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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Tain
- Place, Tain Through Time8 min walk
- Place, Browns Gallery8 min walk
- Place, Glenmorangie Distillery3 min drive
- Airport, Inverness (INV)57 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
A cracking cottage that delivers on all fronts.
A cracking cottage that delivers on all fronts. Great location, lovely interior, a heritage property, dog friendly, the list goes on. The whole family will love Holly Tree Cottage.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burners included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Garage with washing machine and tumble dryer.. Enclosed rear lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Fly fishing on-site. Garage/equipment store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is no facility to charge electric vehicles.. Holly Tree Cottage is tucked away in charming, historic Tain in the Scottish Highlands. Granted its first royal charter in 1066, Tain is the oldest royal burgh in the Scotland and you will find many interesting buildings throughout that you’ll enjoy wandering around and inspecting, especially since many host nice bars, cafés and restaurants. Holly Tree Cottage is a 19th-century, detached cottage set on a quiet street with the centre an easy walk away. The cottage itself is spacious and the owners have tastefully finished it to a very good standard. The kitchen/dining room is a lovely space where you will spend a lot of time, with its enormous wood burner taking centre stage. This room spills out to the garden, which is perfect for children and dogs to let off some steam. The garage is accessible from the garden and contains the washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as enough space to store kayaks, surfboards, golf clubs, bicycles and motorbikes. Back in the cottage there’s a great living room with another wood burner, a family bathroom and also a small double bedroom. Up on the first floor are two bedrooms, a double and twin, and a reading snug on the landing.
Tain has much to offer, including the Glenmorangie Distillery and the fantastic Old Tom Morris Golf Links. There is no beach in Tain, but the coastline, dunes and some tidal stretches of sand are great to explore on foot and footpaths through the golf course afford amazing views across the Dornoch Firth. Nearby Dornoch, Portmahomack and Shandwick all have spectacular stretches of golden sandy beaches to enjoy, and each place is worth a visit, too. Popular Dornoch has some great places to eat and drink in as well stunning historical buildings and Royal Dornoch Golf Links.
Tain also has the NC500 touring route skirting round it, so you can explore some of the best places in the whole of the UK. Head north via Golspie, Brora and Helmsdale to reach John O’Groats, Duncansby, the ferry to Orkney, Dunnet Head and many amazing beaches along the far north coast. The interior roads are also spectacular and worth exploring via Bonar Bridge and Lairg as well as Altnaharra. You can get across to Assynt and the west coast for a day surprisingly easily. Fly fishing is available on nearby salmon and trout rivers, as well as lochs on estates. Rest assured that a week’s stay won’t be long enough; you’ll love the accommodation and the surrounding area, and will want more time here. Beach 9 miles.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
EPC Rating = F
Letting License No. : HI-20355-F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burners included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Garage with washing machine and tumble dryer.. Enclosed rear lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Fly fishing on-site. Garage/equipment store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is no facility to charge electric vehicles.. Holly Tree Cottage is tucked away in charming, historic Tain in the Scottish Highlands. Granted its first royal charter in 1066, Tain is the oldest royal burgh in the Scotland and you will find many interesting buildings throughout that you’ll enjoy wandering around and inspecting, especially since many host nice bars, cafés and restaurants. Holly Tree Cottage is a 19th-century, detached cottage set on a quiet street with the centre an easy walk away. The cottage itself is spacious and the owners have tastefully finished it to a very good standard. The kitchen/dining room is a lovely space where you will spend a lot of time, with its enormous wood burner taking centre stage. This room spills out to the garden, which is perfect for children and dogs to let off some steam. The garage is accessible from the garden and contains the washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as enough space to store kayaks, surfboards, golf clubs, bicycles and motorbikes. Back in the cottage there’s a great living room with another wood burner, a family bathroom and also a small double bedroom. Up on the first floor are two bedrooms, a double and twin, and a reading snug on the landing.
Tain has much to offer, including the Glenmorangie Distillery and the fantastic Old Tom Morris Golf Links. There is no beach in Tain, but the coastline, dunes and some tidal stretches of sand are great to explore on foot and footpaths through the golf course afford amazing views across the Dornoch Firth. Nearby Dornoch, Portmahomack and Shandwick all have spectacular stretches of golden sandy beaches to enjoy, and each place is worth a visit, too. Popular Dornoch has some great places to eat and drink in as well stunning historical buildings and Royal Dornoch Golf Links.
Tain also has the NC500 touring route skirting round it, so you can explore some of the best places in the whole of the UK. Head north via Golspie, Brora and Helmsdale to reach John O’Groats, Duncansby, the ferry to Orkney, Dunnet Head and many amazing beaches along the far north coast. The interior roads are also spectacular and worth exploring via Bonar Bridge and Lairg as well as Altnaharra. You can get across to Assynt and the west coast for a day surprisingly easily. Fly fishing is available on nearby salmon and trout rivers, as well as lochs on estates. Rest assured that a week’s stay won’t be long enough; you’ll love the accommodation and the surrounding area, and will want more time here. Beach 9 miles.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
EPC Rating = F
Letting License No. : HI-20355-F
Suitable for up to 2 pets
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HI-20355-F
About the area
Tain
Tain is home to this cottage. Skibo Castle and Hilton Of Cadboll Stone are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tain Golf Course and Tarbat Golf Course. Invergordon Leisure Centre and Invergordon Arts Centre are also worth visiting.

Tain
What's nearby
- Tain Through Time - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Browns Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Tain Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Glenmorangie Distillery - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
- Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 15 min drive - 18.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dornoch Castle Hotel - 13 min drive
- Greens Restaurant - 4 min walk
- Platform 1864 - 8 min walk
- The Glenmorangie Distillery Co - 3 min drive
- Cocoa Mountain - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
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Reviews
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
6 Jan, 2026
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kevin
9 Oct, 2025
A beautiful cottage in a good central location allowing easy access to so many amenities and activit
Kevin
10/10 Excellent
Constance M.
6 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cottage
Constance M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Anne Edgar
6 Aug, 2025
Holly Tree Cottage is a true home away from home.
Anne Edgar
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