Visit Scotland 4 Star Highland Haven Renovated Stone-Built Highland Cottage Sleeps 4
Quiet Scottish Village,Luxury cosy cottage, Key Road Junction from which to explore the Highlands
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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If you are looking for a central location from which to explore the majestic scenery of the Highlands - come, relax and enjoy the comforts of Monach House. Monach House is a traditional stone cottage, situated in the centre of the Highland village of Bonar Bridge. All the rooms are warm and comfortable and bathrooms have powerful showers with unlimited hot water.For that luxurious feel the bed linen is 400 count pure Egyptian cotton and the duvets soft and cosy yet hypo-allergenic.Aga-cooked Evening meals prepared with home-grown or locally sourced produce can be provided on request, and a variety of tasty menu options await you. We are centrally placed to explore the dramatic scenery of whole of the North of Scotland. From here you can readily reach the rugged West coast, the cliff tops of Caithness and the North coast and yet the thriving city of Inverness is still only a 40 minute drive away. This is a beautiful area with award-winning beaches, amazing scenery and wildlife.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 April 2011 - 31 May 2011 | £435 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2011 - 31 August 2011 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2011 - 31 October 2011 | £415 | 3 | ||
| 1 November 2011 - 17 December 2011 | £290 | 3 | ||
| 18 December 2011 - 3 January 2012 | £535 | 7 | ||
| 4 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £300 | 3 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £535 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £425 | 3 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 17 December 2012 | £300 | 3 | ||
| 18 December 2012 - 3 January 2013 | £550 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Short breaks & discounts available for long winter lets, by arrangement with owners.
Changeover day
Saturday preferred changeover day but this may be flexible.
Preferred arrival time 4pm. Departure time 11am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with kingsize / twin beds. Bedroom 2 with double bed. 400 count Egyptian cotton bedlinen / memory foam mattress toppers and micro-fibre duvets / pillows - extremely comfortable. Wardrobes, chests of drawers and bedside tables with lamps. |
| Bathrooms: | Newly fitted shower-room with large tiled walk-in shower / wash basin and WC. Dual voltage shaver point over mirror. Heated towel rail. Between the bedrooms, separate WC with wash basin and heated towel rail. Plentiful supply of fluffy white towels. |
| Kitchen: | The large kitchen/diner is well-equipped with electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and a good selection of equipment and crockery, hopefully all you need to make your self-catering holiday a relaxing and enjoyable experience. |
| Utility Room: | Automatic washing machine, indoor and out door drying racks, iron and ironing board. Tumble drying facilities in main house. |
| Living Rooms: | Sitting room with wood burning stove (starter pack of logs provided).TV by Freesat, DVD and a selection of films. There is also a CD player and a good selection of board/card games and plenty of books. Two comfortable sofas, coffee table and lamps. |
| Other: | We have added a conservatory off the kitchen area where you can relax and enjoy the morning sun and there is also a small patio garden with furniture – ideal for a barbecue, weather permitting! |
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All linen and towels provided (inc. extras to change). Bed linen changed weekly. Thoroughly cleaned between lets but guests are requested to leave the cottage clean and tidy on departure. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv central heating cot high chair barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The cottage is centrally heated (oil-fired boiler) with thermostatically controlled radiators and has a log burner in the sitting room. The house is non-smoking. Well behaved pets are welcome and dog baskets can be provided. Guests are requested to confine pets to the conservatory and kitchen area for the benefit of subsequent guests who may have allergies.
All linen and towels / electricity and starter pack of logs included in the prices.
Accessibility
We welcome everyone at Monach Cottage but the house is on several levels and is therefore possibly not suitable for wheelchair users. Due to the layout of the house we are unable to provide downstairs bedrooms or to accommodate guests who are unable to manage stairs. Our access statement is available on request.
Outside
Mountain bikes can be safely locked in the conservatory and an outside water tap is available by the patio. The patio has garden furniture and barbecue facilities. Parking is available at the rear of the house.
Coast/Beach
Miles and miles of golden sandy beaches and sand dunes starting in Dornoch a 15 min drive and continuing up the coast through Golspie and Brora. At low tide basking Seals can be seen on the sand bars at Embo (the next beach along from Dornoch) and a wealth of bird life inhabit Fleet Nature Reserve.
