Carbreck - Comfortable Shepherd's House In Beautiful Scenic surroundings.

Renovated, but retaining its original character, the cottage is compact, well maintained and comfortably furnished. Located equally, only 11 miles from the small crofting village of Durness and KInlochbervie, this unspoilt corner of Scotland, offers a wide range of activities. This is eagle and red deer territory and there are more often than not, opportunities to spot some of the rare and varied wildlife from outside the front door of the house. The famous Dionard fishing river is just down the track opposite the cottage. Munroes can be conquered from the front door as Cranstackie beckons you over. Long golden sandy beaches in either direction, trout fishing in the lochs and as much fresh air as you want! Easy parking by wooden deck outside french windows at the back door.On entering the bootroom there are ample shelves and hooks for boots and coats. A sofa too makes getting those boots on easier! The wheel barrow is for collecting wood from the shed along the road for the fires. A small cloakroom is off this room.
The utility room houses a fridge freezer,washing machine and separate drier. Ironing board and iron, pegs and washing basket. The kitchen end of the large room has an oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, larder fridge, toaster & coffee machine .Optional underfloor heating .Various cupboards contain a large selection of cooking utensils. crockery,cutlery and glasses. A large picture window and breakfast bar give massive views up the glen. The other end has a woodburner fire with overhead slatted drier, four comfortable chairs,dining table and chairs. The only bathroom which has a shower, basin,shaver plug and toilet is downstairs . The tiled floor has optional underfloor heating & a heated towel rail.
There is also another sitting Snug room with another wood burning fire and free sat television. A DVD player and videos also available along with a large selection of board games for adults and children. A three seater sofabed with chaise long plus other comfy chairs are a perfect way to relax after a long day walking, fishing or sightseeing. The under stair cupboard holds the hoover.
The stairs are quite narrow and steep. Plenty of handrails are there to be used. There are two carpeted attic bedrooms , one with two single beds which can push together and another with a 5 foot bed king size bed. Both rooms have hanging spaces for clothes and shelves.
Dormer windows look out over the hills

We have a large collection of empty whisky boxes on display . Please feel free to add to this if you want . All the downstairs floors are wooden painted floors. Dogs should not be left unattended in the cottage.
The rooms are heated with either the log fire or oil heaters which have got timers . There are fan heaters as well. Electricity is charged at the end of your stay according to the units used. Meter readings are read at the beginning and end of your stay. It works out at 29per unit depending on the Hydro electric rates..This will be taken off the deposit plus any damages and the rest returned to you within 14 days of your holiday. We do not charge you for the daily rate of electricity.
The meter cupboard is at the bottom of the stairs in a box at ceiling level.

Please remember to switch off heaters and underfloor heating when you leave.
The water supply is now through a borehole near cottage. The water is pumped up to a filtration unit with ceramic and ultraviolet filters in the milk house adjoining the cottage.The hot water tank is also in there and is left on all the time when guests are staying. We do have the water tested regularly . It has been passed safe to drink by the Highland Coucil. We do provide IL of water. There are two grocery stores in Durness. The Spar shop is extremely well stocked with a large selection of fresh vegetables,fish, bread and alcohol.Fuel is also available 24hrs. Walking and camping gear available too plus a post office.
There are also food and hardware stores in Kinlockbervie and fuel.
We allow up to two dogs per stay.They should not go upstairs or sit on the furniture.Please bring dogs bedding. £25.00 per dog is charged per week. Water bowls, old towels and poo bags provided. As cottage on a working farm, please keep on a lead if you can see sheep in nearby vicinity. There is an outside tap on milkhouse for washing off boots and dogs. Hosepipe on decking. Enjoy the cottage, relax and make the most of each day .Keysafe entry. Check In 1600 Check out 0900.