Lairg, Dornoch & Tain Self Catering

No. 4 Bayfield House, Pitcalnie, Near Tain, IV25 3LA. One of the most important houses on the Fearn Peninsula, Bayfield House is Grade B listed. It was built in 1798 and and converted into apartments in the late seventies. No.4 sleeps up to 6 guests and comprises a fully fitted kitchen with all modern appliances, a separate spacious lounge/dining room - the original drawing room of the estate house - having a 42" flat screen TV with Freeview, a DVD player, WiFi Internet access and ample seating, two double bedrooms, a third with bunk beds, a family bathroom and a cloakroom with wc. Outside are large gardens to both front and rear and parking for 2 cars. Sorry no pets. Open all year. Rates from £425-£595 per week inclusive of all bed linen, towels, logs for the stove plus an electricity allowance of £35 for summer weeks and £50 for winter weeks. A welcome pack of kitchen essentials is also provided. Contact our agents Gael Holiday Homes. Tel: +44 (0)1349 877158.
E-mail: via our online contact form
WWW: www.bayfieldhouse.co.uk

8 Gilchrist Square, Dornoch, IV25 3HG. In the heart of the Dornoch conservation area, Gilchrist Square is centrally located within the town, just behind the Cathedral and ideally placed for all local amenities including shops, restaurants, the bank and the beach, plus the world famous Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Number 8 is a characterful stone built terraced property which has been tastefully renovated to provide highly appointed accommodation for up to 4 guests. Arranged over 2 floors, it comprises a fully fitted kitchen/dining room with all modern appliances and dining suite for 4, a cosy lounge with two settees, a TV with Freeview and unlimited wireless Internet access, a master bedroom with double bed, ample storage and en-suite bathroom, a further twin bedroom and a family bathroom. Outside is a private enclosed garden at the rear with a picnic bench. A garden shed houses a freezer and a tumble dryer. Open all year. Rates from £325-£575 per week inclusive of all bed linen, towels, electricity and central heating oil. Tel: +44 (0)1349 877158.
E-mail: info@gaelpropertycare.com
WWW: www.gaelholidayhomes.co.uk

Arkle Cottage, Builnatobrach, Main Street, Lairg, IV27 4DB. STB 3 Star Self Catering. Set in a quiet location overlooking Lairg and Loch Shinn on the edge of Gunn’s plantation, Arkle Cottage offers comfortable accommodation for up to 4 guests. The property comes well equipped, has an open plan kitchen/diner/lounge with open fire, two bedrooms - one a double, the other a twin - and a bathroom with electric shower. There is an enclosed garden to the rear of the cottage. From such a central location in the northern Highlands, Arkle Cottage is the ideal base from which to explore this beautiful part of Scotland. And, being on the edge of Lairg, shops and restaurants are just a short walk from the door. Open all year. Rates from £220-£380 per week including electricity and an initial supply of coal. Bed linen is provided. Please note: Arkle Cottage is non smoking throughout. Pets by prior arrangement. Contact Rosemary Geary. Tel: 01580 892750 or 07885 657391.
E-mail: enquiries@arklecottage.co.uk
WWW: www.arklecottage.co.uk

Dun Brae Cottage, 1 Argyle Street, Dornoch, IV25 3LA. Centrally located within the pretty town of Dornoch, Dun Brae Cottage offers luxury accommodation for up to 4 guests. Close to The Royal Dornoch Golf Course, Dornoch Cathedral, Historylinks Museum and the beach, this charming property provides the ideal holiday base. The accommodation comprises, at ground floor level, a fully fitted kitchen/diner with utility area, a cloakroom, a separate lounge with feature fireplace and a master bedroom with twin beds. Upstairs is a further twin bedroom and the family bathroom. Outside there are large gardens to both front and rear, with garden furniture and a patio to the front of the cottage. There is off-road private parking for 2 cars to the rear. Open all year. Rates from £325-£595 per week including provision of all bed linen, towels, electricity and heating oil. Short breaks available out of peak season, also low occupancy and late booking discounts all year. Tel: +44 (0)1349 877158.
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WWW: www.gaelholidayhomes.co.uk

East Dune, Golf Road, Dornoch, IV25 3LW. STB 4 Star Self Catering. East Dune is a well appointed self catering apartment ideally located between the heart of the historic cathedral town of Dornoch and the Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Furnished and equipped to a high standard, this first floor apartment sleeps four in two generously sized bedrooms. The large open plan living/dining/kitchen area provides a comfortable place to relax. The bedrooms can be offered as super-kingsize doubles or as twins and one has an en-suite bathroom. Bathrobes are provided. There is a second, family bathroom and the apartment also has laundry facilities and ample storage. East Dune has adjacent private parking and access to the garden. An excellent choice whether you're here for local activities, golf or touring, we also provide two mountain bikes for guests' use (no helmets supplied so please bring your own). Open all year. Inclusive rates from £385-£510 per week. Short breaks available outwith main season. Credit cards accepted. Sorry no smoking or pets. Contact Dawn Knight. Tel: 01727 840805. Fax: 01727 370518.
E-mail: dawnandandrew@ntlworld.com
WWW: www.eastdunedornoch.co.uk

Fairways, Burgh Gardens, Dornoch, IV25 3BG. STB 3 Star Self Catering. This sunny, south facing garden apartment is situated at the end of a quiet and peaceful cul-de-sac in the pretty town of Dornoch. Home to a world famous championship golf course, Dornoch has miles of sandy beaches and is a great base from which to explore the beautiful coastline and majestic inland scenery of northern Scotland. Fairways is a light and airy property providing comfortable accommodation for up to 4 guests. The apartment comprises a well equipped kitchen, a cosy lounge with TV, music system and an additional sofa bed, one kingsize/twin bedroom and a fully fitted bathroom with power shower. All towels and linen are included in the let and, for cooler nights, electric blankets are provided. Fairways has a private garden, ideal for relaxing in the afternoons or for lazy evenings after busy days on the golf course or out and about. Open all year. Rates from £275-£350. Short breaks (minimum 3 nights) from £60 per night. Contact Irene Tod. Tel: 0141 955 0644.
E-mail: info@fairwaysdornoch.co.uk
WWW: www.fairwaysdornoch.co.uk

5/6 Geanies Farm Cottages, Portmahomack, IV20 1TW. Sitting on a peninsula between the Dornoch Firth to the north and the Moray Firth to the south, this spacious single storey traditional stone cottage is surrounded by open farmland and benefits from superb views towards the Sutherland mountains. The well appointed accommodation comprises a fully fitted kitchen with 4 oven Aga and all modern appliances, a separate lounge/dining room with open fire, a sun lounge with access to the patio and rear garden, 3 bedrooms, including one kingsize double and two twin rooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. Outside the cottage benefits from large gardens to both front and rear, has ample parking for several vehicles, a large patio with garden furniture and a barbecue, a shed for cycle storage, plus a games rooms with full size table tennis table, table football, TV, CD player, a sofa and an easy chair. Open all year. Rates from £375 per week. Contact Alan or Pauline Warwick. Tel: +44 (0)1732 368338.
E-mail: alan.warwick@btinternet.com
WWW: www.ascottishcottage.com