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Charming, newly renovated cottage in Highland village location, with sea views.

Charming, newly renovated cottage in Highland village location, with sea views.

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Overview of Charming, newly renovated cottage in Highland village location, with sea views.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Balintore, Tain., SCT
  • Popular LocationGlenmorangie Distillery13 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Dornoch Golf Club23 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)58 min drive
  • Popular LocationNairn Beach73 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming, newly renovated cottage in Highland village location, with sea views.

Kintail, our lovingly renovated cottage, is in the picturesque village of Balintore, Easter Ross. Situated in the centre of this Highland village, Kintail enjoys panoramic views over the Moray Firth, The cottage has been recently renovated while retaining its original charm yet comes with modern facilities and offers a real Scottish Highland home from home. An excellent place to relax while you explore the Highlands. The charming village pub and Inn are just a short walk away. Accommodation is on two floors. Outside there is a large rear garden on 2 levels, with lawn and barbecue area and a cosy summerhouse tucked under the trees.

Property manager

Christel Johnstone

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside the cottage.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Tain

Located in Tain, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Tarbat Ness Lighthouse and Skibo Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Black Isle Wildlife Park and Iolaire. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, hiking, and cycling.
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Balintore, Tain., SCT

What's nearby

  • Glenmorangie Distillery - 13 min drive
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 23 min drive
  • Dornoch Beach - 25 min drive
  • Dunrobin Castle - 35 min drive
  • Nairn Beach - 73 min drive

Getting around

  • Fearn Station - 6 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Shandwick Inn - 11 min drive
  • Inver Inn - 16 min drive
  • Commercial Inn - 2 min walk
  • Anta - 3 min drive
  • Milton Stores - 14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Christel came and greeted us shortly after arrival and made us feel so welcome. The views of the ocean were amazing, and we settled in quite nicely. It was a comfy place to relax and kick back after a busy day of sightseeing and had everything we needed. Enjoyed our evening walks along the beach. Met Mike, the owner of the Balintore Inn, on our last night when we went for dinner. We were invited to join him and a few more locals to sit around the bar and spent the remainder of the evening enjoying a few glasses of wine while chatting with them. Good thing it was only a 2-3 minute walk back to the house! These are the memories that will last a lifetime.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage with a view of the water
Simply a beautiful cozy cottage with all the amenities we needed and a welcoming host. Highly recommend Kintail Cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharine K., Bridlington, Yorkshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
The photographs of this little cottage just don't do it justice. It's beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished with every possible convenience. Perfectly located with the most amazing sea views from every room...stunning! The garden is a little sun trap and just around the corner is a kovely, friendly pub that serves amazing food...we can't wait to return! We wish we could have brought our little dog as she would have loved the nearby beach. A truly memorable week, thank you Christel!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alaine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kintail Cottage
I took my elderly parents for a wee week break and the cottage was excellent wirh everything needed and importantly foe parents comfy, clean beds. The local Balintore Inn served lovely food and everyday we took off in the car and seen so many things that are not too far away. We were welcomed with homemade Banana Loaf and chocolates. No issues at all very pleasant stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice accommodation, highly recommended
very nice accommodation, very spacious and lovingly furnished, which is highly recommended, very nice location, super nice hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christel Johnstone

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Born in the Central Belt of Scotland I spent many years overseas. In 1992 I left the Falkland Islands and brought my 3 daughters to this Highland village. The plan was to spend a few years here and introduce the girls gently to the BIG world. It didn't take long for us to decide that we would settle right here.. Balintore is a charming place to live. Even when "busy" the beach is not crowded, and the locals are friendly and welcoming. Although some might think we are isolated, we are less than an hour from Inverness Airport.. and the rest of the world.
In 2006 I married local lad David and together, over the years, we've watched our 5 children grow, spread their wings, and settle around the world... But we all still call Balintore HOME..

Why they chose this property

David inherited Kintail and has wonderful memories of times spent there. After much thought we decided to renovate it and offer it as a Holiday Cottage for rent. After the success of our first cottage, 8 1/2 John Street, I'm looking forward to meeting many more new guests.

What makes this property unique

Centrally located in the picturesque village of Balintore, Easter Ross, Kintail Cottage is a lovingly renovated cottage offering 2 bedroom luxury holiday accommodation. The cottage is situated in the centre of the village just over the road from the shores of the Moray Firth, just minutes from the beach, harbour and open countryside. The newly renovated cottage offers the character of a traditional cottage with all the convenience and luxury of contemporary fittings and design. There is full central heating, a modern kitchen/diner, flat screen TV and WiFi. After spending a day at the beach or exploring the surrounding countryside take an evening stroll to the local Inn for your nightcap and a chat before settling down in the cosy sitting room for a snooze.
You can take advantage of our long summer days and enjoy the peaceful back garden. The garden is set on 2 level, the lower offering seating and barbecue area, while the upper area provides a large green with a cosy summerhouse tucked under the trees.
Kintail is an ideal location to unwind or exploring the Highlands.
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