Cathy's Say

In a nutshell: Well appointed, beautiful, spacious property. Among the holiday cottages Sutherland can offer is this spacious property just outside Dornoch, a picturesque and historic little town on the edge of the Dornoch Firth. Its fine buildings include the 13th century cathedral, a bishop's palace (now a hotel), courthouse and old town jail. Attractive sandstone cottages and town houses line its peaceful streets and lanes. Its tranquil location, scenery and climate have attracted visitors for decades with many coming to test their golfing skills on the Royal Dornoch championship course.
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Property Description

Set within two miles of the stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches of Embo and Dornoch (pictured), a Royal Burgh since 1628, this spacious and very well appointed property is ideal for larger parties. Enjoying exceptionally large living areas featuring wooden flooring and very comfortable furnishings, Heatherwood House stands only 1.5 miles from shops, bars and restaurants in the thriving small town of Dornoch, where a pleasant circular walk passes the Old Town Jail and the 13th century cathedral (famously chosen by Madonna for her son’s Christening, pictured), before going on past the Royal Durnoch championship golf course and the beach up to the pier at the seaside village of Embo. Nearby, the Loch Fleet nature reserve (a designated SSSI) attracts a wide variety of wading birds, and guided tours of this wonderfully tranquil tidal basin can be arranged. The Sutherland hills are a short drive away and there are forest walks nearby. Just 10 miles away lies Dunrobin Castle, spiritual home of the clan Sutherland since the 13th century. Today’s visitors can enjoy falconry displays and wander through spectacular gardens, designed by Sir Charles Barry and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. For whisky enthusiasts, Glenmorangie distillery tours at Tain are a must.

 

Spacious sitting room with sun room and 50" TV. Well fitted, spacious kitchen with dining area, TV and doors to patio. Utility room. Master double bedroom with 5’ bed and ensuite shower room/WC and bidet. Double bedroom with 5’ bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle and bidet.