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Tarbat View Cottage was built on land provided by the Earl of Sutherland towards the end of the 19th century. Owned by generations of the Mackay fishing family, this delightful terraced cottage in Helmsdale is only a few yards from the sea, with unbroken views seaward and to the mountains. The house was completely renovated to a high standard in 2006 by the new owners and now offers excellent accommodation for up to 5 people. Sutherland is a stunning part of Scotland and the local scenery is simply breathtaking, from the mountains in the Strath to the coastal and harbour views on the doorstep of the cottage itself. You will be totally away from the stresses of modern life and able to relax fully in these fabulous surroundings.

There are lots of outdoor activities in the vicinity - great walking in the surrounding Sutherland hills and along the sea coast; Helmsdale and nearby Brora both have renowned golf courses; or you could try your hand at panning for gold in the Strath of Kildonan, site of the last UK gold rush in 1869. Other attractions include Dunrobin Castle, home of the Earls of Sutherland, Shin Falls where salmon can be seen leaping up the waterfall, and the Harrods of the North visitor centre located at the Falls. There are also many excellent museums including the Timespan museum in Helmsdale itself.

Helmsdale itself is a unique and beautiful highland village, and the harbour is a working port used by local crab and lobster fishermen and visited by other boats and yachts during the summer months. The town contains an excellent range of shops, pubs and restaurants - the most renowned being Le Mirage which serves a truly stunning seafood platter of locally caught produce - perfection on a plate, especially if you fancy a break from the stove! Sutherland is a perfect place to rent a self-catering cottage for a fishing holiday - the trout and salmon rivers are some of Scotland's finest - many say that Sutherland offers the finest fishing in the UK.

Accommodation:
The entrance and hallway are all original and lead to the large living room whose picture window looks out onto the harbour entrance. Centrepiece of this room is the large cast iron solid fuel stove. The comfortable sofa bed is available if required in this room which also has a dining room table. Off the living room is the fully equipped kitchen. Upstairs is a wide hallway offering stunning views over Helmsdale harbour. The large bathroom has a newly fitted shower cubicle in addition to a big bath. The bedroom occupies most of the top floor, containing both a double bed and a single bed, but leaving plenty of room besides.

Location:
Detailed directions to this self-catering cottage in Helmsdale will be provided when your booking is confirmed.


What's included:
All bed linen and towels, logs for stove, central heating.


Cost and availability.
The cottage is rented out year round - from 4pm Saturday to 12pm the following Saturday. Short breaks are welcome.


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