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Luxury Fisherman's Cottage in quiet Highland Village Location.

Luxury Fisherman's Cottage in quiet Highland Village Location.

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8 1/2 Half John Street, Balintore
Balintore Harbour
The Kitchen
Living area
The garden

Overview of Luxury Fisherman's Cottage in quiet Highland Village Location.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Balintore, SCT
  • Popular LocationGlenmorangie Distillery13 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Dornoch Golf Club26 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)58 min drive
  • Popular LocationNairn Beach73 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury Fisherman's Cottage in quiet Highland Village Location.

Our lovingly renovated Fisherman's cottage is in the picturesque village of Balintore, Easter Ross. 8 1/2 has been extended to offer luxury holiday accommodation. Situated in the historic centre of this Highland village, the cottage retains its original charm yet comes with modern facilities and offers a real Scottish Highland home from home. The cottage is located on a quiet side street and is an excellent place to relax while you explore the Highlands. The charming village pub and hotel are just a short walk away. Accommodation is on two floors and the property has views across the village to nearby Nigg hill. Outside, there is a large rear garden with lawn, barbecue and seating.

Property manager

Christel Johnstone

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Property grounds
Charming, newly renovated cottage in Highland village location, with sea views.
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (95 reviews)
Charming, newly renovated cottage in Highland village location, with sea views.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Contact me.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside, away from doors.

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
Note from host: Contact me.
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 required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Tain

Located in Tain, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tain Golf Course and Royal Dornoch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moray Firth and North Sutor Cliffs. Traveling with kids? Consider Black Isle Wildlife Park and Iolaire. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Map
Balintore, SCT

What's nearby

  • Glenmorangie Distillery - 13 min drive
  • Dornoch Beach - 25 min drive
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 26 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 - 1 min walk
  • Anta - 3 min drive
  • Milton Stores - 14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends
Wonderful place
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Base for Highlands
The description of the property was perfect. From the comfort of the beds, bathroom facilities, right through to excellent kitchen facilities and comfort of the living room. This cottage could not have offered more complete comfort. Located off the beaten track. It was easy to get to from the A-9 and offered a perfect base to travel the complete Highlands. If golf was your thing, there were many excellent courses within close proximity. We would highly recommend this Balintore cottage to anyone looking for an extended stay in Scotland.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October break
This is a gorgeous cottage in the seaside village of Balintore. The cottage has high standards of cleanliness and and is very well equipped. Great base for exploring the highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful holiday cottage
Lovely cottage on a side street. Warm and welcoming owner who met us at the property. Everything you could possibly need in the house. House is clean, cosy and comfortable, its a home from home. Its in a small village on the coast with a beautiful sandy beach just 10 minute walk away. Very quiet village, great base for visiting other places in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Unterkunft
Ein wunderschönes Ferienhaus, sehr groß und geräumig. Vor Ort gibt es einen tollen Strand, nebenan einen kleinen Einkaufsladen. Von Balintore aus kann man zahlreiche Ausflüge machen: in die Highlands, zum Lochness, an die West- und Ostküste, nach Inverness und so weiter. Im Haus befindet sich alles, was man braucht. Toll sind besonders die Bäder und Schlafzimmer sowie die große Küche. So können sich Teenager auch mal aus dem Weg gehen. Die Möbel sind hochwertig, alles ist sauber und gepflegt. Ganz in der Nähe gibt es zahlreiche Supermärkte. Als Restaurants empfehlen wir „Inver Inn“ in Inver und „Plattform 1864“ in Tain.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christel Johnstone

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8 1/2 John Street is run by Christel Johnstone. Her husband, David, works away and renovated 8 1/2 over two years. David was born in the village of Balintore and met Christel when she owned one of the local hotels. They married several years ago and still live in the village.

Why they chose this property

Balintore is one of the Seaboard villages situated on the east coast of Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands.
Over looking the Moray Firth, Balintore was a traditional fishing village. The centrally located harbour is just a minutes walk from the house.

The peaceful village location offers essential amenities and is an ideal base for exploring the Highlands.
Although Easter Ross is a remote rural area the city of Inverness is only 40 minutes by car.
We have lived in Balintore for many years and love the area.

What makes this property unique

Centrally located in the picturesque village of Balintore, Easter Ross, 8 1/2 is a recently renovated fisherman's cottage, extended to offer 3 bedroom luxury holiday accommodation.

The cottage is situated in the centre of the village but is also minutes from the beach, harbour and open countryside.

The newly renovated and extended cottage offers the character of a traditional cottage with the convenience and luxury of contemporary fittings and design. There is full central heating, a modern kitchen and bathrooms.

After spending a day at the beach or on long country walks, take an evening stroll to the local pub for your nightcap and a chat before settling down in front of the log burning stove for a snooze.

8 1/2 is an ideal base for exploring the Highlands.
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