Guests say
Holly Tree Cottage in Tain is highly praised for its cosy, well-equipped interior and secure, enclosed garden, making it especially popular with dog owners. Guests appreciate its quiet yet central location, ideal for exploring the Highlands and local amenities. The cottage is described as clean, comfortable, and spacious, with thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack. While a few minor maintenance suggestions were noted, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews mention the cottage as spotlessly clean and very well maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
Guests consistently highlight the excellent, central yet quiet location, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and local attractions.
The cottage is frequently described as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with spacious bedrooms and a homely atmosphere. A minor issue with heating noise was mentioned but did not detract significantly from overall comfort.
The property is well equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, log burners, and secure garden. A few guests suggested minor improvements such as more oven dishes and a bucket for ashes, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Guests repeatedly mention generous welcome packs, sometimes including treats for dogs. While these thoughtful touches are greatly appreciated, please note that such gifts 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 (18)
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Fiona Wade
Holly Tree Cottage is very conveniently situated for all the amenities that Tain has to offer with access to beautiful walks and stunning drives in the surrounding countryside on the door step. The town itself is very friendly and has some lovely coffee shops and a good choice of shops, including a great butchers and local bakery as well as supermarkets and pet store.The Cottage is very homely and well equipped. The two log burners were an added bonus as the weather was classic 4 seasons in one day!The bed rooms were spacious and the beds very comfortable. The garden will be a lovely sun trap in summertime and Mabel the dog had a lovely time with the daily walks down to the Dornoch Firth every day.The welcome pack was very much appreciated as well as generous as I was a very late arrival.Many thanks for the use of this lovely cottage and I hope to be back.
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Elaine Pullan
This cottage was beautiful and well equipped, comfortable bed my fur babies enjoyed the garden.
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Angie Walker-Stuart
A wonderful wee cottage that comes with a welcome pack and a warm welcome.Lovely enclosed garden for the dogs. Not too far from the shore. Warm, comfortable and well equipped. We keep coming back.