Guests say
Harbour Street is a highly praised holiday cottage in Tain, renowned for its immaculate presentation, cleanliness, and well-stocked kitchen. Guests are captivated by the stunning harbour and mountain views, and the proximity to local amenities including a friendly pub, golf club, and well-stocked village shop. The hosts, Ann and David, are commended for their warm hospitality and thoughtful touches, including welcome packs and parting gifts.
Reviewers unanimously commend the property for its exceptional cleanliness, often describing it as the cleanest they've ever visited, and maintained to the highest of standards.
The location is consistently praised for its stunning sea views, great sunsets, and proximity to local amenities such as a pub, shop, and golf club, as well as the peacefulness of the area.
Guests find the property very comfortable, highlighting the cosy living room with sea views, comfy beds, and well-kept gardens for outdoor dining.
The facilities are highly rated, with a well-equipped kitchen, information guides, and everything needed for a stay. The property is also noted for its attention to detail.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with guests appreciating the welcome packs and parting gifts. While these gestures are greatly valued, it's politely noted that such kindness, though typical, cannot be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The location right by the water and the sea is amazing, especially the incredible views from the cottage itself. Harbour Street is a great holiday home in lovely Portmahomack..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Private enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. Harbour Street is a lovely sea view cottage in the charming village of Portmahomack. As expected given the name, the cottage is close to the harbour and from the front garden you can see the hustle and bustle of the few remaining fishing boats going about business. The garden is wrap-around and spacious. Laid mostly to lawn, but there’s a lovely sitting out area at the front making most of the sea view. The view from the cottage is sublime. Beyond the harbour you look out across the Dornoch Firth towards the Sutherland mountains in the distance. The bay you look out on is rich in wildlife so keep your eyes peeled when scanning with the binoculars as you have a very good chance of spotting dolphins, porpoises, seals, a wide array of sea birds, and even orca pass by from time to time.
Portmahomack is an old fishing village and a wonderful place to spend a week or two. There’s a good pub a nearby serving food, a local restaurant and a cafe. The sandy beach is a few minutes walk, and if so inclined, there’s a decent short golf course just up the hill on the outskirts of the village. Situated on the Tarbat Peninsula, Portmahomack is an abnormally dry place (one of the driest in Scotland) and enjoys high sunshine hours per year.
Near to the village is the iconic Tarbat Ness Lighthouse which you can walk out to from the village. The coastal path leads along to different villages, most associated with the herring boom of the 18th and 19th centuries like Portmahomack, and some with other histories too. Rockfield is a remarkable, hidden seaside hamlet, and the Seaboard Villages a little further away are fascinating to visit and enjoy.
Tain is fifteen minutes away by car and has supermarkets, shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as the Glenmorangie Distillery and a fantastic links golf course designed by Old Tom Morris. In the summer the Nigg Ferry is worth a trip as the smallest car carry in Britain taking only two cars at a time. It’s not busy and the journey is only ten minutes across to Cromarty and the Black Isle.
At Tain you can join the A9 which is the NC500 touring route. Follow this north, south and west for many day trips, including to Dunrobin Castle, John O’Groats, the Castle of Mey, the northern surfing beaches of Melvich and Strathy, and many more amazing places. One thing is for sure though, after having amazing days exploring this brilliant part of the world, you’ll look forward to returning to comfortable Harbour Street and sit out in the courtyard watching the sun go down over the Sutherland mountains.
Portmahomack is a popular place year-round for holidays and it’s easy to see why. We encourage you to book now and be forever glad that you did so.
Free WiFi
EPC Rating = D
Scottish Letting Licence no HI-20233-F
Reviews (14)
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Anthony Moran
Amazing holiday let! I cannot praise this holiday home enough, it was beautifully presented, clean and tidy, well stocked kitchen with everything you could ever need. Outstanding views of the harbour and mountains beyond from the front living room and front bedroom even a bench in the front garden! Ann and David are superb hosts who made us feel really welcome and provided us with a brilliant welcoming pack with tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits.. and a lovely parting gift when we left. We have stayed in dozens of other lovely places in Scotland but this is ten out of ten. The village itself has a lovely friendly pub with excellent meals and a great choice of beers and spirits. They also do great breakfasts and lunches at the golf club where visitors are made very welcome. The village shop is well stocked with everything you need. There is also a seafood restaurant but we never indulged but the locals told us it was top quality freshly caught fare.
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Confirmed Guest
All we needed.
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Christopher Wildeman
The house is always cleaned to the highest of standards and has everything you need included. From kitchen appliances to information guides, all can be found in the property. The owner is very welcoming and on hand if needed.Situated right across the road from the sea, the views are stunning.