Golf
Bonar Bridge has its own 9-hole course, generally considered one of the most beautiful in the Highlands. A blend of heath and moorland, the narrow tree-lined fairways require straight driving, while the small, hard-to-read greens will confuse even the most gifted of players. The surrounding heather-laden terrain provides a wonderful backdrop to this easy-walking course, with unforgettable views down to Loch Migdale and the hills in the background.
Approximately 15 miles away will find you at Royal Dornoch, arguably one of the top ten courses in Great Britain if not the world. An outstanding links course, it comprises some 6500 yards of bunkers, sandhills, hummocks, knolls and swales bordered by the Dornoch Firth with views of the mountains of Sutherland and the Moray coast. An 18 hole course where golf has been played since 1616 - a must for the dedicated golfer!
Both courses welcome visiting players.
Special interest holidays
Cycling with great mountain bike trails locally at Balblair and Carbisdale.Horse riding and Pony Treking. Fishing - The Kyle of Sutherland Angling Association's pristine water extends for some 14 miles from the Creich pool, to the east of Bonar Bridge, westwards to where it is joined by the rivers Cassley and Oykel. The Kyle has four feeder rivers which are amongst the most prolific Salmon Rivers in the Highlands, the Carron, Shin, Cassley and Oykel, all of which are top class Highland fly fisheries. Day tickets are available locally for Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown Trout fishing. Whisky distilleries at Glenmorangie, Balblair and Dalmore all with visitor centres and tours. A wonderful area for walkers and hill climbers; sight seeing - castles, a wealth of archaeological remains along the east coast, seals, birds and much more.
Travel
Nearest airport Inverness 50 mins drive. Car hire available at the airport. Nearest Railway Station Ardgay 2 mins drive (easily walkable). Edinburgh / Glasgow 3 hours drive.
Distances
Dornoch (Award winning beaches and Championship golf course)- 15 mins drive. Tain 13 miles with two supermarkets, shops, pubs and hotels. Tongue and the North Coast are only an hour away (also access to John o’ Groats and the islands of Orkney). Ullapool, Lochinver and the spectacular scenery of the West coast are 90 minutes away. Inverness, the Black Isle and access to Loch Ness, the Cairngorms and the Nairn coast are 40 miles to the South.
Further details
Bonar Bridge has two hotels, a Bistro Bar, a café specialising in home produce (and with a spectacular view of the Bridge), a bakery and general store, a butcher, a corner shop with truly impressive array of products (ironmongery, haberdashery, seeds, electrical goods etc) and an art shop (with a similarly impressive range of materials for artists of all persuasions). It is home to the award winning Caledonian Curry Company, which also runs an evening take-away from Tuesday to Saturday.
Booking notes
Monach house is open all year. A 25% non-refundable deposit is payable on booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before your holiday. Please contact by phone or email regarding availability and reservation. Payment by either personal cheque, BACS or PAYPAL.
Guest comments
A beautiful cottage with the warmest of welcomes and delicious food! We really enjoyed our holiday. July 2009.
Absolutely lovely place to stay and visit. Food was wonderful -thoroughly enjoyed our trip! May 2010.
More than 4 star -Great place, friendly people - hopefully will be back soon. June 2010.
House swap
House swap considered. Any location. Similar facilities required. Sleeping for up to four adults.
Owner profile
About the owner
We are a retired (early) couple with a background in the NHS. We love meeting new people and regard our 'job' as part of our social life. Having holidayed in this area for a couple of months, 5 years ago, we decided we just had to stay. We were lucky enough to find Monach House and spent a couple of years bringing it up to date whilst retaining its original charm.
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We are centrally placed to explore the dramatic scenery of whole of the North of Scotland. From here you can readily reach the rugged West coast, the cliff tops of Caithness and the North coast and yet the thriving city of Inverness is still only a 40 minute drive away. This is a beautiful area with award-winning beaches, amazing scenery and many activities - fishing, golfing, walking and mountain biking to name but a few!
Unique benefits of the property
We offer self-catering and optional evening meals for our guests.We grow our own produce and have Free Range hens.We have a love of good food and wine and enjoy sharing with new friends!
For booking and further information
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Elaine Kenny
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1863 766147
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7902 874 566
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