Fully unwind and switch into holiday mode at Shepherd’s Cottage on the beautiful Sutherland Estate, near the amazing beach at Golspie and just 1.5 miles from stunning 13th century Dunrobin Castle.
Quick Info
Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
Changeover Day: Sun | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
Licence No: HI-00233-F |
What looks like a traditional farm cottage from the outside is so much more, as this inviting retreat offers surprising amounts of space and light once guests venture inside. The sitting room’s wood-burning stove offers a warm welcome after trips out exploring the picturesque surrounding area or blowing the cobwebs away on a walk along one of the great nearby beaches.
The kitchen and dining room have been combined to create a wonderfully sociable area to eat and catch up together in. Its little window seat is a nice spot to sit with a morning cuppa and a door provides access directly to the garden.
A family bathroom is tucked away under the stairs and off the airy landing upstairs lie two attractive bedrooms, one of which is a double and the other is a twin. They are both dressed in lovely calming tones and have roof windows that show off the rural scene spread out before them.
The outdoor seating area on the patio to the rear of the house has an outlook over open hillside to the woodland beyond with steps that then lead up to the rest of the sloping grass garden.
With so much to fit into a stay at Shepherd’s Cottage, guests can rest easy in the house’s peaceful setting ready for further adventures the next day.
As Dunrobin Castle is less than five minutes’ drive away, a visit is sure to be one of the first items on the agenda. Tour tickets also allow for access to the gorgeous garden grounds, which were laid out by famous architect Sir Charles Barry, the museum within the grounds and their impressive falconry displays.
What was once the Duke of Sutherland’s private train station was made accessible to the public back in the 1940s. Dunrobin Castle train station (0.5 miles) provides easy access to have a wander around Golspie (1.5 miles) or head up the coast to Brora (4.5 miles) for a trip to the beach.
A manageable and very scenic walking route, which is suitable for most ages and abilities, leads from the Big Burn carpark in Golspie and heads up a rocky gorge to a stunning set of waterfalls that are quite a sight to behold.
The Highland Wildcat mountain biking trails are a range of exhilarating graded trails that ascend Ben Bhraggie from Golspie. The black trail is particularly challenging but is well worth it for those with the grit to take on its ‘lactic ladder’.
Brora’s long stretch of sandy beach is wonderfully unspoilt with remarkably clear water that is incredibly inviting. Seals, otters and dolphins are often spotted there and don’t be surprised to come across some of the local Highland cows relaxing on the sand.
Head out for a really special round of golf on the Royal Dornoch Golf Course (12 miles) or take the opportunity to visit one of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries, Glenmorangie Whisky Distillery in Tain (18 miles) for a tour and tasting session.
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 TV and wood-burning stove
Kitchen/dining room with halogen hob, electric oven, small dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, etc
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £25.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stove (logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 2 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: Sun
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
25 Aug 2024 - 14 Sep 2024 | £750.00 |
15 Sep 2024 - 05 Oct 2024 | £695.00 |
06 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024 | £750.00 |
27 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £595.00 |
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £795.00 |
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £850.00 |
06 Jan 2025 - 01 Feb 2025 | £595.00 |
02 Feb 2025 - 05 Apr 2025 | £695.00 |
06 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025 | £750.00 |
27 Apr 2025 - 03 May 2025 | £695.00 |
04 May 2025 - 24 May 2025 | £750.00 |
25 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 | £795.00 |
01 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025 | £750.00 |
29 Jun 2025 - 19 Jul 2025 | £795.00 |
20 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 | £850.00 |
31 Aug 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 | £750.00 |
14 Sep 2025 - 04 Oct 2025 | £695.00 |
05 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 | £750.00 |
26 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £595.00 |
20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £850.00 |
28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £850.00 |
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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Beautiful, clean, cosy and well equipped cottage. Quiet location with easy access to the village and lots of walks from...
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We had a wonderful stay at Shepherds cottage, it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, lots of lovely walks r...
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A lovely well kept cottage in peaceful location. All appears newly fitted out with well equipped kitchen too. A lovely w...
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Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Winter walks are always a bonus.
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Newly refurbished cottage, everything was immaculate, with all you need for a relaxing break. Immediately felt at home.