SMIDDY COTTAGE HOLIDAY LET

Smiddy Cottage holiday let is an 1850’s stone-built farm workers cottage which was completely and sensitively renovated in 2024/25 to a high-quality modern standard, but retains its historic character and charm. Located in a rural setting on the Easter Ross, Tarbat Ness Peninsula, close to Portmahomack, the property has a pretty cottage garden and spectacular countryside and sea views. This beautiful cottage provides a perfect base for your holiday in the Scottish Highlands.

Accommodation:

All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV – 50”
Dining area: Large glass/wood scandi style table and chairs.
Kitchen area: Ceramic hob electric Oven, Microwave, Air Fryer, Fridge/Freezer, Coffee Machine, Dishwasher, Washing Machine.

Bedroom 1: Zip and Link Super King-size (6ft) Bed. Can convert to two 3ft singles on request.

Bedroom 2: Zip and Link King-size (5ft) Bed. Can convert to two (2ft 6inches) singles on request.

Shower room: Spacious fully tiled room with large walk-in shower, low level Toilet, Basin over fitted vanity unit. Heated towel rail.

Services:

Electricity, Infrared heating, bed linen, towels Ecover products and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Enclosed cottage garden with sitting out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking or e-cigarettes. No Pets.

Description:

A traditional stone walled cottage built in the 1850s, set in 2 acres of pasture and woodland. Distant mountain views looking across open farmland to the Dornoch Firth. This enchanting stone cottage has undergone a meticulous sensitive renovation, which seamlessly blends traditional aesthetics with contemporary comforts. It delivers a stay steeped in tranquillity and homely modern comfort.

Smiddy Cottage has two beautiful bedrooms, a modern contemporary spacious shower room and fully equipped shaker style kitchen with wooden counter tops.  The open plan living area, provides a comfortable and cosy setting to relax with a wood effect electric stove heater.

The Cottage has wood effect tiled flooring throughout, is very light and airy. Large windows overlook the pretty enclosed cottage garden with lawn and gravel patio areas for entertaining, BBQ’s and outdoor dining, surrounded by open countryside.  

Tarbat Ness Peninsula is a patchwork of peaceful farmland edged by beautiful coastal scenery and small coastal communities. Enjoy exploring this beautiful hidden gem: https://easterrosspeninsula.com/

The area immediately surrounding Smiddy Cottage has a wealth of historical significance and influence, which can be explored to this day. From the Picts (AD 300 – AD 600), through World Wars 1&2, to more recently the production of Whisky, at Glenmorangie and Toulvaddie distilleries and of course the glorious game of Golf which can be enjoyed locally at the 9-hole links style course at Portmahomack or Tain Golf Club 18-hole championship length course Est 1890 and designed by the legendary grand old man of golf Tom Morris, and the world famous Royal Dornoch Golf course dating back to 1616 just 25 minutes away. Locally there are many activities to enjoy including: Fishing, Walking, Climbing, Cycling, Motorcross, Wildlife and Bird watching, Kayaking etc.

The Cottage is located between the nearby town of Tain, Scotland’s oldest Royal Burgh and the pretty historical fishing village of Portmahomack with its harbour and long sandy beach. The village can be traced back to 800AD and is home to the Tarbet Ness Discovery Centre. The nearby Tarbet Ness lighthouse is one of the tallest in the UK.

Tarbat Ness lighthouse and surrounding area is owned by the local authority and has unrestricted access (except the lighthouse grounds which are private property). Car parking is available. The area is part of the Dornoch Firth & Loch Fleet Special Protection Area (SPA), and north of the lighthouse is an SSSI (Site of significant special interest). It is important geologically and for the prevalence of wild plants and a significant number of resident and migratory bird species.

The Seaboard Villages of Hilton, Balintore and Shandwick famous for the Pictish stones, Angel of the North, Sculpture trail and award-winning sandy beach are also just a stone’s throw away.

Smiddy Cottage is within easy reach of many of the Highlands greatest attractions:

North Coast 500 route (10 mins).

Historic Inverness (50 Mins).

Loch Ness (50 mins).

Culloden battlefield (52 Mins).

Aviemore skiing and more (1 hr 21 mins).

Ullapool west coast port (1 hr 35 mins).

John ‘O’ Groats (2 hrs 7 mins)