Guests say
Solus Na Madainn in Tain is a charming, well-equipped cottage praised for its spacious rooms, traditional character, and excellent location for exploring the Highlands. Guests appreciated the secure garden, comfortable furnishings, and proximity to shops, restaurants, and local attractions. The cottage is dog-friendly and offers thoughtful touches such as a heated towel rail and a well-stocked kitchen. While some noted occasional road noise and minor parking or recycling issues, the overall experience was highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage impeccably clean and well-presented, with only one mention of a carpet stain and an overflowing recycling bin. These were isolated incidents and did not detract significantly from the overall impression of cleanliness.
The location was widely praised for its convenience to Tain's amenities and as a base for exploring the Highlands. Some guests mentioned occasional road noise and parking challenges, but these were outweighed by the benefits of the central setting.
Guests consistently described the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with good-sized bedrooms and quality furnishings. A few noted low door frames for taller guests, but this was a minor issue.
The cottage was frequently described as well-equipped, with a modern kitchen, excellent shower, heated towel rail, and secure garden. Facilities for dogs and easy access to local services were also highlighted. Minor maintenance issues, such as garden upkeep, were rare.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a heated towel rail, secure garden for dogs, and helpful owner communication. Some enjoyed picking fruit from the garden, but please note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Solus Na Madainn, a charming 2-bedroom cottage in the heart of Tain, is ideally placed for those wishing to explore the picturesque Easter Ross region of Scotland as well as the North Highlands. . 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, (TV Is 40")
Dining room: Gateleg Table And Chairs
Kitchen: Galleried, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric panel heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels. Wi-Fi and initial logs for wood burner included. A travel cot, baby bath, high chair and stair gate are available on request. On road parking. No smoking or vaping. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £50. There are 6 steps and a 2ft drop in the garden. There are spiral stairs at the property and the bedroom floors slope with olde world charm.. The name Solus Na Madainn, which means "Morning Light" in Scottish Gaelic, perfectly encapsulates the essence of this lovely traditional stone terraced cottage. This cosy abode boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cottage’s interior is tastefully decorated, blending modern comforts with traditional Scottish charm. The small but well-equipped kitchen overlooks the lovely garden, with lawn, flowers and mature shrubs, and is adjacent to a spacious separate dining room. There is a large family shower room on the ground floor too. Original cottage stairs curve round and lead up to 2 attractively presented bedrooms, with quality wool carpets and solid wood furniture. The owner has provided a variety of reference books, games and DVDs for guests to use during their stay..
The cottage is situated in the centre of the charming and historic Highland town of Tain in Easter Ross. Predominantly built of mellow sandstone, you’ll find a selection of small shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs, as well as many sporting and recreational facilities including a golf club (designed by Old Tom Morris), tennis courts, parks and bowling club, all within easy walking distance. Easter Ross itself is a region of outstanding natural beauty, with rugged coastlines, rolling hills, and historic towns, offering numerous opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and cycling. Places of interest to visit in the area include the famous Glenmorangie Whisky Distillery, Dunrobin Castle, historic seat of the Dukes of Sutherland, the Pictish Trail and the enchanting town of Dornoch, with its magnificent cathedral, championship golf course and award-winning beach. Tain is ideally located for exploring the whole of the Northern Highland region and close to the renowned North Coast 500 route, which passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain. Head northwards to discover cliff top walks and wide unspoilt beaches, west to view mountains and lochs, or south to meander around the Black Isle and Inverness, the capital city of the Highlands.
Beach ¼ mile.
Shop and pub 200 yards.
Restaurant 100 yards.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
EPC Rating = F
Letting licence no.: pending
There is a security deposit of £50 to be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival, please pay by BACs directly to the owner
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (14)
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Kevan Cutts
Lovely house clean tidy big garden well equipt owner very helpful too if you stay here we recommend platform 1865 at the train station best food in town we though if you fancy a takeaway peri peri can also recomend this house was lovely sorry cant say anymore as we only really slept there as we went of into highlands exploring but had a beautiful stay and would book again in future
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Confirmed Guest
The street in which the cottage is located can be busy making parking a bit of an issue once or twice. It can also be noisy with traffic sounds, but mainly it was quiet.There was a problem with recycling. The main recycling bin was full to overflowing when we arrived which meant we had to find other venues to recycle plastics and tins which was not that easy and not something we wanted to spend our holiday doing. Otherwise, the cottage was nice. The bedrooms and living areas were lovely.
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Michila Brown
A lovely, well equipped, spacious, traditional cottage in the heart of Tain. Tain is a beautiful, historic town and all local amenities are within walking distance, including dog friendly restaurants, shops, train station, museum and beach.In addition to this, Tain is perfectly located to explore both the north and south of the Scottish Highlands, and an ideal base for those wanting to explore the NC500.Would highly recommend!!