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Kirkton Cottage

Helmsdale (9mls W), The Highlands
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Fishing on site / nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A perfect rural getaway with beautiful surrounding countryside views from the recently added sun room
  • Ideal for walking, fishing or cycling in beautiful surroundings from the front door
  • A great area for spotting Scotland’s birds and wildlife or visit the nature reserve at Forsinard a short drive away
Property code: SU192

It’ll be hard to know where to look next at this peaceful Highland hideaway. Showcasing superb views over the meandering River Helmsdale and sprawling countryside uninterrupted by anything but trees, it is truly a paradise for discerning guests looking to immerse themselves in the undiluted beauty of Mother Nature.

 

Surrounded by mind-blowing scenery and featuring cosy traditional interiors, both leaving and returning to this Highland cottage will be a pleasure. Generously sized for four people and two dogs with three bedrooms and one bathroom, it has an undeniable charm you’ll find hard to shake.

 

Head into the kitchen after a day’s escapades and prepare hearty, wholesome dishes for your clan. While everything you could need for cooking is provided in the kitchen, the dining room awaits to join everyone together over steaming plates and brimming cups. Later, hunker down in the lounge and set the wood burner roaring, switching on the TV for some light entertainment or relax with a book in the sun room and enjoy the open countryside views. The shower room is also on the ground floor.

 

Treading the stairs to the first floor, you will come across the cottage’s three comfortable bedrooms. Quirky and comforting, these bedrooms are all set in the eaves and, whilst tall guests may need to watch their heads, create a thoroughly cosy cocoon in which to kick back at the end of the day. As well as the bedrooms (including one double and two singles)

 

Stepping outside, there will only be one thing on your mind: the views. With enclosed land in which youngsters and four-pawed pals can run around and play, you will be able to take in the panoramas worry-free.

  • 3 bedrooms, all set in the eaves of the first floor: 1 double and 2 singles
  • Kitchen with electric oven, fridge, freezer and microwave
  • Lounge with wood burner and TV Dining room with wood burner
  • Shower room, with washing machine
  • Enclosed land with trees and shrubs
  • Initial supply of logs/coal provided
  • Ample off-street parking
  • 2 dogs by arrangement but must be kept downstairs and under control when near sheep
  • Payphone available
  • Shops 9 miles in Helmsdale
  • EPC:- D
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

A holiday here is all about the location. Beautifully remote, it allows guests to revel in the peace and privacy of their own slice of paradise for a while. Take advantage of the mind-blowing scenery and enjoy the abundance of walks right from your very doorstep. If you are creative, you are sure to find plenty of inspiration right in front of your nose here. Bundle up a picnic and find a spot alongside the River Helmsdale and settle down; the area is known as 'golden eagle country' so make sure you keep your eyes peeled for sweeping shadows and the haunting cries of these magnificent birds.

If you are interested in local ecology, then you should travel the 16 miles to Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve. A vast expanse of blanket bog, sheltered straths and mountains, it is one of Scotland's most important natural treasures and home to a wide variety of birdlife, including dunlins, dippers, golden plovers and hen harriers. Offering a complete change of scene, the immeasurably pretty village of Helmsdale is 7.5 miles away and home to a number of restaurants, a golf course and beautiful coastline – which you can enjoy on a guided boat trip.

Fiona MacDonald

This property is personally managed by Fiona.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Wesley 23rd March 2024

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Reviewed by Gordon 16th September 2023

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Loved the cottage and its location. Safely fenced ground for our dogs to wander freely. Enjoyed every minute of our stay, thank you!

Reviewed by Wesley 26th August 2023

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Great location, well equipped, will be back

Reviewed by Tarun 12th August 2023

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Kirkton Cottage was absolutely perfect, we couldn't believe how lucky we were to get such a perfect booking last minute. The cottage it's self was alot larger than we expected with a lot of character- Clean, comfortable and extremely well equipt. We had everything we needed and more. The location is idyllic, amazing views over the valley- we prettyRead more much lived in the sun room looking out at those breathtaking views. The garden was totally secure and was a great size for our springer spaniel! Hide

Reviewed by Shona 5th August 2023

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Super stay lovely suroundings and Wildlife Peace and Quiet enjoyed by all.

Reviewed by Wendy 22nd April 2023

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Absolutely idyllic location, huge secure garden for dogs. Well equipped kitchen and modern comfortable bedrooms. Cottage itself is a bit dated and could do with some comfortable sofas and a bigger TV but if you are outdoorsy type people who will only need a base to sleep it is ideal.

Reviewed by Wesley 1st April 2023

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Really well equipped, lovely location will definitely be back

Reviewed by Nicola 13th August 2022

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Kirkton is a most beautiful cottage and it's location is just perfect. There are fabulous walks straight from it's front door. The cottage has everything you need and more.

Reviewed by Andrew 23rd July 2022

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If you are looking for somewhere remote but not totally off the beaten track then Kirkton Cottage is the place for you. Absolutely fantastic location within easy reach of the A9. Very clean and pretty much everything you need for a quiet getaway. Take a walk along the riverbank or visit Kildonan Church which are both just a stones throw away or go Read morepanning for gold just up the road. Keep an eye out on an evening for the Pine Marten who is a regular visitor to the garden and is a delight to watch. Hide

Reviewed by Kelly 2nd July 2022

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Oh how we fell in love with Kirkton! The drive from Helmsdale increased the excitement on arrival day -and it did not get old! Have to say that mine & the dogs favourite room was the sun room and I can well imagine how much light & space it has added to the cottage. The whole house is much bigger than expected and there was more than enough room foRead morer two people and two dogs. The garden is huge and completely escape proof for dogs. And those views!!! We would love to stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 7th May 2022

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a very nice relaxing week very quite out of the way cottage just what we needed

Reviewed by Wendy 18th April 2022

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If you want peace, quiet and tranquility with a humongous secure garden for your dogs this is the place for you! Clean, comfortable and well equipped and set in the most beautiful valley. Great base for exploring the vast wilderness that is northern Scotland. We did hundreds of miles and never got bored of the scenery. So good weve booked again forRead more next year. Hide

Reviewed by Lorna 9th April 2022

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Perfect cottage in perfect place. So peaceful up there and views to die for no matter the weather. We always stay here when bring mum back where she grew up on the Strath, she remembers the original owners. Lovely addition of the sunroom which does not change character of the place at all. Jean and Peter the caretaker are so friendly and helpful. CRead moreottage was spotless and has everything you need for relaxing break away from it all. Hide

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