Guests say
Holly Tree Cottage in Tain is highly praised for its comfort, secure garden for pets, and excellent location close to local amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy wood burners, and the thoughtful welcome pack. It serves as a great base for exploring the Highlands, with a special mention of its suitability for dog owners.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The cottage's location is consistently lauded for being quiet yet within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, and local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring nearby towns and the Highlands.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with ample space and a secure garden for dogs. The presence of wood burners adds to the comfort, although there is a suggestion for more oven dishes and a bucket for ashes.
The cottage is well-equipped with a kitchen, dishwasher, and wood burners. However, there is a mention of a basic electric oven that requires patience and a suggestion for additional oven dishes, indicating room for improvement.
The welcome pack, including dog treats, is frequently mentioned and appreciated, indicating a high level of thoughtfulness by the owners. However, it should be noted that such gifts, while delightful, are not guaranteed.
About this property
A cracking cottage that delivers on all fronts. Great location, lovely interior, a heritage property, dog friendly, the list goes on. The whole family will love Holly Tree Cottage.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burners included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Garage with washing machine and tumble dryer.. Enclosed rear lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Fly fishing on-site. Garage/equipment store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is no facility to charge electric vehicles.. Holly Tree Cottage is tucked away in charming, historic Tain in the Scottish Highlands. Granted its first royal charter in 1066, Tain is the oldest royal burgh in the Scotland and you will find many interesting buildings throughout that you’ll enjoy wandering around and inspecting, especially since many host nice bars, cafés and restaurants. Holly Tree Cottage is a 19th-century, detached cottage set on a quiet street with the centre an easy walk away. The cottage itself is spacious and the owners have tastefully finished it to a very good standard. The kitchen/dining room is a lovely space where you will spend a lot of time, with its enormous wood burner taking centre stage. This room spills out to the garden, which is perfect for children and dogs to let off some steam. The garage is accessible from the garden and contains the washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as enough space to store kayaks, surfboards, golf clubs, bicycles and motorbikes. Back in the cottage there’s a great living room with another wood burner, a family bathroom and also a small double bedroom. Up on the first floor are two bedrooms, a double and twin, and a reading snug on the landing.
Tain has much to offer, including the Glenmorangie Distillery and the fantastic Old Tom Morris Golf Links. There is no beach in Tain, but the coastline, dunes and some tidal stretches of sand are great to explore on foot and footpaths through the golf course afford amazing views across the Dornoch Firth. Nearby Dornoch, Portmahomack and Shandwick all have spectacular stretches of golden sandy beaches to enjoy, and each place is worth a visit, too. Popular Dornoch has some great places to eat and drink in as well stunning historical buildings and Royal Dornoch Golf Links.
Tain also has the NC500 touring route skirting round it, so you can explore some of the best places in the whole of the UK. Head north via Golspie, Brora and Helmsdale to reach John O’Groats, Duncansby, the ferry to Orkney, Dunnet Head and many amazing beaches along the far north coast. The interior roads are also spectacular and worth exploring via Bonar Bridge and Lairg as well as Altnaharra. You can get across to Assynt and the west coast for a day surprisingly easily. Fly fishing is available on nearby salmon and trout rivers, as well as lochs on estates. Rest assured that a week’s stay won’t be long enough; you’ll love the accommodation and the surrounding area, and will want more time here. Beach 9 miles.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
EPC Rating = F
Letting License No. : HI-20355-F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (13)
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Michael Stewart
Cottage was great, loved it really, the only major issue was the heating. When it kicks in the house creaks like mad until the temp in pipes stabilises. Not major issue but at 630amit wakes everyone up. Just something to bear in mind if like us you book in November and it's cold enough for heating to have to be on. Everything else was fine. Welcome pack was great, nice touch. I would book it again as it was good value for money.
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James Campbell
Great cottage for a great golf week for four adults playing local courses. We stayed late September and the only downside were the lack of open restaurants however with plenty of takeaways and shops to buy food in and the cottage was comfortable to eat in. Plenty of large supermarkets nearby.
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Rebecca Mackenzie
A lovely cosy cottage in a very quiet back road in Tain. The garden was great for dogs as fully enclosed. The cottage had everything we needed for a weeks self catering stay. We were a little disappointed there was no logs for the fire on the first night, however this was not a problem as Home Bargains are at the other end of town so brought a couple of bags there. There was a generous welcome basket which included treats for the dogs too. Would highly recommend staying here.