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This 18th century cottage with character is in an amazing historic town - we love the little woodbur

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Living room | Academy Street Cottage, Tain
Living room | Academy Street Cottage, Tain
Living room | Academy Street Cottage, Tain
Living room | Academy Street Cottage, Tain
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Golf viewGolf viewGolf view

Explore the area

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Tain
  • Popular LocationTain Golf Course12 min walk
  • Popular LocationGlenmorangie Distillery2 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Dornoch Golf Club12 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)55 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

This 18th century cottage with character is in an amazing historic town - we love the little woodbur

This 18th century cottage with character is in an amazing historic town - we love the little woodburner in the living room and the cottage’s central location in Tain.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Welcome pack and doggy extras. . Lawned enclosed back garden with patio, sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. Academy Street Cottage is tucked away in historic Tain in the Northern Highlands of Scotland.
Built in the 18th century, this traditional cottage is full of character and also has everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay. The cottage has two bedrooms, a set of twin beds on the ground floor and a double bed on the first floor. There’s a shower room with a shower cubicle on the first floor. The rest of the ground floor is made up of a spacious living room with cute woodburner and a kitchen/dining room. There’s a door from the kitchen/dining room to the rear enclosed garden which is perfect for long balmy evenings as well as dogs who are more than welcome.
Academy Street Cottage is a part of the historic centre of Tain, which received its first Royal Charter in 1066 making it the oldest Royal Burgh in Scotland. The sandy buildings are from different periods and it really is a joy to wander around the town. Tain remains a bit off the beaten track because the A9 bypass zoomed potential visitors beyond the town. It’s everyone else’s loss, because staying in Tain is a real treat and you’ll be so glad you decided to stay at Academy Street Cottage. There are restaurants, cafés and bars, as well as lots of independent shops to enjoy. Greens is a local café/bar/restaurant that’s a firm favourite and one you must check out when staying in Tain. The town also offers up a golf course designed by Open Championship winner Old Tom Morris. A hidden gem of a course and one that you’ll fall for no matter what your score.
Royal Dornoch is also just 10 miles away and a little further you have the James Braid masterpieces of Golspie and Brora to try too. Academy Street Cottage is a perfect golfing base. The cottage is also a great base for those wanting to venture up and into the Northern Highlands. The NC500 skirts Tain, so you can swiftly join it and get exploring amazing places far and wide. There’s so much to see in the far north, and all places are within reach of Academy Street Cottage - you could even confidently day trip to Orkney if the weather was calm! Book now and rest assured of a lovely stay at Academy Street Cottage. Beach 10 miles.
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Golf view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Tain

Located in Tain, this cottage is on a river. Skibo Castle and Tarbat Ness Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve and Moray Firth. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.
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Tain

What's nearby

  • Tain Through Time - 1 min walk
  • Tain Golf Course - 12 min walk
  • Glenmorangie Distillery - 2 min drive
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Dornoch Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Tain Station - 6 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Platform 1864 - 6 min walk
  • Pipers Coffee House - 6 min walk
  • Sunflowers Cafe - 4 min walk
  • The Bank House - 11 min drive
  • The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - 2 min drive

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daisy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Tain.
We have been country members of Tain Golf Club for twenty years. If you haven't played Tain, please put it on your next itinerary! We have been traveling in Scotland for many years. 2022 and 2023 was the first time we stayed for three months with NO car! So many places to visit where you can be fine walking from train station to accomodation to golf to market to restaurants. This cottage in Tain was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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