Guests say
Garden Cottage in Tain receives glowing praise for its peaceful location, excellent facilities, and dog-friendly features. Guests consistently highlight the cottage’s cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen, as well as the secure garden and paddock for dogs. The proximity to the beach and easy access to Tain and local attractions are frequently mentioned. Thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and festive decorations are appreciated, though not guaranteed. Minor negatives include the approach road and limited seating for larger groups, but overall, guests highly recommend the property and many plan to return.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotless, very clean, and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly praised for its peacefulness, proximity to the beach, and easy access to Tain and local attractions. Only minor mention of the approach road as a downside.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with comfortable beds and sofas. One minor suggestion for mattress toppers was noted.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with a secure garden, paddock, ample parking, and a well-stocked kitchen. Only a minor note about the seating area being cosy for six adults.
Guests frequently mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, fresh flowers, and festive decorations. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoy coastal or forest walks from this country cottage, or simply spend the day relaxing on the beach, just 100 yards away..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 50" Freeview Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, (Ensuite Also Accessed From Hallway)
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. ½-acre fenced field/paddock. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Garden Cottage is a delightful country cottage, situated in a quiet no through lane that leads directly down to a stunning sandy beach. It has been fully refurbished in 2018 and is attached to the owner’s traditional stone farmhouse, set in 16 acres and surrounded by fields, with horses and sheep grazing close by. Whilst rurally situated, it is just 1 mile from the thriving small town of Tain with all its facilities and amenities. This charming rose-clad cottage really does offer the best of both worlds.
The cottage is beautifully presented throughout. The main living area is open-plan, and this lovely room looks out across the garden and has plenty of comfortable seating and a large dining table at one end. The fully fitted kitchen at the other end is extremely well-equipped and the bedrooms are attractively presented. As well as the cottage garden with sitting-out area, there is a further fully fenced paddock/field for visitor’s sole use. This provides an ideal space for dogs as well as a children’s games/play area.
There are superb beach and forest walks direct from the property, and just 100 yards away is a stunning sandy beach which is completely unspoilt and invariably deserted. Tain Golf Course is situated on the periphery of the grounds, and the cottage is within easy walking distance of the club house, which is open to visitors. The thriving small town of Tain, Scotland’s oldest Royal Burgh, is built predominantly of mellow sandstone, and has a number of supermarkets as well as a good selection of pubs, restaurants, cafés and shops.
For those who enjoy a ’wee dram’, Glenmorangie, Dalmore and Balblair distilleries are all close by and open to the public. The pretty seaboard villages of Balintore, Shandwick and Portmahomack are just a 10-minute drive away, and there are numerous sandy beaches within a short drive. Golfers are spoilt for choice with Tain, Alness and Golspie courses within close proximity, and the renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club is also nearby, which is ranked 5th in the world.
Wildlife is abundant in the area with deer, otters, seals, dolphins and a wide variety of interesting and unusual birds all seen in the locality. The region is justly famed for its wild beauty and there is plenty to explore in every direction. The cottage is also close to the renowned North Coast 500 route. The area is known for its archaeological sites, and at the nearby Tarbat Discovery Centre there is a fascinating display of Pictish, Norse and Medieval artefacts. Beach 100 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (22)
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Confirmed Guest
Cottage is fantastic, great place to stay - only downside is condition of approach road.
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Tim Robinson
Lovely cottage. Very well equipped and easy walk into Tain along beach footpath. Great overall location for exploring East coast and the Highlands. Great communication by owners in advance and made for a lovely stay.
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Darren Field
A Great Cottage to Spend a nice chilled week away. A lovely welcome pack when we arrived which was much needed after a very long journey. First time in the Highlands and we are already thinking about next year.