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 Mrs E MacKay
 15 Logan Drive
 Dingwall
 Ross-shire
 Scotland IV15 9LN
Talmine
Sutherland
The Cottage
26 Skinnet
Self-Catering Cottage
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Rabbit Islands from a sandy beach   The Cottage  26 Skinnet


This traditional Highland cottage is situated in Talmine, which lies to the west of the Kyle of Tongue.
The Kyle is crossed by a causeway that offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and Ben Loyal.
Talmine is a crofting village giving superb views to the Rabbit Islands.
To the east lie the splendid clean beaches of Colbackie.
The remains of Caistail Bharriach (anglicised to castle varriach) a MacKay stronghold that dates from the Viking period.
There are hundreds of miles of rugged coastline and mountains without equal in northern Europe in this unspoiled area of
the Highlands.
Here you will find clean sandy beaches, rocky coves and an abundance of wildlife making it an ideal location for walking,
hill walking, coastal walking.
The many local lochs provide the angler with good sport and fishing permits can be obtained locally.
The golfer will enjoy the local 9 hole course at Durness which is the most northerly course on the British mainland.
Boat trips to the seal colonies and other attractions such as whale and dolphin watching are available daily (weather permitting).
Not far from Talmine is the largest limestone cave in Scotland. Archaeological digs have shown the cave has been used
for living and fishing for thousands of years. Conducted tours are available.
The property is ideally located for those wishing to tour the east and west Highlands.


Information on this area

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One double bedroom.
One family bedroom with double and single bed.

Bath, w.c. and wash basin.



Family bedroom with double and single bed.

Well equipped with electric cooker, microwave oven, fridge, 
washing machine, electric kettle, electric iron etc.

Open plan with the kitchen area above.

Large comfortably furnished room with electric fire and
television.

Duvets, electric blankets, electric heaters are supplied.
Sheets can be provided at extra cost.
A cot is available on request.
Electricity is by way of an electric meter which takes £1-00
coins.
The cottage is situated in it’s own grounds and has a large
garden area.
There are shops in the village of Talmine and in Tongue.


£240 per week.



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