Guests say
Garden Cottage in Tain is highly praised for its ideal location, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the secure garden and paddock for dogs, the proximity to the beach and town, and the thoughtful welcome packs. The property is consistently described as clean, cosy, and peaceful, making it a favourite for return visits.
Reviews consistently mention the spotless condition of the cottage, indicating high standards of cleanliness that contribute to the overall positive experience of the guests.
The cottage's location is frequently highlighted as ideal, with easy access to the beach, town, and local attractions, making it a perfect base for exploring or relaxing.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, with cosy seating and sleeping arrangements. The only suggestion for improvement is the addition of mattress toppers for extra comfort.
The property is well-equipped for guests' needs, with a well-appointed kitchen, ample parking, and secure outdoor spaces. The maintenance of the cottage is also commended, though no specific mention of ongoing maintenance work is made.
The welcome packs are frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests, indicating a high level of thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gifts, while a lovely gesture, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoy coastal or forest walks from this country cottage, or simply spend the day relaxing on the beach, just 100 yards away..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 50" Freeview Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, (Ensuite Also Accessed From Hallway)
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. ½-acre fenced field/paddock. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Garden Cottage is a delightful country cottage, situated in a quiet no through lane that leads directly down to a stunning sandy beach. It has been fully refurbished in 2018 and is attached to the owner’s traditional stone farmhouse, set in 16 acres and surrounded by fields, with horses and sheep grazing close by. Whilst rurally situated, it is just 1 mile from the thriving small town of Tain with all its facilities and amenities. This charming rose-clad cottage really does offer the best of both worlds.
The cottage is beautifully presented throughout. The main living area is open-plan, and this lovely room looks out across the garden and has plenty of comfortable seating and a large dining table at one end. The fully fitted kitchen at the other end is extremely well-equipped and the bedrooms are attractively presented. As well as the cottage garden with sitting-out area, there is a further fully fenced paddock/field for visitor’s sole use. This provides an ideal space for dogs as well as a children’s games/play area.
There are superb beach and forest walks direct from the property, and just 100 yards away is a stunning sandy beach which is completely unspoilt and invariably deserted. Tain Golf Course is situated on the periphery of the grounds, and the cottage is within easy walking distance of the club house, which is open to visitors. The thriving small town of Tain, Scotland’s oldest Royal Burgh, is built predominantly of mellow sandstone, and has a number of supermarkets as well as a good selection of pubs, restaurants, cafés and shops.
For those who enjoy a ’wee dram’, Glenmorangie, Dalmore and Balblair distilleries are all close by and open to the public. The pretty seaboard villages of Balintore, Shandwick and Portmahomack are just a 10-minute drive away, and there are numerous sandy beaches within a short drive. Golfers are spoilt for choice with Tain, Alness and Golspie courses within close proximity, and the renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club is also nearby, which is ranked 5th in the world.
Wildlife is abundant in the area with deer, otters, seals, dolphins and a wide variety of interesting and unusual birds all seen in the locality. The region is justly famed for its wild beauty and there is plenty to explore in every direction. The cottage is also close to the renowned North Coast 500 route. The area is known for its archaeological sites, and at the nearby Tarbat Discovery Centre there is a fascinating display of Pictish, Norse and Medieval artefacts. Beach 100 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (15)
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Valerie Swift
Had a lovely 2 week stay at Garden Cottage over Christmas and New Year. It's definitely one of the best cottages we have stayed in.The lounge area had been decorated for Christmas. The owners had even put a Christmas present under the tree for each of us, which was a lovely idea. Thank you Ali and Darren.The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plenty of cooking utensils as well as tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper etcThe welcome pack included everything and more of the essentials as well as a couple of little luxuries too.The sofas and beds were really comfortable, the rooms are tastefully decorated and there is easily plenty of space for a couple of families plus children.The garden area is secure and the paddock was a great idea for those travelling with dogs.The cottage is in a peaceful location. A couple of minutes walk from the water and a little more for a brilliant walk around the woods for the dogs.Fresh eggs from the neighbours was a lovely bonus too.Tain is easily reached by foot, along the shore, or by car. It has 3 decent supermarkets as well as lots of little independent stores. The locals were really friendly and helpful on suggesting dog friendly things to see and do.There are plenty of other attractions further afield too.We would definitely recommend this cottage and hope to return ourselves too.
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James
A great cottage in a lovely quiet location close to a shoreline walk into the town, other route via the golf course equally as good. Ample parking and secure garden for dogs.Cottage has everything you would need for your stay, warm and well decorated and maintained, welcome pack was excellent and greatly appreciated. Overall one of the best we have stayed at.
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Fiona
A fabulous week spent at Garden Cottage. The location is ideal and the cottage is very well equipped with everything you need to feel completely at home. The welcome pack was very much appreciated, thanks Darren and Ali for allowing us to enjoy the use of Garden Cottage! I have already booked my return visit!