Guest Rating
Those holidaymakers who value peace and privacy will find both at Croick Manse. This superbly appointed single storey detached house on the 12,000 acre Croick Estate stands quite alone at the end of the little single track road along Strathcarron from Bonar Bridge (7 miles, with hotel, shops, railway halt), 45 miles north west of Inverness.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4/8 | Bedrooms: 4 |
| Changeover Day: Sun | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 3 |
| Licence No: HI-00035-F |
Both versatile and very practical for outdoor living, it is also bang up-to-date in terms of comforts, with oil-fired underfloor heating, wood-burning stove in the large, open plan living room, an excellent kitchen area with range cooker, four comfortable bedrooms (two en suite) and a total of three spacious, modern bathrooms.
The house is sheltered by trees on three sides and stands in a huge fenced grass garden, with lovely open views to the front across the river to the heather covered moors and hills which surround the property. There are also two kennels outside where dogs can be left if guests want to go out without them.
The track from the house runs all the way over to Ullapool on the west coast and the adventurous can follow it on foot for 7 miles to Creag Mhor Bothy at the other end of the Estate, where they can spend a night in accommodation rather different from the comforts of the Farmhouse or simply make it the destination for a picnic on a day's walking.
Not only does Croick Manse have something of the atmosphere of a shooting lodge, but guests can also use it as such. Stalking can be arranged by the Estate in season and there is excellent salmon and trout fishing both in the River Blackwater, a tributary of the Carron which runs past the house, but also in several hill lochs on the Estate.
In the unlikely event that guests should tire of these lovely surroundings, Bonar Bridge has a golf course, while within a further 13 miles is the delightful wee town of Dornoch, with its cathedral, excellent eating places, superb beaches and championship links golf course.
About the same distance to the south, towards Inverness, is the Glenmorangie Distillery, offering tours and tastings, while north of Dornoch imposing Dunrobin Castle is well worth a visit. Further afield, the mountains of Torridon and the stunning scenery of the north-west and north coasts are all within driving distance of Bonar Bridge.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Single Storey
Entrance hall with drying area.
Open plan sitting/dining room/kitchen with wood-burning stove, TV/DVD (streamed services only ie BBC iPlayer, ITVx. Netflix and Amazon available with a subscription), range cooker, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, etc.
Master double bedroom with en suite bath, shower over, WC and basin.
Single bedroom with second pull-out single bed below.
Twin bedroom.
Twin bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin.
Room with shower, WC and basin.
Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £25 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by oil central heating (first £30 INCLUDED with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay) and wood-burning stove (INCLUDED). Superfast WiFi is INCLUDED (speed approximately 80MB download and 20MB upload). Water is from a private source. A maximum of 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 large, 2 medium or 2 small). No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
Changeover Day: Sun
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 | Sleeps 8 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £1,395.00 | £1,395.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 01 Feb 2025 | £795.00 | £895.00 |
| 02 Feb 2025 - 05 Apr 2025 | £895.00 | £995.00 |
| 06 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025 | £995.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 27 Apr 2025 - 03 May 2025 | £895.00 | £995.00 |
| 04 May 2025 - 24 May 2025 | £995.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 25 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 | £1,450.00 | £1,450.00 |
| 01 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025 | £995.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 29 Jun 2025 - 19 Jul 2025 | £1,450.00 | £1,450.00 |
| 20 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 | £1,550.00 | £1,550.00 |
| 31 Aug 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 | £995.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 14 Sep 2025 - 04 Oct 2025 | £895.00 | £995.00 |
| 05 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 | £995.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 26 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £795.00 | £895.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £1,450.00 | £1,450.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £1,450.00 | £1,450.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Croick Manse is a truly special place. Surrounded by wonderful scenery, great walks and stunning coastline it is the per...
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Every need catered for and beautifully remote an peaceful
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We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope you choose to return.
Walks from the front door where you meet no-one all day.
Stunning location, setting, accommodation and privacy. Love it so much we are planning to move here.
Wrongly presumed enclosed garden meant it was safe for dogs but ours would have been able to get under the gates.
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