few yards from the shoreline and adjacent to the owners’ home, it makes the perfect place for bird-watching with regular sightings of many types of sea birds including ospreys. Distilleries, castles, beautiful sandy beaches and many golf courses all within easy reach. Inverness and Loch Ness are a short drive.

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Grieves Cottage, Balnagowan, Invergordon
No pets  6 sleeps maximum

Grieves Cottage     Balnagowan, Invergordon

Set in the northern Highlands where the lochs are deep, the air clear and the long beaches perfect for meandering along, there is space and time to refresh the mind, indulge in passions and revive the spirits at Balnagown. Set amidst the natural splendour of Easter Ross, Balnagown Estate - historic seat of the Clan Ross - is a rich blend of farmland, woodland and heather-clad hills and is just a mere 30 minutes drive from Inverness, the Highland Capital and just north of the Cromarty and Moray Firths.

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Gardeners Cottage, Balnagowan, Invergordon
No pets  4 sleeps maximum

Gardeners Cottage     Balnagowan, Invergordon

Set in the northern Highlands where the lochs are deep, the air clear and the long beaches perfect for meandering along, there is space and time to refresh the mind, indulge in passions and revive the spirits at Balnagown. Set amidst the natural splendour of Easter Ross, Balnagown Estate - historic seat of the Clan Ross - is a rich blend of farmland, woodland and heather-clad hills and is just a mere 30 minutes drive from Inverness, the Highland Capital and just north of the Cromarty and Moray Firths.

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Armadale House, Portmahomack
No pets  4 sleeps maximum

Armadale House     Portmahomack

This traditional fishermans terraced cottage sits right on the edge of the sea in the beautifully picturesque fishing village of Portmahomack. Overlooking the lovely sandy bay with views across to the Sutherland hills beyond, it is meticulously presented to a good standard, with views of the seascape from every window. The quiet village setting offers a choice of pubs, a superb fish restaurant and wonderful walks along the coastline.

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Pear Tree Cottage, Invergordon
No pets  3 sleeps maximum

Pear Tree Cottage     Invergordon

This beautifully presented holiday cottage set in a quiet location, enjoys fabulous views over open farmland towards the Black Isle and waters of the Cormarty Firth. It has been thoughtfully and stylishly finished and provides comfortable accommodation. It is ideally placed for touring this lovely area of the north Highlands. Lots of activities available including, golf, fishing, mountain biking, hill walking, to name but a few.

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Harbour View Cottage, Portmahomack
Pets may be allowed by arrangement  6 sleeps maximum

Harbour View Cottage     Portmahomack

Harbour View enjoys a wonderful setting just yards from a sweeping sandy beach in the pretty village of Portmahomack. Sea trips, fishing and water sports along with golf, bird and dolphin spotting are some of the wide variety of amenities this unspoilt area has to offer. This house is a super base for exploring the north and east Highlands.

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