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Historic character cottage in central Dornoch

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Enjoy relaxing in style on the luxury British handmade John Sankey steamer chair
Exterior
Handmade lampshade from the village complements the period property style.
Living area
Living area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

Explore the area

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Dornoch
  • Popular LocationDornoch Cathedral3 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Dornoch Golf Club6 min walk
  • Popular LocationDornoch Beach11 min walk
  • AirportInverness (INV)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic character cottage in central Dornoch

School Hill Croft is a very special special 200 year old home which has an unbeatable character, ambience and location.

Oozing character the house which has been lovingly refurbished is in an envious slightly elevated position which offers superb uninterrupted views of the famous Cathedral & historic town.

Just a stones throw to the local shops & restaurants, you can also be on the first tee in a 5 minute walk and the beach just another 5 minutes passed the club house.

The space

The croft is set in its own fenced private lawned garden which directly overlooks the Cathedral and the small town. South West facing the garden is perfect to enjoy the evening sun and in the event of a poor day all the windows in the house enjoy the same intriguing view. With parking at the side of the garden and own private EV charging point.

Upon entering the property you are welcomed with traditional slate floors and a large hand made traditional feature column radiator.

The lounge is found to the left with it's original stone interior wall with feature sword, wood / fuel stove, comfortable seating and a sprinkling of interesting period antique and vintage curio's.

Right from the entrance the slate floors follow through into the kitchen where you will find an old fireplace and a large dining table. Accompanied by a suit of fantastic Smeg cooking appliances, dishwasher & Bose sound system to help make entertaining at the house a pleasure, plus a handy clothes washer drier too.

If you continue through the kitchen you will find a Bedroom which is quite spacious for a historic croft with a beautiful Villeroy & Boch En-suite including oversized shower.

Off the entrance hall is a under stair guest pantry / storage cupboard and the main bathroom, traditionally fitted with roll top bath and separate walk in shower.

Upstairs there are 2 further traditional bedrooms in the eves of the house, each with a double bed and views over the cathedral, town & if you look closely flickers of the Dornoch Firth (Glen of tranquillity) through the wood clad gabled windows.

Guest access

The whole house is included in the rental apart from the outside shed where we store cleaning equipment etc.

Other things to note

WIFI - Fibre cable direct to the building offers a staggering 300Mb upload and download.

EV Charger - Private GoZero EV charger for sole use of house guests. Your own cable is required & App can be downloaded for Apple or Android where you can login and make payments.
N.B. To charge your EV you do need to park up close to the gable end on the road as the charging point is at the end of the building and there is no off street parking.

Property manager

Gareth Townend

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dornoch

This cottage is located in Dornoch. Skibo Castle and Carn Liath are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Tain Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dornoch

What's nearby

  • Dornoch Cathedral - 3 min walk
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 6 min walk
  • Dornoch Beach - 11 min walk
  • Skibo Castle - 8 min drive
  • Embo Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Tain Station - 16 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Platform 1864 - 13 min drive
  • Pipers Coffee House - 13 min drive
  • Sunflowers Cafe - 13 min drive
  • The Bank House - 7 min walk
  • The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic character cottage in central Dornoch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Historic character cottage in central Dornoch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic character cottage in central Dornoch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic character cottage in central Dornoch located?

Situated in Dornoch, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Dornoch Cathedral and Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Dornoch Beach and Historylinks are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Gareth Townend

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Having spent a lot of my life in Dornoch our small family currently live in Cumbria, running a small business and in our spare time enjoying sailing, biking and hiking.

It's a real pleasure having guests stay in the house so we can share the experience of being at the fantastic cottage. The feedback we receive is great and motivates us to keep investing and improving, with the aim to clearly be the best place to stay in the area for people wanting a old character property of this size.

Why they chose this property

Dornoch is a wonderful place to visit and a real jewel of the Highlands. There isn't another town this far North that offers such a quality experience.

As well as famously being home to one of the best golf courses in the world which is now over 400 years old, Dornoch is a great base to explore from. Some of our favourite walks are the local beach walks, forest trails, Struie Hill & a pilgrimage up to see Duke of Sutherland (statue) in Golspie.

Handmade products, whisky and fabrics can be found on a potter around the shops, but you can easily just lose days relaxing at the house.

What makes this property unique

School Hill Croft is unique in it's fabulous location, offering and unrivalled position slightly elevated with uninterrupted views of the cathedral and town skyline. With the South West facing private garden and all rooms having here's not another property available for rent we are aware of that compares.

The croft is steeped in history, being almost 200 years old the building was built by The Duke of Sutherland and has a fantastic blend of original features as well as newer ones. Bakelite switches throughout give a traditional look and offer a lovely satisfying click when used. Slate floors, open stone wall in the lounge, feature sword, bedrooms in the eves, window seats in the kitchen and loinge. The list is endless and high percentage of returning guests pay tribute to the character and quality of the croft.

Languages:

English
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