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A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel range hood.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A cozy kitchen with a wood stove, white cabinets, and a wooden dining table.
A cozy interior with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a black leather sofa, and a kitchen area with a yellow countertop.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated close to a museum, this cottage accommodates 2 guests. It offers opportunities for hiking, biking, birdwatching, and fishing. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy nearby golf. Explore local attractions such as Dornoch Cathedral and Skibo Castle during your stay.
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Dornoch, Scotland
  • Place, Dornoch Cathedral
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Skibo Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Traditional stone Barn in Rural setting ,a quiet and cosy retreat

Riverside barn is a traditional white washed stone building. Inside there is a high pitched ceiling in the living / dining / kitchen area with exposed wooden beams , stone walls , log burning stove , the main bedroom has a double bed and leads to a bathroom with Bath and shower , toilet and basin.
Upstairs there is a mezzanine floor with reduced head height and 2 single beds which is great for kids .
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
2 single beds for kids on the mezzanine
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1734228
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Dornoch

Located in Dornoch, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve and Dornoch Beach, while Historylinks and Tain Through Time are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, ecotours and cycling.
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Dornoch, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Dornoch Cathedral - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Skibo Castle - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Dornoch Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Embo Beach - 11 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Tain Station - 12 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dornoch Castle Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Milk & Honey - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surf And Turf - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Courthouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cocoa Mountain - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional stone Barn in Rural setting ,a quiet and cosy retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Traditional stone Barn in Rural setting ,a quiet and cosy retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional stone Barn in Rural setting ,a quiet and cosy retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional stone Barn in Rural setting ,a quiet and cosy retreat?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Traditional stone Barn in Rural setting ,a quiet and cosy retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Skibo Castle and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dornoch Cathedral and Carnegie Courthouse Visitor Centre. Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Dornoch Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property will be back
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host , great cleaner and great place !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and comfortable. Very clean and comfy bed. Only thing is a king would have been a bit better but it was lovely. Couldn't have picked a better place for my folks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely barn with everything you needed. Even though it was a bit cold we had lots of possibilities to heat up the place. I was also thankful for the warm blanket for the bed. Even we were told, there would be no signal for our phones we had no problem in using mobile data and therefore no WiFi was needed. All in all a nice barn with lots of possibilities to escape the everyday stress.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great break

Accommodation was great quiet peaceful area clean and tidy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Perfect place to get away from it all
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss!

Lovely little cottage in such a beautiful setting, we will be back asap for our 3rd stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent all round
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic little cottage and such an effortless place to book and stay at. This was our 3rd stay. Jamie is a great owner and even contacted us during storm Floris to make sure we were ok. A
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a tranquil setting

Well equipped, warm and cosy cottage. Loved the log burner on chilly nights. We had a relaxing holiday and coming back to the lovely cottage after a day out made for a fabulous holiday .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Wonderful, peaceful place to stay, wood fire made for a beautiful ambience in the evenings. Strongly recommended
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super and silent

It`s a nice house with a warming welcome. We`ll come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Enjoyment

We enjoyed our stay and found it to be just pure quiet enjoyment. The barn had everything you will need for a wonderful holiday including a fireplace that gave some wonderful ambiance. The barn is located close to Dornoch, which is a fantastic city to explore for golf, history, shopping and dining. You really feel that you are in the Highlands at this stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Barn

The Barn was clean and cosy it had everything that made our stay comfortable . Loved the peaceful quiet surroundings and the roads were great to get out and visit the many attractions . Great walks to the local forest and to the beach . We used the local shops and cafes which we highly recommend. We loved the walks on the beach and watching the seals in the sea . We will have a return visit .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2022
Glad you had a great stay and enjoyed the area. Welcome back anytine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Absolutely stunning.This is our favourite place on the planet.The barn is so warm and cosy, the setting couldn’t be any better.This is truly the most beautiful and relaxing place to stay. There is absolutely everything you need .The caretaker is lovely, really helpful and always on hand if you need her. I would recommend staying here to anyone that just wants a peaceful holiday away from everything. Thankyou so much.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2020
Thanks Dawn , so pleased you enjoyed your stay . Hope to see you again soon . Kind Regards Jamie
Archival

8/10 Good

Quaint and quiet, ideal for the holiday where you just want to be away from it all.

