Guests say
Academy Street Cottage in Tain is praised for its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and central location, making it an ideal base for exploring the area. Guests appreciate the friendly host and secure garden, especially those with pets. The well-equipped cottage with a log fire adds to a comfortable stay, though some minor maintenance issues with doors are noted.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as 'beautifully clean', indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
The cottage's central location is frequently highlighted, with its proximity to town shops, local walks, and public transport being particularly appreciated.
The property is referred to as 'lovely', 'cosy', and 'perfect', suggesting a high level of comfort. However, some guests mentioned issues with doors, which could affect the overall comfort.
While the cottage is described as well-equipped and guests had a pleasant stay, there are mentions of doors being difficult to keep closed, indicating some maintenance needs.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches from the host that would indicate thoughtfulness, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
This 18th century cottage with character is in an amazing historic town - we love the little woodburner in the living room and the cottage’s central location in Tain..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Welcome pack and doggy extras. . Lawned enclosed back garden with patio, sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. Academy Street Cottage is tucked away in historic Tain in the Northern Highlands of Scotland.
Built in the 18th century, this traditional cottage is full of character and also has everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay. The cottage has two bedrooms, a set of twin beds on the ground floor and a double bed on the first floor. There’s a shower room with a shower cubicle on the first floor. The rest of the ground floor is made up of a spacious living room with cute woodburner and a kitchen/dining room. There’s a door from the kitchen/dining room to the rear enclosed garden which is perfect for long balmy evenings as well as dogs who are more than welcome.
Academy Street Cottage is a part of the historic centre of Tain, which received its first Royal Charter in 1066 making it the oldest Royal Burgh in Scotland. The sandy buildings are from different periods and it really is a joy to wander around the town. Tain remains a bit off the beaten track because the A9 bypass zoomed potential visitors beyond the town. It’s everyone else’s loss, because staying in Tain is a real treat and you’ll be so glad you decided to stay at Academy Street Cottage. There are restaurants, cafés and bars, as well as lots of independent shops to enjoy. Greens is a local café/bar/restaurant that’s a firm favourite and one you must check out when staying in Tain. The town also offers up a golf course designed by Open Championship winner Old Tom Morris. A hidden gem of a course and one that you’ll fall for no matter what your score.
Royal Dornoch is also just 10 miles away and a little further you have the James Braid masterpieces of Golspie and Brora to try too. Academy Street Cottage is a perfect golfing base. The cottage is also a great base for those wanting to venture up and into the Northern Highlands. The NC500 skirts Tain, so you can swiftly join it and get exploring amazing places far and wide. There’s so much to see in the far north, and all places are within reach of Academy Street Cottage - you could even confidently day trip to Orkney if the weather was calm! Book now and rest assured of a lovely stay at Academy Street Cottage. Beach 10 miles.
Free WiFi
Letting licnce no.: HI20213F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
Thank you
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Jackie Haywood
Lovely cottage everything we needed close to town for supply’s etc Thank you some doors a little hard to keep closed meaning we were chasing Dogs upstairs a lot lpl
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Denise
Easy to find in a central location