Guests say
Holly Tree Cottage in Tain receives glowing feedback for its cosy, well-equipped interior and secure, spacious garden, making it especially popular with dog owners and families. Guests appreciate its peaceful yet central location, easy access to local amenities, and thoughtful touches from the owners. The cottage is praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and suitability as a base for exploring the Highlands. Minor issues, such as heating noise and a lack of firewood on arrival, are mentioned but do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and very well maintained, with no significant complaints about cleanliness.
Guests consistently praise the cottage's quiet yet central location, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and scenic areas, making it an excellent base for exploring the region.
The cottage is described as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with spacious bedrooms and a homely atmosphere. A minor issue with heating noise is noted but does not significantly impact overall comfort.
The property is well equipped with a modern kitchen, log burners, off-road parking, and a secure garden. A few guests mention small suggestions for improvement, such as more oven dishes and a bucket for ashes.
Many guests mention generous welcome packs, sometimes including treats for dogs, and note the owners' helpfulness. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A cracking cottage that delivers on all fronts. Great location, lovely interior, a heritage property, dog friendly, the list goes on. The whole family will love Holly Tree Cottage.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burners included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Garage with washing machine and tumble dryer.. Enclosed rear lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Fly fishing on-site. Garage/equipment store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is no facility to charge electric vehicles.. Holly Tree Cottage is tucked away in charming, historic Tain in the Scottish Highlands. Granted its first royal charter in 1066, Tain is the oldest royal burgh in the Scotland and you will find many interesting buildings throughout that you’ll enjoy wandering around and inspecting, especially since many host nice bars, cafés and restaurants. Holly Tree Cottage is a 19th-century, detached cottage set on a quiet street with the centre an easy walk away. The cottage itself is spacious and the owners have tastefully finished it to a very good standard. The kitchen/dining room is a lovely space where you will spend a lot of time, with its enormous wood burner taking centre stage. This room spills out to the garden, which is perfect for children and dogs to let off some steam. The garage is accessible from the garden and contains the washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as enough space to store kayaks, surfboards, golf clubs, bicycles and motorbikes. Back in the cottage there’s a great living room with another wood burner, a family bathroom and also a small double bedroom. Up on the first floor are two bedrooms, a double and twin, and a reading snug on the landing.
Tain has much to offer, including the Glenmorangie Distillery and the fantastic Old Tom Morris Golf Links. There is no beach in Tain, but the coastline, dunes and some tidal stretches of sand are great to explore on foot and footpaths through the golf course afford amazing views across the Dornoch Firth. Nearby Dornoch, Portmahomack and Shandwick all have spectacular stretches of golden sandy beaches to enjoy, and each place is worth a visit, too. Popular Dornoch has some great places to eat and drink in as well stunning historical buildings and Royal Dornoch Golf Links.
Tain also has the NC500 touring route skirting round it, so you can explore some of the best places in the whole of the UK. Head north via Golspie, Brora and Helmsdale to reach John O’Groats, Duncansby, the ferry to Orkney, Dunnet Head and many amazing beaches along the far north coast. The interior roads are also spectacular and worth exploring via Bonar Bridge and Lairg as well as Altnaharra. You can get across to Assynt and the west coast for a day surprisingly easily. Fly fishing is available on nearby salmon and trout rivers, as well as lochs on estates. Rest assured that a week’s stay won’t be long enough; you’ll love the accommodation and the surrounding area, and will want more time here. Beach 9 miles.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
EPC Rating = F
Letting License No. : HI-20355-F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (20)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely comfortable cottage with plenty of off road parking, well equipped kitchen. There was a nice welcome pack when we arrived and milk in the fridge. The back garden was a generous size, our dogs loved it. The proprietors were friendly and helpful.
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Nicola Walkington
Holly Tree Cottage where to start its beautiful & took me back to my grams beaut8ful cottage as a child. On arrival we parked up no problem car right next to cottage. Easily could put 3 cars on drive, fantastic, secure garden for our dog, cottage is full of all the essentials you need. Our food shop arrived, very easy access to accept delivery, A thoughtful and much appreciated welcome basket full of all sorts of treats, also 1 for our fur baby. Fantastic to light the cosy log burner at night, giving it a warmly snuggle feel. Lovely walk down to the town, which was 5 mins away, very good selection of shops & supermarkets, also the walks down at the sea/park,Perfect to let your dog have a good run around.Great location for walks, beaches & falls, such a beautiful part of Scotland.We would definitely go back.
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Fiona Wade
Holly Tree Cottage is very conveniently situated for all the amenities that Tain has to offer with access to beautiful walks and stunning drives in the surrounding countryside on the door step. The town itself is very friendly and has some lovely coffee shops and a good choice of shops, including a great butchers and local bakery as well as supermarkets and pet store.The Cottage is very homely and well equipped. The two log burners were an added bonus as the weather was classic 4 seasons in one day!The bed rooms were spacious and the beds very comfortable. The garden will be a lovely sun trap in summertime and Mabel the dog had a lovely time with the daily walks down to the Dornoch Firth every day.The welcome pack was very much appreciated as well as generous as I was a very late arrival.Many thanks for the use of this lovely cottage and I hope to be back.