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Lovely Traditional Highland Cottage

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely Traditional Highland Cottage

Situated in the small fishing village of Hilton of Cadboll it offers a pleasant retreat within a stunning landscape. The village is one of three coastal villages which include Balintore and Shandwick and are collectively known as the Seaboard villages.
Mara Cottage is situated on the eastern shore of the beautiful Moray Firth and enjoys one of the most temperate climates in Scotland. The cottage enjoys spectacular views across the firth with regular sightings of the Moray Firth dolphins from the cottage as they often like to swim close to the shore.
The surrounding area has beautiful coastal walks and interesting geological features such as an ancient raised beach which can be accessed at the end of the village. The Moray Coast also offers a variety of pictish stones situated in both Hilton of Cadboll and Shandwick bay.
The nearby village of Portmahomack has an award winning Pictish Visitor Centre. Shandwick offers an award winning Blue Flag beach which is perfect for a family picnic.
There is a good restaurant, village inn, harbour, post office and local shops all within 10 minutes walk of the cottage.
Mara Cottage is a welcoming, charming cottage in a location which offers the best of both worlds - relaxation and chill out time with a selection of books and games or a base to explore the northern highlands. There is an enclosed garden to both the front and back of Mara Cottage which is suitable for children.
The historic burghs of Tain and Dornoch are within easy reach of Mara Cottage - both are charming and offer a variety of historic sights which are well worth a visit. The Highland Capital of Inverness is a thirty minute car journey or alternately catch the train from Fearn Station which is 10 minutes from Mara Cottage.

Property manager

Joyce and Gary Scott

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: travel cot (use own bedding) and high chair

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lovely Traditional Highland Cottage Tain
Lovely Traditional Highland Tain
Lovely Trational Highland Tai
Cottage Tain
Cottage Cottage
Cottage Cottage Tain
Lovely Traditional Highland Cottage

About the area

Map
Tain, SCT

What's nearby

  • Glenmorangie Distillery - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Skibo Castle - 22 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 25 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Dunrobin Castle - 37 min drive - 43.3 km
  • Nairn Beach - 76 min drive - 83.0 km

Getting around

  • Fearn Station - 8 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shandwick Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Inver Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Italian Touch Restaurant & Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Oystercatcher - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Commercial Inn - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Traditional Highland Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Traditional Highland Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Traditional Highland Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Traditional Highland Cottage located?

This family-friendly Tain cottage is located by the sea, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Moray Firth, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tarbat Golf Course and Tain Golf Course. Tarbat Discovery Centre and Tain Through Time are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Lovely Traditional Highland Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great property, beautiful location and fantastic hosts. We have stayed here before and will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Make the best of it
The cottage is lovely really nice spacious and reasonably modernised. Location is a little remote next to balintore though you make the best of everything. One major recommendation would be for a microwave in kitchen. We found the master bed uncomfortable though understand that’s more difficult to cater to. It’s next to the sea and the views are nice. It is a good base of travel and there are nearby shop, post office, community centre, play park and inn/pub. All in all you make the best of it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cameron k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Lovely stay .cant fault anything

10/10 Excellent

Hugh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Ross holiday
Lovely cottage, well appointed, scrupulously clean. V good comms with owners. Only slight downside is difficulty finding parking on narrow street - would be worth sacrificing a bit of the front garden to create a proper parking place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Beautiful property, well maintained and spotless. A well stocked kitchen with everything you need. A 15 minute walk from a beautiful beach. The neighbours are friendly. The village is well situated for sightseeing. I would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
My family and I had a fantastic time staying here. The house was great for us. Absolutely spotless, and a great size. The location could not have been better. The beaches were truly magical, everyone was really friendly. A fabulous place and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antonia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in small North Sea town
Had a really lovely time. The cottage is homely and has a wonderful garden. Super close to the water. Caught some crabs just by the rocky water 2 min from the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal cottage
Great place to stay, fully equipped with everything you need. Lovely area and people. Even the weather was kind .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location by beach.
Lovely clean, well equipped modernised cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henry E.

Liked: Cleanliness
comfortable cottage in a lovely village.
Renting was very straightforward and easy. Access to cottage was clear and easy access.We had no problems
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Lovely cottage
We had a wonderful time at our stay at Mara Cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Terrific place for a relaxing seaside holiday.
A very clean, comfortable, and well-equipped cottage in a charming, historic part of Scotland. We enjoyed the great scenery and local hikes, and the people we met were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes und gemütliches Haus
Mara Cottage ist ein sehr schönes und gut ausgestattetes Ferienhaus! Wir hatten eine prima Zeit da in einer wunderbaren Umgebung, die noch nicht von zu vielen Touristen überrannt ist.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles cottage am Meer
Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Woche in diesem perfekten Cottage am Meer, welches man vom Schlafzimmer aus dem 1. Stock sehen und nachts auch hören kann. Der Geruch, der in einigen Bewertungen bemängelt wird, stammt nach einstimmiger Meinung der 3 nasenempfindlichen Familienmitgliedern aus der Toilette im Erdgeschoss und durch Schließen der Klo- und Wohnzimmertür kein Problem dar. Am Feldstrand konnten wir Krebse fangen und Drachensteigen lassen. Im Cottage selber war alles vorhanden was man für einen längeren Aufenthalt benötigt, inklusive Kamin und Netflix.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Ulrike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019