Northern Lights Croft Cottage near Tongue - Sleeps 2
This detached, former fisherman/crofter’s cottage has been tastefully restored to provide very comfortable holiday accommodation.
The property overlooks the Kyles of Tongue, a dramatic expanse of pristine golden sand, and the many skerries that create this fabulous coastline. The ever-changing seascape and light make this area a truly get-away-from-it-all holiday experience. The area has much to offer, with Ben Hope and Ben Loyal for the serious climber and low level coastal walks. Smoo Cave, Castle of Mey, the former home of the late Queen Mother, Cape Wrath and a day trip from John O’Groats to the Orkney Isles are within a short drive. Loch and sea fishing are available, and a wide range of seabirds, such as puffins, waders and hen harriers can be easily spotted.
Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Configuration
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen with tiled floor. Study. Shower room with toilet.
First floor: 1 double bedroom
facilities
- Multi-fuel burner in living room (initial fuel included).
- Electric heaters and electricity by meter reading.
- Oil central heating (controlled by owner), bed linen and towels included.
- Freeview TV.
- DVD.
- Electric cooker.
- Microwave.
- Washer/dryer.
- Dishwasher.
- Fridge/freezer.
- Small garden with sitting-out area.
- Parking (2 cars).
Nearest Places in our Guide
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Holiday Cottages in far North Scotland that Sleep 2Places to Eat Nearby
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Tongue Hotel Restaurant
Hotel (4 *) with restaurant serving local produce. Also there is a public bar. Brunch through to dinners available. Children's menu available.
Local Pubs
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Ben Loyal Bistro Bar
Hotel with attached restaurant and bar that serves local produce and has views across the Sound. There is a restaurant and also bistro bar.
Local Visitors Attractions
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Strathy Beach
Another lovely beach between Thurso and Tongue. Popular with surfer crowd. Pure sands and accessible with short walk.
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Coldbackie Beach
Lovely strip of Sand on Kyle of Tongue that is well protected from the sea by the surrounding capes. Just off A836 and safe to swim. Very quiet!
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Bettyhill Swimming Pool
Community run leisure centre with swimming pool in centre of Bettyhill on the North Coast.
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Skinnet Beach near Talmine
Beautiful beach on the Kyle of Tongue on its western side near Talmine and Tongue.
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Weaver's Cafe & Gift Shop
A small Gift Shop, Cafe and B&B with en-suite rooms, conveniently situated on the A836 near Tongue. Great gifts for visitors and a nice wee Cafe
Nearby Castle
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Tongue House / House of Tongue
Built in 1678, it is the Scottish home of the Countess of Sutherland. Formerly the seat of the Clan Mackay, the house sits on the site of the clan's previous home. It is said to have been burned by Cromwell's army in 1656, while pursuing the Chief of Mackay. It was rebuilt by the Mackays several years later. But in 1829, Tongue House and the majority of the Mackay Estate had to be sold to pay off debts owing to the Sutherland family.
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Caisteal Bharraich Castle Varrich
Dramatic ruin visible from Tongue in the Far North. You can walk across and back for a drink in a local bar. The castle is located on a prominent rise overlooking the Kyle of Tongue,
Places to Visit
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Dun Dornaigil
Impressive, well preserved broch that stands almost 7 metres tall with distinctivetiangular lintel about the entrance. On small road south of village of Alltnacaillich
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Rosal Township
Once substantial township entirely cleared in the Highland Clearances. Eery and tragic evidence of how this event transformed this land and landscape.
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