Guests say
Harbour Street is a beautifully presented cottage in Portmahomack, offering stunning sea views and a tranquil setting. Guests consistently praise its immaculate cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable furnishings. The location is ideal, with easy access to the beach, local shop, and friendly pub. Hosts Anne and David are frequently mentioned for their warm hospitality and attention to detail, making guests feel truly welcome. The cottage provides a relaxing home-from-home experience, perfect for those seeking peace and scenic beauty. Many guests express a desire to return, highlighting the memorable sunsets and overall charm of the property.
Guests repeatedly describe the cottage as spotless, immaculate, and cleaned to the highest standards, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The property is praised for its outstanding views of the sea and mountains, proximity to the beach, and convenient access to village amenities, making the location a standout feature.
Reviewers highlight the comfortable beds, sofas, and homely atmosphere, noting that the cottage feels like a true home away from home.
The cottage is described as exceptionally well-equipped, with a well-stocked kitchen, modern appliances, and thoughtful touches throughout. Maintenance is also praised, with no issues reported.
Many guests mention generous welcome packs and parting gifts from the hosts, though it should be noted that such gifts are not 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 (22)
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Carol Burnett
Our second stay at Harbour Street and it was another wonderful holiday here. As ever, the property was comfortable, immaculately clean and contained everything you'd need in a holiday home. Ann is incredibly helpful and friendly too!The views are stunning as always and it is great that the Castle Hotel in the village has been refurbished and has started doing lovely food.Everyone we met was friendly and chatty and it was lovely to see the dolphins in Portmahomack bay while we were on the beach.We've booked again for 2027!!
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Anthony Moran
Second time staying at Harbour and we enjoyed every minute of the week. The hosts are brilliant and very welcoming, they left us a wonderful welcome pack and the kitchen is well stocked with everything we needed. Comfortable beds and sofas, very clean, warm and cozy. The house has breathtaking views across the Dornoch Firth, a well stocked shop in the village and a great pub with superb food and owner/staff. We will be staying there again for sure.
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Alex Russell
We found heaven when we arrived at 2 Harbour Street, the cottage was warm and spotlessly clean with comfy sofas and comfy beds, the kitchen is very well equiped and very clean.Portmahomack is a beautiful village, right on the beach with a well stocked shop and a great Hotel serving drinks and good food and staff are friendly and polite.We didn't meet David the owner but his sister Anne is a delight and lives next door. The parting gift is a very nice gesture and we're already considering booking for next year or maybe sooner.