I found my overall stay very pleasant. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, it was very relaxing to be in a quiet almost secluded area of the Scottish countryside. The barn itself was very lovely, quaint and cosy where it had most of the modern conveniences readily at hand. The only issue was that there was a lack of signal for our phones but in the grand scheme of things, it's not much to moan about. Only located a few miles from the town of dornoch itself, it's a quick drive to a lovely, friendly town with a lovely beach. I would definitely recommend another stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay , many thanks for coming .
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2/10 Terrible

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cold ,not clean,limited hot water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Huw, I am very disappointed to read your review and that you didn't enjoy your stay at Riverside . We take a great deal of care and money to have the barn looking and working at it's best for all our guests . The barn has a large wood burning firec and firewood that we supply that creates a lot of warmth plus electric heaters in the bedroom and bathroom so I am surprised you were cold at this time of year. There is a 150 litre hot water tank for 2 people which has been sufficient for all our previous guests . So I don't know if there was some problem ? But we are always available to be contacted to help if there is a problem . Sorry once again . Regards Jamie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

A beautiful, forgotten corner of Scotland

Most people pass through this area, but they should stay as it has so much to offer - sandy beaches, hill and valley walks, rocky coasts, artisan goods (pottery, textiles, glass), excellent food, heritage, wildlife (seals, ospreys, marsh harriers, and so much more!) There was a bit of confusion with the owners about which property we have actually booked, but that was all sorted ok. Could have done with better information about what was provided (e.g. no salt and pepper).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural retreat

The Barn was wonderful in a nice remote locate which was what we were looking for. Lovely fireplace that was already prepared for the first fire was nice touch. Great place to sit at night and read or talk with a whiskey. Heaters on timers so a bit chilly in the morning but refreshing at the same time. The road leading to the Barn is a narrow road with many passing places and lots of farms, we did see quite a few "Hairy Heilan coos" on the way to the barn. Dornoch, Golspie and Tain are all very close and there is grocery store in Dornoch that had everything we needed. Inverness is only about 50 minutes away if you want tours (which we did to Isle of Skye on WOW tours) or larger scale shopping. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return if we are back in this area. PS - Only minor issue was the noise from the bathroom which would make short blasts of noise at all hours, didn't really bother us but if you are a light sleeper just a heads up.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Dear Ted and Julie Thank you for your comments and glad that you enjoyed your stay at the barn and the area around Dornoch . Sorry to hear that there was a noise coming from the bathroom . We are getting a plumber out to have a look at what the cause is . Thank you for letting us know and thank you for staying. Kind Regards Jamie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet cosy cottage, a real home-from-home and perfectly situated for many interesting day trips. Loved watching & feeding all the garden birds. Very quiet and relaxing area with many cosy evenings thanks to the wood burner. We found that EE mobile WiFi worked well for us. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful place in such a great setting. It is very comfortable and well equipped. Highly recommended as a lovely, peaceful place for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joli cottage confortable au calme dans une très jolie campagne.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Klein aber fein / Small but nice

Wir haben die Woche in dem kleinen urigen Cottage sehr genossen.Wir hatten Sorge das es nicht warm wird, aber das war unbegründet. Ich war schon insehr vielen Ferienhäusern, aber das war mit abstand das urigste und gemütlichste Haus. Wir lieben es und haben es sehr bedauert nur eine Woche darin zu wohnen. Chamaine und ihre Familie sind sehr hilfsbereit. Liebe Grüße nochmal und Danke für Alles. Das Cottage ist etwas abgelegen, macht aber nicht, da wir sowieso jeden Tag mit dem Motorradgespann unterwegs waren. We really enjoyed the week in the small, rustic cottage. We were worried that it wouldn't get warm, but that was unfounded. I've been to many holiday homes, but this was by far the quaint and coziest house. We love it and really regretted only living in it for a week. Chamaine and her family are very helpful. Kind regards again and thanks for everything. The cottage is a bit remote, but that doesn't matter since we were out on the motorcycle every day anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmant und großer Erholungswert

Ein schöner Ort zum relaxen in einer sehr liebevoll ausgebauten ehemaligen Scheune mit großem Charme und Liebe zum Detaill.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenite ...

Confort et grand calme loin de la foule et du bruit.. L endroit est tres bucolique , les oiseaux ne cessent de gazouiller..
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Waring

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Why they chose this property

The property was originally bought by my parents as a holiday home in the late 60's , It didn't have electricity for many years so all our holidays were a great adventure spoting deer in the field at the front and catching baby salmon in the stream .
Over the years the property has been renovated and at the end of 2011 was completely re done inside and out but kept its original character it even has a dish washer !

What makes this property unique

Rural , Quiet , Great cycling and walking from the front door . Good fishing in the area in Lochs and Rivers . Lots of Golfing in the area , Close to the coast and lots of place to see bird life , sandy beaches , seals and Dolphins .

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