Talmine cottage, nr Tongue, Sutherland - Sleeps 5
Talmine is a small hamlet, one of several in this peaceful fishing and crofting community which look north east across the picturesque Tongue Bay. This traditional stone croft house is in a ....
Talmine is a small hamlet, one of several in this peaceful fishing and crofting community which look north east across the picturesque Tongue Bay. This traditional stone croft house is in a beautiful situation on the clifftops and has the best views in the village to the Rabbit Isles and along the North Coast. Visitors come here to enjoy the peace and quiet as well as the warm welcome from the friendly locals. Talmine village has a beautiful sandy beach with a harbour and jetty - the rocky outcrop that forms part of the harbour is studded with black and ruby garnets. Shops and hotels can be found in the pretty village of Tongue only three miles away. Boat trips to the Rabbit Islands are popular for good diving and for picnics on the beautiful sheltered beach there. This is an ideal base for touring along both the North and West coasts. The local area is packed with history and many interesting landmarks to visit. The cottage is comfortably furnished and well equipped. Parking on the driveway leading to cottage. Shop and hotel within 1 mile.
Upstairs: 1 double, 1 single and 1 twin bedroom(travel cot available on request) with en suite w.c./whb; Ground floor: living room, kitchen, dining conservatory, bathroom with bath and large separate shower. Cooking by electricity, oil- fired central heating and open fire. Fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, colour television, DVD, CD player. Bed linen and towels are provided.
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Customer Reviews of Talmine cottage, nr Tongue, Sutherland - Sleeps 5
"Views are particularly magnificent and the location of the cottage is wonderful for touring either coast-line. Would have liked SKY TV as the reception was a little patchy" Mrs L. Andrew
"Beautiful location, friendly locals, Mackay, Mackay, Mackay" Lovely location with amazing sea views, well equiped 3 bedroom cottage, with most modern cons. Locals very friendly, if you are of Mackay heritage, there are plenty of "relatives " around. Close to Tongue Village
(5 minute drive) Make sure you go to nearby Craggan Hotel for meals, wonderful food at reasonable prices. Overall the base for a memorable holiday." Mrs R. Mackay
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Cottages in the Far North of Scotland Sleeping 5Places 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.
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Farr Bay Inn
Once a Minister's house and now a popular bar and restaurant with rooms overlooking the Farr Bay Beach. Well stocked bar and lots of local support.
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
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Farr Beach, Bettyhill
Magnificent beach to West of Bettyhill with long sandy stretch. Super clean. Not so easy to access unless you know how!
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Strathnaver Museum
Interesting little museum in Bettyhill that chronicles the histories of the very far north of Scotland from the Norse through the clearances to the present day. Espeical focus on Clan Mackay and local Gaelic customs.
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,
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Borve Castle, Sutherland
Ruined Mackay castle on superb position overlooking the sea near Farr on Sutherland North coast. Now ruined. Walk from Farr
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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