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Historic character cottage in central Dornoch

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic character cottage in central Dornoch

School Hill Croft is a very special special 200 year old home which has an unbeatable character, ambience and location.

Oozing character the house which has been lovingly refurbished is in an envious slightly elevated position which offers superb uninterrupted views of the famous Cathedral & historic town.

Just a stones throw to the local shops & restaurants, you can also be on the first tee in a 5 minute walk and the beach just another 5 minutes passed the club house.

The space

The croft is set in its own fenced private lawned garden which directly overlooks the Cathedral and the small town. South West facing the garden is perfect to enjoy the evening sun and in the event of a poor day all the windows in the house enjoy the same intriguing view. With parking at the side of the garden and own private EV charging point.

Upon entering the property you are welcomed with traditional slate floors and a large hand made traditional feature column radiator.

The lounge is found to the left with it's original stone interior wall with feature sword, wood / fuel stove, comfortable seating and a sprinkling of interesting period antique and vintage curio's.

Right from the entrance the slate floors follow through into the kitchen where you will find an old fireplace and a large dining table. Accompanied by a suit of fantastic Smeg cooking appliances, dishwasher & Bose sound system to help make entertaining at the house a pleasure, plus a handy clothes washer drier too.

If you continue through the kitchen you will find a Bedroom which is quite spacious for a historic croft with a beautiful Villeroy & Boch En-suite including oversized shower.

Off the entrance hall is a under stair guest pantry / storage cupboard and the main bathroom, traditionally fitted with roll top bath and separate walk in shower.

Upstairs there are 2 further traditional bedrooms in the eves of the house, each with a double bed and views over the cathedral, town & if you look closely flickers of the Dornoch Firth (Glen of tranquillity) through the wood clad gabled windows.

Guest access

The whole house is included in the rental apart from the outside shed where we store cleaning equipment etc.

Other things to note

WIFI - Fibre cable direct to the building offers a staggering 300Mb upload and download.

EV Charger - Private GoZero EV charger for sole use of house guests. Your own cable is required & App can be downloaded for Apple or Android where you can login and make payments.
N.B. To charge your EV you do need to park up close to the gable end on the road as the charging point is at the end of the building and there is no off street parking.

Property manager

Gareth Townend

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Unit size: 1022.6 sq ft (95 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Dornoch

What's nearby

  • Dornoch Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dornoch Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Skibo Castle - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Embo Beach - 9 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Tain Station - 16 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luigi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Platform 1864 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dornoch Distillery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Milk & Honey - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic character cottage in central Dornoch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Historic character cottage in central Dornoch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic character cottage in central Dornoch?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic character cottage in central Dornoch located?

Situated in Dornoch, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Dornoch Cathedral and Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Dornoch Beach and Historylinks are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Historic character cottage in central Dornoch Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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