Guests say
Solus Na Madainn is a charming, spacious cottage in the heart of Tain, praised for its excellent location, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable furnishings. Guests appreciated the secure garden, proximity to shops and restaurants, and the cottage’s suitability as a base for exploring the Highlands. The property is dog-friendly and offers thoughtful touches like a heated towel rail. While most reviews were highly positive, a few guests noted some road noise and minor maintenance issues. Overall, the cottage offers a warm, welcoming stay with easy access to local amenities and attractions.
The majority of guests found the cottage impeccably clean and well-presented, with only one mention of a carpet stain in a bedroom. Overall, cleanliness was consistently praised.
The location was highly rated, with guests loving the central position in Tain, close proximity to shops, restaurants, and attractions, and its suitability as a base for exploring the Highlands.
Guests described the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with good-sized bedrooms and quality furnishings. Some minor comments about road noise and low door frames were noted but did not detract significantly from overall comfort.
The cottage was praised for being well-equipped, especially the kitchen and bathroom, and for having a secure garden. Facilities such as a heated towel rail and dog-friendly features were appreciated. Minor maintenance issues were mentioned but were not widespread.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a heated towel rail and the owner’s helpfulness. While some enjoyed picking fruit from the garden, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Solus Na Madainn, a charming 2-bedroom cottage in the heart of Tain, is ideally placed for those wishing to explore the picturesque Easter Ross region of Scotland as well as the North Highlands. . 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, (TV Is 40")
Dining room: Gateleg Table And Chairs
Kitchen: Galleried, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric panel heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels. Wi-Fi and initial logs for wood burner included. A travel cot, baby bath, high chair and stair gate are available on request. On road parking. No smoking or vaping. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £50. There are 6 steps and a 2ft drop in the garden. There are spiral stairs at the property and the bedroom floors slope with olde world charm.. The name Solus Na Madainn, which means "Morning Light" in Scottish Gaelic, perfectly encapsulates the essence of this lovely traditional stone terraced cottage. This cosy abode boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cottage’s interior is tastefully decorated, blending modern comforts with traditional Scottish charm. The small but well-equipped kitchen overlooks the lovely garden, with lawn, flowers and mature shrubs, and is adjacent to a spacious separate dining room. There is a large family shower room on the ground floor too. Original cottage stairs curve round and lead up to 2 attractively presented bedrooms, with quality wool carpets and solid wood furniture. The owner has provided a variety of reference books, games and DVDs for guests to use during their stay..
The cottage is situated in the centre of the charming and historic Highland town of Tain in Easter Ross. Predominantly built of mellow sandstone, you’ll find a selection of small shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs, as well as many sporting and recreational facilities including a golf club (designed by Old Tom Morris), tennis courts, parks and bowling club, all within easy walking distance. Easter Ross itself is a region of outstanding natural beauty, with rugged coastlines, rolling hills, and historic towns, offering numerous opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and cycling. Places of interest to visit in the area include the famous Glenmorangie Whisky Distillery, Dunrobin Castle, historic seat of the Dukes of Sutherland, the Pictish Trail and the enchanting town of Dornoch, with its magnificent cathedral, championship golf course and award-winning beach. Tain is ideally located for exploring the whole of the Northern Highland region and close to the renowned North Coast 500 route, which passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain. Head northwards to discover cliff top walks and wide unspoilt beaches, west to view mountains and lochs, or south to meander around the Black Isle and Inverness, the capital city of the Highlands.
Beach ¼ mile.
Shop and pub 200 yards.
Restaurant 100 yards.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
EPC Rating = F
Letting licence no.: pending
There is a security deposit of £50 to be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival, please pay by BACs directly to the owner
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (12)
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Michila Brown
A lovely, well equipped, spacious, traditional cottage in the heart of Tain. Tain is a beautiful, historic town and all local amenities are within walking distance, including dog friendly restaurants, shops, train station, museum and beach.In addition to this, Tain is perfectly located to explore both the north and south of the Scottish Highlands, and an ideal base for those wanting to explore the NC500.Would highly recommend!!
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Rachel Phillips
We have had one of the best uk holidays. This little cottage was perfectly located, with shops & restaurants near by. The cottage was impeccably clean, beautifully furnished and you honestly couldn't want for anything. The owner was lovely and on hand for questions should the need arise. I would highly recommend this little cottage to anyone
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Peter Taylsforth
Two of us and our 2 Collie dogs spent a week at the cottage after a 6 hour driving journey from our home in South Scotland . First impressions were tainted by a carpet stain in one bedroom that we felt we had to contact the owner to confirm she was aware. The actual cottage other than that was well presented, kitchen equipped with everything we needed Bathroom spacious with a great towel heater. A couple of door frames low for a 6ft2" guy but you soon learned how to 'duck' so no issues there. The property description is not accurate with regards to being open plan, large windows and views over surrounding countryside, have a look at the garden photo which incidentally hadn't had the grass cut for I would say 2 weeks but the dogs were fine with that it was cut on the thursday.We had no need to use the Tv, lounge and dining room as most of the time we sat outside am and pm but as I say no view as described and wildlife was limited to seagulls.The main issue for us was road noise. Single glaze windows didn't help. When in the bedroom the noise for 'normal' traffic was more than we are used to but it was the 'boy racers' on a night that were too much lasting to 2am. The cars hissing and back firing as they sped up the incline and then backed off. Hearing people walk past the cottage in the early house also kept us uneasy - we had the wheelie bin tipped over on one occasion.Tain itself was fine and our days out were lovely as were the local people we spoke to and I must include the teenagers who admired our dogs Very polite.We were able to park outside on the road so no issues there but your car is vulnerable with being on the roadside from being 'knocked' by passing cars as one person found out the following week. The offending car did not stop.We had a self inflicted issue with being locked out however the owner and cottage cleaner assisted for which we were grateful Thank you.We left the cottage tired. If the cottage could be relocated to a quieter area we would return. We would definitely visit the area of Scotland again and travel further North along the N C 500