Surrounded by rolling heather clad hills in the heart of the peaceful Dunrobin Glen is Glen Cottage, a sweet detached cottage that enjoys a wonderful peaceful setting, just 6 miles from the seaside retreat of Golspie on Sutherland’s east coast.
Quick Info
Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
Once inside, choose whether to spend time enjoying the open fire amidst the soothing décor of the stylish sitting room or cuddle up in the separate snug/dining room that is kept toasty by an oil-fired burner.
The neat kitchen has everything easily to hand and there is also a modern shower room downstairs. Due to its remote location the cottage is ‘off grid’ with a generator that provides its electricity and no other houses as far as the eye can see.
Beautiful country views greet guests from the window of the cosy double bedroom and, for extra flexibility, this room can also be set up as a twin room if required. The other light and bright twin bedroom is spacious and attractively presented, finishing off the indoor accommodation.
Outside seating has been set up in the enclosed area in front of the cottage so that the views of the surrounding countryside can be fully appreciated and solar lighting means that evenings can be spent outdoors. The Moray Firth is visible off in the distance and stunning peregrine falcons can often be seen in the skies above. Gates open up to off-road parking and a grassed area to the side of the house that slopes up to a raised rear lawn.
Golspie (6 miles) is the place for shopping or stopping off for a meal or drink at one of its pub/restaurants. From the north end of the village the ‘Big Burn Walk’ leads out through pretty woodland to a picturesque waterfall.
Just outside Golspie, history enthusiasts will love visiting the stunning Dunrobin Castle with its fairytale style turrets, fascinating museum and impressive falconry displays.
Walk along Golspie’s long, unspoilt sandy beach for a chance to spot seals, dolphins and even minke whales out at sea. Golspie Golf Course is an excellent 18 hole links course set right on the coast with gorgeous sea views to take in during play.
The quiet roads around the cottage are great for cycling or the Highland Wildcat Mountain Bike Trails are only 15 minutes’ drive away for mountain biking on blue, red or black trails. Part of the black trail is actually the longest free ride descent in the UK that leads down from the summit of Ben Bhraggie.
Loch Fleet Nature Reserve (10 miles) is based around a tidal basin that is a big draw for birdlife so it is an ideal place for bird watching or simply enjoying the scenery on forest walks whilst looking out for otters in the water.
The River Brora is known for its salmon fishing and fishing is available nearby by arrangement. At the nearby Clynelish Distillery, founded by the Duke of Sutherland, offers various tours where the distillation process is explained and a few ‘wee drams’ can be sampled.
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
Downstairs
Sitting room with open fire and TV (Freesat)/DVD
Dining room/snug with oil-fired burner
Kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave, etc
Shower room with WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Double bedroom (can convert to twin beds)
Twin bedroom.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating (INCLUDED) and open fire (starter pack of coal INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium, 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 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 27/09/2024 to 30/09/2024
From 13/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 06/09/2024 to 09/09/2024
From 20/09/2024 to 23/09/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 | £695.00 |
14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | £595.00 |
05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 | £695.00 |
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £550.00 |
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £795.00 |
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £795.00 |
06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £550.00 |
01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £595.00 |
05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £695.00 |
26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | POA |
03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | POA |
24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | POA |
31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | POA |
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20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | POA |
28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA |
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | 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.
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The cottage is in a beautiful location, isolated, but not far from Golspie. Inside was very clean and had everything yo...
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The cottage was very comfortable. At the front, you looked over the glen. At the back you looked up a mountain. If you w...
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Very good value for money compared to similar sized properties. Also great that it accepts dogs. Never had any issues in...
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An absolutely fantastic cottage in an equally fantastic location. We were met on our arrival by sheep and lambs right ou...
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Lovely holiday cottage with superb views.