2 Swordale Cottages

About this property

Tucked away in the sleepy hamlet of Swordale near Evanton, lies this quaint, mid-terrace, ex estate farmer's cottage. 2 Swordale Cottages is a lovely escape for families or couples eager to break away from normal life and explore this rural part of Scotland, close to the coast. Enter this homely abode and find the sitting room, where you can get the wood burning stove roaring before sinking into the sumptuous sofa and enjoying a cosy night in. Allow the chef of the group to relish in the kitchen, fitted with a range of modern appliances and sleek units, sure to inspire some home-cooking. Both front and back doors lead out to the enclosed garden, where you can sit out and enjoy the tranquil surroundings with a favourite drink in hand. Move upstairs and retire to the bedrooms, including a king-size and a twin, both with feature Victorian fireplaces, original flooring and cottage style windows, giving a real sense of character. In between the bedrooms lies a shower room while downstairs there is a bathroom, so you can easily prepare for the day. The village of Evanton offers a welcoming pub in the Novar Arms Hotel, ideal if you fancy a night off cooking, as well as a convenience store for picking up any essentials and a village post office. Within ten miles lie the Alness and Invergordon Golf Clubs, offering superb courses with stunning views, or pop on your walking boots and explore the surrounding Highlands and unspoilt woodlands, either from your doorstep or further afield. Aviemore and Cairngorm mountains are less than an hours drive away, and numerous Munros are within easy reach. Venture north and visit the village of Dornoch offering a good selection of shops, historic buildings, Royal Golf Course and unspoilt beach, or head towards the coast and join the North Coast 500 route for some of the finest landscapes in the UK. Black Isle with its quaint harbours, beaches and dolphin watching is only a short drive away. The 18th century fishing port of Cromarty is well worth a visit, renowned for being one of the best preserved villages in the Highlands - From here you can take a speed boat out to see the dolphins and other wildlife at close quarters. 2 Swordale Cottages is a tranquil retreat to explore all that the Northern Highlands and Cairngorms has to offer. EPC Rating: Band D

The sleepy village of Evanton lies in the highlands of Scotland, close to the rugged Cromarty Firth coast. The village offers some basic amenities, including a convenience store, Post Office and a welcoming pub. It it well situated for those looking to explore the Highlands and offers some superb golf courses within ten miles. Walkers, cyclists and nature lovers will be drawn to the area and the magnificent woodlands.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Oil central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.

TV, DVD player and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available on request.

Off-road parking for two cars.

Enclosed gardens with seating.

BBQ.

Secure bike storage.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 2 miles.

Coast 3 miles.

Please note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £250, the amount will only be taken if any damage is highlighted during changeover.