Mrs E MacKay
  15 Logan Drive
  
  Dingwall
  Ross-shire  IV15 9LN

Talmine - Sutherland


The Cottage - 26 Skinnet
Talmine

Self-Catering Cottage
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Kyle of Tongue and Ban Loyal   Rabbit Islands


This traditional Highland cottage is situated in Talmine, which lies to the west of the Kyle of Tongue.

The Kyle is crossed by a causeway that offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and Ben Loyal.

Talmine is a crofting village giving superb views to the Rabbit Islands.

To the east lie the splendid clean beaches of Colbackie.

The remains of Caistail Bharriach (anglicised to castle varriach) a MacKay stronghold that dates from the Viking period.

There are hundreds of miles of rugged coastline and mountains without equal in northern Europe in this unspoiled area of the Highlands.

Here you will find clean sandy beaches, rocky coves and an abundance of wildlife making it an ideal location for walking, hill walking, coastal walking.

The many local lochs provide the angler with good sport and fishing permits can be obtained locally.

The golfer will enjoy the local 9 hole course at Durness which is the most northerly course on the British mainland.

Boat trips to the seal colonies and other attractions such as whale and dolphin watching are available daily (weather permitting).

Not far from Talmine is the largest limestone cave in Scotland. Archaeological digs have shown the cave has been used for living and fishing for thousands of years. Conducted tours are available.

The property is ideally located for those wishing to tour the east and west Highlands.


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Sleeps: 5 - 7

Accommodation:

UPPER FLOOR:

BEDROOMS:

One double bedroom.
One family bedroom with double and single bed.

BATHROOM:

Bathroom with bath, wc and wash basin.

GROUND FLOOR:

BEDROOMS:

Family bedroom with double and single bed.

KITCHEN AREA:

Well equipped kitchen with electric cooker, microwave oven, fridge, washing machine, electric kettle, electric iron, etc.

LOUNGE AREA:

Open plan with the kitchen area above.
Large comfortably furnished room with electric fire and television.

SERVICES:

Duvets, electric blankets, electric heaters are supplied.

Sheets can be provided at extra cost.

A cot is available on request.

Electricity is by way of an electric meter which takes £1.00 coins.

The cottage is situated in it’s own grounds and has a large garden area.

There are shops in the village of Talmine and in Tongue.


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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Rabbit Islands The Cottage - 26 Skinnet Kyle of Tongue and Ban Loyal
Smoo Cave - Durness Thurso Coast near Bettyhill