About this property
Situated in Cromarty, Scotland, this property offers simply spectacular views of much of the Cromarty Firth and the surrounding mountains, as well as the opportunity to see the magical Northern Lights if your stay falls between October and March. Sleeping ten, Sandpiper House is a perfect property for groups of families and friends.
Encompassed by endless stretches of blue sea and snow-capped mountains, this property offers a base for your Highland adventure, starting when you park your car in the off-road spaces provided and enter through the wooden front door.
After your long journey, a sitting room with ample seating, TV and homely décor is just waiting to see to your relaxation needs, with a pop of purple amongst calm creams and browns to add an eye-catching burst of colour to the area.
When it's time to plan the perfect family meal, get cooking in the fully furnished kitchen/diner, a beautiful fresh space with a contemporary feel to make you feel right at home, so set the dining table, or breakfast bar for a more informal setting, and enjoy a heart-warming meal with a view to the bay whilst the handy utility refreshes your sandy clothes.
As the evening wears on, you will find a large selection of bedrooms, starting with a ground-floor king-size with storage, accompanied by a ground-floor shower room, offering all of the home comforts you will need. Upstairs, find yourself in one of four bedrooms, with a king-size fitted with an en-suite for a feel of opulence, a double room with beautiful views and two twin rooms, both perfect for children, as well as a family bathroom to wash the salt water from your hair after a day of kayaking in the bay.
When it comes to the great outdoors, there is nothing better then enjoying the breath-taking scenery with a warm beverage in hand, which is exactly what this property offers, an outdoor seating area and lawn are perfect for picnics, and you can fire up the barbecue or test your skills at table tennis in the games room.
Cromarty is situated at the tip of the Black Isle, overlooking vast oceans and surrounded in picturesque scenery, and you will be pleased to find an abundance of local attractions just a short journey from the property, including the historic Cromarty Lighthouse, Cromarty Courthouse Museum and local cafes, bars and restaurants offering a variety of meals, and a local convenience store where you can stock up on your essentials. If it is wildlife that catches your eye, then you will be delighted to know that there are two RSPB reserves where you will find overwintering geese, turnstones, sandpipers, and Osprey, as well as seals and dolphins in the bay. Within 23 miles you will find the lively town of Inverness, offering a trampoline park, golf course and a variety of craft and local produce shops. With so much to offer in the local area, Sandpiper House will make the perfect base for your Scottish holiday.
Cromarty, poised on the tip of the Black Isle at the mouth of the Cromarty Firth, is the Highlands' best preserved historic town. It is a jewel, rich in history, folklore, striking architecture, and offers grand views of seven counties from the headland above it. But Cromarty is more than just an 18th century town. For modern travellers and holidaymakers it provides a wealth of attractions: sandy beaches, unusual architecture, Bottlenose Dolphins, eating places, a multi-award winning museum, beautiful countryside, wildlife, and bird reserves of international importance, to name but a few. Being only a 30 minute drive from Inverness, the 'Capital of the Highlands', Cromarty combines the advantages of its convenience as a base from which to travel throughout the Highlands, with an apparent detachment from the mainstream tourist routes, giving the best of both worlds.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x double, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Games room
Oil central heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker, pulley drying rack.
TV, DVD player, WiFi, table tennis.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed garden with lawn, barbecue, furniture, patio.
Pet-friendly, sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: bring own linen for travel cot