Big Barns Cottage, by Golspie, Sleeps 4
Big Barns Cottage enjoys an elevated position overlooking fields, woodland and the Dornoch Firth. The well-equipped cottage is one of a pair and makes the perfect holiday base for exploring the Highlands. Visit the fairytale French influenced Dunrobin Castle, John O’ Groats, the Castle of Mey or the Orkney Islands. To the south is the beautiful Black Isle and Inverness. Within easy driving, the scenery varies from wild cliffs and hills to remote, unspoilt beaches. There are a number of golf courses nearby including the Royal Dornoch links course, distilleries, castles, monuments and much more. Fishing, sailing, mountain biking and hill walking are amongst the many activities available. Shops 2½ miles.
Living room with wood-burning stove. Dining room. Cosy kitchen with flagstone floor. Wet room with toilet. Beams throughout.
First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom.
- Wood-burning stove - initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally
- Elec, full LPG CH (underfloor in wet room), bed linen and towels inc
- T/cot
- H/chair
- TV
- DVD (large library)
- CD (small library)
- Combi m/wave oven/grill
- Washer/dryer
- F/freezer
- Small lawned garden with furniture
- Parking (for 2 cars)
- Dining facilities on site avail
- No smoking
- NB: There is a pond in the owner’s garden
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Customer Reviews of Big Barns Cottage, by Golspie, Sleeps 4
1st comment: Lovely cottage, beautifully presented in perfect order,a tranquil retreat. Aug 2011.
2nd comment: A well presented cottage in beautiful gardens. Perfect for a quiet, relaxing holiday away from a hectic life. As part of a family with young children we had to be aware of ponds in garden and did move a few of the cottages ornaments to prevent them from getting broken! The children loved running along the drive of this cottage(it over mile from the road, it just a shame the weather did not permit it more often. Overall a lovely cottage in a beautiful area. Sept 2011.
3rd comment: Very well presented and furnished with style, the cottage provided a very comfortable and peaceful base from which to explore the area. Sept 2010.
4th comment: Very friendly welcome and quiet location. Sept 2010.
5th comment: Every aspect of our holiday accommodation was perfect, from the quaint and cosy Grade B listed cottage to the well kept gardens and marvelous sea views. July 2010.
6th comment: Very comfortable and well equipped and supervised by the owners. July 2010.
7th comment: The property was clean with very good facilities. The furniture and fittings were of a very high standard. The garden and outside sitting area were excellent. July 2010.
8th comment: Very comfortable, high quality and exactly as portrayed on the website. We were met by the owners due to the inclement weather as we could not reach the cottage using our own cars and they could not have been more helpful or welcoming. Dec 2009.
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Far North of Scotland Self Catering Cottages Sleeping 4Local Visitors Attractions
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Loch Fleet Nature Reserve
Tidal nature reserve south of Golspie that provides varied marshy habitat for both migratory birds and waders. Located to the east of the A9 as it passes north.
Nearby Castle
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Dunrobin Castle
Scottish baronial castle that thinks it is a chateau on the Loire. One of a kind in Scotland and the ancestral home to the Dukes of Sutherland and family.
Places to Visit
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Carn Liath Broch
Excavated in the 1980s to its present state. Bronze and iron age on the coast north of Golspie. Large circulcar broch that is well worth a quick explore on a striking site beside the coast.
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